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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO November, 2016

VOL. 178 NO. 45 November 07, 2016

Avionics

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Airlines Upgrade Flight Decks, Allowing Higher-Precision Navigation

Nov 02, 2016
With the next-generation air traffic management era commencing in North America and Europe in 2020, the airline avionics retrofit market will grow as more legacy aircraft see extended service.
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Southwest Updates 737 NGs, Adding ADS-B Out

Nov 03, 2016
Avionics upgrade plan prepares 737 NG fleet for ADS-B and adds capabilities for flight data management.

Maintenance Check

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Take Risks Out Of Lease Returns And Save Money

Nov 03, 2016
Knowing the lease-return process cold can help cut costs.

News Briefs and Contracts

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Inside MRO News Briefs And Contracts

Nov 04, 2016
MRO providers highlight expansion of capabilities and facilities

Safety & Regulatory

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Sanctions On MRO Support For Cuba Eased

Nov 02, 2016
Foreign countries still have advantages because of U.S. trade restrictions, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association notes.
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Data Comm Use For Aircraft Gains Momentum

Nov 04, 2016
Once airports are equipped for data communications, the next big phase is set for 2019.
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EASA Mandates Engine Checks On Trent 900 Rubbing Issue

Nov 03, 2016
Regulators, Rolls-Royce are unclear on the exact cause of an internal rubbing problem, so the EASA is mandating checks on the issue.
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EASA Says Misassembled Engines Are Now Repaired

Nov 03, 2016
Rolls-Royce updated production instructions to correct an issue with Trent XWBs at the source.
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Swedes Are Concerned About Unsolved ATR Vibration Incidents

Nov 04, 2016
Engine shutdown on a Braathens ATR 72 interrupted most recent incident, in Nov. 2014.
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ARSA Update: Bridging International Aviation In Montreal

Nov 03, 2016
For most of the world, the machinery of global aviation is a mystery, but organizations like the International Civil Aviation Organization keep it all working.

Airline Insight

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TAP Portugal’s MRO Division Is Upbeat About New Aircraft, Technologies

Nov 04, 2016
Mario Araujo, vice president of engineering at TAP Portugal, talks with Inside MRO about the airline’s aftermarket strategies.

Engines

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Learning Where Industry Needs To Sharpen Skills: Engine Data Analytics

Nov 02, 2016
With new engines generating about 1 TB of data per flight, the opportunity for predictive maintenance soars, if the right insight is available.

Components

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Meggitt, Honeywell Strive To Improve Durability Of Wheels, Brakes

Nov 03, 2016
As manufacturers make design improvements to wheels and brakes to improve durability and ease of maintenance, MRO shops and airlines will benefit.

Technology

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European Airline MROs Make Big Data Pragmatic

Nov 02, 2016
How two companies are harnessing information flowing from aircraft and engines for predictive maintenance.

Engineered

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OEMs Struggle With Connectivity Issues For Maintenance Technicians

Nov 04, 2016
Enabling on-site MRO technicians to collaborate interactively with experts is a worthwhile goal, but obstacles remain in making it a reality.
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Fluid Dynamics, Simulation To Play Bigger Role In MRO

Nov 04, 2016
MRO operators are beginning to reap the benefits as fluid dynamics and simulation potential is being realized.

Operations

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Political Isolation Benefits Russian MRO Sector

Nov 03, 2016
Russian airline traffic may have taken a hit due to economics and sanctions, but it is another story for local MROs.

Airframe Analysis

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A320’s Popularity Make Its Aftermarket A Strong Bet

Nov 03, 2016
Dwindling number of parked aircraft underscores Airbus narrowbody model’s appeal.

MRO Links

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Cockpit Products Top To Bottom

Nov 04, 2016
In this month’s MRO Links: Connecting pilots and maintenance providers, clean-sheet controls, and optimal navigation and flight planning.