Parts vendors see changing document dynamics in global market.

A.J Walter Aviation increased its Airbus and Boeing component inventory at its facilities in Miami and Los Angeles. The company is building up its inventory levels to in Miami and other developing North American hubs with more than $50 million worth of parts. A.J. Walter also signed a three year consignment agreement with StandardAero.

GE Aviation signed a 15-year, $360 million OnPoint material agreement with SkyWest airlines to support the carrier's 150 CF34-8C5B1 engines, which power Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft.

Manufacturer: Ancra International Applications: These quick-release fittings require no tools to remove or install, and they significantly cut down maintenance turnaround time. Specifications: Meets Boeing's 16G tool-less seat fitting requirements. www.ancra.com

AAR won a 10-year, cost-per-flight-hour contract from Alaska Airlines to provide component repair and management services for its fleet of 87 Boeing 737-700, 800 and 900 aircraft. AAR's aviation supply chain group will manage the program for high-removal, high-value components.

With bankruptcies, rising operating costs and changing operational conditions, regional airlines are under tremendous pressure to control their costs.

Tect Aerospace hired Tom Winkelmann as VP and general manager of its Pacific Northwest operations in greater Seattle. Airframes

In the 2004 animated hit film “The Incredibles,” an early scene finds a mom telling her son Daschle, “Everyone is special, Dash.” “Yeah,” replies the frustrated boy, “which means no one is.”