All MRO articles – Page 325
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Maintenance for low-cost carriers: Outer limits
Maintenance outsourcing has become a crucial part of the business model for low-cost and smaller carriers. But there is no one size fits all solution ...
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Keeping maintenance in-house
Several network carriers are bucking the trend to outsource more of their maintenance, preferring instead to keep it in-house. However, the focus on cost...
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Hackers hardwalled from 787
Protection against hacking has been built into the Boeing 787 because it will be in almost continuous contact with the ground via satellite for performance...
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Airbus rolls out A350 XWB design revisions
Existing and potential Airbus A350 XWB family customers have been shown a raft of design revisions, including a new nose shape and changes to the structural...
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Two months in MRO
As part of our regular series of maintenance special reports, we chart the key recent market developments The EU's Technologies and Techniques for...
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Who needs PMA?
Who needs PMA? Stephen Trimble washington dc GE Engine Services head Brad Mottier thinks the idea of an engine manufacturer making parts for...
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ST Aero unit to start construction of Pudong hangar
Shanghai Technologies Aerospace (STARCO), a China-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre, plans to begin the construction of its Airbus A380-capable...
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Boeing sets deadline for 737 slat status report
Boeing 737 operators must provide a status report to the airframer on wing slat parts linked to igniting a catastrophic fire on a China Airlines 737-800...
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British Airways aims for big savings through PMA parts
British Airways is looking to make massive savings through the extensive use of controversial parts manufacturer approved (PMA) replacement aircraft parts...
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WheelTug eyes ‘09 certification of electric wheel drive for 737s
WheelTug is looking to secure US Federal Aviation Administration approval for its electric wheel drive for ground manoeuvring of Boeing 737 aircraft by the...
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Superjet International to establish delivery centre in Venice
Superjet International has kicked off preparations for the handover of the first Sukhoi...
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El Al plans to convert 747-400s to cargo as it expands 777 fleet
El Al is to expand its Boeing 777 fleet as part of a strategy which will see some of its 747-400s phased out of its paassenger fleet and converted to freighters...