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The article provides information on Hangar 25, the first Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum-rated aviation maintenance hangar in the U.S. Shangri-La Construction built the $17 million hangar, its inaugural project, using a business model tied to LEED. According to Tim Donovan, chief operating officer (COO) of Shangri-La, Hangar 25 uses 60% less water than comparable buildings. Hangar 25 earned 55 of 69 possible LEED credits.

Focuses on the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) policy requiring the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags as part of its supply chain management project beginning January 1, 2005. Reason for adopting the RFID technology; Advantages offered by RFID tags; Components of the RFID system; Criteria to consider for identifying commercial airplane parts with RFID tags.

The article focuses on the airfreight industry in 2012. It states in May 2011 the air cargo market showed signs of shrinking, suggesting businesses' confidence in the economy is weak. It mentions that historic trends suggest each one percent increase in the global gross domestic product results in approximately a two percent increase in airfreight service demand. It comments on the effect the recent recession had on the freighter fleet and talks about the restructuring of the U.S. air express industry.

Describes the condition of the aircraft maintenance personnel job market in the U.S. as of October 2003. Reason that corporate aviation jobs are hard to fill according to Julie Lewis, senior recruiter for Onsite Aviation in Florida; Status of the maintenance personnel pay rates; Prediction on the need for aviation maintenance technicians.

Reports on the financial results of U.S. airlines for the first quarter of 2002. Impact of the September 11, 2001 bombings in the U.S. on the aviation industry; Information on the airline maintenance labor expenses; Description of the Railway Labor Act.

Provides information on the Joint Service Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Council program of the U.S. military. Benefits of the program to mechanics and technicians; Information on how the program began; Background on the certification programs of the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Services.

Presents updates on commercial aeronautics in the U.S. as of March 1, 2002. Contract forged by Airborne subsidiary ABX Air with Israel Aircraft Industries; Selection of Standard Aero as the maintenance provider of Canadian Helicopters Ltd.; Installation of a Boeing 737 next generation glass cockpit in the U.S. Navy E-6B 707 communications aircraft.

Examines the effect of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S. on the commercial airline maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market. List of the three major MRO markets; Estimated amount of damage to the MRO market; Maintenance layoffs.

Focuses on the impact of the terrorist attacks on the maintenance, repair and overhaul industry in the United States. Identification of cost control, supply chain management and product-line diversity as the key for generating aftermarket profits; Sales reduction at Airline Supplies Association; Retrenchments at Aviation Sales Co.

The article presents information about the impact of budget cuts and higher operational costs in 2013 on aircraft MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations), with a focus on the U.S. military. Topics include potential losses in the military's working capital fund, product lines shutting down, and effects on the fleet's overall condition. It also discusses the Aviation Week MRO Americas Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on April 16-18, 2013.

An interview with Ron Utecht, chief executive officer (CEO), president and chief operation officer (COO) of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) at TIMCO Aviation Services. Asked how would he summarize their business, he answered that they are the largest independent MRO in the U.S. and second or third largest in the world, with three major locations in the U.S. Utecht emphasized that pricing side has not been the turnaround focus at TIMCO. He explained that only 10% of TIMCO's business is accounted by line maintenance.

The article features the U.S. Navy's Fleet Readiness Center on North Island, across the bay from downtown San Diego, California. The Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW), one of six major U.S. Navy maintenance bases in the U.S., synchronizes its activities with the Naval Aviation Enterprise's to properly align all resources for the right outcome.

The article focuses on the emergence of new technology designed for aviation maintenance training in the U.S. The timing is considered ideal since customers believe that training for training's sake is already outdated. Instead, training needs to be a reliable, practical and effective tool that can be used quickly. According to Guillaume Herve, vice president (VP) of technical training at CAE, current computing power and simulation capabilities allow more affordable maintenance solutions-with more impact.

Presents updates on facilities in the aircraft industry as of August 2005. Launch of the Oklahoma Technology Center support facility of AAI Services; Expansion plan of Bombardier for its service center in Dallas, Texas; Agreement of TAECO with the government of Xiamen, China for the establishment of its hangar and ancillary facilities.

Interviews Wolfgang Mayrhuber, chairman of the executive board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, on the evolution of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. Changes in the MRO industry; Lack of a Lufthansa Technik heavy maintenance facility in the U.S.; Preditions for MRO.

Discusses the U.S. Navy's aircraft avionics efforts to examine how the U.S. Department of Defense can accomplish aircraft upgrades. Information on the Navy's Core Avionics Master Plan 2004 from the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon; Significance of joint service committees to aircrew systems and aviation support equipment; Challenges in dealing with obsolescence.

The article reports that American Airlines will become the first airline industry firm to install automatic identification technology. The airline will attach contact memory sensors on airplane parts such as doors, stabilizers and elevators to monitor the history of those components, saving labor costs due to inspection and allowing the airline to comply with a U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rule on inspections of airplane structures.

The article discusses the implications of a rupture in the fuselage of a Boeing 737 jet transport operated by Southwest Airlines on U.S. policy on aeronautics safety. The possibility that the National Transportation Safety Board will alter its regulations on the non-visual examination of older airplanes for signs of metal fatigue is considered. Previous actions by the Federal Aviation Administration against Southwest over inspection for widespread fatigue damage (WFD) are discussed.

Discusses the Integrated Deepwater System project of the U.S. Coast Guard. Rationale behind the project; Overview of the project; Significance of the project to the maintenance of Coast Guard facilities.

The article focuses on the use of building innovations and sustainable buildings at airports. It states airlines are utilizing sustainable building techniques in new hangers and upgrades to existing hangers. It mentions a survey from the U.S. General Services Administration that estimates certified green buildings have lower maintenance costs, produce a third less greenhouse gas emissions, and consume 26 percent less electricity. It talks about the use of sustainable buildings in cost reduction.

The article deals with the decision of the U.S. Air Force to switch the maintenance of the KC-10 aerial refueling aircraft from Boeing to Northrop Grumman and partners in 2010. The deal involves the awarding of a 3.8-billion American dollar contractor logistics support (CLS) package on October 2, 2009, and also covers aircraft modification, engine maintenance and supply chain management. The statement from Boeing about the decision of the Air Force is presented.

Presents an update on issues related to the aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul industry in the U.S. as of October 2004. Contract won by CAE to provide virtual maintenance trainers and a flight training device for WestJet Airlines; Contract awarded to FlightSafety International to provide maintenance training for the original equipment manufacturer's technicians by Gulfstream Aerospace; Approval received by Iberia's maintenance instruction unit to be a maintenance training organization.

Presents an update on issues related to the aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul industry in the U.S. as of October 2004. Launch of David & Chang Communications International as a communications consultancy in Manhattan Beach, California; Plan of Sikorsky Aircraft to acquire Schweizer Aircraft in a deal expected to close by the end of September.

Presents an update on issues related to the aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul industry in the U.S. as of October 2004. Status of the CFM56-5B fleet; Plan of MTU Aero Engines to run a series of tests on the Clean engine at Stuttgart University altitude test cell in Germany; Core zone inspections offered by Premier Turbines on Honeywell aircraft models.

Presents an update on issues related to the aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul industry in the U.S. as of October 2004. Agreement of Airbus with SR Technics Switzerland to carry out maintenance and modifications on its behalf; Extension of the comment period for the aircraft program by the Federal Aviation Administration; Announcement of the delay in the schedule of the H-1 upgrades program by the Department of Defense.

Provides information on companies in the aviation/aeronautics industry that received contracts from the U.S. military as of September 2004. Advanced Information Engineering Services; Boeing Helicopter; GE Engines Services.

Presents news briefs concerning several aircraft maintenance facilities in the U.S. as of May 2004. Models of aircraft that are included in the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration repair station certificate of the Air Services of Cleveland; Aim of the expansion at the service center of ARINC Direct in Colorado Springs; Services offered by the facility of Bombardier Aerospace in Tucson, Arizona.

Discusses the expansion of Lufthansa Technik company in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2004. Priorities of the company; Reason behind the joint venture with Yankee Pacific Group of New Hampshire; Specialization of Lufthansa Technik Composite Tulsa.

Presents an update of issues related to the aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul industry of the U.S. as of April 2004. Release of budget analyzer software packages by Airpower Software; Announcement of Boeing that Singapore Airlines is its first Airplane Health Management service customer; Selection of Avtrak by Gulfstream Aerospace to develop the Gulfstream CMP.net Web site.

Reports on the use of technology products from Jouve Aviation Solutions by airline company JetBlue. Benefits of Jouve's integrated maintenance and engineering system for JetBlue; Trends in the software industry according to Jouve; Details of a technological forum to be hosted by JetBlue for Jouve in New York from March 30 to April 1, 2004.

Presents news briefs on the information technology of the aircraft industry in the U.S. as of December 2003. Information on the e-commerce system of Aerospace Products International; Subscription deal signed by HMY Airways; Introduction of the accredited vendor program of ILS.

Presents news briefs on the training programs of the aircraft industry in the U.S. as of December 2003. Recommendation of the American Council on Education regarding FlightSafety's Maintenance Technician Training programs; Estimated sales of the C-130 SBTA software suite of Simigraph; Expansion of the publications capability of Worldwide Helicopter Solutions LLC.

Presents news briefs on joint ventures and acquisitions in the U.S. aircraft industry as of December 2003. Teaming agreement both signed by Boeing and Korean Air Aerospace Business Division; Acquisition deal of Bombardier Inc. with L-3 Communications.

Presents news briefs on aircraft engine manufacturers in the U.S. as of December 2003. Details on a contract won by Engine Lease Finance Corp. from Transport Management Institute; Information on the qualification testing completed by GE Aircraft Engine; Features of the LTS101 turboshaft engine introduced by Honeywell; Contract awarded by Snecma Services to TIMCO Aviation Services.

Provides an update on management changes in the maintenance and overhaul management market in the U.S. as of December 2003. Promotion of Louis Mancini by Boeing; Election of David Schellenberg by Cascade Aerospace; Appointment of David Horrell by DeCrane Aircraft.

The author suggests that aviation maintenance, repair and operation (MRO) facilities should consider green certification. She says that companies do not pursue this certification for their facilities even many of them collect and reuse rain water, install more efficient lighting systems and implement robust recycling program. She also relates that she spent six months to study the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED accredited professional test, which she passed.

The article focuses on the shift of resource allocation and aftermarket task to the U.S. government under the Section 805 of the 2010 defense authorization act that mandates the Department of Defense (DoD) to release guidance on product life-cycle, develop and implement product support for weapons systems. John Johns of DoD notes that the government must have skills in integrating contracts and control resources. Randy Fowler of DoD adds that the section offers product support function not included in the Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act.

The author looks into various conflicts concerning aircraft maintenance contracts and policies. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed civil penalties on United Airlines and US Airways on October 14, 2009 for violation of the required aircraft maintenance practices. The airlines allegedly failed to conduct engine inspections and operated an aircraft without the required maintenance. A Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Europe Conference & Exhibition was hosted by "Aviation Week" in Hamburg, Germany in September.

An interview with John B. Johns, the U.S. Department of Defense's assistant deputy undersecretary of defense for maintenance, is presented. Johns explains how he manages a 90 billion U.S. dollar budget. He comments on the impact of the Quadrennial Defense Review on the Defense Department's maintenance programs and budget. He discusses the evolution of life-cycle strategies.

This article reports on the firm-fixed-price contract won by Goodrich from the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command. The contract calls for an integrated vehicle management system kits and associated hardware to support health monitoring for Iraq and Afghanistan deployed UH-60A/L. Work should be completed by February 28, 2008.

This article focuses on the contracts received by Boeing from the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command for remanufacturing H-47 aircraft to the MH-47G configuration. One is a delivery order amount of $52.7 million as part of a $147.3 million firm-fixed-price contract for work that should be finished by Aug. 30, 2008. The other is for $6.5 million and is part of a $112. 5 million firm-fixed-price contract for remanufacture of H-47 Aircraft to the MH-47G configuration and an option for additional aircraft.

This article announces the contracts received by Bell Helicopter Textron for MV-22 spare components from the Naval Inventory Control Point that should conclude in December 2009.

The article reports on a contract received by Sikorsky Aircraft from Defense Supply Center Richmond for spare parts. The firm fixed-price contract is valued at $235.7 million. The parts are for various aircraft operated by the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps.

The article reports on the modification to the contract received by Rockwell Collins Government Systems in the U.S. The $24.8 million modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced contract is designed to exercise an option for AN/ARC-210(V) electronic protection radio systems for the Air Force.

The article reports that airlines are using more Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts to reduce material costs, and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers are also buying and developing PMA parts in the U.S. The industry is anxiously watching Pratt & Whitney's CFM56-3 PMA parts development. Even Jim Pennito, Pratt & Whitney Global Material Solutions program director, admitted that there is a lot of "wait and see" from the market.

The article reports on the firm-fixed-price contract for auxiliary power unit and engine parts by Honeywell International from the U.S. Defense Supply Center. The contract is worth $104.5 million.

The article reports that Landmark Aviation's facilities in Los Angeles, California and Augusta, Georgia have been authorized to install Honeywell GTCP36-150 APUs on Bombardier Challenger 604 and 601 business jets.

The article reports on the mandate of the U.S. Congress to modify a number of C-130H2 aircraft and put them into service to replace lost aircraft. Total program cost for the modification is $380 million. Warner Robins Air Logistics Center has modified 26 systems on a C-130H to make it capable to be mid-air fueled and then refuel helicopters mid-air to extend their limited range.

The article reports on the decision of Boeing to cancel a memorandum of agreement with L3/Integrated Systems and Pemco Aeroplex. Boeing has canceled a memorandum of agreement with the two companies after it received notice of an amendment for the fiscal year 2008 KC-135 contract to perform programmed depot maintenance for the U.S. Air Force. Boeing said that the agreement was terminated because of a reduced number of aircraft.

The article presents updates on career developments of executives in the aircraft industry as of December 2005. David Hoover has been named as vice president of supply chain at Adam Aircraft. Alan Harding was appointed as operations director at AEM Ltd. Joe Walston was hired by Continental Instruments as its sales manager in Southeast U.S. Tom Burt was promoted from executive vice president of customer service and sales to chief operating officer at Duncan Aviation. Joseph Reinhertz, former president of Empire Aero Center, has been replaced by Brian Olsen.