Search

Interviews Theo Staub, a veteran of Jet Aviation, who became president and COO of Jet Aviation North America in March 2003, about the company's growth goals and prospects. Reason of the Hirschman family in deciding not to sell Jet Aviation; Motivation for the restructuring of the business of Jet Aviation North America into geographic regions; Airframes being considered by the company.

Reports on issues related to maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities as of June 2003. Plan of Embraer to open a spare parts distribution facility in Basel, Switzerland; Appointment of Anglo American as an authorized line service center in South Africa by Gulfstream Aerospace; Upgrade of Jet Aviation West Palm Beach's sheetmetal and structural shop.

Deals with the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) 2003 Conference and Exhibition in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in April 2003. Focus of the session on the Latin American MRO market; Comment from Luis Alberto Dias Corrêa, vice president of marketing and sales for Varig Engineering and Maintenance, on countries that contributed to the Latin American jet fleet; Information on companies trying to develop alliances and joint ventures.

Presents information on the top airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul companies in the Asia Pacific as of March 2003. SIA Engineering Co.; Singapore Technologies Aerospace; Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Co. Ltd.

Provides information on the top airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul companies in North America as of March 2003. TIMCO Aviation Services; Singapore Technologies Aerospace; Air Canada Technical Services.

Presents information on the top commercial airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul companies as of March 2003. Details on Singapore Technologies Aerospace; Factors that affected the maintenance division of airlines; Background on airline-owned maintenance facilities.

Presents news briefs on the commercial and military contracts in the aircraft industry. Delta TechOps; EasyJet; Sabena Technics.

Deals with the support programs launched by Gulfstream Aerospace designed to lower operating costs for its customers. Support to the companny's AOG and G100 aircrafts; Advantages of the Gulfstream Airborne product Support program to the company's crew and passengers; Price reductions on the company's GulfSave parts program; Transfer of the completions operations of Gulfstream's G200 to Dallas Love Field in Texas.

Focuses on the issues affecting the aviation industry discussed during the Aviation Week's MRO 2002 Conference and Exhibition held from April 9 to 11, 2002. Importance of closer customer relations to aviation companies; Problem with the shortage of qualified aviation technicians; Cause of the increasing cost of labor in the industry; Challenges faced by the U.S. military in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul.

Provides information on 3C Platform aviation maintenance application that can be used on handheld devices. Capabilities of the application; Reason for using Enigma's 3C Platform on a handheld device instead of on a desktop computer; Revenue of the company in 2000; Aerospace customers of Enigma.

The article reports on the plan of Lufthansa Technik Middle East Services (LHTMES), independent and leading technical services provider, to double its capability and presence in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The article informs that Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (RMO) market of commercial aviation is growing at a faster rate in the Middle East than the global average and the majority of expenditures will be driven by widebody aircraft.

The article reports on the streamlining of the carrier fleet by the fleet-renewal program of Aerolineas Argentina which was based on the developed business plan for 2010-2014 after the took over of the government in 2008 where more Airbus 330s aircraft are included.

The article reports that aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service provider Delta TechOps has opened its first line-maintenance hangar at the Tokyo Narita international airport in Japan.

The article features the 12-square-meter glass cube called Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE) developed by Lufthansa Technik. It is stated that CAVE serves as a projection room which displays a precise, 3-dimensional (3D) rendering of an interior design. Wearing 3D glasses fitted with reflector spheres tracked by infrared cameras on the CAVE ceiling, engineers use the environment to make corrections to the interior's digital version before installation thereby preventing costly mistakes.

The author reflects on the new format of "Overhaul & Maintenance" (O&M) and "Aviation Week" journals to optimize the information they provide and deliver to the readers. The author indicated that readers will be receiving the July 2, 2012 Maintenance, Repairs and Operation (MRO) edition of "Aviation Week & Space Technology" instead of O&M. It is stated that readers may choose the print issue or digital version with hyperlinks and interactive extras viewable on tablets and through zinio.

The article provides a 10-year global forecast for the maintenance/repair/overhaul (MRO) market. TeamSAI predicts that the market value will grow 5.7 percent to 49.5 billion U.S. dollars. Factors contributing to the growth of the MRO market are larger fleet, increased aircraft utilization and higher labor rates. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicts that airline profits in 2011 will drop to 6.9 billion U.S. dollars and 3.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2012.

An interview with Alan Butterfield, vice president (VP) maintenance and engineering at Air Canada, is presented. He explains the reasons why Air Canada posted higher maintenance costs. He describes his contract negotiations with employees and Air Canada's contracting out of its maintenance work. He also discusses the Trax maintenance/repair/overhaul (MRO) information technology (IT) implementation of the company.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses the annual maintenance/repair/overhaul (MRO) forecast.

An interview with Chang Cheow Teck, president of ST Aerospace is presented. He will be announcing contracts for their new Aeria Luxury Interiors program with an initial focus on the Boeing 737. He cites their focus of serving the rest of the airlines aside from Emirates, Etihad and Qatar which need a good comprehensive component support model. He notes greater emphasis on the Boeing 737 next generation and the Airbus A320 series of aircraft.

The article discusses how some countries address the difficulty of having sufficient trained technical talent and independent maintenance, repair and overhaul (MROs). Companies in the Gulf states like Gulf Air focus on training their local population instead of relying from Asia. Singapore considers aerospace a strategic growth industry and tertiary education courses in aerospace have become popular. The article suggests a training strategy that will develop the staff and improve retention.

The article discusses Lufthansa's preparations for the servicing of the Boeing 747-8. It states that the carrier will be utilizing its experience in servicing the Airbus A380, the world's largest-capacity airliner, for its eventual handling of the 747-8, the world's longest airliner. It elaborates on the ground-handling-process test conducted by Lufthansa, as well as the planned maintenance checks of the aircraft.

The article introduces various reports published within the issue including one by Brian Schlegel on Oman Air's innovative strategies, one by Doctor Stefan Weingartner on the transformation of the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) market, and one by Jim Matthews on the MRO market value of 747-400 aircraft.

The article discusses the MRO Prospector's prediction that the GE90 will generate 157 engine overhauls in 2012.

The article forecasts developments in the commercial aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market in 2012. It is expected that engine MRO will outpace the aviation MRO market growth because engine events are more expensive. TeamSAI predicts a 3.8 percent growth in the engine aftermarket. According to the MRO Prospector data, the IAE V2500, CFM International CFM56-5B and Pratt & Whitney PW100 engines will generate the most overhauls in 2012.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses various articles published within the issue, including economic forecast for airlines in 2012, use of digital recordkeeping and NextGen and SESAR air traffic management developments and a timeline of proposed upgrades.

An interview with Martyn Haines, general manager of Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd., is presented. He describes his role as a general manager of continuing airworthiness, a title that is related to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part M nominated post holder. He shares his experience regarding his working relationship with the planning department. In addition, he shares his ideas on how to save fuels.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including customer satisfaction, strategic partnership, and maintenance concepts by manufacturers.

An interview with Cemil Sayar, technical director of SunExpress, is presented. When asked the influence of founders Deutsch Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines on technical operations, he mentions that their technical operations have benefited from their experience and know-how. Sayar states that SunExpress operates 28 737-800s and that SunExpress Deutschland started operations in June 2011. He explains that typical contract lengths are based on the maintenance stage of the aircraft.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses various reports published within the issue including one on financial training for maintenance staff for budget and cost control, another on tips to elevate operation, and one on the resolution of data standardization issues.

The article discusses Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering's (Gameco) plan to specialize its Chongqing base to accommodate Airbus A320 aircraft maintenance. It offers an explanation of how the specialization could reduce the amount of manpower in the facility and save on the cost of materials. An overview of the expansion plan including the 90 million-U.S. dollar hangar at the Guanzhou base and the five-year training programs is presented.

The article offers brief information on airline overhaul and maintenance company Delta TechOps, which include the home base, facilities, and capabilities.

An interview with Delta maintenance and engineering operation president Tony Charaf is presented. When asked about the maintenance implications of the Delta-Aeromexico agreement, he refers to the expansion of market served, savings on expenses, and delivery of high quality airframe maintenance work. Charaf believes that the company should focus on narrowbody services before expanding to widebody services. He comments on the kind of man-hour capability at the facility in Mexico.

The article reports on a number of hangars that are set to open in several countries including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), China, and Estonia. Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) opened a 42,600-square meter hangar in 2011 which can accommodate three Airbus A380-800s at the same time. Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering will open a 90 million-U.S. dollar hangar in 2013 at China Southern Airlines. Air Maintenance Estonia is set to open a three-bay hangar at Tallinn Airport.

The article reports on Lufthansa Technik's facility in Budapest, Hungary which opened in 2001. Lufthansa was the primary client of Lufthansa Technik Budapest, but it now represents just 25 percent of the company. Among its customers are Wizz Air, German Wings and Oman Air. According to chief executive officer (CEO) Elmar Lutter, the facility has provided overhaul services for more than 200 aircraft from about 20 European and Middle Eastern airlines.

An interview with José Luis Ruiz de Castañeda, head of Iberia's maintenance and engineering division, is presented. He discusses new Iberia Maintenance contracts. He confirms that Iberia Maintenance and British Airways gained synergies in maintenance and engineering planning. He also talks about a hangar opened by his company in Barcelona, Spain in 2011.

The article explores the advantages of a proactive or reactive approach to aircraft maintenance. Andy Clifton of Rolls-Royce explains his company's move to integrate end-of-life aircraft planning into initial product design. José Luis Ruiz de Castañeda, Iberia's EVP maintenance and engineering, also explains the factor that was considered in Iberia's Airbus A330-300 engine selection.

The article features the digital training program from General Electric (GE) called Customer Technical Education Center (CTEC). According to the author, CTEC is a digital university that offers aviation maintenance-related classes, training newsletters and teaching aids. He reveals that GE's program allows powerplant mechanics to take classes at work and offers them training for lower costs at a more flexible time. He adds that GE is still offering DVD training options and physical classes.

An interview with US Airways executive David Seymour is presented. Seymour discloses that retirement plans for the Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft vary, with the former still being used for Hawaii missions, while the latter is scheduled to be retired once Airbus A350s become operational. He reveals that a lot of the airline's aircraft are leased and that most of the company's upgrades are determined by flight safety. He adds that in the airline's case, obsolescence comes earlier on avionics parts.

The article introduces various reports published within the issue, including one about GE Aviation's digital repository of classes, one on the benefits of three dimensional maintenance manuals and another on evaluating market opportunities.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses various reports published within the issue including one on the Top 10 airframe maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) companies survey, one by Leithen Francis on Asian aerospace parks and one on the survey of Top 10 third-party maintenance providers.

This article presents an interview with David Storch, chief executive officer (CEO) of AAR Corp., about the operation of the company. Storch talks about the airline aftermarket business, potential acquisitions and upcoming challenges and opportunities. He discusses the origins of growth on the airline aftermarket and the role of North American customers in the growth. He also assesses competition from maintenance, repair and operations (MROs) in Central America.

This article reports on the move of Southwest Airlines to inspect Boeing 737 aircraft in 2011. The airline launched the initiative in response to an emergency landing made by its Boeing 737-300 flight in Yuma, Arizona. The airline's mechanics performed about 75 percent of the inspections with Aviation Technical Services. Boeing developed repairs during the inspections.

The article discusses the three Central American nations with free trade zones, and their impact on their aviation industry as of April 2011. It states that Costa Rica, El Salvador and Panama's free trade zones benefit their three major aviation firms, Coopesa, Aeroman, and ST Aerospace Panama, respectively. This reportedly gives them an economic advantage over other Latin American countries which have no such zones, such as Mexico and Brazil, where the customs clearing process takes a long time. The benefits enjoyed by all the three are presented.

The article discusses the state of the aviation industry in Central America as of April 2011. It states that the cities of San Jose, Costa Rica, San Salvador, El Salvador, and Panama City, Panama Republic, are enjoying a boom in their aviation industries. Three maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) companies are reportedly taking advantage of this surge. These are Coopesa, a cooperative at the San Jose International Airport, Aeroman, part of the Canadian Aveos group at El Salvador International Airport, and ST Aerospace Panama in Panama.

The article discusses the impact of the global economy on the profit margins of the airline industry as of April 2011. It states that due to the ongoing effects of the global financial crisis and rising oil prices, the airline industry stands to lose profits for the current year. It reports that in March, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a forecast stating that fuel expenses will amount to 29% of operating costs, compared to the 26% in 2010. Over the next ten years, however, IATA predicts a modest profit growth of about 1.4%.

An interview with Fred Mohr, Alaska Airlines' vice president for maintenance and engineering, is presented. When asked what maintenance services his firm contracts out, Mohr cites ATS, AAR Crop., and Timco Aviation Services, among others, extolling the quality of their services and products, as well as their sound business fundamentals. Mohr also explains that compared to 2009, his company's maintenance costs dropped by 7 million dollars in 2010, the result of several years of streamlining services and improved productivity measures.

In this article, the author discusses the state of the aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry as of April 2011, and presents an introduction to reports within the publication. He cites market trends, how the industry has been affected by the global financial crisis, and how it has adapted by using a newer fleet of craft which requires heavy parts and engine maintenance, but is less labor-intensive in terms of upkeep. He also writes about the upcoming MRO Americas Conference & Exhibition, and invites feedback from readers.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses various reports published within the issue including one on the latest in paint development, application and environmental impact, one by Leithen Francis on start-up carriers in Asia and another on the Aeronautical Repair Station Association's Positive Publicity Campaign.

The article reports that AeroTurbine and American Airlines have agreed on a four-year contract on February 12, 2011 in which American will sell its excess inventory to AeroTurbine. According to Mike King, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of AeroTurbine, the initial batch of parts that will be sold by American includes 20,000 line items. AeroTurbine has also entered into an exclusive agreement with Webjet Linhas Aereas that makes the Brazilian low-cost carrier the launch customer for AeroTurbine Flexible Engine Care Solutions.