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October 1, 2007
Intelligence: About People
Mr. Nestor Mauro Koch was appointed to VEM Maintenance & Engineering’s marketing and sales vice president. Thermadyne Industries, Inc. named Terry A. Moody as its executive vice president of global...
October 1, 2007
Intelligence: Calendar
October 2007 7-8 MRO Europe, Milan, Italy. www.aviationnow.com 15-16 Seminar for Engineers, Tampa, Florida. www.seminarsforengineers.com/composites 20-21 Human Factors for the Aviation Maintenance Technician...
October 1, 2007
Commercial: Iberia Maintenance is Hungry For More
Madrid, Spain-based Iberia Maintenance is betting on its third-party maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business to make the entire company grow. Iberia Airline’s maintenance organization is thus...
October 1, 2007
Special Report: TATEM: Europe’s Future View of Maintenance
The EU, European companies and institutions have embarked on a research project set to radically change the way commercial aircraft are maintained. A comprehensive and challenging approach that may garner...
October 1, 2007
Commercial: Into the Wild Blue: JetBlue Charts New Territory with Apprentice Mechanic Program
From their first flight in February of 2000, JetBlue Airways has been changing the way that airlines are managed and operated. Headquartered in Forest Hills, N.Y., "JetBlue is making an investment now...
October 1, 2007
Aftermarket: New Life for Old Aircraft
Airbus attempts to optimize the aircraft dismantling process with an environmental approach as many aircraft reach the end of their useful life. Airbus has launched a technology acquisition program on aircraft...
October 1, 2007
Back Shop: Tool Crib
Secure Your Aircraft with Battery Lock You may recall the story of the 22-year-old charter pilot that stole a Citation VII from the ramp of a Florida airport and took it on an illegal joyride. Although there...
October 1, 2007
Back Shop: Aviation Today
Jack Northrop. Leroy Grumman. Donald Douglas. Glenn Martin. Howard Hughes. There was a time when the logos of aviation firms boasted a single last name. These individuals were visionaries, typically engineers...
October 1, 2007
Back Shop: Industry Insights
There is an active, yet unspoken, conspiracy against airline and charter safety in America. This conspiracy involves pilots, air carrier management and the FAA inspector corps. In the safety audit business...
October 1, 2007
Back Shop: Change Agent
Patrick J. Sweeney II, CEO, ODIN Technologies Patrick J. Sweeney II is president and CEO of ODIN Technologies, Inc. and the author of "RFID for Dummies." He founded ODIN in 2002 by recruiting the...
September 1, 2007
Special Report: Aviation Maintenance 2007 $alary Survey
The results are in and although the news is not bad, it’s not all that good either. Well, I wish we had better news for you. The results are in and the bottom line is that although pay is up from the last...
September 1, 2007
Aftermarket: Leadership Skills for Aircraft Maintenance Managers
It is much easier working on airplanes than managing the people who do the maintenance. Managing aircraft mechanics is a tough job and few people can do it well. The job is stressful but important and...
June 1, 2007
Intelligence Commercial Edition: News
Emission Trader Schemes The European Commission’s Emissions Trading System calls for all flights within the EU to abide by emission quotas by 2011. Commercial airlines will get a carbon credit based on their...
June 1, 2007
Intelligence Commercial Edition: About People
Rono Dutta will serve as a strategic advisor to AAR for its activities in India. Peter K. Chapman (at right) was named chief commercial officer of the company. Peter de Swert was appointed senior vice...
June 1, 2007
Intelligence Commercial Edition: Briefs
Delta Signs MOU Delta TechOps (see AM April 2007, page 16) signed a memorandum of understanding with CFM. CFM will provide up to 60 engine overhauls per year during the five-year agreement for CFM56-3...
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