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December 1, 2008
Calendar
February 2009 2 – 6 Safety Management for Aviation Maintenance, presented by USC Viterbi, Los Angeles, Calif. USC, 310-342-1345, http://viterbi.usc.edu/aviation 9 – 12 International Aircraft Cabin Safety...
December 1, 2008
Kairos Assists LHT Philippines with Lean Initiatives
Lynn Sutton, a managing principle of Kairos Consulting Worldwide, is accustomed to being ready. After all, the word Kairos means the...
December 1, 2008
Maintenance Tools
BitFlip Offers Eight Screwdriver Tips Wiha Quality Tools of Monticello, Minn. has released its BitFlip magnetic screwdriver with storage for eight quarter-inch bits in the handle. The bit drawer flips out and...
December 1, 2008
Flying Into Rough Skies
Despite all of the talk about reducing our dependency on oil, we are unavoidably compelled to live in the "Hydrocarbon Age," well into the foreseeable future. Even though oil...
November 1, 2008
Who Can Perform NDT Inspections?
Non-destructive testing is a maintenance function. But the rules can be confusing. David Schober takes a stab at defining the rules, setting the limits and areas of caution for maintainers. When dealing with...
October 1, 2008
About People
United Airlines has appointed James E. Keenan as senior VP of United Services. He will be responsible for overseeing the airline’s global maintenance operation. Keenan previously worked for as senior VP of...
October 1, 2008
Intelligence: News
General Dynamics Purchases Jet Aviation Falls Church, Va.-based General Dynamics has secured a definitive agreement to acquire Jet Aviation for 2.45 billion Swiss francs (around $2.25 billion). Under the terms...
October 1, 2008
Briefs
Charlotte Diamond Award FAA has given a Diamond Award for maintenance training excellence to US Airways’ line maintenance hub in Charlotte, N.C. The recognition marks the 10th consecutive year the facility...
October 1, 2008
Tech Toolbox Keeps Pace in Composite Repair
Long viewed as a black art, composite repair is adding more science to boost a mechanic’s confidence. On any given day, thousands of aircraft repairs occur involving composite components, utilized in various...
October 1, 2008
A Bit of the Irish ‘Lean’
Shannon Aerospace is hardly alone in its goal to eliminate waste in aircraft maintenance. But it may well have taken the quest to a new level....
October 1, 2008
Outsourcing Trends: Commercial Aviation PBL?
Performance-based logistics aims to drive down costs while increasing efficienty. Can airlines find a way to use this military concept to save money? Performance-based logistics (PBL), the outsourcing approach...
October 1, 2008
Creating an Atmosphere for Business and Leisure
U.S. carriers improve cabins with seating upgrades, in-flight connectivity and entertainment options. From seating to in-flight entertainment (IFE), domestic carriers have begun to keep pace with the current...
September 1, 2008
The Mysteries of Wheels and Brakes... Revealed
Good maintenance practices and preventive care on wheels and brakes seem to be one of those neglected tasks. David Schober gives a refresher course on the inspection of wheels and brakes. As early as 1933, the...
September 1, 2008
Aviation Maintenance Roundtable: Defining Excellent Customer Service
What constitutes excellent customer service in the business aviation maintenance arena? Aviation Maintenance invited users of these services to share their insights about their experiences, both positive and...
September 1, 2008
Intelligence: Briefs
Cessna Expands Coverage: Wichita, Kan.-based Cessna is planning to offer around-the-clock service for aircraft on ground (AOG) situations and unplanned maintenance at its European Citation Service Center at Le...
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