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Contents
Features
17 | Delta TechOps – after the merger
James Careless discovers that Delta’s merger with Northwest Airlines has given Delta TechOps its route into servicing Airbus aircraft, an opportunity that it did not have before.
20 | Airbus beefs up MRO network
The manufacturers wants to ensure that its
customer aircraft are looked after properly. Thierry Dubois details how it is strengthening its MRO network which is expected to reach 20 members.
26 | To Russia With Love
AFI KLM E&M has had two successes recently
in gaining contracts to look after engines for Russian airlines. Ian Parker looks at the details.
32 | Dassault reshuffles service center network
Last March, Dassault revealed a large-scale update to its service center network for its Falcon business jets. Thierry Dubois reports.
34 | Borescopes – the look inside
Ian Parker reviews how these tools emerged
from the medical world into aircraft maintenance and highlights some of the latest product developments.
40 | Supply chain management
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– we need it here, now
Ian Parker considers the fundamentals and looks at Aviall as an example of how things should be done.
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44 | How Midcoast Aviation
adapted to tough times
This bizjet maintenance firm has made adjustments, weathered the economic storm and appears poised to benefit from the anticipated recovery, discovers James Careless.
48 | Penn Yan Aero – all in the family
This repair center specializes in overhauling and repairing piston aircraft engines is third-generation family-owned. James Careless looks at its philosophy.
54 | Priority guide to MRO Americas 2010
Find your way round the show.
56 | Spairliners can’t wait for A380 delivers
Thierry Dubois looks at how the company is throttling up as the huge airliner becomes more common.
58 | Aviation make-you-laugh (we hope)
Ian Parker compiles some light-hearted exchanges between pilots and mechanics (many time-honored) and asks readers to send more.
Departments
4 | Editor’s Notebook
Intelligence
06 | News
Marketplace
59 | Classifieds
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