ADVERTORIAL For complete write-ups please visit www.avm-mag.com AAR Wheel & Brake Services Abdol Moabery President & CEO GA Telesis Commercial


AAR WBS® offers commercial, military and regional aviation customers a complete program of aircraft wheel and brake services including repair, rebuilding and inspection for all major aircraft types. Our high-tech testing and certification process ensures that hairline fractures and other nonvisible stress defects are detected and repaired before they cause damage or affect safety. AAR provides fast turnaround from our modern 10,000 square foot facility, with an extensive inventory of long-lasting, original OEM parts. AAR’s volume-buying capability allows us to offer the highest quality products at competitive prices.


Customer Benefits:


 AAR maintains a complete inventory of OEM parts on-hand for fast turnarounds.


 High-quality work delivered on time means improved safety and more landings for your aircraft.


 Exterior parts are cleaned and painted with durable coatings. Professional priming and painting extends part life by protecting metal parts from debris and wear.


 Backed by AAR’s global presence, our diverse product offering and professional services enable us to meet all your program needs.


Competitive Differentiators:


In your opinion, what is the state of the aviation maintenance industry? Growing and will continue to grow in international markets. Growth potential in North America is pretty flat. What were the biggest developments for your company in 2012? GA Telesis integrated vertically into the heavy engine MRO business adding the capability for the overhaul of jet engines. Our agreement to acquire Finnair Engine Services, the engine overhaul unit of Finnair, will allow us to offer our customers a greater diversity of services and cost-savings. By integrating this business with our component repair and spare parts business, we can increase efficiency by building a stronger service product for our airline customer. Something closer to what an OEM might provide to an airline. What are the biggest changes you have seen in the MRO industry in the last several years? Greater participation by the OEMs in the aftermarket. The market has simply grown so large and the aftermarket has become so sophisticated the airframe engine and component OEMs have made significant strides towards supporting customers well beyond the production of new parts. Airlines outsourcing maintenance on a large scale. Airlines are simply outsourcing as much maintenance as possible so that they can focus on being an airline and not a maintenance organization. What is most important to airlines is CASM and controlling that cost is easier with a third-party provider than internally. Maintenance moving to countries with lower labor costs. Labor cost is most often the driver in maintenance. With globalization of our industry the development of maintenance businesses in high-skilled yet low-labor cost countries in Eastern Europe, Asia and South America is increasing and will continue. What did your company do in 2012 to adapt to changes in the market? We spent millions of dollars on capital expenditures to increase and enhance our capabilities in support of new technology. We entered into the engine overhaul business. We offer fixed-cost, pooling and power-by-the hour contracts to our customers to help airlines better control component and repair costs. How is your company leveraging partnerships and alliances for success? Our Air China joint venture, GA Innovation China, is perhaps one of the best examples of this. The power of GA Telesis and the Air China Group and our respective MRO/technical and supply platforms will be an unparalleled force in Asia.


Ken Burrt Vice President Techincal Operations United Commercial


 Experience — AAR is experienced in all aspects of wheel and brake overhaul, rebuild and repairs.


 Quality — AAR maintains a complete inventory of OEM parts on-hand for faster turnaround. Quality OEM parts last longer and are manufactured to meet the highest standards.


In your opinion, what is the state of the aviation maintenance industry? The MRO industry is constantly changing and carriers must adapt quickly. Consolidation continues to dramatically impact both the demand and supply sides of the industry. MRO products and services are good, but there are always opportunities for improvement. We highly value expertise, and we encourage continued investment in people, facilities, and equipment. Skilled employees, along with good processes and controls, support our top priorities of quality, delivery and cost. What were the biggest developments for your company in 2012? In 2012, United made great progress in upgrading a variety of new standard configurations within our consolidated fleet. Modifications include new flatbed seats, Economy Plus seating, AVOD, DIRECTV, Wi-Fi and larger overhead bins. We also continued retrofits of new avionics equipment, winglets, carbon brakes, and overhead attendant rest compartments in addition to many other enhancements in safety, reliability, efficiency and product appeal. What are the biggest changes you have seen in the MRO industry in the last several years? Demand and capacity continue to be highly variable. Consolidation among OEMs or MROs continues to cause change either in expanding footprints and product lines, or reducing competition. OEMs also continue to expand their aftermarket scope. What did your company do in 2012 to adapt to changes in the market? We expanded our quality oversight to ensure that our requirements are continually met during periods of major change. We also worked closely with our suppliers to secure capacity to support our demand. As providers have expanded scope, we have pursued synergies in bundled products and services. What are the trends, big or small, you are beginning to see in the MRO business? Many MROs are outsourcing more types of work to service providers, creating additional tiers of quality oversight requirements. How is your company leveraging partnerships and alliances for success? Our global network with our Star Alliance partners is a great success. We have successful partnerships with providers in cost-per-hour and cost-per-landing maintenance agreements where we both enjoy the benefits of high quality and reliability.


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 Capabilities — AAR performs critical testing and certification on all models in accordance with FAA, EASA and CAAC.


 Value — AAR’s pricing is competitive because of our lean practices and extensive inventory. The highest quality parts and services result in longer lasting and more reliable wheel and brake systems.


28 Aviation Maintenance | avm-mag.com | April 2013 AAR Wheel & Brake Services — 9270 N.W. 100th Street — Medley, FL 33178 — USA — Tel: 305.883.1511 — www.aarcorp.com/wheel&brake AAR Wheels & Brakes Services — 9360 N.W. 100th Street — Miami, FL 33178 — USA — Tel: 305.883.1511 — www.aarcorp.com


When you need reliable wheel and brake services, nothing endorses that more than the support of the KC-10 fleet of refuelers. AAR WBS is critical to missions around the world as we support military air operations for Overhaul and Repair to the Strategic Air Command.


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