APRIL 2013 VOL 32 ISSUE 2 DEPARTMENTS
04 Editor’s Notebook 06 Intelligence: News 07 Intelligence: About People 42 Column: Legal Spin
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State of the Industry Twenty top global MRO leaders offer their wisdom about where we are as an industry, what trends they are spotting and how they are morphing to meet the needs of their clients.
Cover images courtesy of our State of the Industry participants.
OEM Support
We typically think of engine makers and component OEMs as aftermarket support suppliers. But the airframers are busily scooping up business, too. Charlotte Adams takes a look at their rapidly growing share of the work.
Paint Repairs on Basecoat/Clearcoat Finishes
Even the most durable paint surfaces require some upkeep. How easy is it to repair the new basecoat/clearcoat products? Dale Smith asked the pros.
Product Spotlight A look at some innovative tools and products for your consideration. 36 54
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MRO, UPGRADES AND REFURBISHMENT ON COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS/GA AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT GLOBALLY
David Jensen Douglas Nelms Dale Smith David Schober
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THE TOP MRO LEADERS SHARE THEIR WISDOM
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