Trends and Analysis

American Airlines CEO: We Are In The Midst Of A Cultural Change

Aviation Week

CEO Doug Parker talks about the new horizons facing the aviation industry, the challenges and successes of the merger with US Airways, and his feedback for the MRO industry.

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IATA files complaint with EC on OEM aftermarket control

Air Transport World

IATA has filed a formal complaint with the European Commission (EC) on behalf of its airline members that the association says has “deep concern” about the control of OEMs over aftermarket repairs, parts and services.

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News Briefs

Air Transport World

Lufthansa Technik significantly increased revenue and profit in 2015, continuing its growth course. Revenue grew by 17.6% to €$5.1 billion ($5.57 billion). The company achieved 20% growth in adjusted EBIT to €454 million.

RUAG increased EBIT to CHF137 million ($138 million) in 2015, versus CHF113 million in 2014. Civil business accounted for 55% of net sales, while the foreign component of sales came to 62%.

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Data Tools

North America/Global Commercial Engine MRO Growth Rates

2016 Commercial Aviation Fleet & MRO Forecast, Aviation Week Network

Over the next five years, engine MRO demand projections in constant dollar terms will exceed the growth rates of the engine fleets themselves. North America’s difference is 0.5% greater whereas the world’s engine MRO grows a full 1% faster in half a decade. At ten years in the future, the rate disparity diverge even more significantly with Asia Pacific, China and Latin America driving increased MRO demand growth.

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This month in ATW

On a Roll

Air Transport World

Ramifications of US airlines’ financial prowess

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This month in the MRO Edition

Voice-Control Technology Coming For MRO Operations

Aviation Week & Space Technology-MRO Edition

Digitized manuals, PCs, laptops and iPads. What’s next for the busy maintenance technician or engineer?

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What's New

21 Years of MRO. Some Things Donât Change But Others Do

Aviation Week

From the entirety of Aviation Week’s 100-year archive, Aviation Week editors have selected the covers featured in this gallery as among the most remarkable. Vote for your favorite.

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