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PLUS: Competitive parts sourcing could improve lead times.

Tuesday 06 August 2024

Lufthansa Technik Battles To Sustain Top Earnings

Alex Derber

Maintenance provider had a strong first half of the year against a backdrop of material shortages and skilled labor demands. Read more.

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Competitive Parts Sourcing Could Improve Lead Times

Keith Mwanalushi

New research from SkySelect suggests buying transactionally and competitively could yield benefits.

Woodward’s Sales Buoyed By Brisk Commercial Aero, Aftermarket Demand

Matthew Fulco

Woodward cited strong commercial demand in the June quarter as its sales rose 6% year-on-year, with its aftermarket business doing particularly well.

Three Reasons to Upgrade Your Aircraft Interiors to Thermoplastic Composites:
Nothing says 'Welcome Aboard' better than the cabin interiors of an aircraft. No wonder, airplane manufacturers across the world are constantly seeking ways to improve their interiors, upgrading to components made of thermoplastic composite materials.

Honeywell Surf-A Retrofits Could Reduce Runway Collision Risk

Paul Seidenman

The runway incursion/collision avoidance system can be retrofitted on commercial and business aircraft.

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