April 10, 2023

April 10, 2023

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Inside MRO

Veteran Appeal

By Lindsay Bjerregaard17 min

WORKFORCE

WORKFORCE WOES

By Michael Bruno11 min

PROPULSION

INSIDE FUEL CELL PROPULSION

By Graham Warwick11 min

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Inside MRO

Veteran Appeal

Efforts are growing to channel veterans to MRO careers, but potential barriers to entry remain

By Lindsay Bjerregaard17 min

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WORKFORCE

WORKFORCE WOES

> RELIEF FROM LABOR SHORTFALLS IS ANTICIPATED > INDUSTRY FACES GENERATIONAL CHANGE IN WORKER PRIORITIES BEYOND “GREAT RESIGNATION” > THE SECTOR’S NEED TO ATTRACT NEW, UNFAMILIAR WORKERS AND SKILLS WILL ONLY GROW

By Michael Bruno11 min

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PROPULSION

INSIDE FUEL CELL PROPULSION

> WEIGHT REDUCTION IS PIVOTAL TO ADAPTING TECHNOLOGY TO AVIATION > HIGHER POWER LEVELS ARE NEEDED IN THE LONGER TERM

By Graham Warwick11 min

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Hunting Hurricanes

Behind the scenes with the technicians who maintain NOAA aircraft that fly directly into hurricanes

By Lindsay Bjerregaard10 min

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MILITARY SPACE

TRENDING SMALLER

> BIG SATELLITES LOOK FOR A PLACE IN THE SMALLSAT BOOM > THE PENTAGON IS LIKELY TO MAINTAIN HYBRID ARCHITECTURES OF SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE SATELLITES

By Brian Everstine,Garrett Reim9 min

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TECH TAKE

TECH TAKE

Gyroplanes Return to UK Origins U.S. gyroplane developer Skyworks Aeronautics plans to relocate testing and certification to the UK and has signed a memorandum of understanding with Spirit AeroSystems’ Belfast, Northern Ireland, facility to collaborate on design of its high-speed, long-range VertiJet.

By Graham Warwick9 min

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Delta TechOps

Delta Tech Ops has invested a lot in new engine capability. What’s the breakdown between work for Delta and for others? This year, we’ll do about 55% third-party and 45% for Delta. Is it fair to say engine MRO generates a bigger part of Delta TechOps’ overall work? If you’re talking dollars, engines and component MRO makes up the vast amount of our budget.
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Adjustment Period

With more lowand medium-Earth-orbit connectivity, antenna technology adapts

By Paul Seidenman,David Spanovich8 min

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All for One

ATS experiences the challenges and benefits of consolidating four businesses under one roof

By Sean Broderick7 min

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Steady Recovery

A booming aftermarket must navigate supply chain challenges to keep up with demand

By Sean Broderick7 min

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