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    The revised latest directive with broad definition of actively engaged
    Feb. 27, 2012
    Photo courtesy of Pratt & Whitney.
    Pratt & Whitney PurePower® PW1217G geared turbofan engine first engine to test.
    A common definition of innovation “is the creation of better or more effective products, processes, services, technologies, or ideas that are accepted by markets, governments,...
    Feb. 27, 2012
    In the turbine airfoil refurbishment business, brazing cracks in investment casting parts made of expensive alloys is routinely required. Proper brazing requires all oxidation first be thoroughly removed.
    DFIC for preparation of turbine engine part brazing.
    Feb. 27, 2012
    Jim Schmidgall is working on an Airbus A330-300, center dry bay fuel leak. He shows the flexibility required in this center wing box, accessed through the main landing gear areas. Photo courtesy of Scott Orloff.
    Finding and fixing leaks calls for excellent systems and good detective work.
    Feb. 27, 2012
    TAP Maintenance & Engineering Brazil receives 777 landing gear contract from BoeingAs Latin America’s largest MRO, in size and capability, TAP Maintenance & Engineering Brazil...
    Feb. 27, 2012
    Photo courtesy of Lufthansa Technik.
    Technicians with Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg Germany use welding to repair the combustion chamber outer lining from a PW 4000 series engine.
    Aircraft are designed to meet certain standards in terms of flight hours and service life. Each aircraft contains millions of parts and miles of wire and tubing, all housed in...
    Feb. 27, 2012
    Electronic communication has diminished the ability to effectively convey a message and gain feedback
    Feb. 13, 2012