Maintenance & Overhaul Strategies: Exclusive MRO survey by Oliver Wyman consultancy, setting out latest MRO trends, data and industry focus areas. As the world continues to shift for aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul providers, there is a set of potential partners that could help MROs access new business: aircraft lessors. For the past several years, major engine and component manufacturers have increased their share of the aircraft maintenance market, using their intellectual property earlier in the aircraft procurement process, and outmaneuvering MROs vying for work on new aircraft models. In this MRO Survey, Oliver Wyman confirms the competitive imbalance between MROs and original equipment manufacturers is deepening, and MROs are losing ground on newer aircraft. This leaves MROs to compete in the shrinking market for end-of-life aircraft destined for retirement or to partner more with OEMs. "ATW lets me in on the big picture and trends in the airline industry. In this fast
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Reader Commnets from SIGNET Study of ATW, April 2013 Supply Chain Solutions: Airbus and Boeing are both ramping up production of their core narrowbodies and their new, highly efficient versions, the A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX. Engine manufacturers are similarly ramping up production to meet demand. Both airframe manufacturers have also created additional major production plants in the US – in Alabama (the Airbus A320 plant being built) and South Carolina (Boeing) Managing the supply chain through such ramp ups is historically a challenge that can play havoc with production plans. But OEMs and their suppliers have become smarter about how to ensure a stable production and delivery flow. IATA initiatives: At its AGM in Cape Town in June, IATA airlines agreed to three major initiatives – an Eco-Aviation framework, development of a new distribution standard, the IATA New Distribution Capability (NDC), and a set of guidelines on passenger rights. Details of how these will go forward and what they will mean for airlines and the regulatory environment. 
Airline Profile: Kenya Airways was the first African flag carrier to successfully privatize and is a public-private partnership with the Kenyan government and KLM the two largest stakeholders the two largest shareholders. Kenya Airways is considered a leading Sub-Saharan carrier, fourth by seat capacity in Africa. The SkyTeam alliance member is expanding its international network and has ordered Boeing 787s, 777-300ERs and Embraer 190s. Interview: Oman Air CEO Wayne Pearce, who joined the fast growing airline last year to oversee its expansion. He held several senior executive positions at Qantas. Oman Air has ordered Boeing 787s and Embraer 175s. Plus: ATW's Annual Heavy Maintenance Directory 
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