Aircraft Maintenance Technology

MAY 2017

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MARINO BORIC graduated with a university degree as an aeronautic engineer, and acquired degrees in business development/ trade and commerce and in journalism. He is a civil and military pilot and has built experimental aircraft. As a journalist, he specializes in aviation and propulsion and travels worldwide, flight-testing UL, LSA, Experimental, and certified aircraft. He is writing for U.S., European, and Chinese media companies. www.AviationPros.com 27 THAI AND AIRBUS SIGN MOU TO EVALUATE NEW MAINTENANCE FACILITY AT U-TAPAO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT On March 8, in almost perfect timing and in-line with the above described activi- ties, the news reached us that Airbus Group is considering investing in an aircraft maintenance center in Thailand. Airbus representatives signed a memo - randum of understanding to conduct a feasibility study with Thai International Airways on opening a regional hub for aircraft repair, maintenance, and over- haul at U-Tapao International Airport in province Chon Buri in the south of Thailand. The new MRO would be one of the most modern and extensive in the Asia-Pacific region. It might become a hub within the ASEAN region offering line and heavy maintenance services for a wide range of aircraft types. A new complex would feature the latest digital technologies to analyze aircraft maintenance data, as well as advanced inspection techniques, including the use of drones to monitor aircraft airframes. Today 40 percent of the aircraft manu- factured by Airbus are imported to Asia. Airbus President Fabrice Bregier said that this project will help meet the strong demands of maintenance in the growing Asia-Pacific region, with air fleets in the region tripling to over 15,000 aircraft over the next 20 years. This project is a part of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development plan 2017-2021. This will drive Thailand to become the most modern MRO cen- ter in the Asia-Pacific, equipped with the best innovation and technology that adheres to international standards, and supports other aviation business indus- tries, bringing the country closer toward Thailand 4.0 as the future gateway to Asia. CONNECT WITH EXPERIENCE™ At West Star, our maintenance experience is your asset. And, like any asset, it's only valuable when accessible. Our priority is to make it easier than ever to literally "Connect" directly to our aircraft maintenance capabilities, technical information, and facilities. More importantly, it means easier access to the right people, at the right location, right when you need them. This ensures that as a customer of West Star Aviation, you get the full benefi t of our maintenance experience in everything from structural repairs and modifi cations to inspections and upgrades. We are building an open communication, no run-around approach that allows you to be confi dent in your decision to choose West Star Aviation for the highest quality maintenance services. To learn how to Connect With Maintenance Experience, visit www.weststaraviation. com weststaraviation.com FALCON CITATION GULFSTREAM LEARJET HAWKER CHALLENGER GLOBAL EXPRESS EMBRAER KING AIR CONQUEST PIAGGIO OTHER AviationPros.com/company/10135153

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