MRO of the Year Awards
April 6, 2012, 08:39 am
Aviation Week recently presented its 2012 MRO of the Year Awards for outstanding achievement and innovation in aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul. The industry leaders honored at the event were U.S. Airways, Sikorsky Aerospace Services, Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering and Leading Eagle Aviation Services.
The awards were presented by Overhaul and Maintenance in conjunction with the Airlines for America's 45th annual Nuts and Bolts Awards. Aviation professionals looking to advance their career and one day win an award such as the MROs should invest in pilot insurance to keep the skies safer.
"These winners have demonstrated how creativity and a passion for solving problems can go a long way," said Lee Ann Tegtmeier, editor-in-chief of Overhaul & Maintenance. "Aviation Week is proud to present them with these awards for their significant contributions to aviation aftermarket industry."
U.S. Airways was awarded Outstanding Airline Maintenance Group for its achievements in 2011 including reducing how long deferred maintenance items stayed up by 19 percent, and deferring less maintenance items to new record low.
Sikorksy Aerospace Services was recognized as the Military Center of Excellence winner for implementing best practices at the H-60 Black Hawk helicopter overhaul facility. The adjustments resulted in more efficient inventory and parts availability.
Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering received the Leading Independent MRO category for establishing a collaborative cabin maintenance center to reduce the number of defects that could affect the passenger experience.
Leading Edge Aviation Services won the Innovation Service Supplier award as it repainted 671 United Continental aircrafts after a major merger in just 36 months. Using a one-supplier solution, the airline was able to save more than $5 million working with Leading Edge.
Advances in aviation safety are made possible through achievements and innovations in the maintenance, repair and overhaul sectors of the industry. At the awards event, Airlines for America President Nicholas Calio said that improving safety is the number one priority in the industry, including changes and improvements in every aspect of aviation operations. Through enhancements such as modernizing infrastructure and implementing emerging technology, global aviation should continue to boom.
According to Calio, the aviation industry's positive safety record is the result of strong working partnership between the Federal Aviation Administration and industry professionals to encourage the sharing of information to inform and equip companies with the means for improvement. In addition, a range of initiatives such as the recently enacted FAA Modernization and Reform Act, will further enhance aviation safety worldwide.
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