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High-tech ensures more assured maintenance This year’s MRO Europe saw national pavilions for France and the show’s host nation, the Netherlands, and the Sunshine State of Florida set out its stake
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rench, Dutch and Floridabased companies have higher visibility this year with the pavilions for the two countries and one US state. Examples of stalwart services of the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sector can be found alongside the latest in MRO technology. From drones to artificial intelligence to three-dimensional (3D) measurements. Chesneau is the specialist in the fields of polishing, precision adjustment and using 3D measuring to guarantee surface 36
quality and geometric shapes on complex parts. Its 3D measurements have been used, for example, on airfoils, wing chord lengths, win leading and trailing edges and other specific areas. Chesneau sees opportunities in collaboration on the fan, compressor and turbine blades, nozzles, casing, discs, blisks, landing gear and other technical parts. Compressors, turbines, valves, actuators and pumps are some of the many parts that Equip’Aero Services (French pavilion) provides for in its component
MRO services for both commercial and military aircraft programs. Whether it is Boeing, Airbus, ATR, Embraer, Bombardier, Fokker or C-160, C-130 or helicopters, Equip’Aero Services has established a specific organization capable of developing, design and supplying test benches to cover internal MRO and original equipment manufacturer needs. Paz Aviation in South Florida has been in aviation for more than 30 years. Its experienced staff has a large capability list and new technologies to service any potential needs. Paz specializes in aircraft Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electromechanicals, CSD’s, Generators, Avionics, Instruments, Batteries, Coffee Makers, and Ovens. Located in Miami,