ACD Newsletter 10/23/2020

Earlier this month, ACD Conference held its first-ever virtual gathering, so we’d like to provide a summary of the presentations and panels from this aerospace engineering and compliance event!

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MRO Market Forecast presentation by Gary Weissel. Key Takeaways: The general MRO market is anticipated to return to pre-Covid levels around 2025. The extreme passenger downtrend is not just due to border restrictions and cabin air quality, but also airport queues and the entire home-to-destination exposure risks. ​

Emerging Technologies presentation by DER Walt Mroch. Key Takeaways: While this technology is in its infancy, there are still lessons to be learned in its development, certification, and operation. Multiple mission profiles are being considered, which adds to the challenge of addressing this technology. ​

FAA Panel with four ACO managers and engineers. Key Takeaways: The “AIR Transformation” has moved from realigning the organization to refining it by establishing functional divisions within the agency and other progressions. Allow patience for new personnel and the ACO’s developing training system. The FAA continues to value and support the current DER system. ​

Additive Technologies presentation by DER John Robertson and PE Jaikp Mallory. Key Takeaways: There are developing FAA discussions on handling the application of this technology. Standards have been written concerning material specifications, raw material control, equipment, etc.

Project & Certifications Management Tools overview and screen share with Jeff Smith and Daniel Sellers. Key Takeaways: While “work from home” tools are nearly endless, organizations must responsibly and effectively use data organization/storage, project management tools, and a vendor-supplier-applicant-regulator communication plan. A Free Trial of TheWise software tools is currently available.

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