AFI KLM E&M signed a contract with Swiftair for Boeing 737 line maintenance in Edinburgh. AFI KLM E&M's U.K. subsidiary, KLM UK Engineering, will inspect, check and perform necessary repairs up to A check levels. AFI KLM E&M also will provide maintenance for Atlas Air's fleet of Boeing 747-400s.

Discovery Air Technical Services welcomes Calvin Tuitt as VP, sales and marketing. Tuitt has spent 27 years in the regional aircraft and engine repair businesses.

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. plans to improve the landing gear on the entire fleet of Sukhoi Superjet 100s following two incidents on Aeroflot-operated aircraft that suffered broken rods on the actuator of the landing gear bay door. Engines

HAECO explores new areas to meet changing industry needs.

MROs in Estonia and Lithuania face expansion choices.

Dissecting FAA's policy to ensure design approval holders provide instructions for continued airworthiness when required.

The problem with standards is that everybody has one. However, there are several industry trends—such as new-generation aircraft and asset lifecycle management systems—that are accelerating the adoption of the ASD SX000i and ISO standards. Now the challenge isn't what standard to use to move toward data interoperability, it is when to incorporate the standards, the cost of conversion and the commitment to comply. For new aircraft and weapons systems, the decision is easy. Backward compatibility for older aircraft is another story.

VAS Aero Services is expanding its distribution facility in Kent, Wash. to nearly 300,000 sq. ft. Space in the building will increase by more than 50%. IT