On the Cover
22 Canton Calling
China Southern embarks on international growth plan.
By Katie Cantle
Features
29 Migration Control
Although migrations are rarely glitch-free, the proper playbook can keep the project on track.
By Michele McDonald
34 India’s MRO Challenge
Aviation growth outstrips maintenance capabilities.
By Henry Canaday
39 Irish Revival
Aer Arann feeds Dublin from London’s revitalized Southend Airport.
By Alan Dron
43 Heavy Maintenance Directory
ATW’s Annual Guide to the world’s commercial airframe and engine overhaul facilities.
64 Interview: Athar Husain Khan
Acting Secretary General, Association of European Airlines, discusses Euro climate and issues.
By Alan Dron
5 Editorial: Supply Chain's Big Test
By Aaron Karp
NewsBriefs
9 ICAO takes step to define aircraft CO2 metric
10 Engines take center stage at 2012 Farnborough Airshow
12 Cathay becomes first to commit to modified A350-1000
14 Airbus seeks larger share of Japanese market
15 Final Air France 447 crash report released
16 American begins exploring possible mergers
18 ATR seeks FAA certification for -600 series turboprops
20 Eco Awards Coverage
21 Analysis
Star Spangled Airbus: A320 family plants roots in American soil.
By Karen Walker
58 Trends
63 Customer Services
63 Advertisers’ Index & Websites
