PNAA's Monthly Newsletter 

Volume 2 - Issue 6
June 1, 2008 
Welcome to the 13th edition of the PNAA Monthly E-Newsletter in which we compile Aerospace news and information and keep you informed on what we are up to 

PNAA Events/ Meetings 

As we begin our second year of this newsletter, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your involvement in PNAA.  This year's conference was a great success, our breakfast meetings have been well attended, and the recent "Tanker Survey" that we conducted through our readership provided an enlightening look at the local response to the Air Force's surprising decision.

The response to our newsletter has been overwhelmingly positive, and we're glad to be able to share our news and information with you.  If you would like to see past issues, go to our web site, where you can view archived versions of each issue.

Click here for information on upcoming events 

Industry News 
a glimpse at aerospace news in the headlines 

Berlin Airshow a success, organizers say
     DW-World, May 31                      Read Article 

European nations asked to help with A350 costs
    Seattle Times, May 28                 Read Article 

Airforce's tanker decision needs justification
     HeraldNet, May 26                      Read Article 

Boeing pushes back design development of 737 replacement jet
    Seattle Times , May 23                Read Article 

Navy keeps Boeing's 737 line in Renton humming
    The News Tribune, May 23           Read Article 

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Industry Events for June & July
please email us to suggest upcoming events to include in future newsletters 
The Impact of New Aerospace Materials, Manufacturing Strategies and Production Schedules on Machining Techniques and Control Telephone/Webcast
   Sponsored by: SAE International
  June 4 on web                             More info. .  
 
Middle East Roundtable: Abu Dhabi
  Sponsored by: TDA
  June 5 in Seattle, WA                    More info. .
 
Quality Expo Detroit
   Sponsored by: Quality Magazine
  June 11-12 in Novi, MI                   More info. .
 
Prosperity Partnership Industry Cluster Tours - Logistic & International Trade Industry
  Sponsored by: Prosperity Partnership
  June 13 in Puget Sound area, WA     More info. .  
 
Design for Reliability: Uncovering Efficient Solutions
  Sponsored by: SAE International
  June 16-17 in Troy, MI                    More info. .
 
Time-Triggered Technologies for Aerospace Systems
  Sponsored by: SAE International
  June 16-17 in Farnborough, UK         More info. .
 
Summer Schmooze 2008
  Sponsored by: TDA
  June 17 in Seattle, WA                   More info. .
 
JAMS (Joint Advanced Materials & Structures Center of Excellence) 4th Annual Technical Review Meeting
  Sponsored by: JAMS
  June 17 in Everett, WA                    More info. .
 
The Secrets of Successful Trade Financing
  Sponsored by: Export Finance Assistance
     Center of WA
  June 19-20 in Seattle, WA               More info. .  
 
2-Day Documenting your ISO Quality System
  Sponsored by: Axeon
  July 7-8 in Seattle area, WA             More info. .
 
3-Day RABQSA Certified Internal Auditor Training
  Sponsored by: Axeon
  July 7-9 in Seattle area, WA             More info. .
 
5-Day RABQSA Certified Lead Auditor Training
  Sponsored by: Axeon
  July 7-11 in Seattle area, WA           More info. .
 
Complying with U.S. Export Controls
  Sponsored by: TDA
  July 11-12 in Seattle, WA                More info. .
 
AS9100 Project Management Transition - Implementation
  Sponsored by: Axeon
  July 14 in Seattle area, WA              More info. .
 
5-Day (40 hr) RABSQA Certified AS9100B:2004 Aerospace Lead Auditor
  Sponsored by: Axeon
  July 14-18 in Lynnwood, WA            More info. .
 
Farnborough
  Sponsored by: Farnborough International Ltd.
  July 14-20 in Farnborough, UK          More info. .
 
Open Forum on Time-Triggered Technologies (TTA-Group Symposium)
  Sponsored by: SAE International
  July 16-17 in Farborough, UK           More info. .
 
Managing Engineering & Technical Professionals
  Sponsored by SAE International
  July 28-30 in Wichita, KS                More info. .

Click here to view PNAA's online Calendar of Events 

PNAA News 
(and other topics of interest) 

Aerospace supply chain has some surprising weaknesses, according to recent article

Last month, we highlighted an article in Quality Digest that pointed out some suggested improvements to AS9100's ICOP (Industry Controlled Other Party) Scheme.  This month, The Flight Safety Foundation's May issue of Aero Safety World ran an article by Rick Darby points out significant quality weakness in the supply chain.

In an industry increasingly reliant on a complex and often international supply chain, a recent Department of Transportation audit pointed out some startling weaknesses that could have significant impact on the safety of the final product.  Darby points out that the FAA's risk based oversight system was designed for a supply chain model much different than the current model.  This results in a serious lack of oversight of the supply chain, allowing for potentially non-conforming product to slip into the supply chain at many different levels.

Read the article, entitled "Supply Chain's Weak Links" to find out more.

Click here to read article (scroll down the table of contents and click on "Data Link - Supply Chain's Weak Links")

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