London, England • March 2-3, 2004	Two Intensive Days for the Gas Turbine Aero Engine Professional
Sponsored by U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and ASME International Gas Turbine Institute Supported by UK Ministry of Defence and Institution of Mechanical Engineers

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Aero Engine Life Management in the 21st Century

To remain competitive, the world's aero gas turbine manufacturers and users must find increasingly better ways to predict, monitor and manage aero engine operating costs. Aero engine support is a major expense of platform operating costs. Studies have shown that for combat aircraft this can be up to 60 percent of platform "through-life" costs, with maintenance support, spares and overhaul major factors. Key to the management of these costs is prolonging the life of the aero engine. The Aero Engine Life Management Conference will address the procedures, practices, and technologies aimed at containing or driving down these costs. Engine life management is also a vital factor in ensuring the safety and readiness of the worldwide fleet.

Conference Co-Chairs
Ray Bull	Ted Fecke
Senior Engineer, UK MoD	Chief Engineer, USAF

Unique Access to Military and Commercial Perspectives

Focusing on strategies, methods, and future directions in the discipline of aero engine life management, the conference provides unique access to the knowledge base of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, UK Ministry of Defence, and leading commercial air carriers. This "one-of-a-kind" gathering brings together a wide range of high-level experts who possess extensive knowledge and experience in engine life management issues and deal with these challenges on a daily basis. The conference will emphasize the increasing importance of affordability and the desire to keep equipment serviceable and available to meet military and commercial needs cost-effectively and ensure that taxpayers and travelers get the best value for their money.

The conference is designed to be highly interactive:

1. Panel sessions facilitate full discussion of major topics
2. Attendees can address their questions directly to the experts, and
3. There are frequent networking opportunities.

The access and knowledge afforded by this conference will be instrumental in commerce with military and commercial aero engine interests. If you are responsible for designing, operating, or maintaining wing-mounted gas turbine engines, you will not want to miss "Aero Engine Life Management in the 21st Century."

Register today to gain access to:

• A "one-of-a-kind" gathering of the world's most knowledgeable and influential military and commercial aero engine experts.
• Far-reaching presentations on aero engine life management technologies and methods from military and commercial perspectives.
• Networking opportunities with distinguished presenters and colleagues in the industry.
• Conference proceedings on CD-ROM.
• Pre-conference workshop: "Gas Turbine Diagnostics, Prognostics and Simulation," presented by Cranfield University (separate registration).
• Post-conference aero engine facility tour sponsored by General Electric.

Early Registration Deadline: February 16, 2004

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