Aerowing, Inc., Continues to Strengthen its Strong Business Relationship with the United States Air Force

Nashville, TN – July 28th, 2010) – Aerowing, Inc., is honored to announce that it has reinforced its business relationship with the US Air Force. As of April 2010, Aerowing, Inc., technology is now included in the US Air Force primary fuel system repair technical manual (T.O. 1-1-3). Since 2001, the firm has been delivering innovative technical solutions to quickly troubleshoot and repair fuel leaks as well as expedite systems and structural repairs for aircraft.

Back in 2009, Aerowing, Inc., received USAF wide authorization for its full line of repair products, meaning that USAF maintenance team could use all products manufactured by the firm. Each technology is now listed in the National Stock Number System (NSN). USAF Logistics officials conduct numerous required tests for any technology to be used on aircraft and by operators. “Being recognized in the US Air Force primary Fuel System Technical Order confirms the benefits of our technologies and we look forward to continuing our strong relationship with the US Air Force and all military aircraft operators. We are currently working on new projects and new solutions with them” states Mike Evans, Vice-President of Aerowing, Inc.

Aircraft fuel leaks are one of the top three reasons why aircraft are unable to fly. This is a problem for the Military, Airlines and Aircraft manufacturers. When an aircraft is grounded due to a fuel leak, it's typically for a minimum of 3 days to repair (sometimes, it can go as long as weeks and months). It also has been recognized that most maintenance departments are operating under technical orders that are now outdated.

Aerowing, Inc’s., management and engineering teams, who draw from more than 50 years of experience in the aviation industry, created complete solutions to expedite fuel leaks repairs in the time frame of 8 to 12 hours using the following technologies and processes:

- Rapid leak detection (using helium as a tracer gas)

- Rapid desealing (efficient removal of the failed sealant is required during the repair process)

- Rapid curing using infrared emitters (polymerization of sealants, paint & composites)

- Rapid leak repair verification prior to refueling (using helium as a tracer gas)

The US Air Force High-Velocity Maintenance Program began in 2007 to greatly reduce the time airplanes are out of service and to gain efficiency and performance in all maintenance processes. The HVM Program goes hand in hand with Aerowing’s strategy and technologies. Ever since its creation, the firm has always been driven by 2 unique goals: increase the mission-capable rate of the aircraft and provide innovative technology for time & money savings.

Mike Evans confirms that Aerowing technology “reinforces that aircraft maintenance can be performed safely and quickly to get the aircraft back in the air faster. Shortly after the USAF HVM Program, we became involved to help them accomplish their goal.”