March/ April 2023

GAMA
Pete Bunce
Business & General Aviation

General Aviation is Fostering the Future of Aerospace

June 9, 2023
The general aviation manufacturing industry continues to show steady growth despite headwinds strengthened by labor shortages and supply chain disruptions.
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Trade Associations & Events

Reauth is Coming, Reauth is Coming

May 31, 2023
Perhaps evoking Paul Revere’s midnight ride is over-the-top for reporting the approaching effort to reauthorize the FAA. The expiration (and renewal) of a U.S. executive branch...
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Do You Know Where Your Tools Are?

April 13, 2023
OH-BOX provides real-time inventory management and more.
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Record Keeping

Electronic Aircraft Records Make Good Sense

April 13, 2023
Many aircraft owners find out too late the importance of logbooks; losing hundreds of thousands of dollars on the sale of their aircraft, or duplicating expensive maintenance ...
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Engines & Components

Manage Your Inventories in the New Supply Chain

April 13, 2023
Stay ahead of supply chain disruptions with these tools and techniques.

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Nova Pneumatic Tools for Close-Quarter Drilling

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Line Maintenance Tools and Toll Trolley

March 17, 2023
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Henchman B1 Mechanical Flyaway Kit

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Collins Aerospace Launches Powered by Collins Initiative To Foster Collaboration with Deep Tech Small-Medium Enterprises

March 17, 2023
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NASA Awardees to Develop Sustainable Aviation Composite Tech

March 17, 2023
NASA has issued $50 million in awards to 14 organizations to develop manufacturing processes and advanced composite materials for aircraft structures. These green technologies...
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8-Piece Slotted & Phillips Screwdriver Set

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Stronghold Hard Cases

March 13, 2023
Gemstar Protective Hard Cases, a division of Gemstar Manufacturing, announces the expansion of the Stronghold hard case line with 19 new sizes. The addition of these new hard ...
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New Remote Maintenance Kit from Pratt & Whitney Canada Enables Swift Helicopter Engine Maintenance to Drive Improved Aircraft Availability

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Lufthansa Technik Posts Record Result

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Textron Aviation Expands Parts Availability in Alaska

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Gray Tools Mobile Tool Chest

Gray Tools offers an industrial-quality mobile tool chest with drawers (part No. 941004) that is designed to fit the needs of aircraft maintenance professionals. Constructed of...
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LaceLok Cable Lacing Fasteners

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9-Inch Talon Grip Long Nose Slip Joint Pliers

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