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    PowerPusher Div. of Nu-Star, Inc.
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    AMT Reader's Choice Product Pick: PowerPusher E-750 Trailer Mover

    Dec. 14, 2023
    The PowerPusher E-750 Trailer Mover delivers a 7,500-pound push/pull capacity on tires or casters. That means one person can do the work of three or four, moving small aircraft...
    Aircraft Engines

    The Risks of Engine Neglect

    Dec. 14, 2023
    While alluring for the opportunity to save cost and time, skipping recommended maintenance checks can lead to engine catastrophe.
    Aircraft

    A Brief Look Back at 2023

    Dec. 14, 2023
    Turning over the calendar is generally a time for reflection. A time to look at where you were on Jan.1 and see how far you’ve come. Celebrate milestones hit and goals achieved...
    Veryon
    Maintenance IT

    AMT Reader's Choice Product Pick: Veryon Defect Analysis

    Dec. 14, 2023
    Veryon Defect Analysis (previously known as ATP's ChronicX) automates the identification of chronic aircraft defects, streamlines recurring defect resolution management, and enhances...

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    Record Keeping

    Maintenance Tracking – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

    Dec. 14, 2023
    Maintenance tracking data is commonly used by business aircraft operators to not only predict upcoming maintenance on the aircraft they operate, but also as a first look verification...
    Safespill
    Safety Equipment

    AMT Reader's Choice Product Pick: Ignitable Liquid Drainage Floor Assembly (ILDFA)

    Dec. 14, 2023
    The first Ignitable Liquid Drainage Floor Assembly (ILDFA) was installed in 2020 for the U.S. Navy. “Offshore helicopter platforms were somewhat the genesis of the idea....
    Business & General Aviation

    Harnessing Technological Advancements 

    Dec. 14, 2023
    It is a transformative time in aviation. Over the last decade, we have seen technologies improve the processes and efficiencies of our systems and aircraft. One aspect that has...
    PPG Industries
    Painting Equipment & Supplies

    AMT Reader's Choice Product Pick: Semco Sealant Removal, Mixing & Application Kit

    Dec. 14, 2023
    The inspiration behind the Semco Sealant Removal, Mixing & Application Kit was the need for more portability and mobility for MRO technicians, said AbdulHalim Sayyed, global...
    AviationPros
    Hoses & Accessories

    Know Your Aviation Hose Needs

    Dec. 14, 2023
    Hoses play an important role in aircraft health.
    Aircraft

    Passing the Test

    Dec. 14, 2023
    Participants in ARSA’s Oct. 18 training session “FAA Form 8130-3 – Completion Instructions & Multiple Releases,” heard about my love of forms. Paperwork...
    Sun Air Jets
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    MRO

    How to Prepare Your Maintenance Operations for New Aircraft

    Dec. 14, 2023
    Understand what steps a director of maintenance should take when your organization adds new aircraft and advanced technology.
    Henchman
    Tools & Equipment

    AMT Reader's Choice Product Pick: Henchman B1 Mechanical Flyaway Kit

    Dec. 14, 2023
    The Henchman B1 Mechanical Flyaway Kit was developed with a leading airline to meet their requirements. Fitted into a wheeled, water-resistant hard case, which is also Skydrol...
    8tree
    Inspection & Testing

    AMT Reader's Choice Product Pick: dentCHECK

    Dec. 14, 2023
    8tree spent the first years of its 11-year existence in intense product development with pilot customers, growing its customer base along the way to today include major blue-chip...
    RTX
    Aircraft Engines

    RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Receives Sustainment Contract Valued up to $870 Million for TF33 Engines Powering B-52s, E-3s

    Nov. 15, 2023
    The TF33 engine powers a range of aircraft, including Boeing's B-52 Stratofortress and E-3 Sentry.
    Emirates
    MRO

    Emirates To Construct $950M Engineering Facility

    Nov. 14, 2023
    The new facility will enable Emirates to be entirely self-sufficient when it comes to maintenance, repairs, overhaul and all engineering requirements for its aircraft fleet.
    RTX
    Maintenance IT

    Korean Air Now Using RTX To Improve Predictive Maintenance

    Nov. 9, 2023
    The cloud-based solution uses advanced data analytics and machine learning algorithms to help airlines improve maintenance operations and increase aircraft reliability.
    Frontier Airlines
    Maintenance Providers

    Frontier To Open New Crew Base at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

    Nov. 8, 2023
    The base is expected to employ up to 110 pilots, 250 flight attendants, and 50 aircraft maintenance personnel within its first year of operation.
    De Havilland Canada
    Rotorcraft

    De Havilland Canada Partners with Universal Avionics and Acquires Mid-Canada Mod Center

    Nov. 3, 2023
    De Havilland Canada has purchased Mid-Canada Mod Center (MC2) and Avionics Design Services (ADS), which have worked on Universal Avionics installations, upgrades, and modifications...
    Airbus
    Engines & Components

    Satair Gears up for Growth in Chinese Used Parts Market

    Nov. 2, 2023
    Satair has established a legal entity, Satair (Chengdu) Co., Ltd, in China.  The creation of the new legal entity supports Satair’s commercial strategy of...
    ADE
    ADE Hangar
    MRO

    Asia Digital Engineering Achieves Part 145 Approval from EASA

    Nov. 2, 2023
    The maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm of Capital A, Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) has received the approval from European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145...
    Aeroplex/Aerolease Group
    Airports

    Understanding Aircraft Hangar Fire Suppression Standards

    Nov. 1, 2023
    Modern hangars and aircraft are now equipped with technologies providing more effective protection from potential ignition sources than ever before. A rapid response must not ...
    United
    United
    Education & Training

    Program Gives Army Reservists and Students from Three Schools a Pathway to Careers at United

    Oct. 25, 2023
    Airline plans to hire thousands of new aircraft maintenance technicians by 2026. Recruiting through the U.S. Army Reserve will also help support United's hiring goals for ground...
    StandardAero
    Engines & Components

    StandardAero Introduces CFM56-7B Test Capabilities at DFW

    Oct. 24, 2023
    StandardAero now offers CFM International CFM56-7B turbofan engine test services from its DFW Center of Excellence at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.  StandardAero...
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    Education & Training

    New Business Aircraft Master Technician Program Offers Two Tracks: Specialist and People Leader

    Oct. 18, 2023
    CAE addresses the need to train 74,000 business aircraft maintenance technicians over the next 10 years.
    GE Aerospace
    Xeos
    MRO

    XEOS Ramps Up Operation in Support of Leap Engine MRO

    Oct. 13, 2023
    XEOS, the state-of-the-art maintenance center for commercial engines located in Środa Śląska, near Wrocław, Poland, is ramping up operations and recruitment as the company expands...
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    Engines & Components

    Honeywell To Realign Portfolio to Three Powerful Megatrends: Automation, Future of Aviation, and Energy Transition

    Oct. 10, 2023
    Company enters next phase of transformation with portfolio alignment to critical megatrends.
    Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp.
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    NDT/NDI

    CVM Approval Wins A4A/SAE Nondestructive Testing Innovation Award

    Comparative Vacuum Monitoring technology is recognized by Airlines for America (A4A) for being the first regulatory-approved application of structural health monitoring by the...
    Juno Jones
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    Clothing & Boots

    Steel Toe Meti II

    Sept. 19, 2023
    Made for women, the Meti II is Steel Toe, and ASTM F-2413-18 certified for impact (I/75) and compression (C/75) and Electrical Hazard (EH) Certified. It has an ASTM-certified ...
    Watson Gloves
    379 Stealth Phoenix
    Clothing & Boots

    379 Stealth Phoenix

    Sept. 19, 2023
    The 379 Stealth Phoenix has an 18-gauge cut level ANSI A4 HPPE/ glass/ WasteNot Polyester RPET shell. A sandy nitrile palm and reinforced thumb saddle offer additional protection...
    ATEQ
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    Inspection & Testing

    ATEQ Elevator Feel Computer Test Box

    Sept. 15, 2023
    The ATEQ Elevator Feel Computer Test Box provides air and hydraulic testing in a compact electric and easy to use format. The ATEQ Aviation solution has already been integrated...
    Sherwin-Williams
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    Paints

    Conductive Coating (CM0485115)

    Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings added a new aerospace conductive coating (CM0485115) to its line of undercoats, enabling aircraft owners to impart conductivity onto aluminum...
    Caco America
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    Safety Equipment

    GH400

    Aug. 30, 2023
    The GE GH400 safety helmet, which has received several awards, stands out as the first and only helmet to exclusively incorporate the patented Koroyd technology for its protective...
    USA Borescopes
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    Borescopes & Videoscopes

    SRV-J-4-150

    Aug. 30, 2023
    Designed and developed specifically with the aviation industry in mind, USA Borescopes has produced one of the smallest HD borescopes for inspecting turbine blades, airframes,...
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    Safety Equipment

    WX TREK

    Aug. 22, 2023
    With an ANSI Z87.1+ safety rating and removable side shields for extra peripheral protection when you need it, the WX Trek is a virtual fortress of protection for your eyes. Its...
    NUVITE Chemical Compounds
    Nu Lucent Pint
    Cleaners, Polishes

    NULUCENT

    NULUCENT is specially formulated for plastic aircraft windows, but this apply, dry, wipe cleaner is used on a variety of surfaces, including windshields, headlights, instrument...
    Veryon
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    Maintenance IT

    Work Center

    A service center management solution designed for business aviation operators and management companies, Work Center allows aircraft operators to simplify the maintenance and return...
    Transene Company
    Chemicals & Solvents

    D-Zolve 1220

    D-Zolve 1220 is designed to remove hard to strip aircraft paints. It can be used on aluminum, low strength carbon steel, stainless steel, fiberglass and other metal and plastic...
    ExxonMobil
    Mobil Hy Jet V
    Lubricants

    Mobil HyJet V

    July 12, 2023
    ExxonMobil's Mobil HyJet V is a fire-resistant hydraulic fluid made of phosphate ester that is compatible with Type IV and Type V hydraulic fluids, elastomers and other materials...
    Celata Aircraft
    Tuck Cotter Pin Tool
    Tools & Equipment

    Tuck Cotter Pin Tool

    June 27, 2023
    Tuck Cotter Pin Tool is to bend cotter pins for castellated nuts. The nuts can be used on airframes or during engine and APU maintenance. The bending method is in accordance with...
    Extended%20crane
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    Microcrane

    May 22, 2023
    The Microcrane is a portable, compact and lightweight mini crane for maintenance and repairs. The battery-powered unit offers a 1 ton capacity, 20 ft. hook height and Pick&Carry...
    AGSE
    AERODECK
    Man Lifts, Platforms & Work Stands

    AERODECK Civilian & Military Aircraft Decking

    AERODECK heavy-duty "slider" deck sections for aircraft docking systems contour against irregular shapes from nose to tail, minimizing open areas to optimize safety for personnel...
    Collins Aerospace
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    Maintenance IT

    InteliSence

    May 9, 2023
    Collins InteliSence intelligent cabin experience is an intuitive, integrated intelligence system, providing cabin crew and maintenance technicians with insights and predictions...
    XPEL
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    Paints & Coatings

    Fusion Plus Aircraft Ceramic Coating

    May 2, 2023
    Fusion Plus Aircraft is a ceramic coating specifically designed for aircraft. It creates a super-slick, brilliant, glossy shell that provides superior protection against a wide...
    Garmin Interntional
    Garmin Plane Sync
    Maintenance IT

    PlaneSync

    April 24, 2023
    PlaneSync is a connected aircraft management system that automatically updates avionics databases, logs flight and engine data and allows aircraft owners and operators to remotely...
    Evident
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    Inspection & Testing

    Next-Gen HydroFORM Scanner

    April 6, 2023
    The next-generation HydroFORM scanner is a two-axis encoding corrosion mapping solution that is easy to deploy and optimized for one-person operation.
    Atp Flightdocs Fueler Linx
    Maintenance IT

    Flightdocs Operations with FuelerLinx

    April 4, 2023
    Flightdocs delivers integrated and optimized aviation maintenance, inventory and operations software for real-time visibility into data across departments.Get real-time visibility...
    Pan American Tool
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    Tools & Equipment

    Nova Pneumatic Tools for Close-Quarter Drilling

    Pan American Tool manufactures a complete line of high-quality, competitively priced aerospace pneumatic drills and aircraft tools for the aviation and aerospace industries. If...
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    Paints & Coatings

    Aerofleet Coatings Management

    March 17, 2023
    Aerofleet Coatings Management is a data-driven service that helps airlines and other large operators to tailor and optimize the coatings’ replacement and maintenance schedule ...
    Trisoft Aircraft Covers
    Engine Cowling Mats for Gulfstream Large Cabin Model
    Safety Equipment

    Engine Cowling Mats for Gulfstream Large Cabin Model

    Engine Cowling mats are designed to lay inside the cowling when open to prevent damage to the cowling and provide a padded surface for technicians while working on the engine....
    Mayhew Tools
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    Tools & Equipment

    8-Piece Slotted & Phillips Screwdriver Set

    March 14, 2023
    Each screwdriver in Mayhew Tools’ 8-Piece Slotted & Phillips Screwdriver Set (Part 27024T) is made in the United States and features an ergonomic acetate tri-lobular handle delivering...
    Bouchon Endoscope
    Borescopes & Videoscopes

    Self-Locking Borescope Plug

    March 1, 2023
    The simple-to-use self-locking borescope plug, which is comprised of four separate components, eradicates the need for lock-wires when securing an engine’s connections prior to...
    Gray Tools
    Gray Tools Mobile Tool Chest
    Tools & Equipment

    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...
    Clyde Machines
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    Man Lifts, Platforms & Work Stands

    Radome Maintenance Stand

    Jan. 13, 2023
    Model 15F3510 Radome Maintenance Stand is designed to safely access the crown of all narrow-body aircraft. Its hydraulically adjustable cage is contoured to match narrow-body ...
    AERO Specialties
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    Man Lifts, Platforms & Work Stands

    AERO Low-Level Twin Folding Maintenance Stand

    Jan. 12, 2023
    The AERO Specialties low-level twin folding maintenance stand provides safe and easy transport access for aircraft maintenance and rolling stock inspection. Featuring an incredibly...
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    Aircraft Tire Trailer

    Jan. 5, 2023
    The Wilcox GSE Tire Trailer is designed to easily transport two main aircraft wheels. Tires can quickly be loaded onto the cart via the lightweight, non-slip extruded ramp. The...
    Force 5 Products
    StrikeHold
    Lubricants

    StrikeHold

    Dec. 16, 2022
    StrikeHold is an anti-corrosive protectant, lubricant and cleaner, developed for the U.S. military, that sprays on or applies wet and dries in place. A nano film coating protects...
    Aerotrax Technologies Logo
    Maintenance IT

    Aerotrax Operating System (aOS)

    Nov. 15, 2022
    Aerotrax Operating System (aOS) is an advanced workflow management and collaboration software that seamlessly integrates with existing processes to allow aircraft operators, MROs...
    Embraer-X
    Beacon
    Maintenance IT

    Beacon

    Nov. 9, 2022
    Beacon is a maintenance coordination platform designed to connect and synchronize industry resources, the aftermarket supply chain, and aviation services professionals in a more...
    UniWest
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    NDT/NDI

    EddyView II

    Nov. 7, 2022
    The EddyView II features a large 8-inch touch screen display with gesture adjustments for key parameters such as gain and rotation, ability to drive conventional probes or array...
    Snap-on Industrial
    Talon Grip Long Nose Slip Joint Pliers
    Tools & Equipment

    9-Inch Talon Grip Long Nose Slip Joint Pliers

    Nov. 4, 2022
    The Talon Grip Long Nose Slip Joint Pliers from Snap-on Industrial combines power, dependability, and longevity for the toughest jobs in all industries, including aviation, manufacturin...
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    Clothing & Boots

    Steel Blue Boots

    Oct. 18, 2022
    The Argyle Zip: EH is a 6-inch men’s derby style, lace-up ankle boot with an industrial-grade side zip. The Argyle Zip: EH safety boot participates in the American Diabetes Association...
    Easy Access Industrial Design
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    Man Lifts, Platforms & Work Stands

    Mobile Sturdy Deck Work Platform Systems

    Easy Access Industrial Design introduces adjustable height Mobile Sturdy Deck Work Platform Systems for aircraft servicing. The systems are all aluminum designed, welded and assembled...