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Category: Avionics

New Generation Repairs

Airpro Aviation Systems is number one in the field of electronics, electrical, mechanical instruments and accessories. Using only the latest equipment and specialized technicians for each component with maximum standards and accuracy, Airpro Aviation Systems is a leader on all communication equipments VOR/ADF/ILS/DME/VHF/HSF

Airpro Aviation Systems, Inc.

Category: Cleaning

CleanSafe 787C

CleanSafe 787C is a cleaner approved for use on aerospace alloys and composites. It removes a wide range of soils in spray washers and agitated immersion equipment. It is non-foaming, non-scaling and has a long bath life. Approved by Boeing, Spirit, GE, Honeywell, IAE, Messier, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce.

Petroferm Inc.

Category: Cleaning

Aircraft Water Ozone Cleaning System (AWOCS)

Aircraft drinking water systems and aircraft watering points require periodic sanitizing and flushing. Traditional approaches are time consuming and their results are uncertain. A better solution is needed. AWOCS by Semler Industries is the answer.

Semler Industries, Inc.

Category: Component Repair

Component Repair,PMA and Overhaul Solutions

Able Engineering is an industry-leading provider of quality component repair, PMA and overhaul solutions to operators of aircraft for over 27 years. Able is FAA/EASA approved, registered to ISO 9001-2000 and meets Boeing’s AS-9100 quality standards.

Able Engineering & Component Services, Inc.

Category: Component Repair

FAA/PMA Component Repair Parts

FAA/PMA Pneumatic Valve Repair Parts and MORE! Solenoids, Torque Motors, Diaphragms, Switches, Rings, Seals, Gaskets and other parts are always available. FAA/PMA RTV/Fuel System Sealants are available for sale.

PMA Sales LLC

Category: Component Repair

757/767 Cabin Pressure Control System

XTRA Aerospace repairs the 757/767 Cabin Pressure Control System (Cabin Pressure 2117388-XX, Selector 130502-X and the Outflow Valve 606832-X). Servicing all three components allows us to impact the complete system and overall fleet reliability.

XTRA Aerospace

Category: Electrical Components

A320 Landing Gear Control Interface Unit (LGCIU)

Crane Aerospace & Electronics offers an enhanced LGCIU for the Airbus A320 Series aircraft. The new LGCIU is certified, will be standard on all new A320s in 2010, and will be available for retrofit. It provides significant reliability improvement (45,000 MTBUR), higher accuracy and lower weight.

Crane Aerospace & Electronics

Category: Engines

GE Aviation/OnPoint Services

GE’s OnPoint solutions are customized service agreements tailored to meet the operational and financial needs of each customer for any size fleet. Backed by a global support network of 10,000 professionals, GE can help lower cost of ownership and maximize use of assets.

GE Aviation

Category: Engines

Combustor Assembly Overhaul

Looking for an alternative to expensive combustor assembly overhauls? Still trying to understand why your last overhaul cost so much and took so long? It looks like it's time to give JAS a try and see what it’s like when a company delivers what it promises.

Jet Aviation Specialists

Category: Engines

Engine MRO

Kelly Aviation Center is the only independent CF6-50 MRO and test center in the U.S. High quality, fast turn times, competitive prices. Experienced, flexible workforce. Vast MRO and test facilities. Field service teams. AS9110, ISO 9001, FAA and EASA certified.

Kelly Aviation Center

Category: Expendables

MORTORQ Spiral Drive Fasteners for Panels

Reduce cycle time, damage and cost with panel fasteners that have the MORTORQ spiral drive recess. Extensive testing on military and commercial airframes confirms reductions in cycle time up to 66% while eliminating damage to fasteners, tools and panels.

Phillips Screw Company

Category: Hardware

Fortus 3D Production Systems by Stratasys

Fortus 3D Production Systems, a brand of Stratasys, used for direct digital manufacturing and precision rapid prototyping, produce the most accurate and durable prototypes and parts using high-performance thermoplastic materials.

Stratasys, Inc.

Category: Material Reuse/Recycling

Complete Jet Engine Destruction and High Temp Alloy and Precious Metal Recovery

ECS Refining offers a cutting edge recycling and recovery service for the destruction of complete jet engines. Our ability to recover both high temperature alloys and precious metals allows us to maximize the recovery value.

ECS Refining Aerospace Division

Category: Materials

Kaefer Aerospace/Olutex – Thermal-Acoustic-Insulation Systems

AAXICO is an authorized global distributor for Kaefer Aerospace/OLUTE X’s line of thermal-acoustic-insulation systems for the aircraft industry. Please contact any AAXICO office for your requirements of Airbus insulation blanket spares and semifinished insulation blanket materials as well as our other OEM product lines.

AAXICO

Category: Mechanical Components

Manufacturer and Distributor of Bearing Components & Alloys

Morgan Bronze is a problem-solving bearing components manufacturer and distributor of C1720 per AMS 4535 Copper Beryllium, C630 per AMS 4640 Nickel Aluminum Bronze, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron and Aluminum. Certified to ISO9001-2008 and AS9100B.

Morgan Bronze Products, Inc.

Category: Mechanical Components

ISO 9001:2008, AS9100:2004 & Nadcap Accredited Precision Aerospace Component Manufacturer

Services: 4 & 5 Axis Horizontal Machining, CNC Turning, Wire EDM, Nadcap Accredited Metal Finishing, Nadcap Certified Non-Destructive Testing

Norris Precision Manufacturing

Category: MRO Services

AAR Solutions for Commercial Aviation

AAR's industry-leading capabilities include heavy maintenance checks, modifications, component repair, landing gear overhaul and complete engineering service and support for the world's major regional and cargo airline fleets and for military and government agencies.

AAR CORP.

Category: MRO Services

Radome Repair & Testing

ACE specializes in structure repair and radome repair and testing for regional, corporate, military and aerospace industries. We also provide engineering services for our aviation and aerospace clients. We serve our global clients from our Indianapolis, Indiana headquarters and Columbus, Ohio satellite office and live by our motto – Right & On Time.

ACE – Applied Composites Engineering

Category: MRO Services

Airbus MRO Specialist

Aeroframe Services, LLC is the largest MRO in North America that specializes in Airbus airframe maintenance operating in over 750,000 square feet of hangar space and 12 widebody bays. With over 5 million billable hours in Airbus maintenance since our inception, you won't find better quality or performance.

Aeroframe Services LLC

Category: MRO Services

Mission Readiness Solutions

Aeronautical Systems, Inc. offers comprehensive mission readiness solutions for military fleets worldwide including component and systems repair and overhaul, maintenance, aeronautical engineering, replacement parts, and supply chain management.

Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Category: MRO Services

RAT & ADG MRO Services for Airbus, Boeing and Bombardier Aircraft

Aerosource Inc. is the OEM for the DC10 and MD11 Air Driven Generator assembly, as well as RATs and various components for military application. Aerosource’s FAA/EASA approved repair station specializes in ADGs and RATs for all aircraft types.

Aerosource Inc.

Category: MRO Services

Certified Wire Harness Repair Services

Our certified repair station provides quick-turn times and cost effective repair services for CFM56-5A/B/C, CFM56-7B, GE90, and CF6-80C engine harnesses, as well as P W4000 QECs. Contact us to learn more about how our wiring harness solutions can benefit your maintenance operations.

Co-Operative Industries Aerospace

Category: MRO Services

Delta TechOps Complete Fleet Services

Delta TechOps is the largest airline MRO in North America and the third largest worldwide. Delta TechOps serves more than 150 aviation and airline customers from around the world, specializing in high-skill work such as engine, component, airframe and line maintenance.

Delta TechOps

Category: MRO Services

Integrated Technical/Maintenance Solutions on Boeing and Airbus Fleets

As AVIATIONWEEK's 2009 Best Asia-Pacific Independent MRO, Evergreen Aviation Technologies delivers aircraft solutions, from Letter Checks to Section 41 skin replacements, and from CF6 engine overhauls to component-by-the-hour solutions.

Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corporation - EGAT

Category: MRO Services

MRO Services

Cargo Systems, Electro-Mechanical, Hydraulics, Galley Inserts, Waste Systems, Environmental Control, and Electrical Components & Accessories. Support Services: Engineering, NDT, Dynamic B alancing, CNC Machining, PMA Parts/ DER Repair Development, Material Analysis, Calibration, and Dimensional Inspection.

PHS/MWA Aviation Services

Category: MRO Services

Aircraft Storage and Maintenance

SCA is the World's Largest Transitional Maintenance Facility for commercial aircraft. SCA is ready to provide the capabilities, location and resources required for the long or short term storage and maintenance of your aircraft at competitive rates.

Southern California Aviation, LLC

Category: MRO Services

Turn-Key Solutions to Keep You Flying

The STS Aviation Group provides turnkey services for MROs and Airlines through its divisions: STS Engineering Solutions, STS Line M aintenance, STS Component Solutions, & STS AeroStaff Services. These divisions can work together to meet a common goal…to provide Solutions To Keep You Flying.

STS Aviation Group

Category: MRO Services

Our Maintenance Business Unit Serves Your Company

With hangar space for heavy maintenance and 24 shops to support components repair (ex. landing gear, electronic, machining, electrical plating, IDG, thrust reverser, etc), TAM is qualified to perform inspection, testing, maintenance, modification, repair and overhaul for more than 5,000 P/Ns.

TAM Linhas Aéreas S/A

Category: MRO Services

MRO Solution Provider

TAP Maintenance & Engineering is a member of Airbus MRO Network which provides a comprehensive range of services, including: Heavy maintenance checks on Airbus, Boeing and Embraer fleets; E ngine overhaul; APU; Landing Gear and component maintenance; Engineering Services and Material Support.

TAP Maintenance & Engineering

Category: MRO Services

Comprehensive Aircraft MRO and Interior Design/Manufacture Support

TIMCO is one of the world's largest aircraft MRO providers offering: airframe and engine MRO; TIMCO Aerosystems interior design, manufacturing and certification services; Brice Seating; and extensive line care support.

TIMCO

Category: Paints/Coatings

SST Cold Spray

Cold Spray is a cost effective and practical coating process that enables users to apply robust metal coatings to a wide range of surfaces without excessive heat to protect, repair, restore, refinish and recoat manufactured products.

Centerline

Category: Parts Supply/Logistics

Boeing Licensed Spares

Aerotech Holdings is comprised of Aerotech Engineering, offering FAA PMA solutions including Boeing licensed spares; Aerotech Maintenance Services, an FAA 145 repair station; and Euless Aero Components, a precision machine shop. For 40+ yrs. Aerotech's goal has been "Quality Without Compromise." We support Boeing and McDonnell Douglas platforms: DC-9, DC-10, MD-11, MD-80, MD-90, 717, 737, 737NG, 747, 757, 767, and 777.

Aerotech Holdings, Inc.

Category: Parts Supply/Logistics

Fasteners, Consumables & Supply Chain Solutions

B/E Aerospace is the world's leading distributor and provider of supply chain solutions for aerospace fasteners and consumables for the commercial, business jet and military markets. B/E has 275,000+ part numbers in stock and ships over 9,000 orders daily to more than 1,700 global locations.

B/E Aerospace

Category: Parts Supply/Logistics

Chromalloy Coatings, Repairs and Parts

Chromalloy coatings, repairs and parts extend the life of your gas turbine engine and reduce your operating expenses. Chromalloy offers maintenance and repair capabilities for commercial and military turbine engines to add value to components and extend the time between overhauls.

Chromalloy

Category: Parts Supply/Logistics

Fuel Systems Division-Naples (FSD-N) Lavatory Shut-off Valve Product Improvement and Retrofit

A P arker retrofit for aircraft with lav. blue juice overfilling by service carts that enables automatic system shut off when toilet tanks reach pre-charge levels, reducing overfill, cleanups, aircraft out of service, and electrical system intrusion.

Parker Aerospace

Category: Parts Supply/Logistics

Aircraft Parts for Maintenance & Production

Satair is a world leading supplier of service solutions and aircraft parts for both aircraft maintenance and production. Satair serves its business partners globally through its sales and warehousing locations in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and China.

Satair

Category: Sealants/Fluids

Aircraft Sealants and Surface Treatments

Airpro Aviation Systems is number one in the field of electronics, electrical, mechanical instruments and accessories. Using only the latest equipment and specialized technicians for each component with maximum standards and accuracy, Airpro Aviation Systems is a leader on all communication equipments VOR/ADF/ILS/DME/VHF/HSF

AC Tech

Category: Software/eCommerce

Aeroxchange's Supply Chain Management Solution

Aeroxchange enables electronic communication between MROs, airlines and suppliers. Our eCommerce solution provides transparency to the supply chain, going beyond basic listing services to drive value by managing the entire PO and RO lifecycle.

Aeroxchange

Category: Software/eCommerce

JPE Smart Buyer

Discover an easier way to manage your PMA parts supply requirements. We are proud to introduce JPE smartbuyer.com, our new and easy to use eCommerce system. Linked directly to our ordering and shipping systems, JPE Smart Buyer is a great way to order and track your PM A parts in real time.

Jet Parts Engineering

Category: Software/eCommerce

Maintenix Software

Maintenix software is an integrated, intelligent maintenance solution that manages the engineering, information management, planning, materials, execution, and related business analytics for aviation organizations. Maintenix is the industry's most advanced software solution.

Mxi Technologies

Category: Software/eCommerce

Logistics and Supply Chain Services

New B reed is a 3PL, offering value-added and information technology-focused supply chain solutions for manufacturing and repair support, warehousing and distribution, service parts, materials management, reverse logistics, transportation management, and supply chain consulting.

New Breed Logistics

Category: Staffing

Complete Contract, Payroll & Permanent Labor Services

For 27 years, Chipton-Ross has been a leading supplier of aviation personnel to top MRO companies and Manufacturers nationwide. Our MRO, modification, and production HQ in Charleston, SC, offers timely, cost effective, quality staffing services.

Chipton-Ross

Category: Staffing

PlaneTechs Aviation Workforce Solutions

PlaneTechs specializes in providing contract personnel for aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul and manufacturing projects in the commercial and military sectors. PlaneTechs makes it easy for our clients to staff their projects and keep them running safely, on time and on budget.

PlaneTechs

Category: Structural Components

Spare Parts & MRO Component Support

Spare Parts Support – Airframe/Wing/Under-Wing Structures. Spirit AeroSystems is a leading tier-one manufacturer of structural spare parts, flight control surfaces and nacelles. Spirit provides direct access to current production and out-of-production spare parts manufactured for Boeing.

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc

Category: Test Equipment

Avionic Service Kit

This comprehensive kit contains avionic specific test and measurement equipment for use in the aviation MRO field. Its design also conforms to avionic service "Tool Control" requirements. Featuring 68 pieces, including aero specific test leads (size 12 thru 22) and BNC Coax Cable/Adapters. All stored in a shock resistant, airtight, waterproof case.

Silvertronic, Inc.

Category: Tools

Nova Compact Pistol Grip Drill

Available in 2,600, 3,200 or 4,000 rpm; Feathering trigger allows operator complete control of drilling speed; 360° rotatable exhaust; Quiet/smooth operation; Air inlet ¼-18 NPT; One Year Warranty

Pan American Tool Corporation

Category: Tools

CribMaster Accu-Drawer FOD Control ToolBox

With the Accu-Drawer there is no inventory to scan or transactions to log. T ransactions are automatically recorded when inventory is removed from the cabinet. This is a great RFID tool tracking device provided by an award winning organization that provides a high level of satisfaction of service and support.

WinWare, Inc.

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IFE FUSION

Fusion, the initial name for Panasonic's Integrated Smart Monitor, is not only a great description of the industry's first fully integrated IFE/seat solution, it's also a great description of the future of IFE. That's because tomorrow's cabins are going to be less about individual IFE vendors supplying and servicing individual products and more about vendors of cabin products merging solutions and taking a more holistic approach to both design and maintenance. [Photo credit: Panasonic] + See full article

NEWLY EQUIPPED

An airplane maintenance technician installing an aft ATG antenna on a Boeing 767. [Photo credit: Aircell] + See full article

DEFECT FREE

IFE maintenance is a big part of Cathay Pacific's 'Defect Free' Drive. [Photo credit: Cathay Pacific] + See full article

REDUNDANCY WORKS

Cathay Pacific's Panasonic eX2 IFE system was installed with built-in redundancy so that if a control stops working, a "second pass" allows the IFE signal to feed into the seat via another route. [Photo credit: Cathay Pacific] + See full article

IFE PARTNERS

Since partnering with HAECO and Panasonic to support its eX2 inflight entertainment system, Cathay Pacific has progressed its IFE reliability significantly, says Diamond Ho, Cathay's manager, cabin engineering. [Photo credit: Cathay Pacific] + See full article

STEP CHECKS

Regular "step checks" ensure each Delta Air Lines IFE component is working properly and fix ones that show signs of an impending problem. [Photo credit: Delta Air Lines] + See full article

VENDOR SERVICE

In the last two years, Panasonic’s service business revenue doubled while its number of locations and staff grew by 30%. [Photo credit: Panasonic] + See full article

IFE OVERSIGHT

In early July, Panasonic finished building a mission control center where up to 14 staff will monitor real-time IFE performance 24 hours a day via the broadband connection in its Global Communications Suite. [Photo credit: Panasonic] + See full article

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