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    StandardAero
    A valuable prevention tool is to perform a good visual and non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection.
    Corrosion Prevention

    How To Repair and Prevent Corrosion

    Oct. 24, 2023
    Corrosion can be the unseen element making an otherwise safe aircraft dangerous, making it important to learn how to prevent and, when needed, repair corrosive aircraft parts....
    USA Borescopes
    Dual View Videoscope
    Borescopes & Videoscopes

    The Borescope Market in 2023

    Oct. 18, 2023
    AMT looks at three recently released borescopes, their features and how they differ.
    Magid
    Gpd412 Hero
    Clothing & Boots

    Ultra-Thin Polyurethane Palm Coated Work Gloves with Cut Resistance

    Oct. 13, 2023
    Magid’s 21G line is more than just a 21-gauge glove, it’s a revolutionary knitting technology paired with an advanced selection of innovative fibers to create the ultimate in ...
    Ergodyne
    This bump cap is specifically designed to form to and protect varying head sizes and hairstyles, such as dreadlocks.
    Clothing & Boots

    New Bump Cap Designs Offer More Flexibility, Fit More Heads

    Oct. 12, 2023
    Ergodyne’s inclusive designs leave few excuses for not implementing a head protection program.
    KCE Productions
    Safety Training

    How and Why To Adopt an SMS

    Oct. 12, 2023
    Safety is the backbone to all of aircraft maintenance, from ensuring planes are safe to fly to being safe on the job, and adopting a safety management system (SMS) helps ensure...

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    MRO

    Playing with Definitions

    Oct. 12, 2023
    Each fall, I spend considerable time officiating high school football games. This primary hobby has provided an interesting perspective on regulatory compliance. Officials have...
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    Record Keeping

    Why We Should Be Scanning Aircraft Logbooks Now

    Oct. 12, 2023
    Scanning is becoming a more common practice every day. Electronic records offer a set of unique benefits unmatched by existing paper records. Digital aircraft records open up ...
    Safety Training

    Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

    Oct. 12, 2023
    This issue of AMT has a throughline of safety running between its pages. I noticed it as we were putting together the issue; it wasn’t something the AMT team planned when we initially...
    Maintenance Providers

    How To Get Your IA

    Oct. 12, 2023
    Obtaining an inspection authorization (IA) is a great way for mechanics to broaden their horizons and advance their careers.
    West Star Aviation
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    Maintenance Providers

    New Hangar Build Best Practices

    Oct. 12, 2023
    Learn how to get from blueprint to ribbon cutting with success.
    Flying Eyes
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    Eye Protection

    Golden Eagle Sport

    Sept. 20, 2023
    The Golden Eagle Sport glasses offer Flying Eyes' highest lens curvature to wrap around your head and offer the most optical coverage out of any Flying Eyes' glasses. With an ...
    KINCO
    2011 On Hands
    Clothing & Boots

    KINCOPRO Black Synthetic with Pull-Strap

    Sept. 19, 2023
    From airport baggage handling to construction to mechanical work, these black synthetic gloves (Style 2011) will keep you safe. Their suede synthetic leather palm is highly durable...
    Juno Jones
    Steel Toe Meti II in Espresso
    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 ...
    Carhartt
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    Clothing & Boots

    Artificially Intelligent Heated Vest

    Sept. 19, 2023
    Powered by clim8 intelligent thermal technology, Carhartt X-1 Smart Heated Vest is born to outwork fluctuating body temps and built to personalize heat and comfort both on and...
    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...
    Gulfstream
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    Engines & Components

    Construction on Track at Textron Aviation’s Expanded Parts Distribution Facility

    Sept. 15, 2023
    Progress continues on schedule for Textron Aviation’s parts and distribution expansion in Wichita, Kansas. All flooring, exterior walls, windows and roof are in place for the ...
    VIP Completions
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    Interiors

    VIP Completions Announces Boeing Business Jet Full Interior Refurbishment Project

    Sept. 14, 2023
    VIP Completions, providers of aircraft completions and refurbishment services, today announced a new project – the comprehensive interior refurbishment of a Boeing Business Jet...
    Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance
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    MRO

    Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance Opens Its New Engine Shop at Orly

    Sept. 14, 2023
    The facility is the centerpiece of the Single Roof project, whose ambition is to confirm AFI KLM E&M at the forefront of industry standards in Engine Maintenance and to support...
    Boeing
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    Defense

    Boeing to Lead Counter-Hypersonic Flight Test, Evaluation for DARPA’s Glide Breaker

    Sept. 12, 2023
    The contract award includes digital analysis and flight testing of a prototype hypersonic interceptor.
    Global Crossing Airlines
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    Maintenance Providers

    Global Crossing Airlines Announces Agreement to Finance Construction of its New Maintenance Facility

    Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. has reached an agreement with Sheltair Aviation for the financing and construction of a new aircraft maintenance facility at the Fort Lauderdale...
    MRO

    StandardAero Prepares for Increased Gogo AVANCE Upgrade Demand, Establishes Slot Program for Gogo Installations

    Aug. 31, 2023
    StandardAero will designate capacity across its entire enterprise to facilitate Gogo Classic ATG (Air-to-Ground) to AVANCE system upgrades as Gogo Business Aviation readies for...
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    MRO

    Barnes Completes Acquisition of MB Aerospace and Expands Its Comprehensive Capabilities

    Aug. 31, 2023
    Barnes Group Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of MB Aerospace, a leading provider of precision aero-engine component manufacturing and repair services serving...
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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...
    MRO

    AAR and Moog Inc. Sign Two Multi-Year Commercial Agreements

    Aug. 30, 2023
    Under the first agreement, AAR will distribute Moog products applicable to mature aircraft platforms to customers globally.
    JSSI
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    Maintenance IT

    JSSI Appoints New Director of Business Development for U.S. West Coast

    LATAM sales leader and technical expert to help bolster JSSI’s U.S. presence.
    MRO

    Jet East Receives Canadian TCCA Approval Authorization

    Aug. 22, 2023
    With this latest authorization, Jet East can now provide foreign certifications for a broader portfolio of aircraft, strengthening its position as a trusted partner for aircraft...
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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...
    EirTrade Aviation
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    Maintenance Providers

    Steven Trowell Appointed Vice President - Technical at EirTrade Aviation

    Aug. 18, 2023
    EirTrade Aviation, the global aviation asset management and trading company headquartered in Dublin, has appointed Steven Trowell to the position of vice president-technical.Previously...
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    Defense

    Ball Announces Agreement to Sell Aerospace Business to BAE Systems for $5.6 Billion

    Aug. 17, 2023
    Sale creates a focused, high-margin global aluminum packaging leader.
    MRO

    Lufthansa Technik Records Rising Number of Apprentices

    Aug. 15, 2023
    This year, 321 young people are starting their training at the company's German locations.
    FL Technics
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    MRO

    FL Technics to Establish 20,000-Square-Meter Hangar in Punta Cana

    Aug. 15, 2023
    With a physical MRO hub in the region FL Technics is aiming to support the growing fleet of narrow-body aircraft operated in the Americas, as the company will leverage its global...
    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....
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    Clothing & Boots

    Steel Blue Boots

    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...
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    Clothing & Boots

    GL403C - Polyurethane A2 Cut

    May 28, 2020
    All new dipped gloves meet ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 cut standards (with ratings from A1-A9 depending on model) as well as CE EN388:2016 (with levels A-F depending on model), which further...