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Sherwin-Williams Introduces High-flexibility Body Filler
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 12:56
Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings launches Fill Bond Flex Aerospace Filler (FBF100) as a new, convenient method for filling seams, rivets and small spot repair areas on aircraft prior to painting. The high-quality, two-component polyester filler kit is designed to block and permanently conceal surface imperfections on composite exterior aircraft surfaces. The lightweight filler provides performance, versatility and productivity by offering strong adhesion, resistance of shrinkage, sandability, flexibility, and stain resistance, making it ideal for creating smooth surfaces for topcoat applications.
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Drone Scents - Safety
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 11:30

Although the main theme of Drone Scents is sUAS maintenance, it is always underscored by safety. 

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American Eurocopter Appoints 2012 Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award Blue Ribbon Committee

Sun, 09/09/2012 - 13:47
Grand Prairie, Texas - American Eurocopter announces that it has appointed the 2012 Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award Blue Ribbon Committee. This committee will evaluate the applications and determine the winner of the 2012 Vision Zero Aviation Safety award. This prestigious award, established by American Eurocopter in 2006, was created with the purpose of promoting a higher level of safety...

ANAC Approves Apical’s Cable Cutters Kits for AB139 & AW139 Model Helicopters

Sun, 09/09/2012 - 13:41
Hawkesbury, Ont. - DART Helicopter Services announces Brazilian (ANAC) approval of Apical’ s cable cutters kits for AB139 & AW139 model helicopters. FAA, Transport Canada and EASA approvals have been previously received. “Supporting helicopter operators worldwide is very important to DART Helicopter Services and having new products certified in key markets like Brazil is vital to our success...

John Bullis Appointed Regional Sales Manager of Northern Europe for Universal Avionics

Sun, 09/09/2012 - 13:34
Tucson, Ariz. - Robert Clare, director of sales for Universal Avionics, announces that John Bullis has been appointed as regional sales manager of Northern Europe. Bullis is based out of London, U.K., and is responsible for the overall growth and development of Universal Avionics’ product sales in the Northern European region. Bullis, who has more than 30 years of aviation industry experience,...

Peerless Electronics Offers TE Connectivity High-Temp Heat Shrink Tape

Sun, 09/09/2012 - 13:26
Bethpage, N.Y. - TE Connectivity announces the RT-555 high-temperature heat shrink tape for commercial aerospace, military and offshore drilling applications. The bi-layer, side-entry, heat-recoverable sealing product shrinks a predetermined percentage upon the application of heat in excess of 428 degrees. Designed to be installed on mounted harnesses and suitable for use in wire harness systems...

Bell Helicopter Delivers First Bell 429 EMS in Europe

Sun, 09/09/2012 - 13:15
Fort Worth, Texas – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announces the delivery of the first Bell 429 configured for emergency medical services (EMS) in Europe to Air Zermatt in Switzerland. Air Zermatt, in need of a rugged and reliable aircraft for rescue missions, selected the Bell 429 for its ability to operate at high altitudes and in extreme conditions. "Air Zermatt’s selection...

Triumph Instruments-Ft. Lauderdale adds Product Support for Spectrolab Starburst and Nightsun Searchlight Product Lines

Mon, 08/27/2012 - 20:41
Fort Lauderdale, FL - Spectrolab, a Boeing Company, has selected Triumph Instruments-Ft. Lauderdale, a subsidiary of Triumph Group Inc., as its authorized service center for the Starburst, Nightsun and Nightsun XP searchlight product lines. The agreement was signed at the Heli-Expo convention recently held in Dallas. “Our facility has been servicing intricate instruments and motor driven...

Snap-On Industrial Offers New Catalog

Mon, 08/27/2012 - 20:34
Kenosha, WI - The new Snap-on Industrial catalog has more than 800 pages and includes performance and specifications on all Snap-on Industrial tools and equipment. The catalog is available in bound (BNDCAT1200i) or three-hole (3CAT1200i) format for ease of use. Other features of the new Snap-on Industrial catalog include: . Information on more than 25,000 products . Seven easy-to-access sections...

Summit Aviation Awarded Northrop Grumman Subcontract

Sun, 08/12/2012 - 21:16
Middletown, Del. - Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, announces they have been selected by Northrop Grumman to build Faraday cages for Northrop Grumman's Fire Scout program. Summit Aviation will be responsible for procuring material and tooling, preparing manufacturing planning and quality documentations as well as performing the final assembly. The Faraday Cage is a subassembly that...

429 Receives Airworthiness Certificate in China

Sun, 08/12/2012 - 21:07
Fort Worth, Texas - Bell Helicopter announces that it has received its airworthiness certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for the Bell 429. The certification follows the first complete assembly and successful flight testing of a 429 at a CAAC 145 service facility. “We are very excited to see the first operational and serviceable Bell 429 in China," says Eric...

Peerless Electronics Offers eCommerce Store

Sun, 08/12/2012 - 20:59
Bethpage, N.Y. - Peerless Electronics Inc., a factory-authorized stocking distributor of electromechanical and interconnect products, has launched an online aerospace eCommerce store. Customers can view at-a-glance status and shop online from product catalogs tailored to the aerospace-specific industry from Peerless’ inventory. Each online product includes specs, technical descriptions,...

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