Bob Buddecke

Textron subsidiary Pipistrel is currently the only manufacturer that has certified an electric aircraft. The company’s president, Gabriel Massey, explained to AIN how the Velis Electro is changing flight training and other aspects of general aviation. Plus, AIN writer Amy Wilder described her Velis Electro demo flight experience.

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Howmet Aerospace Foundation, the independently endowed charitable arm of Howmet Aerospace, has provided a $500,000 grant to the American Red Cross to support wildfire victims and first responders in Southern California. With eight facilities in the Greater Los Angeles Area, Howmet Aerospace is deeply rooted in the community. The Foundation’s partnership with the American Red Cross will ensure funds directly assist those impacted in California. #WeAreHowmet https://lnkd.in/dui4r3fU

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Alton Aviation Consultancy Managing Director Jonathan M. Berger recently shared his expert perspective in an opinion piece for Aviation Week Network’s Inside MRO, examining how persistent supply chain bottlenecks and a shortage of new and used engine parts are impacting MRO suppliers. The growing number of unserviceable engines and grounded aircraft awaiting service means “today’s MRO leaders face a difficult decision with no clear winner: rationing scarce engine parts and decide which customers they will disappoint the most – or the least.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eg4Fj-bq

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🚨 Delta TechOps is excited to announce a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) agreement with Atlanta-based UPS to service its Pratt & Whitney PW2037 engines! 🔧   The 10-year integrated agreement will support UPS’s entire Boeing PW 757 fleet. This partnership builds on the outstanding contributions of the professionals powering our PW2000 shop, whose expertise has established Delta TechOps as North America’s largest MRO provider. 🌎   We’re excited and ready to take this collaboration to new heights as we help power the future of UPS’s PW 757 engines. ✈ #UPSAirlines 

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ATI names two proven aerospace executives, Elizabeth Lund and Jean Lydon-Rodgers, to its Board of Directors. "With these appointments, ATI continues to build a board with the expertise to guide strategy, expand shareholder value, and strengthen its leadership across the global aerospace and defense supply chain," said ATI Executive Chairman Robert S. Wetherbee. Their extensive leadership in commercial aerospace and defense manufacturing strengthens ATI's ability to deliver shareholder value and accelerate growth across key markets. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGSPXAze

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Check out Storm Aviation’s Industry Voice article on Part 21G manufacturing, featured in the latest edition of MRO Management. In this insightful piece, Alex Cook highlights how Part 21G approval drives excellence in aircraft ✈ manufacturing. Read the full article👇 on pages 30-31. https://lnkd.in/eZEYi57H #StormAviation #Part21G #PartManufacturing #AircraftMaintenance 

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Women in aviation maintenance are making a powerful impact, yet there’s still a significant need for greater representation. Tiffini Coleman, one of our dedicated instructors, shares her insights on mentorship, career awareness, and empowering women to excel in this field, breaking barriers and driving lasting change in the industry.  https://lnkd.in/d4r_KnZs

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