Schaeffler Aerospace Repair Services:
A Tradition of Excellence, Reliability and Sustainability
When Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo, non-stop transatlantic flight in 1927 in his now-legendary “Spirit of St. Louis,” the propeller shaft of the aircraft’s Wright-J5 “Whirlwind” engine was supported by a cylindrical roller bearing manufactured by a Schaeffler Aerospace predecessor company. Of course, material advancements, design innovations and engine demands have changed considerably since Mr. Lindbergh touched down safely in Paris, but Schaeffler’s leadership in this market has never wavered. Today, Schaeffler Aerospace is a leading supplier to every major engine manufacturer in the aviation industry.
Decades of diligent research and development work enabled Schaeffler to be the first company to formally introduce the concept of infinite fatigue life to the industry in 1983. Since then, it has been acknowledged that useful bearing service life is primarily limited by damage caused by environmental factors such as contamination, corrosion, overheating, etc.
Understanding these factors is critical to designing robust systems and — through expert diagnosis and repair — prolonging the service life of today’s precision aerospace bearings.
Schaeffler Aerospace Repair Facilities Offer:
• Up to 70% cost savings vs. new.
• Engine manufacturer-approved repairs.
• Reduced inventory and carrying costs.
• Repairs performed to OEM-quality standards using OEM equipment.
• Fast turnaround.
Bearing Remanufacturing: Control Costs Without Compromising System Reliability
Schaeffler Aerospace provides remanufacturing services that can help you reliably lower your total maintenance costs by repurposing existing assets. Your bearings are restored back to their original “as-new” condition using the same engineering experience, manufacturing methods, production personnel and testing procedures. Of course, in addition to lowering life-cycle costs, bearing recondition also reduces CO2 emissions — an important element of Schaeffler’s commitment to sustainability.
As a matter of course, Schaeffler Aerospace’s refurbishment techniques always include refinishing the bearing’s raceways, replating (or replacing) the cage and replacing 100% of the rolling elements. All replacement components are manufactured to the original new specification by our OEM-approved processes. Any repurposed and remanufactured components undergo 100% non-destructive testing (NDT).
Today’s cutting-edge aerospace applications demand the highest-quality, reliable rolling element bearings — so why settle for anything less than the quality and experience offered by Schaeffler Aerospace? By working with us, you can lower your bearing replacement costs by having your bearings reliably remanufactured by an OEM-approved manufacturer.
Moreover, Schaeffler’s reconditioning capabilities are not just limited to bearings: our MRO expertise extends to virtually any aviation-grade rotating equipment on an aircraft — which is something not many companies in the world can do.
A Few Words About Sustainability
Sustainability is an integral part of Schaeffler’s DNA — and bearing reconditioning dovetails perfectly with that commitment. Our production processes focus on energy efficiency, environmental compatibility, and conservation of resources. To that end, Schaeffler has laid the groundwork to achieve carbon-neutral production by 2030. At the same time, we are continuously expanding our climate protection ambitions, which we are increasingly incorporating into our entire supply chain.
Schaeffler — We Pioneer Motion
The Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology for over 75 years. With innovative technologies, products and services for electric mobility, CO2-efficient drives, chassis solutions and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent and sustainable — over the entire life cycle. Schaeffler describes its comprehensive range of products and services in the mobility ecosystem by means of eight product families: from bearing solutions and all types of linear guidance systems through to repair and monitoring services. With around 120,000 employees and more than 250 locations in 55 countries, Schaeffler is one of the world’s largest family-owned companies as well as one of Germany’s most innovative companies.
AirNxt
Imagine preparing for a high-stakes chess match in an industry where precision meets complexity — but your pieces are scattered, and your board is outdated. This is the daily challenge many aviation maintenance teams face: using legacy systems that feel like playing chess blindfolded. Try AirNxt, the next-gen MRO software designed to bring order to this chaos and redefine how aviation maintenance is approached.
What Makes AirNxt Different?
Aviation maintenance has historically been stuck in the past, bogged down by outdated systems and manual processes that demand extensive training and lengthy implementation cycles. Teams often find themselves juggling expensive software only to return to familiar but inefficient tools. AirNxt changes that narrative by introducing an intuitive, AI-powered platform that doesn’t just keep up with today’s standards — it sets new ones. It empowers teams to work smarter, faster, and with unmatched precision. Built on a foundation of industry expertise, AirNxt’s innovations are reshaping what’s possible in aviation maintenance.
Key Features of AirNxt That Change the Game
1. Instant Onboarding and No Training Required
In the time it takes for most legacy systems to reach their first phase of implementation, AirNxt is already up and running. With an intuitive user interface, teams can start immediately without extensive training. Say goodbye to months of onboarding and hello to seamless integration.
2. AI-Assisted Data Import
One of the most arduous tasks in aviation maintenance is migrating historical data. With AI-assisted data import, AirNxt automates this process, ensuring your data is integrated accurately and swiftly, leaving more time for what really matters: maintaining and optimizing your fleet.
3. Predictive Maintenance for a Proactive Approach
Reactive maintenance is a costly gamble. AirNxt’s predictive maintenance tools harness the power of AI to foresee potential issues before they happen. This reduces unexpected downtime and extends the life of assets, saving both time and money.
4. Electronic Logbook and Offline Sync
Maintaining compliance while keeping records accessible has never been easier. AirNxt’s electronic logbook automates data recording and ensures it’s readily available, even when you’re offline. Whether your team is 30,000 feet in the air or stationed on the tarmac, essential information is always at their fingertips.
5. Transparent Pricing
Forget about hidden fees and complex negotiations. AirNxt offers transparent pricing, ensuring you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why AirNxt Is the Future of MRO
Unlike the traditional, clunky systems that require extensive training and adaptation, AirNxt is built for the modern age. Its development comes from a deep understanding of the aviation industry’s needs, guided by Mahmoud El Sawah, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in MRO and CAMO operations. Mahmoud and his team have shaped AirNxt as a product that doesn’t just catch up with the industry’s demands but anticipates and leads them.
What Does This Mean for Your Operations?
Implementing AirNxt is like upgrading from a typewriter to a state-of-the-art computer. You move faster, make fewer errors, and work smarter. The platform’s AI-driven analytics provide real-time data that allows you to make informed, proactive decisions. Maintenance teams can finally focus on what they do best — keeping fleets operational and safe — without the burden of managing outdated processes. AirNxt equips your team with the tools to tackle challenges head-on and optimize every aspect of maintenance.
The future of aviation maintenance is here, and it’s more accessible than ever.
Get Onboard with AirNxt Today
Why stay grounded when you can elevate your operations? Whether you’re managing an airline, an independent CAMO, or an engine shop, AirNxt equips you with the tools needed to move forward confidently.
Elliott Aviation: 85+ Years of Innovation and Excellence in Aviation Services
Since 1936, Elliott Aviation has grown, evolved, adapted, and innovated to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers. Our world-class service company began quite modestly in the ’30s when Herb Elliott started Elliott Flying Service on a grass airstrip in DeWitt, Iowa. We have since expanded to even better serve our clients.
Elliott Aviation is now a diversified aviation services company with four U.S.-based locations. These locations include the company’s headquarters in Moline, Illinois, and its three additional facilities located in Atlanta, Georgia; Des Moines, Iowa; and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
With over 85 years in the industry, Elliott is one of the longest-standing companies in aviation. Our services include aircraft sales (as Elliott Jets), avionics service and installations, aircraft maintenance, FBO services, accessory repair and overhaul, paint, interior, parts, and aftermarket avionics sales.
Elliott works on Hawker, Citation, Beechjet, King Air, Challenger, Phenom, Gulfstream, and Falcon airframes. Our experienced technicians excel in maintaining light-to mid-sized jets and turboprops; we offer expert solutions to meet your every need.
Nose-to-Tail Quality
We are a factory authorized service center and repair station for multiple airframes — our services are unsurpassed in the industry. With factory-trained technicians from Textron, Bombardier, Embraer, Cessna, Falcon, Gulfstream, and Challenger, our team has the training and expertise to understand your aircraft inside and out.
At Elliott Aviation, we also provide competitive pricing for engine overhauls. Whether an overhaul, upgrade, or exchange is the best option, our team will work with you to determine the right choice for your needs. Once the scope is determined, the Elliott team will complete the engine removal and installation. Additionally, we will manage your project, providing you the highest level of support with the engine supplier.
With four U.S.-based locations, we have expanded our footprint to better serve you. These multiple facilities, located in the Midwest or the South, allow our expert technicians to provide a consistent, satisfying customer experience every time you visit.
Cutting-Edge Technology
Elliott Aviation leads the industry in installation expertise, with avionics upgrades that increase the safety, performance, and value of your aircraft. Committed to delivering innovative aircraft solutions, we have been a world leader in gaining STCs for the installation of high-technology equipment — FMS, Wi-Fi, TCAS, TAWS, EGPWS, Flat Panel Systems, and others — in a variety of turbine aircraft. And we have developed RVSM solutions for a range of turbine aircraft. The level of sophistication in Elliott Aviation’s engineering department keeps us at the forefront of new STC development.
Our in-house, advanced engineering capability is a significant value-added service we offer our customers. Our staff develops STCs for new equipment installations and finds ways to interface new technology with existing equipment. We work with systems and modifications to provide increased safety, performance, and utility for your aircraft and are continuously coming up with technological innovations for total aircraft solutions.
Elliot Engineering Technicians, with years of design and engineering expertise, operate multiple CAD stations to produce high-quality, professional wiring diagrams. Because of their precision, Elliott Aviation wiring diagrams provide clear, concise instructions for our installers. Surprises are eliminated because the design is often completed long before your aircraft ever arrives at one of our facilities.
Complete documentation is provided for your aircraft, allowing for permanent record-keeping and FAA traceability. Advanced design and engineering systems also mean less downtime due to our ability to pre-engineer an installation.
Turn Your Vision Into Reality
Elliott Aviation’s aircraft interior and paint design professionals work with you throughout the design process, learning preferences and molding a custom design.
Whether you are remodeling an existing cabin or designing a completely new exterior finish, our designers aim to make the process simple for you. We will provide options from an endless array of different colors, textures, patterns, and materials. Our team can even integrate a new cabin entertainment package with the help of our top-rated avionics staff. Additionally, we can re-engineer your seat configuration with our in-house engineering team.
From leather and fabrics to carpet and veneer, you have a nearly endless variety of options to best suit your needs. Our expert designers will help you decide which options will transform your interior into the luxurious, functional, and comfortable interior you’ve always wanted! Once specifications are determined, our design professionals and master craftsmen provide the ultimate in aircraft interior customization.
Decades of Expertise
Developing and delivering quality solutions ever since those beginnings in 1936, Elliott is big enough to handle all your aircraft needs, yet we are small enough to still provide the personal touch you deserve. With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, proven processes, and highly-trained and experienced technicians, we deliver world-class quality and service customized to you and your aircraft.
Solutions for Better Aircraft Data Management
Teledyne Controls, a leading provider of avionics and aircraft data management solutions, built its name on innovative solutions that collect, manage and deliver aircraft data more efficiently.
Teledyne’s proven technology and collaborative customer relationships have revolutionized the way aircraft operators can access, distribute and utilize their data to improve flight safety, compliance, operational efficiency, and passenger experience.
The company offers an adaptable suite of products that includes solutions for aircraft data acquisition and recording, wireless data transfer, cabin air quality monitoring, secure software parts loading and distribution, onboard networking, along with cloud-based data analysis services. Combined together, these products provide comprehensive data management solutions that leverage aircraft data intelligence and create value for the operators.
Simplifying data distribution, while meeting today’s secure dataloading requirements
One of Teledyne Controls’ standout offerings is their suite of dataloading solutions, which are designed to streamline and automate the distribution, storage, and management of Loadable Software Parts (LSP) and databases across an airline’s operation, while meeting today’s secure dataloading OEM requirements.
As aircraft continue to integrate powerful new systems and networks into their design and the amount of software parts increases, the software distribution process becomes more complex. With more software parts being loaded, more often, the opportunities for cyberattacks multiply.
Built from the ground up with security in mind, Teledyne Controls’ latest dataloading products, the PMAT XS portable loader and the eADL XS onboard data loader, represent a new generation of dataloading technology that meets the stringent ARINC 645-1 requirements for OEM secure dataloading.
With advanced features, such as built-in wireless connectivity, comprehensive validation of digital signature, and secure boot, they ensure the integrity of software parts and protects against unauthorized access at every stage.
Teledyne’s eADL XS was recently certified for use on the Boeing 737NG aircraft series and is in the process of being certified for other aircraft platforms.
Teledyne’s eADL XS offers several key benefits:
• Advanced Security: Fully compliant with ARINC 645-1 security standards, ensuring data integrity and robust protection against cyber threats.
• Wireless Connectivity: Built-in cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity, for fully autonomous software part distribution with or without Teledyne’s GroundLink® Wireless Quick Access Recorder.
• Ease of Integration: Designed as a plug-and-play replacement for existing data loaders, simplifying the upgrade process for operators.
• Enhanced Fleet Management: Integrates with Teledyne’s ground distribution systems to automate software configuration control and load reporting.
• Increased Onboard Storage: Expanded internal mass storage for onboard retention of software parts, facilitating reloading at any location and reducing risks of delays and cancellations.
In addition to these dataloading hardware solutions, Teledyne Controls provides the LoadStar® Server Enterprise 3 (LSE 3), a comprehensive software parts management system that offers configuration control and load reporting capabilities, further enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the dataloading process.
Teledyne Controls’ commitment to innovation and customer collaboration has positioned it as a leader in the aviation industry. By providing advanced dataloading solutions, the company helps airlines and aircraft operators to enhance the safety and efficiency of their operations.
With a global network of offices and field representatives, Teledyne Controls is dedicated to supporting its clients worldwide and providing them with the personal service and attention they deserve.
Buffalo Shrink Wrap
As an industrial quality shrink wrap supplier, we understand the importance of protecting company assets from harm. Therefore, we provide a wide array of wraps and tools to preserve your equipment and give it as much longevity as possible. With the right tools and the proper application, you can protect your company assets from sustaining damage and make sure your equipment will see future use.
Depending on where you store your machinery, your assets may be exposed to several threats that can damage it, causing lasting harm and making expensive repairs or replacements necessary. However, there are ways to add an extra layer of protection to safeguard your machinery from environmental hazards and keep it safe during storage. Heavy-duty industrial shrink wrap is a great way to protect your industrial machinery and keep it safe for extended periods of time.
Heavy-duty shrink wrap offers a cost-effective way of protecting your machinery without requiring more expensive alternatives. With a durable seal, shrink wrap provides long-lasting protection and is simple to repair when the need arises after a tear. You can save your company with an investment in industrial shrink wrap not only due to preserving your equipment but also because of the low cost and minimal maintenance involved. Equipment preservation doesn’t need to put a huge dent in your budget.
Do everything you can to protect your equipment; preserving it now is significantly cheaper than purchasing replacements down the line. Allow us to be your industrial quality shrink wrap supplier and provide your equipment with the protection it needs to ensure future functionality. For any further questions or business inquiries, don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. We’re happy to help you with whatever your company needs when it comes to shrink wrapping systems.
Vallair
One world of experience
Vallair is a multi-disciplinary aviation company focused on maximizing the life and value of aircraft, engines and parts.
We provide integrated support for mature aircraft, engines and major components with our streamlined and complementary business units that are founded upon engineering excellence, knowledge, and the delivery of quality services. These include aircraft & engine MRO, trading & leasing, project management, teardown of aircraft & engines, aerostructures, material management, technical support and CAMO. These offer aircraft operators and owners worldwide cost-effective solutions to extend the life of their assets or to dispose of them in an economically beneficial and environmentally acceptable way. Vallair is a leading player in the trading and leasing of A320 family, ATR and B737 aircraft, and a leader in the passenger to freighter conversion market. Vallair is the sum of its parts, and our teams work closely with customers, partners and suppliers around the world to offer a single stop solution. Vallair MRO’s European hub in France comprises two EASA/FAA accredited facilities in Châteauroux and Montpellier, which provide heavy maintenance programmes, painting and modifications. We also offer narrowbody line maintenance capability to airlines and operators landing in Vatry airport near Paris.
For more than twenty years Vallair ASSETS has been a leading participant in the trading and leasing of mature narrowbody aircraft & engines for sale, lease, teardown and part-out. We have a strong materials management division that supervises the repair and provision of parts to airlines and MROs worldwide.
Urgent: Fuel Tank Safety Compliance Deadlines Approaching!
Is your fleet ready to meet the upcoming mandated fuel tank flammability reduction requirements?
• Airbus compliance deadline: February 2026
• Boeing compliance deadline: November 2026
INVICTA™ by Jetaire: Your Cost-Effective Compliance Solution
• Military-grade fuel explosion suppressant foam
• One-time installation, zero maintenance
• Compliant with FAA, EASA, AFAC, ANAC & TCCA for 25.981 requirements
• Installation in as few as 3 days
• No modification or altering of the FQIS
• Lowest total cost of ownership pathway to meeting regulatory requirements
Why risk AOG scenarios when you can secure your flammability reduction means technology from the company that pioneered foam-based solutions for FTFR compliance today!
Act Now: Contact Jetaire to Learn More About INVICTA!
Ensure your fleet’s safety and regulatory compliance. Let Jetaire’s expert team guide you through a seamless INVICTA installation process.
Fly safer, smarter, and fully compliant with INVICTA.
SYSTRATEC: Ten Years of Innovation and Precision in Aeronautical Weighing
In the demanding aircraft and helicopter maintenance sector, accuracy in the measurement of weight and center of gravity is crucial. Innovative weighing systems by SYSTRATEC provide highly accurate measurements of these mass properties, enabling load optimization and weight distribution strategies based on quality data. SYSTRATEC’s unique technology assists in the constant quest to improve the sustainability of the aviation industry, pursuing the optimization of mass properties to achieve lower fuel consumption and reduction in aircraft CO2 emissions. SYSTRATEC is the undisputed leader in this field, offering state-of-the-art, highly durable solutions that provide superior long-term value.
The key to SYSTRATEC’s success lies in its technological innovations:
- First manufacturer to incorporate carbon fiber into its weighing platforms to develop ultra-rigid structures that eliminate flexing and improve linearity and measurement accuracy, while providing incomparably long service life.
- First manufacturer to put on the market a portable weighing platform capable of measuring, in addition to weight, the exact position of the wheel on each platform with millimeter precision, which greatly reduces uncertainty in critical aeronautical balance calculations in portable systems.
- First manufacturer to incorporate exclusive laboratory technology into industrial instruments, making available to the MRO sector a quality that was only available to the largest aircraft manufacturers. These innovations translate into fewer errors, less downtime and a better ROI.
SYSTRATEC offers:
• CARBON|aero: System of high-end portable weighing platforms of 10, 20 and 30 tons, capable of measuring with extraordinary precision the weight and position of each aircraft wheel.
• Jack|WS: Optimal, cost-effective solution for the conversion of existing lifting jacks into a high-end aeronautical weighing and centering measurement system. Applicable to any aircraft, it provides measurements in relation to the aerodynamic mean chord, without additional calculations.
• Static|WB: Perfect for measuring the weight and center of gravity of parts or assemblies in the quality laboratory. The best way to certify static mass properties from the initial stages in the supply chain. The benefits of using SYSTRATEC include improved accuracy, superior durability and continuous firmware upgradeability.
Sonic: Tools for Aviation Technicians
Sonic is the only tool company in North America that has developed comprehensive tool kits for every professional technician’s skill level in the aviation market. Sonic tools are designed for one thing: Efficiency.
Our customers choose Sonic because of the quality and durability of our tools, the increase in productivity and positive tool control technicians experience when using our toolkits and our Sonic Foam System for organization. Using Sonic tools greatly enhances FOD prevention, tool accountability and inventory control through our innovative contrasting foam inlays, inventory control sheets, and tool serialization.
Technicians using the Sonic Foam System can audit a drawer in seconds. With a quick scan of a drawer, a technician knows immediately if a tool is missing — virtually eliminating FOD occurrences. Technicians also work 20% more productively when using Sonic’s Foam System. Each tool’s precise location is clearly shadowed in durable, chemical-resistant foam, with numerical identifiers for effortless organization and inventory — meaning a work area for technicians that is efficient.
Sonic is trusted by some of the best in the aviation industry: SpaceX, American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines, Pacific Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and more. Built to last a lifetime, we stand behind every Sonic tool we make.
Sonic’s Intermediate 263-pc Aviation Toolset: Sonic created this comprehensive 263-piece tool set with direction from aviation industry experts and is one of our most popular toolsets with A&P technicians and MROs. This toolset is available with or without a toolbox. This set comes standard with a serialized tool ID laser etched on each tool.
