Category: Military

Veryon Showcases Groundbreaking AI-Powered Technology at Predictive Aircraft Maintenance Dublin 2025 Conference

Veryon will showcase its AI-powered predictive maintenance technology, Veryon AIRE, at the Predictive Aircraft Maintenance Conference, taking place November 11–12 in Dublin, Ireland.

Airlines and MROs continue to face pressure to reduce downtime, optimize labor, and improve safety. By harnessing the industry’s largest de-identified dataset and delivering insights relevant to each operator’s context, Veryon provides earlier visibility into emerging issues. The result is fewer surprises, faster action, and stronger control over fleet health and maintenance planning.

Veryon AIRE is the analytics engine behind Veryon Diagnostics, an integrated AI platform that mines logbook data and references aircraft manuals to streamline troubleshooting and improve fix outcomes. With Veryon AIRE, operators can expect:

• Smarter, Faster Fixes: It recommends most likely fixes to boost first-time fix rates and enables technicians to ask publication-specific questions and jump directly to troubleshooting steps.

• Intelligent Fleet Management: It automates routine work, reduces maintenance expenses, and optimizes critical maintenance tasks and inventory management

• Enhanced Reliability: It surfaces chronic patterns, rogue components and short-life parts, and trend degradation early, before they escalate into unexpected AOGs.

Join us for “The Predictive Edge: How AI Is Powering the Next Generation of Aircraft Reliability” on Monday, November 11, at 11:20. Dave Purfurst, Global Director of Solutions Consulting at Veryon, will explore how operators can turn overwhelming volumes of aircraft data into smarter decisions, faster troubleshooting, and measurable improvements in uptime. As fleets generate more data than ever before, Dave will share how AI is shifting maintenance from reactive to predictive and how Veryon AIRE, the analytics engine behind Veryon Diagnostics, is helping operators boost first-time fixrates, reduce chronic defects, simplify compliance, and scale expertise across shrinking teams to maximize aircraft availability and reliability.

Solving Aviation’s Data Problem with AI

Many operators struggle with fragmented data that weakens predictive accuracy.

“Our platform unifies historical reliability patterns, rapid defect analysis, and AI-guided troubleshooting into a single view,” said Kris Volrath, senior vice president of product at Veryon. “This not only allows maintenance teams to act early and plan proactively, but a validated-by-experts approach also ensures AI-driven recommendations are understood, trusted, and applied with safety at the forefront.”

Veryon will highlight how its unified tools work together to create a closed information loop that helps operators see issues sooner, take action faster, and proceed with confidence:

• Veryon Defect Analysis: An AI-powered tool that identifies and clusters recurring defects and prevents issues before they ground an aircraft. Reduces repeat defects by 33%, unscheduled removals by 20%, and delays/cancellations by 10%.

• Veryon Reliability: An AI-enabled module that forecasts component failures, maximizes aircraft availability, and supports proactive maintenance strategies.

• Veryon Guided Troubleshooting: An intelligence-powered guide that delivers predictive fix recommendations based on real-world outcomes from thousands of aircraft events. Cuts troubleshooting time by up to 50% and increases first-time fix rates by more than 5% with step-by-step guidance.

• Veryon Tracking+: A cloud-based platform for fleet, maintenance, inventory, and flight operations, trusted by over 150 operators managing more than 2,000 aircraft.

Veryon Announces Acquisition of EBIS

Veryon, a provider of information services and software solutions for the aviation industry, announced the acquisition of EBIS from Tronair. With this acquisition, Veryon is expanding its aviation maintenance solutions by adding comprehensive ground support equipment (GSE) asset management capabilities, along with a next-generation maintenance management solution used by Part 145 repair stations, FBOs, charter operators, airlines, and other maintenance providers in North America and around the world.

Many aviation maintenance providers still operate with outdated, disconnected systems that make it difficult to manage assets both on the ground and in the air. The addition of EBIS to the Veryon family creates a single, intelligent platform that unites every aspect of maintenance and asset management to improve efficiency, uptime, and visibility across the operation.

“Veryon recognizes that aircraft maintenance complexity has increased and that ground handling assets have been overlooked. MROs have limited software choices today and are asking for greater ease-of-use, intelligence, and automation to modernize their operations,” said Kris Volrath, Veryon’s senior vice president of product. “By adding EBIS to our industry-leading product portfolio, Veryon addresses these market gaps and creates an even more compelling value proposition by reducing complexity and costs for MROs and operators.”

With the addition of EBIS products to its portfolio, Veryon is redefining the maintenance technology landscape with a next-generation experience for commercial, general, and business aviation operators and MROs. With EBIS for MRO, maintenance providers, service centers, and FBOs can operate more efficiently and stay better connected to the operators they serve by seamlessly integrating with Veryon Tracking for real-time aircraft maintenance workflows and insights. The addition of EBIS Ground Support Equipment (GSE) extends these capabilities to ground assets, enabling organizations to manage and maintain their entire fleet—from aircraft to equipment—within a single, connected ecosystem.

“EBIS’ mission, from its inception, has been to empower aviation maintenance teams with approachable digital solutions that transform their organizations,” said Santosh Nachu, EBIS’ general manager. “We are excited to accelerate this mission by joining Veryon and leveraging its vast aviation maintenance data, AI-driven capabilities, and scaled organizational strength.”

BriskHeat Launches the ACR 4 Hot Bonder, Redefining Composite Curing and Repair

Industrial heating and temperature control solutions provider, BriskHeat, announced the launch of its most advanced hot bonder to date, the ACR 4 Hot Bonder. Engineered for precision, durability, and ease of use, the ACR 4 sets a new standard in out-of-autoclave composite curing and debulking, as well as adhesive bonding.

Building on the legacy of the ACR 3, the ACR 4 introduces intuitive operation, enhanced control, and greater versatility for processing resins, prepregs, adhesives, and other composite materials. Designed for field, hangar, and lab environments, it meets the evolving needs of modern composite repair.

Key Innovations:

·       Removable thermocouple boxes with 10 sensors per zone for streamlined setup

·       Built-in blanket resistance testing

·       10.1” HD touchscreen interface for better visibility and graphics

·       Advanced software platform with unlimited recipe customization and synchronized multi-zone curing

·       Power larger heaters with up to 30 amps per zone

·       Integrated high-speed printer

·       Dual-zone operation with built-in electric vacuum pumps and venturis

“The mobility of the TC blocks on the ACR 4 is a game-changer,” said Michael Landon, technical sales at AeroWindTech. “This is one of the most impactful improvements we’ve seen, and we’re excited to see how our customers leverage its capabilities.”

“The ACR 4 builds on the proven reliability of the ACR 3 with enhanced durability, intuitive controls, and advanced vacuum technology,” said Nick McNamara, senior vice president of engineering and semiconductor OEM at BriskHeat. “It’s designed to perform in the most demanding environments and deliver faster, more secure, and more efficient bonding.”

Perfect Point EDM Unveils Vac-Exact

Perfect Point EDM announced the release of Vac-Exact, a new vacuum-assisted precision drilling fixture designed to deliver accurate, stable, and repeatable results directly on the work surface. Built for aerospace maintenance and MRO operations, Vac-Exact allows technicians to perform precision drilling, hole repair, and alignment tasks on-wing or in the field—without heavy fixturing or part removal.

The company says its modular design also makes it ideal for automotive, manufacturing, and industrial applications, where portable accuracy and clean operation are critical. Vac-Exact combines Perfect Point’s proven vacuum-locator technology with interchangeable bushings and modular adapters to create a secure, steady platform for high-tolerance drilling on critical structures.

The system’s vacuum base locks the locator firmly in place, while precision-guided bushings ensure
every hole is centered, perpendicular, and consistent, reducing errors and rework across complex
assemblies.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Vacuum-Locking Stability: Firmly secures to flat or curved surfaces using a venturi-based
    vacuum module powered by standard shop air. Once locked, Vac-Exact resists movement and
    vibration for clean, accurate results.
  • Portable, Modular Design: Lightweight and adaptable, with interchangeable locators for both flat
    and offset surfaces, enabling precision drilling in tight or complex geometries.
  • Precision Alignment: Uses interchangeable aperture rings and industry-standard drill bushings
    for repeatable centering and alignment during drilling or reaming operations.
  • Cleaner Operation: An optional vacuum attachment removes debris at the source, reducing
    foreign object debris (FOD) and keeping work areas clean.
  • Mis-Drilled Hole Correction: Allows technicians to precisely reposition and repair misaligned
    holes without complex tooling or disassembly, restoring alignment quickly and accurately.

Vac-Exact was developed from the real-world challenges our customers face,” said Jim Becker, president & CEO of Perfect Point EDM. “Technicians needed a way to achieve consistent accuracy on-wing, in the hangar, or in the field—without relying on large fixtures or makeshift setups. Vac-Exact delivers that capability, bringing precision and repeatability wherever the job demands it.”

Vac-Exact complements Perfect Point’s flagship E-Drill system, which revolutionized fastener removal in aerospace maintenance. Together, the two tools provide a complete workflow for fastener maintenance and hole repair—from efficient removal to precise re-drilling and hole-making. This expansion marks a new chapter for Perfect Point EDM as the company broadens its focus beyond fastener removal to deliver comprehensive precision solutions for multiple industries.

SD Government, a Gogo Company, Receives Federal Contract to Supply Airborne Communications for US Agency

SD Government (SDG), the division of Gogo providing satellite communications to global governments, has received a five-year federal contract to deliver multi-band, multi-orbit airborne global satellite communications to a US government agency. The new agreement, initially valued at $3 million, is a follow-on from Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III activity originally undertaken by SDG, prior to the merger with Gogo.  

Awarded as a sole-source contract, the agreement will see the agency consolidate all aero communications across its fleet to this single contract over the next five years. With the consolidation of multiple contracts into a single contract, procurement time and complexity are dramatically reduced. In addition, the agreement allows users to focus resources on the mission rather than managing diverse contracts and vendors.

This is the first SDG government contract to optimize the company’s integrated multi-orbit, multi-band, multi-network capabilities. The deal also includes provision for the government to add new technology and services as they become available over the life of the contract. 

The agency’s missions demand consistent, reliable high-bandwidth satellite connections in every theatre of operations globally, as well as the highest encryption levels for secure communication and data transfer. SDG’s deep experience in the government and defense markets, combined with its ability to deliver 24/7/365 expert customer support, will ensure the customer retains consistent critical mission connectivity. 

As the contract’s full scope is realized, it will employ Gogo’s air-to-ground networks, low-Earth orbit (LEO), medium-Earth orbit (MEO), high-Earth orbit (HEO) and geostationary orbit (GEO) constellations for Ku- and Ka-band connectivity as required. 

“We are proud that the US government has chosen SDG to deliver this mission-critical connectivity. The customer agency will benefit from our extensive expertise, support, and cybersecurity expertise, along with our agnostic ability to provide the best-performing connections and terminals across multiple orbits on its diverse fleet of aircraft,” says Hayden Olson, head of SDG. “We are providing a simple, seamless solution for the agency to procure resilient airborne communications. The streamlined access to all types of connectivity will enable seamless procurement and support, which is extremely valuable to a busy government agency.”

Celebrating Innovation in Surface Engineering: Indestructible Paint Ltd is a Finalist in the Surface Engineering Awards 2025

Birmingham-based high-performance paints and coatings manufacturer Indestructible Paint has been shortlisted in two categories for the Surface Engineering Association (SEA) Awards 2025.

The shortlisting recognizes the pioneering work the company has done to develop more environmentally sustainable, chromium-free coatings for demanding applications in the aerospace industry, preparing for proposed changes to REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of Chemicals) legislation in the UK and EU.

In the SEA Awards’ Environmental category judges will explore Indestructible Paint’s research and development program to replace chromium trioxide and chrome salts in high-performance aerospace coatings to reduce their impact on the planet. The company now produces chrome-free primers, sacrificial coatings (CFIpcote) and diffusion coatings (CFIPAL).

These same innovations have won a place in the awards program’s Process Innovation category. This is because the new products offer improved performance against exacting aerospace industry specifications. Indestructible Paint has enhanced both oxidation resistance and stability at high temperatures, and users can also now achieve cleaner diffusion layers, which allows clean, thin film and multi-layer coatings to be produced, creating the best coating structure for protecting the component in service. The pure aluminide scale formed in service provides the protection. The cleaner structure ensures there is no opportunity for oxidation to penetrate the coating.

“We’re proud that the dedication and talents of our team are being recognized in this year’s SEA Awards program,” said Brian Norton, CEO at Indestructible Paint.

“Innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do at Indestructible Paint. We’re looking forward to bringing together our team, customers and industry partners to celebrate our success in improving essential surface coatings — and to cheer on the other finalists, who are all making important advances in their respective specialisms.”

The SEA Gala Dinner and Awards will take place on Friday, 17 October at Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London.

ITT Aerospace Controls Showcases Aftermarket Solutions to Drive Greater Efficiency for Aircraft Operators at MRO Europe 2025

ITT Inc.’s Aerospace Controls brand will present its custom-tailored aftermarket solutions designed to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs for commercial, business and civil aircraft operators at MRO Europe 2025,taking place Oct. 15-16 in London. 

Visitors to booth #2548 will have the opportunity to explore ITT Aerospace Controls’ aftermarket service portfolio, including test and recertification, repairs, upgrades, modifications and overhaul capabilities, along with its engineering and supply chain support. Business leaders will be available onsite to discuss the benefits of predictive maintenance to prevent operational disruptions and unscheduled removals.

Products to be presented include pumps, rotary actuators, linear actuators and gate-, ball- and butterfly-valves, all of which help ensure highly reliable control of fuel, hydraulic, oxygen, water, and air flow throughout the aircraft. The brand will also showcase its line of pressure, temperature and vacuum switches that are used in various critical aircraft system applications within commercial transport, regional and business aircraft.

“Our products and solutions play a vital role in ensuring the safety, efficiency and comfort of aircraft operators and passengers,” said Art Lewis, Aftermarket Business Leader, ITT Aerospace Controls. “We remain committed to delivering highly engineered, custom solutions quickly and reliably, helping customers minimize downtime and manage their costs. With our expanded capacity and continued investment in materials and capital improvements, we’re able to meet demand peaks and keep turnaround times short. We look forward to connecting with our industry peers at MRO Europe 2025 to share how we’re supporting the aftermarket with the speed and reliability they require.”

ADI Expands AAR’s Growing New Parts Distribution and Accelerates the Company’s Strategy to Expand Market Share

AAR CORP. announced it has acquired American Distributors Holding (ADI), a distributor of components and assemblies, for $146 million in an all cash transaction funded using the company’s existing revolving credit facility. The acquisition immediately expands AAR’s new parts distribution activity with new additional product lines and extensive OEM relationships. The business will become part of AAR’s parts supply segment.

Founded in 1983, ADI distributes to a broad set of commercial and defense customers across the aerospace and defense industry. The company’s approximately 400 team members provide value-added distribution services, including parts and assemblies, to its OEM partners. ADI serves its customers from six locations across the US, UK, and India. For the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2025, ADI generated $149 million in revenue and $15.2 million in EBITDA.

STRATEGIC RATIONALE

  • Expands AAR’s new parts Distribution offerings: ADI’s complementary electronics product lines broaden AAR’s new parts Distribution offerings. This represents a large total addressable market with significant fragmentation and high growth opportunities.  
  • Grows partnerships and revenues: The acquisition adds new OEM partnerships to AAR’s offerings and deepens AAR’s existing OEM relationships. The Company plans to leverage its existing market position to significantly grow ADI revenues.
  • Positions ADI for margin improvement: AAR expects incremental margin improvement through sales growth, operational efficiency, and business optimization.

Omniseal Solutions Strengthens Aviation Solution Portfolio With Certified AS1895-7 & -23 Metal Seals

Omniseal Solutions, a design engineering and manufacturer of precision sealing solutions and wear and friction control materials for over 60 years, continues to support their aviation customers with the addition of certified AS1895-7 and -23 metal seals in their solution portfolio.

Engineered for extreme conditions, AS1895 metal seals are used in both commercial and military aircraft, ensuring mission-critical sealing performance. The metal sealing solutions are considered the SAE standardized benchmark for safety, reliability, and quality in aerospace components and systems.
Aviation remains one of the most demanding industries in terms of regulatory compliance, safety assurance, high performance, and global standardization, which are non-negotiable among customers and OEMs. Certified AS1895 metal seals stand out as a trusted choice in critical aerospace sealing applications for several reasons:

1. They are engineered to withstand extreme pressures and temperatures.
2. They are specifically customized to provide high performance for rigid coupling applications.
3. They are designed for robust construction, ensuring a secure, leak-proof seal under conditions where even minor failure can compromise mission success or safety.
4. They are rigorously tested to guarantee consistent performance under extreme requirements: wide temperature swings (cryogenic cold to high engine heat), pressure fluctuations, and exposure to aggressive fluids (e.g., fuel, oil, hydraulic fluids, and de-icing chemicals).

Nicolas Schirmer, Omniseal Solutions’ Metal Seals Product Manager, said, “The AS1895 metal seals are built for long-term reliability in environments where temperatures can reach +1200°F (+650°C) and pressures are extreme. The aviation industry has put their trust in these certified seals for bleed air management applications where failure is not an option.”

Providing aerospace-grade performance, the AS1895 metal seals offer the following technology advantages:
• High-temperature resistance for thermal cycling and combustion zones
• High-pressure sealing in aircraft bleed air systems
• Extended service life, reducing maintenance and downtime
• Precision manufacturing to comply with aerospace specifications, including AS standards

Along with the certified AS1895 metal seals, Omniseal Solutions delivers sealing solutions for many critical aerospace applications, ranging from turbine shrouds to fuel nozzles and combustion chambers, as well as precision boss seals for AS5202 fittings. The metal sealing solutions are complemented by a broad range of advanced coatings such as tin, silver, gold, nickel, and proprietary NCCM coating. Their aerospace solutions portfolio also includes polymer seals and components, which are often used in jet engine, flight control, and APU systems.

StandardAero Announces Component Repair Services Leadership Succession

StandardAero, an independent provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, including engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and engine component repair, announced the appointment of Gregory Krekeler as resident of its component repair services (CRS) business. Krekeler succeeds Kimberly Ashmun, who will remain with the company through the end of the year to support the leadership transition. Krekeler will be based in Cincinnati, OH, and report to Kim Ernzen, chief operating officer of StandardAero.

Krekeler brings to the position more than 20 years of aerospace and defense experience. Most recently, he served as vice president and general manager of StandardAero’s facility in Maryville, TN. In addition to the past three years with StandardAero, he spent nearly two decades in various global engineering, supply chain and procurement leadership roles with Boeing, both within the United States and in the United Kingdom. He also held roles in engineering and program leadership with McDonnell Douglas. Krekeler holds Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering degrees.

“Greg is well positioned to lead our component repair services business into the future,” said Kim Ernzen, chief operating officer of StandardAero. “He has a strong track record of operational excellence and customer focus, combined with deep experience in the industry and with StandardAero. Working closely with the senior leadership team across our Engine Services divisions and with the CRS team, Greg will drive our strategy to accelerate the growth of CRS.”

Ernzen added: “We are grateful to Kim for her leadership and dedication to shape and advance CRS over the last three years and following this transition wish her well in her future endeavors.”