Category: PRs

Jet Stream Aviation Products Announce Its Newest Product is Now Available to the Public

Skai Aircraft Metal Polish – Step 2 Finish Polish” is the newest product at Jet Stream Aviation and is going to be replacing Mirror Image as its superior brightwork finishing polish.

After much testing, Skai Step 2 Finish Polish the company says the product has proven itself as an effective remover of swirls when paired with an orbital polisher and a fleece bonnet. After using the original Skai Step 1 Cutting Polish, simply dab the Step 2 Finish Polish onto the brightwork and spread the product with the fleece bonnet. Then, turn the orbital polisher on and slowly work the product side-to-side and up-and-down until the swirls disappear.

Skai Step 2 Finish Polish is not sticky and clears very quickly under the polisher. When testing and comparing to competitors’ products, other products became tacky and difficult to clear during the final polish process with our orbital polisher and fleece bonnet setup. However, Skai Step 2 Finish Polish cleared in only a handful of passes across the metal surface while still leaving excellent results.

Jet Stream also offers a brand-new AIRCRAFT METAL POLISH KIT that is designed to be used with a rotary buffer and orbital polisher – wool pads and fleece bonnets provided in the kit. “We are excited to be releasing this new aircraft metal polish product, and we look forward to detailers and owners achieving easy, great results on brightwork polishing,” the company said.

TAT Technologies Expands Strategic Relationship with Honeywell Aerospace, Strengthening its Position in the APU Aftermarket

TAT Technologies TAT announced an expansion of its relationship with Honeywell Aerospace, under which TAT will become the sole global authorized distributor of spare parts for the 331-200/250 auxiliary power unit (APU) platform. As part of this agreement, the company also signed an extension for its MRO licenses for this platform until 2036 and acquired three Honeywell Aerospace 131-9A APUs to expand its trading and leasing business. This agreement positions TAT as the leading global provider of MRO services and aftermarket parts support for the platform.

For operators, lessors, and MRO providers maintaining aircraft on this platform, the result is a single, trusted source for both service and parts — reducing the coordination typically required across multiple vendors and supporting faster turnarounds when aircraft need a reliable and accurate return to service commitment. This agreement deepens TAT’s relationship with its global customer base and positions the Company to build new relationships across the broader operator community on this platform.

“Our relationship with Honeywell Aerospace has been one of the most important partnerships in TAT’s history, and this agreement reflects the continued strength and trust we’ve built together over the past several years. Honeywell Aerospace has been an outstanding partner to TAT, and this expansion is a meaningful vote of confidence in our team and the track record we’ve built together,” said Igal Zamir, TAT’s CEO and president. “This agreement makes TAT the sole parts distributor of the APU 200 and APU 250 platforms, adding a distribution capability to our business that complements the MRO services we’ve long provided — allowing us to support these platforms across their full lifecycle, from parts supply through repair and return. Bringing parts and service together under one roof means faster turnaround and the kind of responsive support our customers have come to expect from TAT. We’re proud of what this relationship has built so far, and even more excited about where it’s headed.”

“Honeywell Aerospace remains committed to strengthening the global ecosystem that supports our APU customers,” said Brandie Maxwell, VP sales Americas aftermarket. “TAT has consistently demonstrated the technical excellence, and responsiveness operators expect, and expanding their role as our sole authorized distributor reinforces our focus on long term fleet support, reliability, and customer value.”

Choosing High-Altitude Oxygen Filters: A Maintenance Guide for Aircraft Systems

At 35,000 feet, a faulty oxygen filter can mean the difference between a routine flight and an emergency descent. Aircraft oxygen systems face extreme pressure differentials and contamination risks that ground-level equipment does not.

Material selection, filtration efficiency and certifications become life-safety decisions when a filter failure can trigger catastrophic events in oxygen-rich environments.

Risks of Improper Filtration in Aircraft Systems

High altitude creates a physiological challenge known as hypobaric hypoxia, occurring when reduced atmospheric pressure limits oxygen availability. Aircraft oxygen systems deliver supplemental oxygen to maintain safe blood oxygen levels, and these systems depend on filters that protect without introducing new hazards.

Filter failure introduces immediate danger. When oxygen filters fail, they allow contaminants into the breathing supply or restrict flow entirely, forcing crews to deploy emergency oxygen and execute rapid descents to breathable altitude.

The contamination threat extends beyond flow obstruction. According to experts at Chase Filters & Components, an engineering firm specializing in high-pressure filtration for aerospace applications, even filters that meet basic standards can become ignition points without proper fault tolerance design. Particulate matter interacting with oxygen under pressure creates conditions in which a single spark or friction point can trigger catastrophic failure.

Key Selection Criteria for High-Altitude Oxygen Filters

Evaluating filters requires examining several technical criteria that address contamination dangers and system failure modes.

Pressure Rating and Altitude Reliability

Filters must maintain structural integrity and performance from ground level to 40,000 feet, while pressure differentials during ascent and descent subject housings to repeated stress cycles.

Federal regulations require transport-category aircraft to provide at least 15 minutes of protective oxygen to each crew member under specific conditions. Filters failing to maintain adequate flow under these parameters violate safety requirements. The pressure rating must cover both normal operations and emergency scenarios when oxygen demand peaks.

Oxygen Compatibility and Material Selection

Material choice is also a critical safety factor, as not all metals and alloys resist ignition equally when exposed to high-pressure oxygen. Data highlighted by the specialists at Chase Filters & Components show that brass resists sustained combustion up to 10,000 PSI, while stainless steel may only resist it up to 500 PSI. This difference determines whether a filter contains a fire or fuels one.

The best oxygen filters for high-altitude systems need materials that remain stable across wide temperature ranges and pressure swings. Material incompatibility leads to failures when industrial-use filters are installed in aerospace oxygen systems.

Filtration Efficiency and Contamination Control

A filter’s micron rating determines which particle sizes it captures, though finer ratings increase pressure drop across the filter element. Understanding system contaminants and acceptable restriction levels helps balance these factors.

Ignition in oxygen systems stems from multiple mechanisms, including adiabatic compression and particle impact. When particles strike surfaces at high velocity in an oxygen-rich environment, the friction and heat generated can reach ignition temperatures. Effective filtration removes these particles before they enter high-flow areas where velocities peak.

Filter efficiency provides additional performance data by describing the percentage of particles at a given size that the filter actually captures. Filters with lower efficiency ratings allow some particles to pass through, so even small quantities of contaminants can accumulate at critical points.

Certification and Test Compliance

Different industries use different testing protocols. Standards like ASTM G175 Phase 2 separate basic compliance from genuine fault tolerance by testing how filters respond to worst-case failure scenarios rather than routine operation.

Chase Filters & Components emphasizes that this test simulates an active fire to verify that the filter can contain it and prevent a spread. The test subjects the filter to ignition conditions, while maintaining oxygen flow and pressure. Filters that pass demonstrate worst-case survivability. This level of assurance exceeds standard compliance and confirms that filtration equipment will perform when failures occur elsewhere in the system.

Frequently Asked Questions About Aircraft Oxygen Filter Maintenance

Maintenance operators frequently raise these questions about oxygen filtration systems.

What are the main causes of oxygen filter failure at high altitudes?

Temperature cycling during ascent and descent causes the expansion and contraction of filter materials, leading to cracked housings and loosened seals. Moisture contamination becomes especially dangerous at altitude, where it can freeze and block filter elements. Installing filters rated below the system’s maximum operating pressure creates a critical vulnerability. These components can fail structurally when the oxygen demand peaks.

How can you verify a filter is safe for oxygen service?

Ask for documentation showing that the filter passed ASTM G175 testing or equivalent oxygen-compatibility protocols. The pressure rating should exceed your system’s maximum operating pressure by an adequate margin, and materials used in the housing and element should appear on approved oxygen service lists.

What is the impact of particulate contamination on system safety?

Particles can create multiple hazards in oxygen systems. They generate friction heat at high velocities and can ignite system materials in oxygen-rich environments. Accumulation at regulators and valves interferes with flow control, while large debris jams moving parts and prevents valves from sealing properly.

How does filter maintenance reduce unplanned downtime?

Replacing oxygen filters based on pressure drop measurements helps maximize their service life while preventing flow restrictions. Maintenance teams track these trends over time, enabling them to identify emerging issues.

Can an incorrect filter type damage downstream components?

Filters with inadequate efficiency allow contaminants to reach regulators, valves and breathing devices. These precision components need clean oxygen to function correctly, and particle buildup accelerates wear that leads to premature failure. The best oxygen filters for high-altitude systems protect expensive downstream equipment from this contamination damage. A single filter failure can cascade through multiple system elements, resulting in repair costs far exceeding the filter’s original price.

Final Considerations for High-Altitude Safety

Oxygen system failures at altitude offer no second chances. Filter selection carries safety implications that go beyond equipment specifications to crew protection and mission success. Components meeting rigorous oxygen compatibility standards form the first line of defense, while disciplined maintenance practices ensure those defenses remain intact throughout the aircraft’s life.

Critical Manufacturing Challenges in Aerospace and Defense Across Metals and Ceramics

In aerospace and defense, the most important additive manufacturing question is no longer whether a machine can print a complex shape. The real question is whether a difficult part can move from concept to a repeatable, production‑ready process with the dimensional control, material performance, and manufacturing discipline required in a high‑consequence environment. For metal and ceramic applications especially, the challenge is rarely printing alone; it is understanding how powder behavior, densification, shrinkage, support generation, post‑processing, and inspection interact to determine whether a part can be qualified and produced consistently.

Arc Impact is a global leader in advanced binder jet manufacturing, focused on turning complex metal and ceramic designs, such as silicon‑carbide‑based components, into qualified, repeatable production programs for aerospace, defense, and other demanding markets. In these sectors, that focus matters because many of the most promising opportunities involve parts that are difficult to machine, difficult to cast, or difficult to produce repeatedly once geometry, operating conditions, and material requirements become more demanding. Through its AM2 Production framework, Arc Impact works with manufacturers to define the application, engineer the workflow, and prove that a given route to production can meet technical and business requirements.

AM2 Production focuses on the entire manufacturing workflow inclusive of materials development, applications development, evaluating candidate parts, optimizing part designs, manufacturing work cell implementation, validating both technical performance and the business case, and then scaling into sustained production. In practice, this extends beyond the as‑printed part to include upstream and downstream steps, such as powder selection, sintering strategies, machining, and finishing, so that manufacturers are qualifying a complete path to the final component, not just a build file.

One reason this approach is necessary is that aerospace and defense programs often fail or stall not because the initial part cannot be made, but because the process around that part is not stable enough to validate. AM2 Production addresses this by structuring adoption as a staged pathway that begins with benchmarking and initial qualification, then moves through workflow optimization, technical and business validation, and finally production deployment and scale‑up. For engineering teams in aerospace and defense, that framework reflects how real manufacturing decisions are made: around risk reduction, repeatability, and the ability to transition from development into controlled, auditable output.

Silicon carbide is a clear example of why this application‑first strategy matters. Advanced ceramics such as silicon carbide sit at the intersection of demanding material behavior, tight tolerances, and harsh thermal and mechanical conditions, making them difficult to address with conventional manufacturing routes. For aerospace and defense hardware, that combination is especially important in applications that must remain dimensionally stable and mechanically robust under vibration, high temperature, and rapid thermal cycling. Across applications ranging from space‑borne optics to high‑temperature thermal management and protection systems, including components for propulsion, sensing, and survivability, Arc Impact positions its X‑Series binder jet systems around the densification of complex metallurgical and ceramic systems. The X-Series systems are capable of processing non‑oxide ceramics such as silicon carbide, with open‑parameter development to fine‑tune powder morphology, binder saturation, and sintering profiles. The goal is not simply to demonstrate that silicon carbide can be printed, but to qualify robust manufacturing paths for high‑value components on which it depends.

Within this broader solutions framework, the X25Pro and X160Pro function as complementary platforms that support different stages of application maturity and scale. The X25Pro provides a mid‑sized environment well suited to benchmark parts, and early‑phase aerospace and defense programs where the immediate objective is to establish process understanding, refine densification behavior, and build confidence in dimensional outcomes. Once a workflow has been proven out, the X160Pro carries the same binder jet logic into a larger production envelope, enabling larger parts, larger batches, or arrays of parts when the conversation shifts toward throughput, cost per part, and supply‑chain resilience.

That progression is important because not all aerospace and defense applications ask the same question at the same time. Early on, the challenge may be proving that a difficult geometry in metal or technical ceramic can be processed within specifications to justify further investment. Later, the emphasis may shift to demonstrating that once a material and geometry are understood, the workflow can scale without losing dimensional control or throughput efficiency. By mapping applications across the AM2 Production pathway and deploying the X25Pro and X160Pro where they add the most value, Arc Impact gives manufacturers a way to move from first article to serial production without changing the underlying manufacturing logic.

The same application‑driven philosophy extends to process control and measurement. Arc Impact surrounds its binder jet platforms with a broader Live Suite software production environment designed to improve part accuracy and support scan‑based deformation correction and tolerancing, so that dimensional performance after sintering can be predicted and managed with production scale tolerance tracking rather than left to trial and error. For aerospace and defense stakeholders, this is often where a promising additive concept either becomes a manufacturable reality or fails to meet validation criteria, and where partnering with Arc Impact can mean the difference between a single prototype build and a qualified, production‑ready solution.

Evident Introduces the NORTEC 700 Eddy Current Flaw Detector

The new NORTEC 700: eddy current testing, simplified

As aircraft and engines evolve, so too must the tools that inspect them. The latest answer from Evident Inspection Technologies is the NORTEC 700, a state-of-the-art portable eddy current (ECT) and eddy current array (ECA) flaw detector.

Combining conventional ECT and advanced ECA in one seamless platform, the NORTEC 700 is purpose-built for aerospace maintenance applications, from detecting surface cracks around fasteners, to finding subsurface corrosion, to inspecting bolt-holes.

Three Models, One Platform

The new NORTEC 700 comes in three models:

· N700: everyday single-frequency and conductivity testing

· N700D: adds dual-frequency and bolt-hole rotary scanning

· N700i: combines ECT with high-fidelity ECA imaging, automatic layer detection and a dedicated Defect Viewer for bolt-hole and multi-layer inspections

All three share the same body, interface and digital ecosystem, simplifying cross-training and fleet standardization. Freeze Mode is also standard across the entire NORTEC 700 series. Additionally, because every configuration runs on the same hardware, models are field-upgradable: no return to a service center is required.

Built for Demanding Inspections

At just 1.79 kg, the NORTEC 700 is easy to maneuver in confined spaces, and light enough to stay comfortable shift-after-shift. A precision control knob keeps it usable with gloves on, and a high-brightness display stays readable in direct sunlight. Intelligent application-based presets automatically configure parameters for the selected probe and inspection type, cutting setup time and the risk of operator error.

New Probes, Proven Compatibility

A new generation of detachable ECA probes brings more consistent performance from probe to probe, which makes calibration quicker and results more reliable. At the same time, the NORTEC 700 works with existing NORTEC 600 probes, scanners and accessories, so teams don’t have to replace what they already own.

The new NORTEC 700 eddy current array flaw detector and the full Evident Inspection Technologies aerospace portfolio will be showcased on Booth 0660 at the Farnborough International Airshow, Farnborough UK, 20-24 July, 2026.

Storm Aviation Expands GO Team into Global AOG Recovery Hub Backed by FL Technics Group

Storm Aviation, the UK-based MRO and part of FL Technics Group, has taken on a new role as the central coordination hub for Aircraft on Ground (AOG) recovery across the group. The move expands the reach of its established GO Team, giving operators a single point of contact for rapid response technical recovery.

Backed by the global network of the FL Technics Group, which has over 100 line maintenance stations worldwide and seven base maintenance hangars, including in Lithuania, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Indonesia and the Dominican Republic, as well as stock of spare parts in Dubai, Singapore and Vilnius. This model provides broader geographical coverage, including the Americas, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East and beyond. It also offers faster response times and simplified coordination wherever an incident occurs.

With operations spanning different regions, recovery teams can be deployed closer to the aircraft, helping reduce response times while keeping coordination centralised through Storm Aviation’s GO Team.

Storm Aviation has been supporting time-critical aircraft recoveries for 30 years, bringing extensive operational experience to its new role. The move significantly expands the scope of support available to operators. It combines Storm Aviation’s rapid response expertise with the wide capabilities of FL Technics Group, providing broad geographical coverage, streamlined coordination, and access to additional technical resources.

“Storm Aviation’s GO Team acts as the lead coordinator for AOG recovery across the group,” said Saulius Bajarunas, COO of FL Technics Group. “Our role is to put the best capability of the `group – our engineers, tooling, approvals and global footprint – behind every recovery the GO Team coordinates. For airlines, ACMI providers, lessors, and other aircraft operators, that means broader geographical coverage, faster access to technical resources, and simpler coordination when time is critical.”

AOG events require operators to return a grounded aircraft to service as quickly as possible, often involving the coordination of engineers, specialised tooling, spare parts, and maintenance approvals across multiple locations. Under the new model, a single request to Storm Aviation’s GO Team initiates the entire recovery process. The team assesses the situation, mobilises the required resources, coordinates tooling and parts logistics, and manages the recovery through to return to service. Operators no longer need to make multiple calls, send queries to different units or source separate partners across regions.

“Coordinating AOG recovery for the entire FL Technics Group is the next step in our story,” said Thomas Buckley, CEO of Storm Aviation. “Operators no longer have to chase multiple contacts across time zones. They have a single point of contact through our GO Team, and behind that team stands the entire capability of the FL Technics Group. Wherever your airline needs technical recovery assistance, we can mobilise faster and with greater certainty.”

AEME GSE and JinkoSolar Sign MoU to Advance Zero-Carbon Airports and Hangars

AEME GSE and JinkoSolar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development of zero-carbon airports and zero-carbon hangars.

This partnership leverages the strengths of both companies. AEME GSE, a supplier of airport ground support equipment and energy solutions, offers integrated capabilities in eGSE, battery energy storage systems (BESS), airport green microgrids, and smart energy management. JinkoSolar, a leader in solar technology, has shipped over 400 GW cumulatively and ranked No. 1 in global module shipments seven times. The company also offers advanced anti-glare, low-reflection PV modules and extensive expertise in large-scale system integration. Together, the two companies will develop integrated airport green energy systems combining anti-glare PV modules, energy storage, and ground power units (GPUs).

AEME GSE began developing green airport solutions in 2016, with pilot PV-plus-storage projects at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Dalian International Airport. By the end of 2024, the Shuangliu system had accumulated approximately 175,000 operating hours, helping airlines save approximately US$2 million while demonstrating strong operational performance and measurable benefits. To date, AEME GSE has delivered solutions for major hub airports and MRO facilities across multiple regions.

JinkoSolar’s anti-glare, low-reflection PV modules for transportation infrastructure have been deployed at Taiyuan Wusu International Airport. Its low-glare technology reduces reflection at the source, effectively enhancing aviation safety and improving power generation efficiency. JinkoSolar’s high-efficiency PV modules are now widely used in numerous large-scale infrastructure and energy projects worldwide.

Yu Zhao, VP of Global Business and Head of Brand Marketing at AEME GSE, said: “Currently, many airports and hangars are transitioning to electrification and planning to reach net-zero emissions by 2030. AEME GSE will work closely with JinkoSolar, leveraging the strengths of both companies to support airports in establishing a closed-loop green energy system while addressing current challenges in charging infrastructure, carbon reduction, and digital energy management.”

Ted Wang, head of China Cross-Region team of JinkoSolar, stated: “As a leading PV module manufacturer, JinkoSolar has strong expertise in PV technology R&D, and our anti-glare PV modules meet the stringent safety requirements of civil aviation. We will work closely with AEME GSE’s global marketing network to bring green energy solutions to more airports and hangars.”

The signing of this strategic cooperation MoU marks AEME GSE as the first supplier to offer end-to-end green solutions spanning power generation, energy storage, charging, and ground support equipment. As the global aviation industry continues to accelerate its decarbonization and electrification efforts, AEME GSE and JinkoSolar will work together to support the transition of airport energy systems from traditional power supply models to integrated, low-carbon, and high-efficiency energy architectures, providing more economical, efficient, and reliable energy solutions for airports worldwide.

FL Technics Indonesia Opens Aircraft Painting Facility in Bali and Welcomes First Customer

FL Technics Indonesia, the FAA Part-145 certified MRO provider, has opened a new aircraft painting facility at its Denpasar, Bali facility. The painting booth marks a significant expansion of the company’s full-service maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Southeast Asia.

On 30 June 2026, just days after the painting facility launched, FL Technics Indonesia welcomed its first customer, Skyway Airlines, a Philippine air cargo carrier operating Boeing 737-400F freighter aircraft. The project involved repainting the airline’s third aircraft, which was later ferried to Clark International Airport in the Philippines for its inaugural ceremony on 3 July 2026.

“The addition of a dedicated painting booth in Bali is part of our commitment to building a truly full-service MRO capability in the region,” said Martynas Grigas, Chairman of FL Technics Indonesia. “We are pleased to welcome our valued customers, Skyway Airlines, as the first to utilize this facility. Several more painting projects have been secured over the next couple of months, and we also received significant further demand as more operators across Southeast Asia are looking for this capability.”

The new painting facility adds to FL Technics Indonesia’s existing MRO capabilities across its dual-station network. Currently, the company’s two facilities at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali hold more than 20 approvals from the civil aviation authority, supported by a team of more than 700 aviation experts. Built to the highest industry standards, the Bali painting booth is equipped to handle complex livery projects with precision, efficiency, and full regulatory compliance. The Bali facility’s location is particularly well-suited to serve carriers operating across Indonesia and the wider Southeast Asian region, reducing the need for extended ferry flights or overseas maintenance programs.

The launch of the painting booth comes at a time of growing demand for MRO services across Southeast Asia. Extended aircraft delivery backlogs have increased the strategic importance of lifecycle extension and fleet maintenance services, including livery repaints to support rebranding, wet-lease transitions, and return-to-service programs. For cargo operators, maintaining aircraft closer to base reduces operational downtime and associated ferry flight costs.

Zilvinas Lapinskas Appointed CEO of Avia Solutions Group to Lead the Next Phase of Global Expansion

Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider, has appointed Zilvinas Lapinskas as Chief Executive Officer to lead the next phase of global expansion, effective July 7.

Lapinskas brings extensive international aviation experience and a proven track record of scaling operations in complex, highly regulated markets, to the role. As CEO of FL Technics Group, he transformed the business from a European MRO provider into a global operation serving Tier 1 carriers across multiple continents. He retains his seat on Avia Solutions Group’s Board of Directors. Lapinskas will continue serving as CEO of FL Technics until the end of July, when his successor will be named.

Jonas Janukenas, who has led the Group for almost 9 years, moves into the CFO role where he will deploy his financial expertise exclusively across capital allocation, financial strategy, and the Group’s long-term growth objectives.

Zilvinas Lapinskas, CEO of Avia Solutions Group, said: “I am honoured to lead Avia Solutions Group at such an important moment in its development. Over the past several years, the Group has built a strong foundation for sustainable growth, and I look forward to accelerating that momentum. My immediate priority is to work closely with our teams to strengthen our operational footprint and build the long-term partnerships that will underpin our success in this highly competitive market.”

Jonas Janukenas, CFO of Avia Solutions Group, said: “Leading the Group has been an extraordinary privilege, and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together. This is the right time for Zilvinas to take the helm. In my new role as CFO, I will focus on ensuring we maintain the financial discipline and strategic agility necessary to support our continued growth ambitions.”

Gediminas Ziemelis, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Avia Solutions Group, said: “Our success has always been driven by placing the right leaders in the right roles at the right time. Zilvinas has a proven ability to build and scale aviation businesses globally, making him the right leader to guide our next phase of expansion while retaining Jonas as a key leader will mean we retain his understanding of the Group. This leadership structure will provide the right platform for our continued growth globally.”

Aviation Technology Expands with Launch of Aviation Technology Interiors During 25th Anniversary Year

Aviation Technology, a trusted provider of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and aviation support services for the business aviation industry, today announced the official launch of Aviation Technology Interiors, a new dedicated aircraft interiors division created through the acquisition of a fully operational turnkey interiors facility located at Anderson Municipal Airport (AID) in Anderson, Indiana.

The expansion marks one of the most significant milestones in Aviation Technology’s history and serves as the company’s flagship growth initiative during its 25th Anniversary year, reinforcing its long-term commitment to delivering comprehensive aviation solutions while enhancing customer convenience, quality, and operational efficiency.

For larger inspections, maintenance events, or heavy maintenance projects, Aviation Technology can coordinate interior refurbishment work alongside maintenance at its headquarters located at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF). This dual-location model allows customers to maximize maintenance downtime by completing multiple projects simultaneously, improving operational efficiency and reducing time out of service.

The launch of Aviation Technology Interiors also expands the company’s geographic footprint into the Indianapolis market, strengthens regional service capabilities, and supports continued investment in skilled aviation careers and economic growth.

Through this strategic acquisition, Aviation Technology significantly expands beyond traditional maintenance and inspection services to offer a full suite of premium aircraft interior capabilities for business aircraft operators, corporate flight departments, charter providers, fleet operators, and private aircraft owners.

The newly launched Aviation Technology Interiors operates from a 10,000-square-foot specialized facility designed specifically for aircraft refurbishment and customization. The acquisition included the complete turnkey business, including production equipment, specialized tooling, woodworking facilities, a dedicated paint booth for aircraft interior component refinishing, finishing equipment, inventory, and all operational assets necessary to begin servicing customers immediately.

Rather than building an interiors division from the ground up, Aviation Technology strategically acquired an established operation with proven infrastructure and an experienced team already in place—allowing the company to accelerate market entry and deliver immediate customer value.

Leading the division is General Manager Gary Lykins, an accomplished aircraft interiors professional with 19 years of industry experience. Joining Lykins is a highly skilled team of interior specialists bringing nearly 50 years of combined aircraft interiors expertise.

Together, the team offers deep experience across every aspect of aircraft cabin refurbishment, including complete interior transformations, custom upholstery, cabinetry, wood veneer, interior restoration, and bespoke cabin customization tailored to business aviation customers.

Gary will oversee all day-to-day operations for Aviation Technology Interiors, including project management, quality assurance, customer experience, workflow execution, and the continued growth of the division while collaborating closely with Aviation Technology’s maintenance and customer support teams.

“As we celebrate Aviation Technology’s 25th Anniversary, there’s no better way to honor our history than by investing in our future,” said Kelly Boyer, president of Aviation Technology. “The launch of Aviation Technology Interiors represents much more than an expansion—it’s a commitment to delivering greater value to our customers. By combining world-class aircraft interiors with the maintenance and inspection services we’ve built our reputation on for the past 25 years, we’re creating a true one-stop aviation solution focused on quality, efficiency, and minimizing aircraft downtime. We’re excited to welcome Gary and his experienced team to the Aviation Technology family and look forward to serving our customers in an even greater capacity for years to come.”

Aviation Technology Interiors offers a comprehensive portfolio of services, including:

  • Complete aircraft interior refurbishments
  • Custom aircraft upholstery
  • Seat refurbishment and recovering
  • Carpet replacement
  • Sidewall and headliner replacement
  • Cabinet refinishing and repair
  • Custom wood veneer and cabinetry
  • Interior plastics repair and refinishing
  • Aircraft interior component refinishing
  • Window reveal restoration
  • Interior modernization and customization projects
  • Interior repairs completed during scheduled maintenance events
  • Pre-purchase cosmetic refurbishments

The addition of these capabilities addresses a growing industry need for streamlined project execution. Aircraft owners and operators frequently coordinate maintenance events and interior upgrades through multiple vendors, creating scheduling challenges, communication gaps, increased logistics, and extended aircraft downtime.

By integrating interiors into its service portfolio, Aviation Technology enables customers to complete inspections, maintenance, avionics upgrades, and cabin refurbishments under one trusted organization.

This creates significant customer advantages, including:

  • A true one-stop solution for maintenance and interiors
  • Reduced aircraft downtime by combining projects into one maintenance event
  • Improved scheduling and coordination
  • One dedicated project management team
  • One point of contact from start to finish
  • Greater quality control through in-house oversight
  • Faster turnaround times
  • Simplified communication and project execution

For 25 years, Aviation Technology has evolved alongside the needs of business aviation, continuously expanding its capabilities to better serve customers. The launch of Aviation Technology Interiors represents the company’s next chapter—transforming Aviation Technology into a more comprehensive aircraft services provider focused on delivering a seamless experience from inspection to interior completion.

This strategic expansion underscores Aviation Technology’s continued investment in its customers, its people, and the future of business aviation.