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A common misunderstanding about aircraft parts distributors is the difference between PMA supplement parts and OEM parts. PMA, parts manufacturing authority, and OEM, original equipment manufacturer, parts have a lot more in common than many people think. Aside from PMA supplement parts being cheaper, there is little to no real difference when it comes to the two. This misconception of PMA supplement parts being a part of the unapproved parts scandal is completely incorrect. Just like OEM, PMA supplement parts are monitored and approved by the FAA, and are given the same requirements especially when it comes to safety. Read more >>

Universal Avionics is an affluential manufacturer of original avionics systems founded in 1981 with headquarters in Tucson, Arizona. Hubert L. Naimer developed the components of a “Master Navigation System”, which conducted to the evolution of the world’s first Flight Management System. Nowadays its major focus is on cockpit instrument displays and Flight Management Systems for commercial, business and private aircraft. Read more >>

CFM is a founder of an innovative way to fly commercially. With the release of their LEAP engine, the company has been able to evolve commercial flights for the entire industry. The engine has been equipped with impressive new characteristics to be very efficient for the aircraft it is placed upon. The engine has been placed on the many aircrafts and has been able to hit a large amount of flying time. Read more >>

Boeing, the highly acclaimed aircraft OEM, has expanded its facility in Helena, Montana by 90,000ft². This expansion has allowed for the production of Boeing’s newest family of 777x twin-aisle aircraft. The 257,000ft² of space supports the installation of new machine tools to produce critical titanium Boeing 777x aircraft parts. Boeing Aviation components for the 777x aircraft are to be produced at the new facility as well. This includes side-of-body chords, and terminal end fittings, parts that connect the wings to the fuselage. Read more >>

Whelen Engineering has created a faster, more reliable light source for aircraft landing, strobe and steady tasks. Introducing the Orion Series anti-collusion lights for elimination of external power supplies on aircrafts. The Whelen Engineering company has been able to discover a different way to power lights other than the external powering that most aircrafts often use. The Orion Series is intended to be user friendly for its users such as technicians, engineers, and aircraft operators. Read more >>