Ventura Aerospace DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and MD-88 Rigid Cargo Barrier STC

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Ventura Aerospace, Rigid Cargo Barrier, STCVentura Aerospace has received an STC for the installation of a rigid cargo barrier in the DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and MD-88. This STC will be used on the AEI MD-80 freighter conversion program which has also just received an STC.

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Suppressing Lithium Ion Battery Fires

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Lithium-Ion battery fires are some of the most difficult fires to suppress. Along with Class D metal fires, there are few types of fires that present such a risk to equipment and personnel. This is especially true when both are 40,000 feet above ground, halfway across the Pacific Ocean.

The technology behind Lithium-Ion batteries that make them so ideal for powering electronic devices for long periods of time results in unique hazards when they burn. Statistically, Lithium-Ion batteries are incredibly reliable ...

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The Challenge of Obsolete Parts

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As with all industries and technologies, the aerospace industry is faced with obsolescence. Over the years, companies are acquired by larger ones, some go bankrupt, and some are simply mismanaged. As a result, many STC’s for modifications are surrendered to the FAA or simply not maintained. This leaves operators and owners of aircraft with “Orphaned” aircraft.

While the aircraft may still be airworthy, it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain airworthiness. When a part fails and needs to be overhauled or replaced, ...

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Ventura Aerospace aquires Aircraft Technical Service

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Ventura Aerospace is pleased to announce that Aircraft Technical Service (ATS) has now become a division of Ventura Aerospace. As many of our customers know, Ventura Aerospace and Aircraft Technical Service have common ownership. The merging of these two companies brings distinct advantages to the companies as well as our customers. Ventura Aerospace will be taking steps to integrate the engineering services offered by Aircraft Technical Service Division ...

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