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Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
ASAP Semiconductor to Address Rising Demand for Aircraft Avionics Parts with an Expansion of Offerings on ASAP Aerospace
With rising requisitions & shifting market demand, ASAP Semiconductor aims to meet global customer needs for aircraft avionics parts through ASAP Aerospace. 'By expanding our offerings on ASAP Aerospace and refining the customer experience, we are working to ensure that organizations across the globe have access to the critical components they need.'— Joe Faruqui ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 / / -- In the face of rising requisitions across purchasing platforms and shifting market needs, ASAP Semiconductor has announced a new initiative focused on expanding the aircraft avionics parts listed on its website, ASAP Aerospace. Through ASAP Aerospace, the distributor's global customer base is currently provided access to commercial and military aviation solutions that range from standard hardware and fasteners to complex electronic and electromechanical parts. With this current effort, the company states that it will specifically be targeting critical avionics components that have been identified as most in need, leveraging its supply chain network to bring in options from leading manufacturers like Honeywell, Collins Aerospace, Thales Group, L3 Harris Technologies, and Garmin. Simultaneously, the ASAP Aerospace website will also face updates to bolster search capabilities as new items are listed, streamlining service. As per ASAP Semiconductor, targeted avionic products will include those for integrated flight decks, flight management systems (FMS), weather radar systems like the IntuVue RDR-7000, traffic collision avoidance systems (TCAS), enhanced ground proximity warning systems (EGPWS), flight recorders, cockpit displays, autopilots & indicators, and other various navigation & communication systems. The rising demand for these advanced forms of avionics has been driven by several global trends, including increasing air traffic volume, stricter airspace regulations, and the widespread adoption of digital technologies that improve situational awareness. Systems like TCAS and EGPWS are also now standard safety requirements for many forms of aircraft, while integrated flight decks have become a staple of design for commercial and military platforms alike. Additionally, fleet operators are accelerating retrofit and upgrade programs to extend the life cycle of aging aircraft in a cost-effective manner, which requires a reliable source of avionics parts from trusted manufacturers. All of this has been further intensified by ongoing economic volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, which have disrupted traditional supply chains and lengthened lead times across the industry. In response to these challenges, ASAP Semiconductor is carrying out a data-first inventory management strategy to stock up on various part numbers and avionic brand options that have been identified through its efforts. By closely monitoring requisition patterns, market trends, customer purchase behaviors, and ongoing project requirements, the company attests that it will be able to better align its inventory with developing industry requirements. Whether serving airline maintenance crews, OEMs, or government contractors, ASAP Semiconductor affirms that its goal is to position ASAP Aerospace as a single-source platform for complex avionics needs, with options for modern and legacy platforms alike. In tandem with product expansion efforts, ASAP Semiconductor is also seeking to enhance ASAP Aerospace's digital infrastructure and resources to accommodate all inventory changes. AS new part numbers are added, ASAP Aerospace will be refined with organized navigation tools and catalogs that allow searches to be conducted based on the item's manufacturer, part number, NSN, CAGE Code, and other standardized designations. Catalog sections focusing on specialized avionics categories like FMS units, cockpit displays, and navigation & communication systems will also be improved with new technical data and resources to help customers locate relevant solutions quickly and confidently. These enhancements are also mirrored by internal investments that include improvements in fulfillment operations, staffing, and global customer support. ASAP Semiconductor is continuing to scale its workforce as its operations expand, with particular focus placed on its sales and logistics personnel. With a focus on quality control, compliance, and customer satisfaction, the company's strengthened team will provide hands-on support to customers as they make purchases and inquiries on ASAP Aerospace and other platforms owned by the distributor. 'Operating across numerous verticals, we understand that modern avionics are the backbone of safe and efficient aircraft operations in our modern day,' said Joe Faruqui, CEO of ASAP Semiconductor. 'By expanding our offerings on ASAP Aerospace and refining the customer experience, we are working to ensure that organizations across the globe have access to the critical components they need.' Through the integration of an expanded avionics inventory, improved cataloging infrastructure, and reinforced customer service capabilities, ASAP Semiconductor is preparing to meet the escalating demands of the global aerospace sector. Future announcements are expected in the coming months as the distributor continues to roll out additional enhancements across its platforms, reinforcing its position as a dependable channel for sourcing aviation solutions. For more information about ASAP Aerospace and to explore available avionics parts, visit About ASAP Semiconductor ASAP Semiconductor is a parts distributor specializing in sourcing and delivering a diverse range of components for aerospace, defense, IT hardware, and industrial automation applications. Through purchasing platforms like ASAP Aerospace, ASAP Semiconductor connects its customer base to a comprehensive inventory of high-quality aviation and marine items that are sourced from industry leaders. With team members available by phone or email, interested customers are always welcome to get in touch to discuss requirements. 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The Hindu
22-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Tribute paid to air crash victims on 15th anniversary
Dakshina Kannada district administration paid tribute to the 158 persons who died in an air crash at Mangaluru International Airport, on the 15th anniversary of the crash here on Thursday, May 22. An Air India Express flight with 166 persons crashed at the airport while landing on May 22, 2010. Of the 166, eight had survived the crash. The family members and the authorities could not identify 12 bodies that were cremated later on the banks of the Phalguni at Panambur on Tannirbavi Road. A memorial for all the victims was later built there by the government. K. Anandh, in charge Deputy Commissioner and CEO of Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat, and other officials, including Ravichandra Naik, Commissioner, Mangaluru City Corporation laid wreaths at the memorial as mark of respect to those who had died in the crash. The Court of Inquiry (CoI) into the crash in its report said that the Boeing 737 crash was caused by the failure of the pilot to discontinue an 'un-stabilised approach' and persisting with the landing. The CoI, headed by the former Vice Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Bhushan Nilkanth Gokhale, found that the direct cause of the accident was the Captain's 'failure to discontinue the un-stabilised approach and his persistence in continuing with the landing, despite three calls from the First Officer to go around and a number of warnings from EGPWS (enhanced ground proximity warning systems).' (EOM)
Forbes
20-03-2025
- General
- Forbes
Preliminary Report On Delta Plane Flip In Toronto Indicates High Wind Gusts And Rapid Descent
Canadian authorities released a preliminary report Thursday finding the crew of Delta Flight 4819 faced several challenges before the plane hard-landed and flipped on a Toronto runway last month, one of a string of recent high-profile aviation accidents that have led to increased public scrutiny on air travel. TSB of Canada senior investigator Ken Webster provided an update from the airfield days after the ... [+] crash. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada released Thursday its preliminary report into the crash of Delta flight 4819, operated by regional carrier Endeavor Air, which flipped and caught fire at Toronto Pearson airport after a hard landing in gusty conditions on Feb. 17. The crash resulted in no fatalities among the 76 passengers and four crew members and, within three days after the crash, all 21 injured passengers initially transported to local hospitals had been released. The report details how the crew faced wind gusts up to 35 knots and landed hard without flaring the nose of the plane up to ease the landing. TSB said preliminary data from the flight data recorder showed the enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS) sounded an alert 'sink rate' 2.6 seconds before touchdown, indicating a high rate of descent. Delta Air Lines has offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the Mitsubishi CRJ-900 regional jet, for a total of $2.3 million if everyone on board accepts the offer. Delta said in a statement it remains 'fully engaged as participants in the investigation' and will refrain from public comment 'out of respect for the integrity of this work that will continue.' The cause of the crash remains under investigation as Canadian authorities work to determine the exact sequence of events, with a final report not expected for up to a year. Until then, the cause of the crash is undetermined. TSB Chair Yoan Marier said accidents 'rarely stem from a single cause' and instead are often 'the result of multiple complex, interconnected factors.' The TSB's preliminary report details that the first officer was flying the plane at the time of landing and had worked with Endeavor Air, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, for a little more than a year. At the time of the crash, she had accumulated 1,422 hours of total flight time — just under a third of which were on the CRJ plane involved in the crash. Upon touchdown, 'the landing gear folded into the retracted position, the wing root fractured between the fuselage and the landing gear, and the wing detached from the fuselage, releasing a cloud of jet fuel, which caught fire,' according to the report. A brief video summary from the TSB released Thursday said further analysis would be done as authorities examine the certification of wing structure, hard landings and pilot training. 'It seems clear from the preliminary report that the first officer negligently piloted and slammed the plane into the ground at a high sink rate of over 1000 feet per minute and at a bank angle of 7.5 degrees to the right. This likely led to the collapse of the right main landing gear that we all saw on the video of the crash. Our client has suffered significant injuries because of Delta's negligence,' said Andres Pereira of Austin, Texas.-based DJC Law, which represents a passenger now suing the airline. The Montreal Convention 1999 (MC99) governs all international flights between countries that have signed the treaty, including the U.S. and Canada, and establishes airline liability in the case of death or injury to passengers. First Delta Crash Lawsuit Will Be Filed Today, Lawyer Says—After Airline Offers $30,000 To Passengers Over Plane Flip (Forbes)
USA Today
07-03-2025
- USA Today
No voice recording from medical jet crash: NTSB releases preliminary report
No voice recording from medical jet crash: NTSB releases preliminary report Show Caption Hide Caption Multiple recent US plane crashes investigated by NTSB The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating multiple deadly plane crashes, including ones in Alaska, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Fox - Seattle The National Transportation Safety Board released its investigation findings on the fatal plane crash in Philadelphia on Jan. 31 in a preliminary report Thursday. A medical transport Learjet 55 crashed into a sidewalk in a residential neighborhood shortly after takeoff from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to the report. The aircraft, registered in Mexico, was on an air ambulance flight to Springfield, Missouri. The incident killed all six people onboard and one person on the ground while injuring 24 others and leaving wreckage amongst homes and buildings. Preliminary flight data showed that after departing from Runway 24 at 6:06 p.m., the jet climbed to 1,650 feet before entering a left turn and descending rapidly. The last recorded altitude was 1,275 feet at a speed of 242 knots. Flying feels riskier. Here's what the experts say about that high number of accidents. There were no distress calls from the pilots before impact. Surveillance footage captured a large explosion at the crash site, and debris scattered over a 1,400-foot area, damaging multiple homes, businesses, and vehicles. Investigators retrieved the aircraft's cockpit voice recorder, which was buried under eight feet of debris. However, it's likely it had not been recording audio for years. The aircraft's Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) has been shipped back to its manufacturer to be evaluated for any relevant flight data.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
No voice recording from medical jet crash: NTSB releases preliminary report
The National Transportation Safety Board released its investigation findings on the fatal plane crash in Philadelphia on Jan. 31 in a preliminary report Thursday. A medical transport Learjet 55 crashed into a sidewalk in a residential neighborhood shortly after takeoff from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to the report. The aircraft, registered in Mexico, was on an air ambulance flight to Springfield, Missouri. The incident killed all six people onboard and one person on the ground while injuring 24 others and leaving wreckage amongst homes and buildings. Preliminary flight data showed that after departing from Runway 24 at 6:06 p.m., the jet climbed to 1,650 feet before entering a left turn and descending rapidly. The last recorded altitude was 1,275 feet at a speed of 242 knots. Flying feels riskier. Here's what the experts say about that high number of accidents. There were no distress calls from the pilots before impact. Surveillance footage captured a large explosion at the crash site, and debris scattered over a 1,400-foot area, damaging multiple homes, businesses, and vehicles. Investigators retrieved the aircraft's cockpit voice recorder, which was buried under eight feet of debris. However, it's likely it had not been recording audio for years. The aircraft's Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) has been shipped back to its manufacturer to be evaluated for any relevant flight data. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NTSB says no voice recording from Philly jet crash
