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BOEING APPOINTS engineering.
DANDRIDGE Warranty management services
will cover the identifi cation, claim
Chicago, USA – The Boeing Com- and recovery of the multiple
pany has named Ed Dandridge as airframe, engine and component
the company’s senior vice pres- warranty entitlements provided by
ident and chief communications Airbus and its suppliers.
offi cer. He succeeds Greg Smith, Value engineering support will
who has served as interim chief include cost oversight services to
communications offi cer since July assure compliance with Frontier’s
in addition to his role as executive contracted component repairs and
vice president of Enterprise Oper- minimize component fl ight-hour
ations and chief fi nancial offi cer. out-of-scope repair charges. Alameda County Sheriff’s first Bell 505

Dandridge will report to Boeing The services will complement Fron-
President and CEO David Calhoun tier’s current materials management
and will serve on the company’s activities and focus on maximizing which experienced a 75% reduction Jet Ranger X to Alameda county
Executive Council. the recovery of Frontier’s warranty in aircraft deliveries during the fi rst sheriff’s offi ce air support unit.
half of 2020 as compared to the
“Ed is an exceptional commu- entitlements and reducing the cost of same period last year. “Bell is proud to deliver one of the
nications executive, strategist component repair. most technologically equipped
and global leader with a track “Airinmar’s effective warranty man- The situation worsened as a result short light single aircraft on the
record of developing and leading agement and value engineering of the duplication of structures market today,” said Doug Schoen,
high-performing teams that services, combined with its ability associated with the carve out of managing director, North America.
enable businesses to deepen their to customize solutions, will support the company’s commercial aviation Following strong interest from Glob-
engagement with customers and us by providing more effi cient business in preparation for the al municipalities that are expanding
drive outcomes,” Calhoun said. management of our maintenance partnership which was terminated their capabilities by adding aerial
at the initiative of Boeing, as well as
Dandridge joins Boeing from AIG, spend on our growing fl eet while the expectation that the air transport operations to their mission portfolio,
where he served as global chief achieving our high levels of oper- sector will not recover in the short- or Bell introduced its public safety
marketing and communications ational performance,” said Trevor medium-term. Since the beginning confi guration of the Bell 505.
offi cer, AIG General Insurance, Stedke, Frontier Airlines senior of the pandemic, Embraer has Alameda county’s sheriff Gregory
since April 2018. vice president of operations. adopted a series of measures to J. Ahern said, “The Bell 505 is an
Dandridge is a seasoned global “We are excited to provide our preserve jobs, including collective outstanding machine that will pro-
executive and recognized industry services and deliver results to the vacations, reduced working hours, vide a vital service to the citizens of
leader with more than 25 years of largest A320neo operator in the furloughs, paid leave, and three vol- Alameda County for years to come.
experience in corporate reputation, US. With 100 aircraft in service untary dismissal plans (VDP). The Bell’s responsiveness, attention to
issues management, public policy and a further 160 on order, we are company has also reduced face- detail and willingness to get it right
and business transformation. He proud to contribute to Frontier’s to-face work at its industrial plants has far exceeded our expectations.
began his career as an attorney in growth and success over the with the aim of ensuring the health of “As the leader of a law enforcement
private practice in New York. coming years,” said Matt Davies, employees and business continuity. organization, I have a responsibility
Dandridge holds a Bachelor of Arts Airinmar general manager. Around 1,600 employees chose to to provide my staff with high quality
from Tufts University, with honours participate in the VDPs in Brazil. equipment that will keep them safe
and a doctorate from the University EMBRAER ADJUSTS ITS The company recognizes and as they protect our community.
of Pennsylvania Law School. STRUCTURE appreciates the commitment of The Bell 505 is no exception. This
force-multiplier will enable us to
AIRINMAR SELECTED BY São José dos Campos, Brazil those professionals who are leaving quickly respond to any emergency
the organization and counts on
within the region, thus elevating our
– Embraer has announced a 4, 5%
FRONTIER AIRLINES the commitment of all employees
adjustment to its global workforce, service to the community.”
which corresponds to approximate- to overcome the current crisis and With a speed of 125 knots (232
Berkshire, England – AAR subsidi- ly 900 employees in Brazil. The maintain the company’s competi- km/h) and useful load of 1,500
ary Airinmar, a global independent measure stems from the impacts tiveness in the global market. pounds (680 kg), the Bell 505 is
provider of component repair cycle caused by the COVID-19 pandemic designed to be safe and easy to fl y
management and aircraft warranty on the global economy and the can- ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF’S while providing signifi cant value to
solutions, has signed a services cellation of the company’s partner- FIRST BELL 505 the operator. The customer-driven
agreement with low-fare carrier ship with Boeing. The objective is to design of the aircraft places safety,
Frontier Airlines. ensure Embraer’s sustainability and Fort Worth, Texas – Bell Textron performance and affordability
Airinmar will provide a full suite engineering capacity. announced recently the delivery at the forefront, blending proven
of support services covering The pandemic particularly affected of the fi rst Bell manufactured systems with advanced technology
both aircraft warranty and value Embraer Commercial Aviation, public safety confi gured Bell 505 and a sleek, modern design. Q

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