Airline Hydraulics

10/08/2026

Here's a cool success story for you!

This collaboration resolved some critical issues, but also unlocked impressive cost savings and environmental advantages.

By leveraging advanced filtration technology, we provided Curtis Palmer Falls with a sustainable, cost-effective solution that addressed their unique challenges, while also achieving a net-zero environmental impact -

Discover how we transformed a hydroelectric facility with innovative solutions, achieving cost savings and sustainability. Explore the success story now.

10/06/2026

In case you missed October's newsletter, stay up to date with the web version - https://bit.ly/4ziBnmj

10/05/2026

Thank you all for such a wonderful Oktoberfest!

We want to thank the 400+ attendees, vendor partners, employees, and all participants for helping make this the biggest and best IAS Oktoberfest yet!

The band was amazing, the food truck was exceptional, and the b**r was cold & fresh from the breweries next door.

All of the tech demos were super interesting, and the leaves and weather were perfect.

More highlight posts to come, but we already can't wait for next year!

10/01/2026

We wanted a good way to both recognize and distinguish our Quality Department & Internal Auditing Teams...

Our internal auditing team consists of 12 or so ESOP owners from various cross-functional departments, who commit several days over a few months to perform our internal auditing activity.

Our CFO had an idea for Marketing to design an Airline logo of some sort that could be applied to various swag and such, making it an internal exclusive that you can get only by participating on the audit team.

The prompt from our Quality Manager: "The first image that comes to my mind is the inspector from the Pink Panther cartoons"

Here's what we came up with!

It’s a small way for us to recognize the people who help keep us accountable. Our Quality Team is committed to maintaining the high standards our customers expect and finding ways to keep getting better.

09/29/2026

What exactly is an ESOP?

You may have seen us say that Airline Hydraulics is 100% employee-owned before, but what does that actually mean?

ESOP stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Put simply, shares of the company are only distributed internally to employees. Instead of Airline being owned by a private individual, outside investors, or another corporation, 100% of the company is owned through our employee ownership plan.

So what does that mean day to day?

It means the people doing the work have a direct connection to the company’s long-term success.

We build it, support it, grow it, and at the end of the day, we own it.

Employee-ownership is ingrained in how we think about the work we do, how we serve our customers, and the company we’re building for the future.

Want to become our next employee-owner? We're hiring - https://hubs.ly/Q04yB3Nv0

09/25/2026

These amazing events are NEXT WEEK!

Oktoberfest is Thursday, October 1st at IAS.

Come hangout with some great food, drink, music, and tech.

Then the Machine Safety Seminar is October 2nd at Brewery!

Register here for these free events - https://hubs.ly/Q04ydPj20

09/23/2026

“Good enough" doesn't really cut it here.

The components, automation, and hydraulic systems supporting our country need to perform when it matters.

That’s where we work: helping solve the complex challenges behind mission-critical equipment.

We're ready for the demands of defense - https://hubs.ly/Q04y8Zsq0

09/22/2026

We're hiring an Automation Sales Specialist covering the Hanover, MD area and surrounding regions - looking for someone with:

- 2-5 years of automation & controls outside sales experience with application knowledge of pneumatics, electronics (controls) and aluminum framing products;

- An engineering degree is a plus;

- Strong technical and communication skills both written and verbal;

- Proven track record - candidate has successfully demonstrated technical know-how in previous job or project assignments;

- Mechanical and/or electro-mechanical aptitude.

This person will manage, develop, and expand the sales territory with new & existing customers.

Become the next employee-owner at Airline!

See the full job description & apply - https://hubs.ly/Q04y30jf0

Or check out other open roles - https://hubs.ly/Q04y30hv0

09/18/2026

Thank you Rob Panzarella for modeling some of our swag giveaways at Oktoberfest this year!

Join us October 1st in Portland, Maine at to get your lanyard and/or orange fleece-lined hat (plus way more from other vendors), enjoy some food & drink, listen to some great music, and talk tech.

We also have a Machine Safety Seminar the morning of October 2nd at Allagash Brewery if you're interested.

Register here - https://hubs.ly/Q04xSSrP0

09/17/2026

Operators often need just a few things at the machine: Clear instruction, a simple way to respond, and an easy-to-see indication of what is happening. That sounds simple, but in practice, it can lead to a control panel crowded with push buttons, indicator lights, labels, counters, and other devices.

The other option is often a full HMI, which may provide more capability and cost than the application really needs.

The new Banner Engineering S100 Multi-Touch Display gives machine builders and manufacturers another option, bringing touch controls, text prompts, status indication, and operator feedback together in one compact device.

In this article, we look at the common problem the S100 addresses and the features that make it such an interesting option for point-of-use machine control -

Discover how the Banner S100 Multi-Touch Display streamlines operator tasks, enhancing efficiency and clarity in machine control with its innovative features.