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May 5, 2023

Effective May 8, 2023 operations start at 28454 Westinghouse Place. Same city and zip. Click Below for the complete new address.
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May 1, 2023

We are moving a few blocks away to larger facilities. New Street, but same City. Click below for the complete new address.
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DEC 17, 2019

Please note we are closed for the Christmas Holidays, Tuesday and Wednesday December 24th & 25th; as well as Tuesday and Wednesday the following week, December 31st and January 1st 2020. We are open for limited operations December 23,26,27 and 30th. We Thank you for all your support throughout the year! Click below for AOG
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Nov 19, 2019

Please note we are closed Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Click below for AOG
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Sept 3, 2018

Please note we are closed Monday for Labor Day Holiday. Click below for AOG
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July 4, 2018

Please note we are closed Wednesday for the 4th of July Holiday. Click below for AOG
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December 11, 2017

BTA will be closed Monday and Tuesday (Dec.25th & 26th), as well as Monday, Jan 1st for the Holidays. For AOG requriements, please email us through our website. Thank you very much for all your support through out the year.

August 1, 2015

BTA has added Wheel Protectors and Brake Containers for the A350-900 to the Wheels and Brakes Section. Click the Wheels & Brake Section to request information applying for these new aircraft.

June 2, 2015

DOT31FP PSU and LSU Containers Now Available! Newly launched in 2015 is BTA's UN-ICAO and DOT31FP Laboratory Certified Oxygen PSU Containers for the 787 aircaft. Specifically designed to meet the stringent shipping requirements by Air from U.S. to International destinations, these containers are certified to meet the PSU's Oxygen bottle Temperature limits as well as meet the HM-224B requirements of the D.O.T. Available immediately for both 787 Oxygen PSU and Various Boeing aircraft LSU for Lavatory retrofits. Contact BTA today or click DG/Haz-Mat Section to send your selection.

May 1, 2014

BTA has added Wheel Protectors and Brake Containers for the 787-9, CS-100 and SuperJet 100 to the Wheels and Brakes Section. Click the Wheels & Brake Section to request information applying for these new aircraft.

April 15, 2014

Welcome to our new re-designed website! It was made to better help you access our site using a mobile platform as well as with the regular desktop browser. If you have any comments, feel free to contact us.

April 11, 2014

BTA has completed our migration to new servers. All inquiry submissions form our website are now fully operational. We thank you for your patience. Any web submissions during the days of April 4-10 below may not have been received by us. Kindly re-send. Look for more features in the next few weeks to better serve you.

April 1, 2014

BTA's Form Submission process will not be working while our servers are being moved and upgraded during the week of February 20 to 25th, and April 4 to 11. We apologise for this inconvenience. A work around is to simply click on our Email Address in our Contact Support & Sales page and send us any queries you may have. We hope to have our form submission working in the next few days.

December 2013

BTA's Holiday Schedule is as follows: We are closed December 24th, 25th, 31st 2013 and January 1, 2014. We are open with limited production on December 23, 26, 27, and 30th . Thank you for all your support throughout the year.

September 1, 2012

BTA has added certfied 787 Lithium Battery containers for Air and ground shipping for the 787. Click the DG/Haz-Mat Section to request information applying for this new aircraft.

November 1, 2011

BTA has added Wheel Protectors and Brake Containers for the 787,747-8, and CRJ1000 to the Wheels and Brakes Section. Click the Wheels & Brake Section to request information applying for these new aircraft.

March 1, 2011

BTA has been awarded the Boeing GOLD-Level performance Excellence Award for the year 2010 for achieving superior supplier performance. BTA is 1 of only 141 suppliers to be recognized and awarded the Gold Level recognition by Boeing. Click on this Boeing BPEA link to see more.

News Archive: 2006 — 2010

January 20, 2010

Newly launched in 2010 is BTA's line of UN-ICAO and DOT31FP Oxygen Generator Containers. Specifically designed to meet the stringent shipping requirements by Air from U.S. to International destinations, these containers are certified to meet the ICAO weight limitations as well as meet the HM-224B requirements of the D.O.T. Available immediately for both Oxygen Generators and PBEs. Contact BTA today or click DG/Haz-Mat Section to send your selection.

March 1, 2009

BTA launches its line of DOT31FP lightweight containers. After extensive Laboratory Testing (By an Indpendent 3rd Party Laboratory), BTA has earned certification on both of these challenging test requirements contained in the D.O.T.'s HM224B ruling.

The HM224B requires the use of this SUPERBOX in transporting Oxygen Cylinders by air. The use of this SUPERBOX is mandatory within U.S. airspace commencing on October 1, 2009. Contact BTA for further details or click DG/Haz-Mat Section for information.

September 30, 2008

BTA has added Wheel Protectors, Wheel Pallets, and Brake Containers for the A380 to the Wheels and Brakes Section. Click the Wheels & Brake Section to request information applying for this SuperJumbo aircraft.

October 1, 2007

HM224B implementation has been EXTENDED! The D.O.T. issued an amendment published in the Federal Register last Friday, September 28,2007 delaying the 'Execution' of law requiring the use of a SUPERBOX in transporting Oxygen Cylinders by air. The new Law takes into effect 1 year later on October 1, 2008. Contact BTA for further details and information.

June 1, 2006

BTA has added V2500 Engine Covers for V2500 Engines only, to the Engine Section. Click the Engine Section to request information applying to this Engine.

May 20, 2006

BTA has added Wheel Protectors and Brake Containers for EMB190/195 Series, to the Wheels and Brakes Section. Click the Wheels & Brake Section to request information applying to these RJ aircraft.

News Archive: 2001 — 2005

January 1, 2005

BTA is proud to be selected by Leki Aviation UK as an OEM supplier of Rotable Protective Devices and Containers.

Leki Aviation, headquartered in Denmark, is a World Class distributor of select OEM spares and components with strategically placed offices around the world.

Additional Leki Aviation facilities can be found in Singapore, New Jersey-USA, as well as the U.K.

Simply contact Andrew Newell in UK for any BTA requirements.

lekiavi
Leki Aviation UK
Unit 2C
Eastmead Industrial Estate
Lavant, West Sussex PO18 0DB U.K.

Attn: Andrew Newell
Tel + 44-1243-756100
Fax + 44-1243-756101
E-mail: andrewn@leki.dk

November 1, 2004

Welcome to our redesigned site! We have made our website easier to navigate, while retaining the convenience of being able to send inquiries to us in a timely manner. To refresh you Bookmark or Favorites, click www.BillThomasAssociates.com .

August 1, 2004

BTA has added Radome Containers for EMB145 Series, DHC8 Series, and CRJ-200/700/900 to the Rotables Section. Click the Rotables Section to request information applying to these RJ aircraft.

July 1, 2004

BTA has added aircraft categories for 777-300ER and 777-200LR equipment to the wheels and brake capabilities. Click here to request information applying to these two aircraft.

January 1, 2004

BTA is proud to re-introduce the Distributorship of Ansett Aircraft Spares for our Battery and Oxygen cylinder DG protective cases.

Ansett Aircraft Spares is a World Class distributor of OEM spares with extensive logistical and AOG capabilities around the world.

Ansett Aircraft Spares' facilities are strategically placed in Los Angeles, as well as in the U.K. and Australia for added convenience.

Simply give Ansett Sales a call at (USA) 818-362-1100 for your requirements.

ansettl
Ansett Aircraft Spares
12675 Encinitas Avenue
Sylmar, California 91342-3634 USA

Attn: Sales
Tel +818-362-1100
Fax +818-362-1088
E-mail: sales@ansettspares.com

December 1, 2003

BTA has added aircraft categories for CRJ-700, CRJ-900 and EMB170/175 equipment to the wheels and brake capabilities. Click here to request information applying to these four aircraft variants.

November 1, 2002

BTA has added aircraft categories for A340-600 and 747-400ER equipment to the wheels and brake capabilities. Click here to request information applying to these two aircraft.

October 1, 2001 - We've MOVED!!

BTA has commenced operations at its new expanded facilities. Same company, same staff, same great service, but better location. Please note our new address and contact numbers.

NEW ADDRESS:
25072 Anza Drive
Valencia, California 91355 USA
Telephone:(661)295-4968
Facsimile: (661) 295-0341

OLD ADDRESS:
7405 Woodley Ave.
Van Nuys, California 91406 USA
Telephone:(323)873-4488
Facsimile: (323)873-5520

August 1, 2000

BTA is pleased to announce the addition of the Single Blade container to handle the 1st stage fan blade of the CFM56-7 engine.

Simply go to Engine Shop and select the CFM56-7 option and we will contact you for details.

March 1, 2000

As of today, The FAA is requiring the use of ATA 300 Category I Containers for any shipments of Oxygen Cylinders by air.

BTA can help you fill this requirement easily. Simply select the Oxygen Bottles Category in the DG/Haz-Mat Section, and we can have containers delivered within a week or two to your door.

Bill Thomas Associates Inc.
28454 Westinghouse Place · Valencia, CA 91355 · USA
Phone: (661) 295-4968 · Fax: (661) 295-0341

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