News & Announcements
2026 Highlights
- Awarded Airbus A330 completion documentation project supporting a major European aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modification (MRO) organization.
- Awarded technical publications program supporting a Boeing 777-300ER cargo conversion, and associated FAA compliant Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA).
- Selected to develop more than 200 work instructions supporting the assembly of next-generation ocean-based wave energy platforms.
- Developed & delivered operational procedures supporting mission-critical energy monitoring and reporting systems across a nationwide renewable energy platform.
- Continued annual technical writing and documentation support for a leading helicopter OEM serving both civilian and military operators.
- Continued technical publications support for a U.S. aerospace company specializing in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and tactical communications integration.
- Ongoing documentation support for a premier VVIP business jet completion center specializing in custom aircraft interiors for private, government, and head-of-state customers.
2025 Highlights
- Awarded technical documentation contract supporting an Export Control aerospace defense program focused on Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR).
- Delivered technical manuals and maintenance documentation program for an undisclosed U.S. drone manufacturer supporting commercial delivery operations. One of the first FAA approvals for this field.
- Awarded ongoing revision services supporting Boeing 747-400 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) and related technical publications for a global aviation maintenance and completion organization.
- Renewed multiple long-term agreements providing dedicated technical documentation professionals integrated within customer engineering and technical publications teams.
- Extended municipal transportation documentation contract supporting light rail operations, preventive maintenance procedures, and maintenance documentation.
- Awarded multiple Component Maintenance Manuals supporting commercial aircraft seating programs across several aircraft platforms and airline customers.
- Awarded technical writing support for an American aerospace company developing and operating air-launched space transportation systems.
2024 Highlights
- Awarded ongoing technical writing and technical illustration support for a North American aerospace engineering and certification organization specializing in aircraft modifications and in-service engineering.
- Awarded Component Maintenance Publication (CMP) development and Boeing T-File submittals supporting a global transportation lighting and signage manufacturer.
- Provided technical writing support for a leading aerospace and defense services provider supporting commercial airlines, OEMs, and government programs.
- Awarded system operations documentation supporting autonomous underwater vehicles, electric aviation battery technology, propulsion systems, and energy management solutions.
- Completed mission-critical communications documentation supporting civil and military air traffic control (ATC) systems and strategic command centers for a global technology organization.
- Awarded Ground Assembly Installation Manual development supporting ultra-fast wireless charging systems for heavy-duty transit and commercial vehicle fleets.
- Provided Component Maintenance Manual documentation supporting a global electronics manufacturer serving NASA, U.S. military, marine, and commercial aviation markets.
2023 Awarded Work
- AEC awarded contract to provided technical manuals, maintenance requirements, and driver-user information for an undisclosed Race Car series, and engineering customer.
- AEC is awarded our second EV charger program contract, supporting one of the largest manufactures of EV Chargers and alternative energy products.
- AEC Inc. continues long-term agreement with aviation aircraft OEM and customer support -technical writing services.
- AEC extends our Oregon Light Rail System (TriMet) contract to included Facilities and Maintenance of Way (MOW). Providing technical documentation services.
- AEC awarded Technical Publications contract for the Cargo Conversion of Boeing 777‐300ER.
- Renewed contracts with Aerospace Seat Manufacturer for multiple Component Maintenance Manuals.
- Helicopter OEM – operating aircraft in civilian and military markets renews annual agreement for contracted technical writers.
2022 Awarded Work
- AEC Inc. is excited to be awarded EV Charger project providing installation, maintenance manuals, and user guides.
- AEC awarded contract supporting large US based lumber and building materials manufacturer, providing technical writing-illustration support.
- AEC awarded cargo conversion project for a Boeing 777-200ER and 777-300ER.
- AEC contracted to provide maintenance and operations documentation for advanced turf management system applied at NFL, MLB, and MLS stadiums.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Aviation Manual Updates
- AEC enters extended agreement to provide technical writer for an undisclosed semiconductor manufacturing and design company.
- AEC contracted to created OEM Equipment Manual with Illustrated Parts List for Georgia-Pacific machinery.
2021 Awarded Work
- AEC awarded AMM and IPC technical writing-illustration support to large MRO in Europe.
- AEC is supporting developmental Drone Food Delivery documentation for an undisclosed customer. Working directly with the FAA developing certification requirements.
- Air Ambulance Network – fleet certification manual revisions.
- AEC awarded technical writing services contract for A320 cargo conversion.
- AEC is contracted to provide technical writers for long-term special projects within the aerospace, transportation, and manufacturing industries.
- Assorted Mass Timber projects awarded providing 3D models, and shop drawings.
2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 4, 2021
AEC Inc., a leading provider of technical documentation solutions headquartered in Sandy, Oregon, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcel Brache as the new company President. AEC Board Members: “Upon his acceptance, Marcel articulated his excitement to advance AEC alongside his associates, long-standing client relationships, and with our vendors.”
Marcel has been with AEC for over three decades serving in roles including that of board member and as part of the senior management team. His vast experience includes supporting the aerospace, transportation, and component manufacturer industry; strategic development; and program execution. Along with his passion for customer support and team building, Marcel has a keen focus on long-term growth while incorporating future technologies.
Marcel Brache received his degree from Mt Hood Community College, as well as business management education from Marylhurst University and Eastern Oregon University. His life’s work has been in technical publications, with a focus on transportation, primarily in aviation.
AEC Inc. was founded in 1984, and for over 30 years has earned the reputation as an industry leader in technical documentation. We provide accurate technical information for those who need it, when they need it, where they need it.
2020
- AEC awarded Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) contract for Technical Writing and Analytical Services.
- LifePort awarded AEC Inc. contract to provide a Component Maintenance Manual for Aircraft Interior Divan System for an undisclosed customer. LifePort is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and certification of a wide range of mission equipment products for the aviation industry.
- AEC awarded technical writing and illustration services contract for (3) 757-200 modifications.
- Adient Aerospace awarded AEC Inc. technical writing contract to provide Component Maintenance Manual with Illustrated Parts Catalog for Ascent Business Class Furniture Assembly.
- Vigor Works, LLC. contracts AEC Inc. to provide Technical Writing Services for the Navy and DOE Rail Escort Vehicles.
- Woodard Inc. enters agreement with AEC to provide technical writing services for Component Maintenance Manual updates and revisions. Woodward is an American designer, manufacturer, and service provider of Thrust Reverse Actuation Systems (TRAS).
- AEC delivered multiple B747 Galley and Cabinet CMMs to Jormac Aerospace for undisclosed customer.
- ISD awards AEC contract for technical writing services for ATA-iSpec conversions and manual updates.
- Vigor Fabrication Division awarded AEC Inc. contract to provide Modeling & Drafting services for the Mud Mountain Dam project in Enumclaw, Washington.
- AEC enters agreement to provide technical writers for an undisclosed Space-Mission project.
- Lufthansa Technik awarded AEC Inc. multiple contracts to provide technical writing services for aircraft modifications.
- Lufthansa Technik awarded AEC Inc. contract to provide technical writing services for an A320 interior completion. AEC has provided technical publication support to Lufthansa Technik for over 20 years.
2019
- Garmin Aviation Inc. enters agreement with AEC Inc. to provide technical writing services. Garmin AT is an American designer, manufacturer, and service provider of aviation/aerospace avionic solutions and components.
- AEC awarded Technical Writing and Illustration services contract for (1) 757-200 Interior Modification and 737-700 BBJ for an undisclosed customer.
- Jormac Aerospace awarded AEC Inc. multiple technical writing projects for CMMs of B747 Galleys and Cabinets, and A330 Galleys for undisclosed customers.
- LifePort awards AEC Inc. contract to provided (3) Component Maintenance/Operational Manuals for aircraft interior seating systems and Medical Interior Components for an undisclosed OEM.
- Helicopter OEM awarded AEC contract to provide technical writing services for AMM and IPC conversion project.
- Integrated Surveillance and Defense (ISD) awarded AEC contract for Technical Writing Services.
- Adient Aerospace awarded AEC Inc. technical writing contract to provide (2) CMM projects for Ovation Economy Class Seat Assembly.
- AEC awarded technical writing project to create ICA for a 737-700/700C Ka-Band Satcom installation.
- Lufthansa Technik awarded AEC Inc. technical writing contracts for A340, B737, A330 fleet manual revisions. Lufthansa Technik AG provides aircraft maintenance, completions, repair, and overhaul services.
2018
- AEC awarded multi-year contract with Oregon Tri-County Light Rail System (TriMet) for Light Rail technical documentation services.
- AEC enters 3-year contract to provide technical writing and Illustration services for an undisclosed Space-Mission project.
- LifePort awarded AEC Inc. contract to provide (5) Component Maintenance Manuals for aircraft interior seating systems to an undisclosed customer.
- AEC awarded project to provide Component Maintenance Manual, Wiring Diagram Supplement and Cabin Attendant Manual for a B747-8 interior modification. (Undisclosed West Coast Completion & Modification Center)
- Adient Aerospace awarded AEC Inc. technical writing contract to provide CMM for Ovation Economy Class Seat Assembly.
- AEC provides LRU, KRFU, Component Maintenance Manual and LRU, GSAA, Component Maintenance Manual for undisclosed OEM.
- Lufthansa Technik awarded AEC Inc. contracts to provide AMM-S and IPC-S technical manual revisions for assorted modification projects.
2017
- AEC awarded 3-year contract to provide scheduled revision services for the supplemental manuals for an undisclosed Boeing 747 fleet of VIP interiors.
- AEC contracted to provided AMM and IPC for Boeing 737-500 and 737-400 Auxiliary Fuel Tank System Modification for undisclosed customers.
- LifePort/Enflight Aerospace awarded AEC Inc. contract to provided Component Maintenance Manual for medical aircraft interior Litter System for an undisclosed customer.
- AEC awarded interior ICA technical manuals project for a B777-200LR interior completion. (Undisclosed West Coast Completion & Modification Center)
- AEC awarded technical writing contract to update Airbus AIRCELL BROADBAND SERVICES (ABS) SYSTEM WITH 2KU SYSTEM (ABS-2KU) for undisclosed provider.
- AEC awarded contract to provided Jormac Aerospace with CMMs for multiple B777 Galleys for an undisclosed customer.
- Lufthansa Technik awarded AEC Inc. multiple contracts to provide technical writing services for various modifications and fleet revisions. Lufthansa Technik Group is a leading provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modification services for civil aircraft, from commercial to VIP and special mission aircraft.
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