F&E Aviation Holdings, Inc.

F&E Aviation Holdings, Inc., doing business as FEAM Aero, experienced a data breach that was discovered around September 30, 2023. The breach involved unauthorized access to sensitive personal identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) of an undetermined number of individuals. The types of information potentially exposed in the breach include names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, passport information, financial account information, medical information, and health insurance information[1].

FEAM Aero is an aircraft maintenance and engineering company headquartered in Miami Springs, Florida, providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul services to domestic and international air carriers. The company has a global presence with maintenance bases in 52 locations and employs over 1,500 aviation professionals[1].

In response to the breach, FEAM Aero began notifying affected individuals in November 2023 and may have offered free credit monitoring services. Individuals affected by the breach were advised to review their account statements and credit reports for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity, change passwords and security questions for online accounts, and consider placing a fraud alert on their credit files[1].

The law firm Turke & Strauss LLP is investigating the incident and has expressed interest in speaking with affected individuals regarding their rights and potential legal remedies[1].

Citations:

1. https://www.turkestrauss.com/2023/12/04/feam-aero-data-breach-investigation/
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5. https://dojmt.gov/consumer/databreach/
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11. https://www.mass.gov/doc/data-breach-report-2023/download
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13. https://feam.aero
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