Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating F&E Aviation Holdings, Inc., which does business as FEAM Aero, regarding its recent data breach. The FEAM Aero data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT FEAM AERO:
FEAM Aero is an aircraft maintenance and engineering company providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul services to domestic and international air carriers. Founded in 1992, FEAM Aero’s capabilities include line maintenance, on-wing AOG repair, component maintenance, outstation surge support, and more. Today, FEAM Aero has maintenance bases in 52 locations globally and employes over 1,500 Aviation Professionals, Aircraft Technicians, and Line Maintenance Engineers throughout its network.2 A family-owned and veteran-owned operation, FEAM Aero is headquartered in Miami Springs, Florida.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, FEAM Aero discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, FEAM Aero determined that an unauthorized party gained access to this information on or around September 30, 2023. In November 2023, FEAM Aero began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license number
- Passport information
- Financial account information
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
If you received a breach notification letter from FEAM Aero:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the FEAM Aero data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by FEAM Aero:
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.