The Aircraft Electronics Association announces the recipients of the annual Avionics Training Excellence Award, which recognizes AEA member companies for their total commitment to continued education as evidenced by participation in AEA-approved training. A total of 43 member companies are receiving the 2024 AEA Avionics Training Excellence Award.

While the newly implemented FAA Part 5 Safety Management System (SMS) compliance requirement for Part 135 operators may seem complex, Nimbl is making it easier to navigate with confidence. Nimbl’s free, one-of-a-kind, comprehensive Part 135 SMS guide provides clarity regarding which sections under Part 5 are applicable to operators.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation announces the appointment of Brian Burrows as vice president of service center operations, effective immediately. In his new role, Burrows is responsible for ensuring customers and operators continue to experience consistent service excellence across the extensive Gulfstream Customer Support service center network. He will succeed Joe Rivera, who is retiring in June after more than two decades with Gulfstream Customer Support.

Propel Aviation Sales and Services announces the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art maintenance facility at Miami-Executive Airport. The new facility consists of a brand new 40,000sq/ft hangar specifically designed to accommodate midsize, super-midsize and large cabin class aircraft. 

Duncan Aviation announces the addition of Maria Maruna to its Aircraft Sales and Acquisitions team. Maruna brings more than 14 years of global aviation experience across MRO sales, completions and international business development, with a focus on high-level client relationships and cross-border transactions. 

Fokker Services Group (FSG), a global provider in aircraft maintenance, modifications, completions and conversions, and Red Sea Airlines, an Egyptian carrier operating both scheduled and charter flights, announce the expansion of Red Sea Airlines’ participation in FSG’s Boeing 737NG nose-to-tail program. With the addition of two more Boeing 737-800 aircraft, Red Sea Airlines has now grown its participation in the program by 100%, compared to the original scope signed in October 2024.

Fokker Services Group (FSG), a global provider in aircraft maintenance, modifications, completions and conversions, completes a major modernization of its component testing, repair and overhaul facility at Schiphol, strategically located within the largest airport hub in the Netherlands and the third largest in Europe.

Satair and Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, sign a four-year extension of their cabin-interior parts distribution agreement, continuing a relationship that has spanned more than 50 years. The agreement continues to ensure products can be delivered quickly and efficiently, with distribution rights of Collins’ line of oxygen systems, Goodrich® lighting solutions, and beverage makers for Airbus, Boeing and many other platforms.

Continental Aerospace Technologies™ announces that the company’s popular Jet-A piston engine series has now surpassed 12 million flight hours. This achievement underscores the exceptional performance, reliability and customer satisfaction that has made these jet-fuel-burning piston engines a trusted choice for operators worldwide.

Continental Aerospace Technologies™ celebrates a historical milestone as the company marks its 120th anniversary. Founded in 1905 in Muskegon, MI, Continental® has consistently delivered high-performing engines. While honoring its rich legacy, the company continues to drive aviation forward through cutting-edge innovation, advanced tools, and sustainable technologies.