The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) extends its warmest congratulations to James 'Jim' Viola on his appointment as the new president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). IBAC also extends its sincere best wishes to Pete Bunce on his retirement from the role after many years of dedicated service.
D.O.M. News
01/09/2025 - 11:26
01/09/2025 - 07:13
West Star Aviation announces Jon Hein as its new regional sales manager of Landing Gear and Accessories, effective Dec. 2024. Hein joins West Star with more than 21 years of aviation experience, stepping into the role following the retirement of long-time leader Steve Fleeman.
01/09/2025 - 06:53
Alpha Wingman announces that beta testing has ended for its new workforce management platform, aptly named Alpha Workforce.
01/08/2025 - 13:11
Dassault Falcon Jet delivers the first Part 91 Falcon 6X in the U.S. in the 4th quarter with the support of Nimbl’s Ready Flight International program. The aircraft was ready for immediate flight with all documentation approved by the FAA.
01/08/2025 - 12:38
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announces the delivery of two additional Gulfstream G700 aircraft to the growing Qatar Executive fleet. The newest Gulfstream G700 aircraft, delivered in Dec. 2024, will join Qatar Executive’s existing fleet of four Gulfstream G700 and 15 Gulfstream G650ER aircraft.
01/08/2025 - 12:21
The Blackhawk Group (TBG), a provider of sales, services and upgrades for the light turbine aircraft market, announces its acquisition of the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business of Glendale Aero Services (GAS). This acquisition, the company’s fifth, strengthens The Blackhawk Group’s Performance Center network and underscores its commitment to exceptional service and innovation in aircraft modernization.
01/07/2025 - 09:59
Duncan Aviation announces that long-time member of Duncan Aviation’s Paint teams, Kelly Werth, will be heading the Customer Service department at the company’s full-service facility in Provo, UT.
Joining the Paint team in Lincoln, NE, in 2005 while going to school for an associate’s degree in auto collision, Werth has taken on increasingly more responsibility and greater leadership roles at the company, leading up to his most recent position as manager of the Paint department in Provo.
01/07/2025 - 09:36
AvAir, an inventory solutions provider in the aviation aftermarket, announces it officially bears the Climate Neutral Certified label. The certification was earned by choosing to be accountable for the greenhouse gas emissions generated in the production, operations and shipping of AvAir's goods and services. Climate Neutral Certified is the leading consumer label for climate neutrality.
01/07/2025 - 07:48
Duncan Aviation’s CEO, Jeff Lake, announces changes to the company’s senior leadership, effective Jan. 1, as Duncan Aviation looks to the future and prepares for upcoming retirements.
Lake, who was previously CEO and president, has transferred the president title to Mike Minchow, formerly chief operating officer of the company’s Lincoln, NE, MRO facility. Lake is retaining the CEO position. Kasey Harwick, former vice president of Quality-Lincoln, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Lincoln facility.
01/07/2025 - 07:33
Flightstar Corporation announces the addition of Jon Young to the Avionics Sales and Support role. Young brings over 30 years of previous experience in avionics, with a focus on installations, troubleshooting and customer service.
01/07/2025 - 07:22
C&L Aerospace, a C&L Aviation Group company, announces that Jennifer Kempsey has transferred from C&L Aviation Services to serve as a regional sales manager for C&L Aerospace. Due to C&L’s recent expansion into supporting Cessna Citation aircraft, Kempsey will be focusing on Sovereign and XLS platforms, as well as Challenger 604, Hawker Series and BeechJet aircraft for the Northeast and Midwest areas of the United States.
01/02/2025 - 11:08
Western Aircraft, a subsidiary of Greenwich AeroGroup, celebrates a significant achievement in late December as its aircraft sales team surpassed $2 billion in total sales. This accomplishment underscores the company's success since becoming a Pilatus dealer in 1996.
12/24/2024 - 08:04
Cirrus announces the delivery of its 600th Vision Jet, a major milestone for the company and a defining moment in the evolution of personal aviation. As the world’s first and only single-engine jet to receive FAA certification, the Vision Jet has redefined personal aviation by combining advanced technology, exceptional safety features and outstanding performance in a light, sleek design.
12/24/2024 - 07:27
AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR), a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, announces it has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2025. The awards list was announced earlier this month and can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website.
12/20/2024 - 10:11
Lufthansa Technik, a provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is teaming up with Microsoft to drive forward the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Designed to optimize entire maintenance processes, the approach will significantly improve efficiency or even lead to completely new offers.
12/20/2024 - 10:02
Duncan Aviation’s Lincoln, NE, facility completes a distinctive partial interior refurbishment on a GL-5000 that boasts seating influenced by luxury sports-car design.
12/18/2024 - 14:14
FAI Technik, a provider of MRO services, successfully completes a 7,800-landings inspection on a Bombardier Challenger 604, marking a significant milestone in its maintenance capabilities. This inspection, one of the most comprehensive and rare procedures performed on the airframe, underscores FAI Technik’s expertise and dedication to delivering high-quality maintenance solutions for executive aircraft.
12/17/2024 - 11:11
TrustFlight Ltd. (TrustFlight), a technology innovator focused on digitization of the aviation industry, announces that Icelandic MRO and AOG services provider, Ground Maintenance Technics (GMT), has selected TrustFlight’s safety, quality, and risk management platform, Centrik 5, to gain EASA Part 145 safety management system (SMS) compliance. In addition to satisfying the mandate, GMT will leverage Centrik for operational efficiencies across its organization while also reducing risk and enhancing safety.
12/17/2024 - 10:59
StandardAero, an independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, is selected by the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira) to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68C engines powering its fleet of Embraer A-29A and A-29B Super Tucano aircraft.
12/16/2024 - 07:04
Aero Star Aviation continues its exponential growth at Dallas Love Field (DAL) by securing an additional 30,000 square feet of hangar space and 22,000 square feet of office/shop space via a long-term lease agreement. The additional hangar and shop space is currently being refurbished and modernized to better reflect Aero Star’s standard of service and capabilities and will be in operation in the first quarter of 2025.