D.O.M. News

Viasat Providing Advanced Satellite Internet Connectivity to Aeromexico’s Embraer E190 Fleet
07/11/2025 - 13:07
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3), Viasat, Inc., and Aeromexico announce installation of advanced in-flight internet connectivity on Aeromexico’s E190 jets, further integrating the airline’s fleet with fast Wi-Fi for its customers. High speed satellite connectivity via Viasat’s global Ka-band network will allow Aeromexico passengers on these aircraft to stream movies and television, watch live sports, access the internet, send emails, and connect to their social networks while onboard.
Duncan Aviation’s Andy Duckworth Named Completions and Modifications Sales Rep in Battle Creek
07/10/2025 - 12:12
Duncan Aviation announces that Andy Duckworth is now a Completions and Modifications sales rep at the company’s full-service MRO facility in Battle Creek, MI. Duckworth will be supporting Duncan Aviation’s Citation, Hawker and Falcon customers.
NBAA Welcomes Senate Confirmation of Bedford to Lead the FAA
07/10/2025 - 07:32
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes U.S. Senate confirmation of Bryan Bedford as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). His selection to lead the FAA comes at a time of heightened focus on aviation safety and the need to transform the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system.
Honeywell's Aspire 350 Hybrid Satcom System Selected for Dassault Falcon Jets
07/09/2025 - 06:53
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announces that its Aspire 350 satellite communications system has been selected by Dassault Aviation for continued use across its Falcon family of business jets. Certifications for Aspire 350 use are now complete on Falcon 2000 and Falcon 6X, with Falcon 8X availability expected this month. Aspire 350 will also be installed as a line-fit solution on the upcoming Falcon 10X, with additional supplemental type certificate (STC) solutions for aftermarket Falcon 900 and Falcon 7X platforms in progress.
Engine Assurance Program (EAP) Adds Rolls-Royce BR710C4-11 Engine and APU to Hourly Engine Maintenance Program

Engine Assurance Program (EAP) has added the Rolls-Royce BR710C4-11 engine and
APU to its hourly engine maintenance program. The engine powers the Gulfstream 550.

07/08/2025 - 12:13
Engine Assurance Program (EAP) continues to expand the list of engines covered by its hourly maintenance program. Operators of the BR710C4-11-powered Gulfstream G550 can now enroll their engines and APUs with EAP. The company also covers the BR710A1-10 and the BR710A2-20 which power the Gulfstream GV and the Bombardier Global Express, XRS, 5000 and 6000 respectively.
Lufthansa Technik's Full Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem Adopted by Air Transat
07/03/2025 - 15:05
Lufthansa Technik signs an agreement with Air Transat to expand the use of the Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem. The Canadian carrier will implement AVIATAR, Lufthansa Technik's independent platform for data and analytics applications, across its entire fleet of 43 Airbus A321 and A330 aircraft.
Lufthansa Technik's Full Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem Adopted by Air Transat
07/03/2025 - 15:05
Lufthansa Technik signs an agreement with Air Transat to expand the use of the Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem. The Canadian carrier will implement AVIATAR, Lufthansa Technik's independent platform for data and analytics applications, across its entire fleet of 43 Airbus A321 and A330 aircraft.
Textron Aviation to Bring Largest Lineup of Industry-leading Products to 2025 EAA AirVenture
07/01/2025 - 13:48
Textron Aviation announces that it is bringing a comprehensive lineup of its industry-leading products to the 2025 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture fly-in in Oshkosh, WI, from Mon., July 21 to Sun., July 27. The static display at Whitman Regional Airport will be the largest the company has ever included at EAA and the largest static display of any original equipment manufacturer (OEM) at this year’s show. 
NBAA Salutes Bunce, Miller for Engen Aero Club Trophy Honors
07/01/2025 - 13:39
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulates industry veterans and lifetime aviation advocates Pete Bunce and Mary Miller on receiving the 2025 Donald D. Engen Aero Club of Washington Trophy for Aviation Excellence. Established in 1993, the Engen Trophy is awarded for “a record of lifetime achievement; or a single event; or a series of acts by an individual; a team; or by a corporation or organization that reaffirms the Wright Brothers’ standard of excellence in aviation.”
Duncan Aviation’s DOF Engine Program Driven by In-House Expertise
06/27/2025 - 11:45
Duncan Aviation announces that Alec Pusateri has transitioned to the Engine Shop team. In his new role, Pusateri ensures that engines consistently meet rigorous inspection parameters by performing meticulous data analysis and implementing necessary adjustments to optimize engine performance.
Like Son, Like Father? Father Follows Son's Career Footsteps through PIA AMT Program
06/26/2025 - 11:05
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) recognizes that just because two people are related, it doesn’t always mean they see eye to eye on topics like education, jobs, or future planning. But for father and son Troy and Garrett Stanton, making the choice to become AMTs by training at PIA has been a life-changing decision that they were happy to agree on.
Like Son, Like Father? Father Follows Son's Career Footsteps through PIA AMT Program
06/26/2025 - 11:05
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) recognizes that just because two people are related, it doesn’t always mean they see eye to eye on topics like education, jobs, or future planning. But for father and son Troy and Garrett Stanton, making the choice to become AMTs by training at PIA has been a life-changing decision that they were happy to agree on.
HeliLadder Headquarters Opens New Facility
06/26/2025 - 10:33
HeliLadder announces the acquisition of a new facility to support the production of its newest product line: the highly anticipated L-Series. The new model has generated significant buzz within the industry, with pre-orders steadily coming in as the first production run kicks off.
StandardAero’s Center of Excellence for Turboprop Engine MRO In Summerside, PE, Canada, Celebrates 20,000th Engine Induction
06/26/2025 - 10:06
StandardAero, an independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, celebrates the 20,000th engine induction at its Center of Excellence (COE) for Turboprop Engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) in Summerside, PEI, Canada. StandardAero’s Summerside facility, located in Slemon Park, is a Pratt & Whitney Canada-authorized Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) for the PT6A turboprop engine, the PW100 turboprop engine and the JT15D turbofan engine.
Embraer Opens Dallas-Fort Worth MRO Facility to Serve Commercial Jets Fleet in the United States and Beyond
06/25/2025 - 10:36
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ / B3: EMBR3) opens its new commercial MRO facilities at the Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, TX, in partnership with the City of Fort Worth and the State of Texas. Embraer will operate in the existing hangar while building an additional hangar scheduled for completion in 2027.
StandardAero’s VNY Service Center Receives Mexican AFAC Certification for Aircraft Repair
06/25/2025 - 10:15
StandardAero announces that its Van Nuys, CA, service center has received certification from Mexico’s Agencia Federal de Aviacion Civil (AFAC), enabling the facility to perform airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul services on select large-cabin aircraft registered in Mexico, as well as line maintenance support for Rolls-Royce Spey and Tay engines, Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306 engines, and Honeywell GTCP36-100 and -150 auxiliary power units (APUs).
West Star Aviation Fully Prepared to Support Gogo C1 Upgrades
06/25/2025 - 10:00
West Star Aviation, an authorized dealer for Gogo, is offering support for the installation of the newly certified Gogo C1 line replaceable unit (LRU). Gogo recently announced the granting of supplemental type certification for this unit across 42 aircraft models, catering to approximately 70% of its legacy air-to-ground (ATG) customers in North America.
Gogo Confirms STC Approval for Gogo C1-LRU for Multiple Aircraft Types; Announces $35,000 Installation incentive for C1 Installs

The Gogo C1 ensures continued inflight connectivity for legacy air-to-ground (ATG) customers.

06/24/2025 - 10:09
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) confirms its Gogo C1 line replaceable unit (LRU) has received supplemental type certification (STC) for 42 aircraft models through an Approved Model List (AML) granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The confirmation covers 70% of North American Gogo legacy air-to-ground (ATG) customer aircraft and, once equipped, will ensure continued compatibility with and connectivity to Gogo’s forthcoming LTE network upgrade.
NBAA Mourns Loss of Visionary Leader and Business Aviation Champion Fred Smith
06/24/2025 - 08:30
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marks the passing of former FedEx CEO Fred Smith, the company’s world-renowned founder and a tireless business-aviation advocate throughout his pioneering career.
AFI KLM E&M Takes Major Step toward Sustainable MRO with SAF Adoption for Engine Testing
06/23/2025 - 11:47
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) announces the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to power 10% of total engine test operations conducted annually at its Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS) facilities. This decisive step underscores the company's commitment to reducing its direct carbon emissions and supporting the aviation sector’s transition toward more sustainable operations.

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