D.O.M. News
02/13/2025 - 09:46
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announces the final Gulfstream G650 has officially completed production. This aircraft will move to the next phase of the completions process at Gulfstream’s Appleton, WI, facility before making its official delivery to a customer later this year.
02/13/2025 - 09:33
In response to strong demand for Gogo Galileo HDX, StandardAero is developing an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for select Bombardier Challenger 600 and Global series aircraft models, with estimated availability this year. Gogo Galileo, the latest innovation from Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO), will provide operators worldwide with global, high-speed, inflight internet for every size of business aircraft.
02/12/2025 - 14:07
West Star Aviation announces a significant expansion at its Chattanooga (CHA), TN, maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility. By enhancing its footprint in Chattanooga, West Star Aviation will provide expanded services and a state-of-the-art facility for its customers while further supporting its employees and the local community.
02/11/2025 - 10:38
Concorde Battery Corporation celebrates Chris Holder, who has been announced as a member of the 2025 South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame inductee class. Holder is being honored and recognized for his unwavering dedication to advancing the industry’s safety and quality through education. He will be named during a special ceremony on Feb. 13, 2025, at the South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame in Greenville, SC.
02/11/2025 - 10:18
TIM Aerospace DWC MRO, an independent maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider specializing in widebody aircraft, announces a strategic partnership with EmpowerMX from IFS to optimize its operations. This collaboration is set to play a pivotal role in maximizing operational efficiency and ensuring robust returns as TIM Aerospace prepares for its official launch in Q3 2025.
02/06/2025 - 11:40
Cutter Aviation announces the appointment of Richard P. Campbell, Jr., as vice president of FBO Operations. Since joining Cutter Aviation in 1998, Campbell has played a key role in the growth and success of the company’s fixed based operator (FBO) services.
02/06/2025 - 11:18
Duncan Aviation completes the interior refurbishment of a Gulfstream G200 at its full-service facility in Lincoln, NE. The aircraft was previously painted by Duncan Aviation in 2019, and now the owner was looking to turn the beige, outdated and worn interior into something sleek, clean and sophisticated with a darker, more modern palette.
02/06/2025 - 09:52
Ongoing headlines reporting tragic airline safety issues, dangerous aircraft manufacturing practices, and aviation whistleblower retaliation require that Congress reevaluate the anti-retaliation framework protecting aviation whistleblowers. Supporters are urged to join the National Whistleblower Center's campaign.
02/05/2025 - 10:52
Flightstar Corporation, a full-service maintenance, repair and overhaul operation (MRO) based in Central Illinois, announces a significant expansion with the completion of a new aircraft storage hangar designated as Hangar 11.
02/05/2025 - 10:47
Coulson Aviation, the world's largest aerial firefighting company, announces the addition of Brent Misura as its new vice president of Design, further enhancing Coulson's ongoing commitment to lead the industry in the design, manufacture and operation of firefighting aircraft.
02/05/2025 - 10:35
Duncan Aviation announces the appointment of Shane Mack as a Turbine Engine technical representative, or tech rep, for Honeywell and GE aircraft engines, providing invaluable support to customers, sales teams, and technicians. Each tech rep is a leader in their respective area, offering guidance through highly complex scenarios. Shane Mack’s promotion is a testament to his expertise, dedication and commitment to excellence.
02/05/2025 - 10:21
Staying compliant in a dynamic regulatory environment is an essential part of being both reliable and safe. Nimbl plays an integral role as a member of NBAA’s IOC committee, providing expert insight. Clément Meersseman, Nimbl’s VP, Strategic Partnerships, will join the Global Review of the Evolving Regulatory Landscape panel discussion on Wed., Feb. 12, from 2:30pm to 3:30pm Eastern in San Juan, Puerto Rico, during the 2025 NBAA International Operators Conference (IOC2025).
02/05/2025 - 10:07
SmartJets, a turnkey business-aircraft dealer-broker, announces the sale of a Dassault Falcon 2000 in just 27 days, including pre-purchase inspection (PPI). The buyer was represented by Talon Air of Farmingdale, NY. The sale represents one of the most rapid transactions in SmartJets’ history.
01/31/2025 - 08:14
Aviation Partners authorizes three new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) specialists to join its installation network for its performance-boosting winglets. The addition of Western Aircraft, Yingling Aviation and SEAL Aviation to the Aviation Partners’ network allows Dassault Falcon owners greater geographic options to upgrade their jets.
01/30/2025 - 13:28
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the announcement made by President Donald Trump that Chris Rocheleau has been appointed acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as the agency responds to the Jan. 29 midair collision between American Eagle Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
01/30/2025 - 13:22
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president and CEO, Ed Bolen, issues the following statement regarding the Jan. 29 midair collision between American Eagle Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), in which all lives were lost.
01/30/2025 - 13:09
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II, Ready 4 Duty, a historic U.S. Navy World War II-era aircraft operated by the Dallas-based Commemorative Air Force (CAF), is embarking on a transatlantic journey from Texas to Europe to honor the service and sacrifice of American and Allied sailors.
01/30/2025 - 12:54
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces that the association’s Business Aviation Management Committee has selected three individuals as recipients of its 2025 Leadership Conference Scholarship. The Leadership Conference is designed for current and future leaders in all facets of the business-aviation industry, from aircraft operators to vendors who provide products and services within the industry.
01/30/2025 - 12:46
Goodyear is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its famed airships by bringing two of them to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2025. The 72nd Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, WI. The appearance of two airships marks a unique occurrence in the more than 50 years that Goodyear has brought its blimps and airships to Oshkosh.
01/29/2025 - 12:26
Yingling Aviation announces the launch of its newest service capability, the installation of Starlink's high-speed in-flight connectivity on Challenger 600-series aircraft, delivering unmatched speeds of 220+ megabits per second in the cabin during flight. This revolutionary technology provides connectivity comparable to home internet service, offering a seamless and connected experience at 40,000 feet.