D.O.M. News

Ampaire Acquires Talyn Air, Expanding Reach into Defense, Drone and eVTOL Segments
07/20/2023 - 12:26
Ampaire Inc., a provider of hybrid electric aircraft systems, and Talyn Air Inc., developer of novel electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft systems, announce that Ampaire has acquired substantially all of the assets of Talyn. The transaction will accelerate Ampaire’s strategy to build and lead the electrification of aviation, driving further profitable growth by expanding into adjacent defense, drone and eVTOL markets, as well as broadening its intellectual property and contracts portfolio with an additional eight patents and seven government contracts with sole-source follow-on rights.
07/20/2023 - 12:18
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) applauds the U.S. House of Representative’s approval of H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, by a vote of 351-69. The bill reauthorizes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs for the next five years while making significant improvements to the agency’s operational efficiency, oversight of aviation safety, commitment to innovation, investment in aviation workforce, and more.
Purdue Global’s New Aviation Management Degree Program Takes Students to New Heights
07/19/2023 - 12:29
To prepare for the hiring needs of the U.S. aviation industry, Purdue Global has launched a new bachelor of science in aviation management degree program. The program is 180 quarter credit hours (equal to 120 semester hours) and is a collaboration between Purdue Global’s School of Aviation and the School of Business and Information Technology. Students will learn from faculty who are experts in a wide range of fields within aviation, business and management.
Pro Star Aviation Delivers 120-Month Airframe Inspection
07/15/2023 - 09:50
Pro Star Aviation, an aerospace modification center, announces that it delivered a 120-month airframe inspection on an Embraer Phenom 300, within budget and exceeding the customers’ expectations.
McCauley’s New High-performance Propeller for Beechcraft King Air B300 Series Achieves FAA Certification
07/15/2023 - 09:42
McCauley Propeller Systems announces that its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series, featuring four aluminum swept blades and a 105-inch diameter, has successfully achieved certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Duncan Aviation Delivers Falcon 2000 with Full Hydrographic Cabinetry
07/15/2023 - 09:30
Duncan Aviation delivers a fully refurbished Falcon 2000 with a freshly painted exterior and all new interior featuring cabinets with hydrographic finishes during a recent 2C/4C inspection. The aircraft also received a Collins Pro Line 21 avionics upgrade, a Collins Venue CMS upgrade, Gogo AVANCE L5, HUD removal, the GH-39000 electronic standby instrument system, the LASEREF IV Inertial Reference System, and dual USB ports.
Duncan Aviation Completes CL-604
07/13/2023 - 09:10
Duncan Aviation announces that the new owner of a CL-604 has taken possession of their aircraft complete with customized upgrades to multiple avionics systems, an eye-catching new interior, and striking new exterior paint.
Textron Aviation Receives Order for Five Beechcraft King Air Turboprops in Support of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Weather Modification Mission
07/12/2023 - 10:08
Textron Aviation announces it has been awarded a contract by AvMet International, LLC (AvMet), based in Fargo, ND, for one Beechcraft King Air 360CHW (cargo door, heavy weight) and four Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft. The Beechcraft King Air fleet will support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology program for cloud seeding.
VAS Aero Services Acquires Two Additional Boeing 737-700 Aircraft for Dismantlement and Re-Distribution of USM
07/12/2023 - 09:12
VAS Aero Services, a provider in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, announces it has acquired two additional Boeing 737-700 aircraft for teardown and subsequent parts harvesting and marketing.
Loar Group Closes on Acquisition of Desser’s Proprietary Solutions
07/12/2023 - 08:30
Loar Group Inc. (“Loar”) announces that it has recently closed the acquisition of Desser Aerospace’s Proprietary Solutions segment from VSE Corporation (NASDAQ:VSEC; ”VSE”). The Proprietary Solutions segment will operate as DAC Engineered Products, LLC, (“DAC”) going forward.
07/10/2023 - 17:56
SmartSky Networks®, a provider of inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, announces flyExclusive, one of the nation’s five largest private-jet operators, has completed an STC installation of SmartSky’s broadband WiFi service on a flyExclusive Cessna Citation XL jet.
NATA Welcomes Five New Board Members, Announces Anderson as Chair
06/23/2023 - 13:07
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces leadership changes to its board of directors, as well as the election of five new members.
Bluetail Achieves SOC 2 Compliance for Aviation Records Management
06/23/2023 - 12:42
Bluetail, Inc., a provider of digital aircraft-records management tools, announces that it has achieved SOC 2 Type I compliance in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards. SOC 2 certification indicates that a third-party has thoroughly reviewed criteria for managing customer data based on security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy. This unqualified opinion demonstrates to Bluetail’s current and future customers that the company manages data with the highest standard of security and compliance.
Anthony Irwin Joins West Star Aviation as Embraer Program Manager (CHA)
06/23/2023 - 12:30
West Star Aviation announces that Anthony Irwin is the new Embraer program manager at its Chattanooga, TN (CHA), facility.
Spirit Aeronautics Installs Leica Citymapper-2 Digital Mapping Sensor Package in Cessna Caravan 206
06/23/2023 - 12:24
Spirit Aeronautics partners with the FBI on the design and installation of Leica’s Citymapper-2 sensor package into the Bureau’s Cessna Caravan 206. The Citymapper-2 system offers the world’s only hybrid oblique imaging and LiDAR airborne sensors and is specifically designed for airborne urban mapping that captures the highest resolution images of entire cities for terrestrial survey data.
Duncan Aviation Introduces Straight Talk Book About Flight Data Recorders/Cockpit Voice Recorders
06/21/2023 - 08:22
To ensure Duncan Aviation’s customers remain well-informed when it comes to the latest mandates and regulations, two of the company’s avionics experts write a book about flight data recorders (FDRs) and cockpit voice recorders (CVRs). FDRs and CVRs record bits of information from the aircraft and its systems or from the pilots in the cockpit to help investigators learn more about aircraft incidents and accidents, including the events leading up to them.
New Rolls-Royce Small Engine Set to Begin Tests to Advance Hybrid-electric Flight
06/20/2023 - 13:52
Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) announces its new small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight is set to begin testing. The engine is part of a turbogenerator system that is being developed for the advanced air-mobility market. This includes electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility and commuter aircraft applications up to 19 seats.
AOne Parts Brings New Buyer/Trader to the Team
06/20/2023 - 13:42
AOne Parts & Logistics announces that Zackery Heslep will be joining the global service and support provider as a buyer/trader. As AOne continues to grow, the need to work with vendors in developing and maintaining the relationships required to support its clients remains a priority.
Gulfstream Expands St. Louis Operations
06/20/2023 - 13:24
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announces further expansion of its completions and outfitting operations at St. Louis Downtown Airport. This growth augments the expansion announced in spring 2022 at the Gulfstream St. Louis Service Center in Cahokia Heights, IL, and was made possible with support from the State of Illinois through its Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credit program. The agreement stipulates a goal of making a significant capital investment, creating 200 jobs and retaining nearly 500 jobs.
06/20/2023 - 13:15
FEAM Aero, a provider of aircraft line-maintenance services in the United States, achieves a significant milestone by securing a new authorization rating that enables them to support all airframe types weighing above 12,500 pounds. This upgraded repair station classification encompasses Class 2 composite construction and Class 4 all-metal construction for large aircraft with a gross takeoff weight (GTOW) of more than 12,500 pounds.

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