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Horizon Aircraft Appoints Tom Brassington as Chief Technology Officer
08/22/2024 - 11:16
New Horizon Aircraft (NASDAQ: HOVR), doing business as Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon Aircraft” or the “company”), an advanced aerospace engineering company and developer of the world’s first eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft that can fly most of its mission exactly like a normal aircraft, announces that Tom Brassington has been appointed as chief technology officer.
NBAA to Honor Bombardier’s Laurent and Pierre Beaudoin with Meritorious Service to Aviation Award
08/22/2024 - 10:32
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces that it will bestow the organization’s Meritorious Service to Aviation Award to Laurent and Pierre Beaudoin, whose visionary leadership at Bombardier has fostered industry growth and advanced business-aviation safety and sustainability.
Enstrom Helicopter to Host Maintenance Training Classes for Both Piston, Turbine
08/21/2024 - 11:49
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation invites mechanics and pilots to join the upcoming Enstrom maintenance training courses the weeks of Sept. 23 (for piston models) and Sept. 30 (for turbine models). Each course will run for five days, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. These classes are the final set of courses scheduled for 2024.
AeroSHARK Set to Debut on Boeing 777-200ER
08/21/2024 - 10:37
Together with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Technik is introducing the fuel-saving AeroSHARK surface film to another aircraft type. From winter 2024, four Boeing 777-200ER aircraft of the Austrian carrier will be equipped with the sharkskin technology. The riblet film reduces frictional resistance during flight and thus lowers the kerosene consumption as well as CO2 emissions of long-haul aircraft.
EDMO Adds Lone Star Aviation Corp. Products
08/16/2024 - 08:30
EDMO Distributors, Inc. announces the addition of Lone Star Aviation Corporation products to its expanding line of avionics offerings. Lone Star Aviation is based in Mansfield, TX.
08/16/2024 - 08:15
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announces the all-new Gulfstream G400 successfully completed its first flight, officially launching the flight-test program and further expanding Gulfstream’s ultramodern, high-technology family of next-generation aircraft. The G400 defines a new standard with the highest performance and greatest comfort ever experienced in this segment.
Duncan Aviation Announces Regional Manager Changes for Western Regions

Southwest regional manager, Cory Kolman

08/15/2024 - 13:13
Duncan Aviation announces that Cory Kolman has joined its team as the company’s new regional manager in the Southwest territory of the United States. Kolman will apply his more than 30 years of aviation experience and knowledge to support Duncan Aviation’s customers in Arizona, Southern California, and Southern Nevada.
Duncan Aviation Recognized by NATA Sustainability Standard as Tier 2 Green Aviation Business
08/15/2024 - 13:03
Duncan Aviation announces it has been recognized by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) as a Tier 2 Green Aviation Business, which means the company is lowering its carbon footprint by following the Tier 1 and Tier 2 requirements of NATA’s three-tiered Sustainability Standards.
08/15/2024 - 12:54
Inc. reveals that AvAir ranks No. 2,364 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment — its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. This is the fourth time AvAir has been on this list. AvAir is an industry-leading inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket and is celebrating its 25th anniversary next year. 
Western Aircraft Appoints Chris Chavez as New Avionics Sales Manager
08/15/2024 - 12:38
Western Aircraft announces that Chris Chavez has accepted the role of Avionics Sales manager. In his new role, Chavez will be developing and closing opportunities for avionics upgrades and installations for Western Aircraft’s thriving avionics business.
Garmin Introduces Revolutionary Technology to Help Avoid Runway Incursions
08/15/2024 - 06:56
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) announces the certification of Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA), marking the first certified software solution utilizing the Surface Indications and Alert (SURF-IA) technology. ROA uses ADS-B traffic to alert the crew of potential runway incursions caused by nearby airborne aircraft, aircraft on the ground, and ground vehicles. The initial FAA certification was received by Textron Aviation on the G1000® NXi-equipped Cessna Caravan.
400th Cessna Citation Latitude Joins Simmons Foods' Fleet, Reinforcing Segment Leadership
08/14/2024 - 12:18
Textron Aviation announces that it has delivered the 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet to longtime Citation customer Simmons Foods, a family-owned and -operated company since 1949 of Siloam Springs, AR. Simmons Foods will utilize the new aircraft to enhance the efficiency of its company’s business travel, complementing its existing fleet of three Citation jets that are integral to managing operations across multiple locations.
EAA AeroEducate Program Adds Three New Content Providers
08/14/2024 - 11:54
AeroEducate, EAA’s free online education program, adds three collaborators to its list of educational content providers. This partnership aims to tackle an ever-growing need for aviation education and interactive programming for young people.
Veryon Launches New Mobile Solution for Technical Publications
08/14/2024 - 11:41
Veryon, a provider of information services and software solutions for the aviation industry, launches a new mobile app for Veryon Publications that revolutionizes how aircraft operators and maintenance professionals securely access critical technical publications and maintenance manuals.
LearJet and Challenger Expert Spectra Jet Joins SmartSky® Dealer Network
08/14/2024 - 11:22
SmartSky, provider of the most advanced inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, announces Spectra Jet as a new sales and installation partner. Located at KSGH in Springfield, OH, Spectra Jet is an FAA-certified Part 145 Repair Station that specializes in LearJet and Challenger airframes and can modify and install systems on any aircraft.
Radiant Technology Introduces 8+ Function Universal Instrument
08/14/2024 - 10:55
Radiant Technology introduces a significant update to its Universal Multi-Function Instrument. The instrument now has eight functions on one screen and an improved dial representation. The unit is ideal as an ultra-lightweight, ultra-thin primary or backup instrument in experimental or ultralight aircraft and can be purchased in either a 2 ¼” or 3 ⅛” panel cutout.
JSSI Strengthens Presence and Expands Offerings in South America and Mexico
08/14/2024 - 09:16
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), an independent provider of maintenance support and financial services to the business-aviation industry, celebrates regional growth in Latin America, adding key appointments to the team and expanding product offerings in the market. The organization its committed to strengthening its presence in South and Central America to support growing demand and market evolution.
SmartSky® STC Issued for Citation 525B Series

Photo Credit: SmartSky Networks

08/14/2024 - 09:04
SmartSky, provider of one of the most advanced inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity system for business aviation, receives another Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certificate (STC) for its award-winning SmartSky LITE™ system on Cessna Citation 525B models encompassing the CJ3, CJ3+ and the award-winning CJ3 Gen2, manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
True Blue Power Announces Approval of STC for 4,000-Watt Frequency Converter on Gulfstream G450, G550, G650 and G650ER Series Aircraft
08/14/2024 - 08:46
True Blue Power announces a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the company’s TFC4000 Frequency Converter on Gulfstream G450, G550, G650 and G650ER aircraft. The converter provides up to 4,000 watts of wall outlet power to cabin equipment.
TITAN Aerospace Insurance, LLC: A New Name, A Renewed Commitment to Excellence in Aviation Insurance
08/13/2024 - 08:24
EBCO Aviation Insurance, LLC, an aviation insurance brokerage firm, announces its rebranding to TITAN Aerospace Insurance, LLC. This change marks a significant milestone in the company’s history and reflects its unwavering commitment to providing unparalleled insurance solutions to the aviation industry.

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