D.O.M. News

Duncan Aviation Appoints Mike Lewis Regional Manager for South Central U.S.
03/05/2025 - 09:15
Duncan Aviation announces the appointment of Mike Lewis as its new regional manager (RM) for the South Central U.S. Lewis brings more than 30 years of aviation experience to the role, where he will support business-aircraft operators in Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas.
NBAA Tells Congress: ATC Infrastructure, Workforce and Just Culture Crucial to Aviation Safety
03/05/2025 - 08:50
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president and CEO, Ed Bolen, urges a congressional aviation subcommittee to fund air traffic control (ATC) system infrastructure and controller hiring and training, while recognizing the critical contribution of industry safety initiatives.
Revolutionary Garmin Autoland and Autothrottle Receive EASA Certification for Retrofit Installations in Select Beechcraft King Air Aircraft
03/05/2025 - 08:44
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) announces European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval to bring Garmin Autoland and Garmin Autothrottle to the retrofit market, starting with select G1000® NXi-equipped King Air 200 series aircraft. The King Air 200 was introduced over 50 years ago, and this certification marks the first time Garmin Autoland and Autothrottle have been offered to European owners and operators as a retrofit solution.
AAR Signs Exclusive PW4000 Agreement with Chromalloy
03/05/2025 - 08:24
AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR), a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, signs an exclusive distribution and license agreement for the FAA PMA-approved (Parts Manufacturer Approval) high-pressure turbine blades for the PW4000 engine platforms manufactured by Chromalloy’s wholly owned subsidiary, BELAC LLC.
West Star Aviation Awarded Starlink Top Dealer 2024
02/27/2025 - 10:12
West Star Aviation, an authorized dealer for Starlink, announces it has received the Top Dealer award for both kits and installations for 2024. This recognition highlights West Star’s commitment to providing advanced connectivity solutions in the aviation industry.
True Blue Power Unveils High-Voltage 6,500-watt Converter for Business, Commercial, Defense and AAM Markets
02/27/2025 - 10:06
True Blue Power introduces the company’s new high-voltage TC6500 DC-to-DC Converter. The TC6500 converts 270 VDC to 28 VDC to power avionics and other related systems onboard business, commercial, defense and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft.
Hartzell Unveils Composite Kestrel Propeller for Rotax 916-Powered CubCrafters’ Carbon Cub UL

Carbon Cub UL with Kestrel Propeller

02/27/2025 - 09:59
Hartzell Propeller is launching the Kestrel — a lightweight, carbon-fiber, constant-speed prop — the first in its new Falcon composite propeller series, specifically designed for aircraft powered by Rotax 916 engines. The Kestrel propeller has received ASTM approval, with FAA certification expected later this year.
Duncan Aviation Launches Online Aircraft Parts Exchange
02/26/2025 - 10:37
Duncan Aviation announces the launch of online aircraft-parts exchange capabilities on its popular e-commerce platform, DuncanAviationParts.com. This new feature allows aircraft owners, operators and parts brokers to conveniently complete exchange-parts transactions entirely online, further streamlining the parts procurement process.
Elevate MRO Expands 24/7 AOG Support with Mobile Response Teams Serving Airports across the Mountain West
02/26/2025 - 10:30
Elevate MRO, an Elevate Aviation Group company, announces the expansion of its 24/7 aircraft-on-ground (AOG) support, deploying fully equipped mobile response trucks to airports within a 300-mile radius of Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). This strategic expansion ensures rapid, on-site maintenance and repair services, minimizing downtime for aircraft operators across the region.
Azzera Adds New ReFuelEU Module to CELESTE Platform to Simplify Compliance
02/26/2025 - 10:06
Azzera, a sustainability solutions provider, commercializes a powerful new module designed to help business- and commercial-aviation operators seamlessly comply with the monitoring and reporting requirements of the European Union’s (EU) new ReFuelEU mandate. This latest enhancement to its CELESTE platform underscores Azzera’s commitment to simplifying emissions management and sustainability compliance with an intuitive, all-in-one solution.
Professional Aviation Fraternity Bestows Highest Honor to NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen for Industry Leadership
02/26/2025 - 09:54
The professional collegiate aviation fraternity Alpha Eta Rho (AHP) awards its namesake honor to National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president and CEO, Ed Bolen, for his decades of service to the aviation industry and his commitment to engaging and educating its future leaders.
AVIATAR Adds "Technical Repetitives Examination" to Reliability Suite

Image source: Lufthansa Technik AG

02/25/2025 - 11:11
AVIATAR, Lufthansa Technik's digital and manufacturer-independent data analysis platform, recently launches a new product to improve the technical reliability of commercial aircraft. The so-called Technical Repetitives Examination enables the targeted analysis of technical logbook write-ups through a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) with the extensive engineering knowledge of Lufthansa Technik.
AFI KLM E&M and Air Canada Sign Major 10-Year Contract for Component Support of Boeing 787 Aircraft
02/25/2025 - 10:35
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Air Canada sign a landmark 10-year contract for the component support of 58 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The significant agreement marks the first major component-support contract between the two airlines and includes the establishment of a new pool stock positioned in Toronto, Canada, to support Air Canada’s expanding operations.
Yingling Aviation Completes First Starlink Installation on a Bombardier Global
02/25/2025 - 10:22
Yingling Aviation successfully completes its first installation of Starlink on a Bombardier Global, marking a significant milestone in next-generation inflight connectivity. The installation provides seamless, high-speed, low-latency internet access for business aviation.
IFS Appoints Matt Breslin as President, North America
02/25/2025 - 10:10
IFS, a provider of enterprise cloud and industrial AI software, welcomes Matt Breslin as the newly appointed president, North America. Breslin will be at the helm of driving industrial AI and cloud adoption across new and existing customers in North America, working with them to power their business transformation and deliver exceptional Moments of Service to their clients.
Duncan Aviation Unveils Unique GLEX with Custom Topographic Design
02/25/2025 - 09:55
Duncan Aviation showcases a custom GLEX featuring a striking blue and black paint scheme with a one-of-a-kind topographic map design on its tail. The project was completed at Duncan Aviation’s full-service facility in Lincoln, NE. The unique design was the result of a collaborative effort between Duncan Aviation designer, Jaime Blanken, and the owner’s two residential interior designers at Alicia Cheung Design and Eva Bradley Studio.
FDH Aero Names Ian Walsh as Chief Executive Officer
02/21/2025 - 12:12
FDH Aero (“FDH”), a provider of supply-chain solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, announces that Ian Walsh has been appointed as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Walsh succeeds Scott Tucker, who will continue to support FDH in an advisory capacity as its non-executive chairman, focused on strategy and M&A efforts.
C&L Aviation Group Installs Starlink through STC Development for ERJ 140/135/145/Legacy 600
02/19/2025 - 12:10
C&L Aviation Services, a C&L Aviation Group company, completes the installation of a SpaceX Starlink satcom system on an Embraer ERJ140 aircraft. C&L, an authorized Starlink dealer, partnered with Aerospace Design & Compliance LLC to amend its existing ERJ135/145 supplemental type certificate (STC) to install Starlink connectivity on ERJ140.
Thornton Aviation Grows Both Space and Staff at KBUR
02/19/2025 - 11:41
Thornton Aviation announces it has added a hangar and technicians at Burbank (KBUR) airport. With the expanded capacity, Thornton Aviation can now accommodate six large-cabin aircraft at the KBUR operation.
Tommi Krell Joins Yingling Aviation as Vice President of Marketing and Communications
02/19/2025 - 11:29
Yingling Aviation announces that Tommi Krell has joined the company as vice president of Marketing and Communications. With a proven track record of elevating brands, fostering industry connections, and driving impactful marketing strategies across the aviation sector, Krell's arrival marks an exciting new chapter for Yingling Aviation.

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