D.O.M. News

The Blackhawk Group Completes First Installation of Garmin G1000 NXi Autothrottle and Autoland Upgrade for King Air 350
09/17/2025 - 11:24
The Blackhawk Group announces the successful completion of the first installation of Garmin’s Autothrottle and Autoland system on a King Air 350 equipped with the G1000® NXi integrated flight deck. This milestone installation, performed at the company’s Performance Center in Columbia, MO, marks a significant advancement in cockpit automation, safety, and pilot workload reduction for King Air operators.
Bolen Champions Industry’s Commitment for ATC Modernization on Podcast Reaching Millions
09/16/2025 - 18:13
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president and CEO, Ed Bolen, says the U.S. needs to seize a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a brand-new air traffic control (ATC) system in a new interview with Freakonomics Radio, a thought-leadership podcast heard by millions of listeners each week, including Washington’s most influential policymakers.
Bolen Champions Industry’s Commitment for ATC Modernization on Podcast Reaching Millions
09/16/2025 - 18:13
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president and CEO, Ed Bolen, says the U.S. needs to seize a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a brand-new air traffic control (ATC) system in a new interview with Freakonomics Radio, a thought-leadership podcast heard by millions of listeners each week, including Washington’s most influential policymakers.
F/LIST Lights Up the Future of Cabin Interiors with New Lightshifter Technology

F/LIST switching on dramatic lighting in the skies with the launch of
F/LIST Lightshifter. © F. LIST GMBH

09/16/2025 - 17:36
F/LIST, the Austria-headquartered pioneer of innovative luxury design for cabin interiors, is lighting up the skies by switching on its brand-new Lightshifter concept. Building on the magical F/LIST Shapeshifter technology, which transforms solid-state monuments into multiple applications, F/LIST is now morphing wood veneer surfaces to reveal integrated illumination technology to create unexpected textures, effects and atmospheres in the cabin.
Paul Lewandowski Named Program Manager of Government Programs at Duncan Aviation
09/10/2025 - 12:47
Duncan Aviation announces that Paul Lewandowski has joined Duncan Aviation’s Government Programs as a program manager. In this role, Lewandowski will be responsible for expanding the company's business within the government, military, and special projects sectors while continuing to deliver outstanding customer service. He will focus on both maintaining existing contracts and pursuing new opportunities.
Kelly Otte Joins Duncan Aviation’s Airframe Service Sales Team
09/10/2025 - 12:40
Duncan Aviation announces that Kelly Otte has been selected to join the Airframe Service sales team at the company’s full-service MRO facility in Lincoln, NE. In his new position, Otte will assist Falcon airframe operators in planning for large airframe maintenance events, providing detailed technical quotes, answering service and capability questions, and scheduling maintenance visits.
Darryl Taylor Joins Victor Sierra as Vice President of Sales
09/10/2025 - 12:31
Victor Sierra announces the appointment of Darryl Taylor as vice president of Sales, effective Sept. 8, 2025. Taylor brings more than two decades of diverse aviation experience and a proven, results-driven approach to business development and sales.
Aviation Specialties Unlimited Hires Retired Army Aviator Keye Perry
09/09/2025 - 11:33
Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), a provider of night-vision solutions, announces that the company has hired retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Keye Perry as its Eastern United States USG territory manager.
Veryon Advances Fleet Reliability through AI-Driven Insights and Tools at Predictive Aircraft Maintenance Singapore 2025 Conference
09/08/2025 - 12:50
Veryon, a provider of information services and software solutions for the aviation industry, is set to showcase its AI-powered predictive maintenance technology at the Predictive Aircraft Maintenance Conference, taking place Sept. 15-16 in Singapore.
CAE Inaugurates Central European Flagship Business-Aviation Training Center in Vienna
09/08/2025 - 12:15
Global aviation training leader CAE officially inaugurates its first business-aviation training center in Central Europe, CAE Vienna. The new center has been in operation since April and is now offering customers pilot training on four aircraft types: Gulfstream G550, Bombardier Global 7500 and Bombardier Global 6000. An Embraer Phenom 100/300 full-flight simulator (FFS), part of the Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS) joint venture, is also in operation. A fifth simulator, a Bombardier Challenger 3500 FFS, will be ready for training in October, and the sixth, a Pilatus PC-24 FFS, will be deployed in the second half of 2026.
NBAA Names the 2025 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40
09/04/2025 - 10:18
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces the 2025 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40, recognizing rising leaders who are driving innovation within the industry.
Elliott Aviation Completes Starlink Installation on Gulfstream G450 at Atlanta Facility
09/03/2025 - 07:03
Elliott Aviation announces the successful completion of a Starlink in-flight connectivity installation on a Gulfstream G450 at its Peachtree-Dekalb Airport (PDK) facility in Atlanta, GA. The installation was completed within a three-week timeframe, underscoring Elliott Aviation's commitment to delivering efficient and high-quality service to its clients.
VIP Completions and YODEZEEN Deliver Uniquely Refurbished Gulfstream G550 in Just Eight Weeks
08/28/2025 - 07:31
VIP Completions, providers of custom aircraft completions and refurbishment services, and YODEZEEN, an award-winning multifunctional architecture studio, deliver a uniquely refurbished Gulfstream G550. Comprehensive interior and exterior refurbishment was completed in just eight weeks. Serving a first-time aircraft owner, acquisition of this G550 was brokered by VIP Completions’ sister company, SmartJets, an aircraft dealer-broker.
Say Again: Embry‑Riddle Researchers Develop AI System to Decode Aviation Speak

Schneider and Liu have developed a system that transcribes aviation radio communications speech with high accuracy. (Photo: Embry‑Riddle/Melanie Stawicki Azam)

08/27/2025 - 12:37
Pilots and air-traffic controllers have long faced challenges with radio communications — whether from high cockpit noise, weak transmissions or misinterpreted aviation jargon. To help them communicate more clearly and accurately, Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University announces its researchers have developed a system that uses artificial intelligence to transcribe and translate aviation radio communications.
Gulfstream Delivers First G800
08/27/2025 - 12:17
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announces its first customer delivery of the all-new Gulfstream G800, the world’s longest-range business aircraft. The G800 entry into service follows its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certifications on April 16. The aircraft was outfitted at Gulfstream’s Appleton, WI, completions facility.
New World-class NBAA-BACE Event to Focus on Maintenance and Operations Excellence
08/26/2025 - 09:06
Business aviation’s top-tier maintenance and repair organizations (MROs) and manufacturers will share practical tips for ensuring your aircraft is in top condition at a new event during this year’s National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).
Hartzell Engine Tech Delivers First Shipments of Prototype Electronic Wastegates
08/25/2025 - 11:57
Hartzell Engine Tech, a Signia Aerospace company and a manufacturer of components and subsystem solutions for general-aviation and military markets, delivers its first shipments of developmental prototype electronic wastegates to multiple undisclosed aircraft engine manufacturers for functional testing.
Elliott Aviation Launches CJ Flight Deck Evolution Program for Citation CJ1 and CJ2
08/25/2025 - 11:28
Elliott Aviation announces the launch of the CJ Flight Deck Evolution Program, a new avionics upgrade solution designed for Citation CJ1 and CJ2 operators. The program offers three package options — Silver, Gold and Platinum — providing owners with a clear path to modernize their cockpits with Garmin’s latest technology while minimizing downtime and investment.
Savvy Aviation Unveils AI-Powered Anomaly Detection That Augments Expert Engine Analysis
08/25/2025 - 10:30
Savvy Aviation, a provider of general-aviation (GA) piston-engine analysis and the largest team of maintenance experts in the industry, announces the launch of GADFly, a cutting-edge anomaly detection tool that leverages artificial intelligence to support Savvy’s human-led diagnostics. This new capability is designed to help Savvy’s analysts identify unusual engine behavior more quickly and precisely, enhancing the expert analysis that sets Savvy apart.
Duncan Aviation’s Provo Facility Welcomes Hundreds at Open House
08/20/2025 - 09:03
Duncan Aviation announces it welcomed more than 800 guests — including prospective team members, interested community members, and enthusiastic children — to its state-of-the-art facility in Provo, UT, during an open house on August 16. Under clear skies and brilliant sunshine, visitors arrived steadily, eager to explore the facility and learn about current and potential career opportunities.

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