Piper Aircraft, Inc. announces its principal sponsorship of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AeroEducate program, a free online resource inviting K-12 students to explore aviation and aerospace. This sponsorship underscores Piper’s dedication to fostering aviation enthusiasm among students of all ages.
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07/22/2025 - 13:11
On opening day of the 2025 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh show, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announces it will donate its last remaining blimp gondola frame to the EAA Museum as part of a new children’s exhibit. The gondola frame is from Goodyear’s GZ20-model era of blimps that spanned nearly 40 years. In that time period, as one blimp retired, its gondola was often refurbished for a new blimp.
Piper X-Range Meridan aircraft with the PT6A-135A engine replacing the original PT6A-42A
07/22/2025 - 12:47
The Blackhawk Group (TBG) announces that it has been named the exclusive distributor in North and South America for the supplemental type certificate (STC) covering the Piper Meridian engine replacement program from MT-Propeller, which transforms the aircraft into the “X-Range” Meridian. This STC replaces the factory-installed PT6A-42A engine with the lighter, more efficient, and cost-effective Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135A.
07/22/2025 - 12:29
The Blackhawk Group (TBG), a services provider for light turbine-powered aircraft, officially receives delivery of the company’s 2,000th Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6A engine since its original founding in 1999. This milestone underscores over two decades of commitment to improving aircraft performance and value for operators across the world.
The Blackhawk Group’s testbed King Air 350 with Hartzell 5-blade composite propellers installed
07/22/2025 - 12:09
The Blackhawk Group officially submits all flight test data to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is awaiting supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for the highly anticipated integration of Hartzell Propeller’s advanced 5-blade composite propeller with Blackhawk’s powerful XP67A Engine+ upgrade for King Air 350 aircraft. The milestone STC unlocks a transformative performance package that delivers speed, efficiency and operational value.
The Blackhawk Group's TBM 700 testbed aircraft at EAA AirVenture 2024.
07/22/2025 - 11:46
The Blackhawk Group (TBG) announces that the company has completed and submitted a supplemental type certificate (STC) data package to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for imminent approval of its highly anticipated XP66D Engine+ upgrade for the Daher TBM 700 series aircraft. The upgrade replaces the original 700-horsepower PT6A-64 engine with the more powerful 850-horsepower PT6A-66D, bringing TBM 700 performance on par with the TBM 850 by providing a 21% increase in available shaft horsepower (SHP).
07/22/2025 - 11:26
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is bringing its expertise on aviation history, iconic aircraft and how to care for them to the 2025 EAA AirVenture. Visitors to the museum’s tent can take home guidance on how to care for their personal family history, learn how the museum preserves and shares the incredible history of aviation and spaceflight, and pick up fun giveaways.
07/18/2025 - 10:02
The Aircraft Electronics Association's Educational Foundation announces the names of the individuals who were awarded scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year. Since its inception, the AEA has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships.
07/18/2025 - 08:37
Aims Community College launches a new aircraft maintenance technician program to meet the urgent demand for certified aviation mechanics. Prospective students can now apply to the program to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Aircraft Maintenance Technician degree in two years, over six semesters. The college will add certificate options as the program evolves.
07/11/2025 - 13:07
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3), Viasat, Inc., and Aeromexico announce installation of advanced in-flight internet connectivity on Aeromexico’s E190 jets, further integrating the airline’s fleet with fast Wi-Fi for its customers. High speed satellite connectivity via Viasat’s global Ka-band network will allow Aeromexico passengers on these aircraft to stream movies and television, watch live sports, access the internet, send emails, and connect to their social networks while onboard.
07/10/2025 - 12:12
Duncan Aviation announces that Andy Duckworth is now a Completions and Modifications sales rep at the company’s full-service MRO facility in Battle Creek, MI. Duckworth will be supporting Duncan Aviation’s Citation, Hawker and Falcon customers.
07/10/2025 - 07:32
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes U.S. Senate confirmation of Bryan Bedford as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). His selection to lead the FAA comes at a time of heightened focus on aviation safety and the need to transform the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system.
07/09/2025 - 06:53
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announces that its Aspire 350 satellite communications system has been selected by Dassault Aviation for continued use across its Falcon family of business jets. Certifications for Aspire 350 use are now complete on Falcon 2000 and Falcon 6X, with Falcon 8X availability expected this month. Aspire 350 will also be installed as a line-fit solution on the upcoming Falcon 10X, with additional supplemental type certificate (STC) solutions for aftermarket Falcon 900 and Falcon 7X platforms in progress.
Engine Assurance Program (EAP) has added the Rolls-Royce BR710C4-11 engine and
APU to its hourly engine maintenance program. The engine powers the Gulfstream 550.
07/08/2025 - 12:13
Engine Assurance Program (EAP) continues to expand the list of engines covered by its hourly maintenance program. Operators of the BR710C4-11-powered Gulfstream G550 can now enroll their engines and APUs with EAP. The company also covers the BR710A1-10 and the BR710A2-20 which power the Gulfstream GV and the Bombardier Global Express, XRS, 5000 and 6000 respectively.
07/03/2025 - 15:05
Lufthansa Technik signs an agreement with Air Transat to expand the use of the Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem. The Canadian carrier will implement AVIATAR, Lufthansa Technik's independent platform for data and analytics applications, across its entire fleet of 43 Airbus A321 and A330 aircraft.
07/03/2025 - 15:05
Lufthansa Technik signs an agreement with Air Transat to expand the use of the Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem. The Canadian carrier will implement AVIATAR, Lufthansa Technik's independent platform for data and analytics applications, across its entire fleet of 43 Airbus A321 and A330 aircraft.
07/01/2025 - 13:48
Textron Aviation announces that it is bringing a comprehensive lineup of its industry-leading products to the 2025 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture fly-in in Oshkosh, WI, from Mon., July 21 to Sun., July 27. The static display at Whitman Regional Airport will be the largest the company has ever included at EAA and the largest static display of any original equipment manufacturer (OEM) at this year’s show.
07/01/2025 - 13:39
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulates industry veterans and lifetime aviation advocates Pete Bunce and Mary Miller on receiving the 2025 Donald D. Engen Aero Club of Washington Trophy for Aviation Excellence. Established in 1993, the Engen Trophy is awarded for “a record of lifetime achievement; or a single event; or a series of acts by an individual; a team; or by a corporation or organization that reaffirms the Wright Brothers’ standard of excellence in aviation.”
06/27/2025 - 11:45
Duncan Aviation announces that Alec Pusateri has transitioned to the Engine Shop team. In his new role, Pusateri ensures that engines consistently meet rigorous inspection parameters by performing meticulous data analysis and implementing necessary adjustments to optimize engine performance.
06/26/2025 - 11:05
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) recognizes that just because two people are related, it doesn’t always mean they see eye to eye on topics like education, jobs, or future planning. But for father and son Troy and Garrett Stanton, making the choice to become AMTs by training at PIA has been a life-changing decision that they were happy to agree on.