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.
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06/26/2025 - 11:05
06/26/2025 - 10:33
HeliLadder announces the acquisition of a new facility to support the production of its newest product line: the highly anticipated L-Series. The new model has generated significant buzz within the industry, with pre-orders steadily coming in as the first production run kicks off.
06/26/2025 - 10:06
StandardAero, an independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, celebrates the 20,000th engine induction at its Center of Excellence (COE) for Turboprop Engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) in Summerside, PEI, Canada. StandardAero’s Summerside facility, located in Slemon Park, is a Pratt & Whitney Canada-authorized Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) for the PT6A turboprop engine, the PW100 turboprop engine and the JT15D turbofan engine.
06/25/2025 - 10:36
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ / B3: EMBR3) opens its new commercial MRO facilities at the Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, TX, in partnership with the City of Fort Worth and the State of Texas. Embraer will operate in the existing hangar while building an additional hangar scheduled for completion in 2027.
06/25/2025 - 10:15
StandardAero announces that its Van Nuys, CA, service center has received certification from Mexico’s Agencia Federal de Aviacion Civil (AFAC), enabling the facility to perform airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul services on select large-cabin aircraft registered in Mexico, as well as line maintenance support for Rolls-Royce Spey and Tay engines, Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306 engines, and Honeywell GTCP36-100 and -150 auxiliary power units (APUs).
06/25/2025 - 10:00
West Star Aviation, an authorized dealer for Gogo, is offering support for the installation of the newly certified Gogo C1 line replaceable unit (LRU). Gogo recently announced the granting of supplemental type certification for this unit across 42 aircraft models, catering to approximately 70% of its legacy air-to-ground (ATG) customers in North America.
The Gogo C1 ensures continued inflight connectivity for legacy air-to-ground (ATG) customers.
06/24/2025 - 10:09
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) confirms its Gogo C1 line replaceable unit (LRU) has received supplemental type certification (STC) for 42 aircraft models through an Approved Model List (AML) granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The confirmation covers 70% of North American Gogo legacy air-to-ground (ATG) customer aircraft and, once equipped, will ensure continued compatibility with and connectivity to Gogo’s forthcoming LTE network upgrade.
06/24/2025 - 08:30
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marks the passing of former FedEx CEO Fred Smith, the company’s world-renowned founder and a tireless business-aviation advocate throughout his pioneering career.
06/23/2025 - 11:47
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) announces the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to power 10% of total engine test operations conducted annually at its Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS) facilities. This decisive step underscores the company's commitment to reducing its direct carbon emissions and supporting the aviation sector’s transition toward more sustainable operations.
06/23/2025 - 11:37
Broward Aviation Services Group (BASG) announces it has acquired Support Air, Inc., a service company and aircraft material provider located south of Dayton, OH, USA. This strategic acquisition will complement BASG’s current portfolio and solidify the group’s dedication to foster growth in the aviation USM aftermarket arena.
06/19/2025 - 08:30
Concorde Battery announces that Matt Fullerton has been appointed Central U.S. technical sales manager. Fullerton joins Concorde’s international sales team to maintain and initiate relationships throughout the aviation industry, supporting Concorde Battery’s network of authorized aircraft-battery distributors and airframe manufacturers.
06/19/2025 - 08:05
VIP Completions, provider of custom aircraft completions and refurbishment services, and YODEZEEN, an award-winning multifunctional architecture studio, announce a one-of-a-kind Gulfstream G550 interior refurbishment project, with acquisition of the aircraft brokered by VIP Completions’ sister company, SmartJets, a turnkey aircraft dealer-broker.
06/19/2025 - 07:43
Yingling Aviation successfully completes its first Falcon 900 dry bay modification, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expanding Falcon aircraft service capabilities. The project was executed seamlessly from start to finish, thanks to the communication and coordination across teams.
06/17/2025 - 10:50
An estimated 1.5 million civil-aviation professionals will be needed worldwide by 2034, according to CAE’s biennial Aviation Talent Forecast, released at the Paris International Air Show. The comprehensive 2025 edition of the forecast analyzes the need for pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, cabin crew, and, for the first time, air traffic controllers, predicting that 71,000 controllers will be needed globally over the next 10 years.
Rolls-Royce and AFI KLM E&M Induct the First Trent XWB-84 for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)
06/17/2025 - 10:34
Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) announces the first Trent XWB-84 engine scheduled for MRO will be inducted this week at Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance’s (AFI KLM E&M) center. The facility is based at Charles De Gaulle Airport, Paris, France.
06/17/2025 - 10:15
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the recent introduction of several federal directives which redouble government agencies’ focus on advancing U.S. aviation as the gold standard in aerospace for decades to come. Specifically, three executive orders (EOs) issued by the administration aim to foster the development and use of American UAS, support airspace safety and security, and usher in a new era of supersonic flight.
06/17/2025 - 10:08
Astronautics Corporation of America announces the addition of a dedicated system-solutions business unit to its portfolio of displays and cockpit integration and connected aircraft-solutions product lines. The new line, designed with avionics from Astronautics as well as its subsidiaries and other suppliers, will focus on delivering turnkey, integrated solutions addressing obsolescence, ensuring cybersecurity certification compliance, and adding mission capabilities for both line-fit and retrofit of commercial and military aircraft.
06/17/2025 - 09:37
Mankiewicz is once again recognized by Airbus as part of the Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program (SQIP). For the third consecutive year, the company has received the Accredited Supplier award in the Materials & Parts category at the highest achievable level. The status is awarded to suppliers who consistently demonstrate outstanding performance in product quality, delivery reliability, and collaborative partnership.
06/09/2025 - 13:01
Aircraft Specialties, Inc. (ASI), a leading provider of wheel and brake services based in Omaha, NE, announces the appointment of Justin Miller as its new director of Business Development and Regional Sales manager for the West Coast.
06/05/2025 - 09:00
AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, announces its aviation-maintenance software subsidiary, Trax, has been selected to modernize Delta TechOps’ maintenance and engineering systems.