D.O.M. News

Jet Aviation Acquires ASTONSKY FBO Operations at Paris-Le Bourget
08/01/2025 - 14:19
Jet Aviation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announces that it has acquired ASTONSKY at Paris-Le Bourget Airport, France. The FBO provides handling, fueling, hangarage, on-site car parking, and services for passengers and crew.
ADTC Celebrates Grand Opening during CAMX with Focus on Hands-On Composites Training
08/01/2025 - 13:51
The Aerospace & Defense Training Center (ADTC) is celebrating its official grand opening on September 11, coinciding with the Composites and Advanced Manufacturing Expo (CAMX) held nearby in Orlando this year. Located on Florida’s Space Coast, ADTC is dedicated to developing the advanced manufacturing workforce for aerospace, defense and high-tech sectors.
IFS Partners with Climatiq to Launch Emissions Management in IFS Cloud
08/01/2025 - 13:23
IFS, a provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, has announced a strategic partnership with carbon intelligence platform, Climatiq. The Climatiq data engine has been integrated into a new Emissions Management module within IFS Cloud and is a key part of the broader IFS strategy to embed sustainability directly into business operations, enabling customers to make informed, carbon-aware decisions based on their own data.
Otto Aviation Selects Secondo Mona for Phantom 3500 Fuel System
08/01/2025 - 12:55
Otto Aviation, a pioneering force in sustainable aviation, announces it has selected Secondo Mona S.p.A. as its partner for the design, development and supply of the integrated fuel system for the company’s revolutionary Phantom 3500 aircraft.
AkzoNobel Virtual Reality Paint Initiative Achieves Significant Success in First Year of Launch
07/31/2025 - 12:10
AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings is celebrating the success of its virtual reality (VR) paint technology, having recorded notable sales and gained widespread international interest in the first 12-months since its launch.
Porter Airlines Becomes First in Americas to Adopt Both Flydocs' Lifecycle Asset Management and Digital Records Management Solutions
07/31/2025 - 11:34
Flydocs, a global provider in aviation digital records, asset management and engineering services, signs a three-year software deal with Porter Airlines, the third-largest airline in Canada, as its first Lifecycle Asset Management (LAM) customer in the Americas. Flydocs will also fully digitize all aircraft records with its market-leading Digital Records Management (DRM) software, across Porter's growing fleet of 75 aircraft.
Rolland Vincent Associates Releases Report Advocating for a Zero-Tariff Business Aviation Marketplace
07/31/2025 - 10:52
Rolland Vincent Associates (RVA), a consultancy focused on business-aviation intelligence, strategy and forecasting, releases a definitive new research report entitled "Back to the Future: In Support of a Zero-Tariff Marketplace for Business Jets." A comprehensive analysis, it strongly advocates for a tariff-free marketplace, underscoring the industry’s critical role in U.S. national security and global competitiveness.
AOne Parts Brings New Buyer/Trader to the Team
07/31/2025 - 10:39
In its drive to continue to meet the expectations of its clients, AOne Parts & Logistics, a global support and services provider, welcomes Jowell Giovanelli to its Global Service and Support team. With over a decade of regulatory work and entrepreneurial experiences, she joins the company as a buyer/trader.
07/30/2025 - 13:01
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 29, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act to improve aviation safety. The bill comes six months to the day after the tragic January 29th midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
EPCOR and Riyadh Air Sign Strategic Long-term Agreement for APS5000 Support
07/30/2025 - 10:50
EPCOR, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), signs a long-term agreement with Saudi Arabia’s new world-class airline, Riyadh Air, for the full maintenance and support of APS5000 auxiliary power units (APUs) powering Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.
Records Set at World's Greatest Aviation Celebration
07/30/2025 - 10:42
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) celebrates the records set at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.
NBAA Welcomes Return to Zero-for-Zero Tariffs With EU on Aerospace Products
07/28/2025 - 10:42
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) commends the Trump Administration in welcoming a trade agreement announced with the European Union (EU), which includes a return to zero-for-zero tariffs on aerospace products. The agreement comes on the heels of a similar tariff policy established between the U.S. and United Kingdom, published in June.
Piper Aircraft Powers EAA AeroEducate Program as New Principal Sponsor
07/25/2025 - 08:43
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.
Goodyear to Donate Last Remaining GZ20-Era Blimp Gondola to EAA Museum for Children's Exhibit
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.
Blackhawk Aerospace Named Sole Provider for Piper Meridian PT6A-135A Engine Replacement STC from MT-Propeller

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.
The Blackhawk Group Celebrates Milestone with 2000th PT6A Engine Delivery from Pratt & Whitney Canada
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 Awaits Pending STC Approval for Hartzell 5-Blade Composite Propeller Paired with XP67A Engine+ Upgrade on King Air 350

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 Submit STC Data Package to FAA for Approval Integrating the XP66D Engine+ Upgrade on TBM 700 Series

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.
AEA Educational Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners
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.

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