The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes Textron eAviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, as the latest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to join NBAA’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Roundtable.

A business-aviation coalition calls on the Biden administration to follow the approach the government uses for existing biofuel programs when it develops rules to quantify and verify greenhouse gas emissions from various feedstocks for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Those rules will determine the level of Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives available to SAF producers.

Dallas Avionics announces the addition of Shannon Vanderhoof to its team as technical sales representative. Vanderhoof will primarily assist customers on the West Coast of the United States and help provide technical support where needed.

George J. Priester Aviation announces the creation of a new leadership team structure, further enhancing company-wide support of its brands. The new structure will help incorporate the same technology platforms across each of its bases and help develop ways to support similar departments, leveraging the national resources and capabilities of the larger company.

IFS, a technology innovator in cloud and industrial AI software, announces the acquisition of EmpowerMX. EmpowerMX is an AI-powered aviation maintenance software provider specializing in airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions and is trusted by the largest aviation organizations in the world, including Embraer, MRO Holdings, Delta, and American Airlines.

Textron Aviation announces the delivery of the first Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine utility turboprop equipped with a Combi interior conversion option. The aircraft was delivered to Everts Air, an Alaskan-based Part 135 operator serving passenger, cargo and charter needs throughout Alaska. Everts also operates Part 121, providing cargo and on-demand charter throughout North, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean Islands.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marks the passing of general-aviation advocate and former senator James Inhofe (R-OK), who tirelessly fought on behalf of the industry throughout his decades of public service.

Textron Aviation announces that all four of its recently upgraded Cessna high-wing piston aircraft will be featured at the 2024 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture fly-in convention in Oshkosh, WI. The highly anticipated Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 mockup will also make its first appearance at the show, following its initial reveal at the 2023 National Business Aviation Association–Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas.

Nighthawk Flight Systems, Inc., a developer of advanced compact integrated avionics, welcomes Marc Ayala to the company’s executive team as vice president of sales. In this position, Ayala is responsible for growing and supporting sales of Nighthawk’s entire suite of products, as well as supporting its dealer network and customer-facing programs.

Trimec Aviation, a certified FAA Part 145 Repair Station (#18TR248C) with back-to-back Universal Avionics Outstanding Dealer Awards in 2022 and 2023, expands its maintenance capabilities to include maintenance services for Falcon 7X and 8X operators.