To prepare for the hiring needs of the U.S. aviation industry, Purdue Global has launched a new bachelor of science in aviation management degree program. The program is 180 quarter credit hours (equal to 120 semester hours) and is a collaboration between Purdue Global’s School of Aviation and the School of Business and Information Technology. Students will learn from faculty who are experts in a wide range of fields within aviation, business and management.

Pro Star Aviation, an aerospace modification center, announces that it delivered a 120-month airframe inspection on an Embraer Phenom 300, within budget and exceeding the customers’ expectations.

McCauley Propeller Systems announces that its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series, featuring four aluminum swept blades and a 105-inch diameter, has successfully achieved certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Duncan Aviation delivers a fully refurbished Falcon 2000 with a freshly painted exterior and all new interior featuring cabinets with hydrographic finishes during a recent 2C/4C inspection. The aircraft also received a Collins Pro Line 21 avionics upgrade, a Collins Venue CMS upgrade, Gogo AVANCE L5, HUD removal, the GH-39000 electronic standby instrument system, the LASEREF IV Inertial Reference System, and dual USB ports.

Duncan Aviation announces that the new owner of a CL-604 has taken possession of their aircraft complete with customized upgrades to multiple avionics systems, an eye-catching new interior, and striking new exterior paint.

Textron Aviation announces it has been awarded a contract by AvMet International, LLC (AvMet), based in Fargo, ND, for one Beechcraft King Air 360CHW (cargo door, heavy weight) and four Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft. The Beechcraft King Air fleet will support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology program for cloud seeding.

VAS Aero Services, a provider in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, announces it has acquired two additional Boeing 737-700 aircraft for teardown and subsequent parts harvesting and marketing.

Loar Group Inc. (“Loar”) announces that it has recently closed the acquisition of Desser Aerospace’s Proprietary Solutions segment from VSE Corporation (NASDAQ:VSEC; ”VSE”). The Proprietary Solutions segment will operate as DAC Engineered Products, LLC, (“DAC”) going forward.

SmartSky Networks®, a provider of inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, announces flyExclusive, one of the nation’s five largest private-jet operators, has completed an STC installation of SmartSky’s broadband WiFi service on a flyExclusive Cessna Citation XL jet.

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces leadership changes to its board of directors, as well as the election of five new members.