FEAM Aero, a provider of aircraft line-maintenance services in the United States, achieves a significant milestone by securing a new authorization rating that enables them to support all airframe types weighing above 12,500 pounds. This upgraded repair station classification encompasses Class 2 composite construction and Class 4 all-metal construction for large aircraft with a gross takeoff weight (GTOW) of more than 12,500 pounds.

Textron Aviation announces the next phase in its ongoing commitment to workforce development and growing world-class talent: its state-of-the-art Hiring and Learning Center. Intentionally designed for the diverse skill development and training needs of its current and future workforce, the more than 100,000-square-foot facility will be located on Textron Aviation’s East Wichita Campus and serve as the centralized hub for the company’s hiring, training and talent development initiatives.

Jet East, a Gama Aviation Company offering full-service capabilities and 24/7 mobile maintenance, announces the appointment of Shellie Lewis as the company's Gulfstream product director. With an impressive career spanning more than 35 years in the aviation industry, Lewis brings a broad spectrum of experience and expertise to his new role.

FDH Aero ("FDH"), a global provider of supply-chain solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, announces that it has formally established the FDH Aero Electronic Products Group (“FDH EPG”) division through the combination and integration of three of its existing brands. The strategic initiative streamlines and fortifies the company’s offerings in electrical and electronic components for the aerospace, defense and space markets. The announcement coincides with the Paris Air Show, where FDH Aero will be unveiling the new division for industry professionals in attendance.

Duncan Aviation announces the purchase of all intellectual property, capabilities and equipment for the FMG4400D Flash Measuring Gun from DeVore Aviation Corporation, assuming all manufacturing, calibrations, repair and technical support of the FMG4400D program. The FMG4400D program is a new line of business that introduces a whole new set of customers to Duncan Aviation.

Aircraft maintenance software provider Rusada and mobile solutions specialist Conduce agree to a strategic partnership at the Airline & Aerospace MRO & Flight Operations IT Conference in Amsterdam. The partnership will see the two companies join forces on projects requiring both a maintenance software solution and an eTechLog solution.

Duncan Aviation showcases a Hawker 800XP after a complete refurbishment by the team of experts at Duncan Aviation’s full-service facility in Battle Creek, MI. The aircraft left the Duncan Aviation facility having received engine inspections, airframe maintenance, winglets, Gogo AVANCE L5, a stand-by instrument replacement, and a paint and interior overhaul.

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and Aviation Safety Solutions launch a new online educational offering, the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Protocol Standardization (IPS) course. The new program is designed for business-aircraft operators, safety managers and auditors seeking knowledge of the IS-BAO protocols via a user-friendly, self-paced format.

Hundreds of people gather to celebrate the groundbreaking of a transformative project for the Southern Alleghenies region — a new aviation maintenance, repair and services hub called the Mid-Atlantic Opportunity Park. The park will be built as a nearly 130-acre extension to the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) and will be anchored by a 100,000-square-foot aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility, with additional retail space for parts suppliers, paint shops and distribution facilities. The Opportunity Park is set to open fall 2024 and is expected to create hundreds of high-paying jobs.

The Mente Group recently conducts independent research to determine the efficiencies of cloud-based digital solutions for business aviation. In consultation with Bluetail, a provider of aircraft records management tools, the Mente Group explored its market value proposition through in-depth interviews with Bluetail clients and other industry stakeholders. The outcome of the research reveals a positive ROI, and the results are published in an aviation-industry white paper titled "Evaluating the ROI of Cloud-Based Maintenance Information Management (MIM)."