Following its successful debuts at AirVenture and the Reno Air Races this summer and fall, Stratos Aircraft will display its Very Light Jet (VLJ) at the NBAA Convention beginning on October 10th. Between the public appearances, Stratos flight testing has been marking significant progress; the company has started construction on a second prototype and has completed the erection of a new 13,000 square foot composites facility in Redmond.

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) announces that House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) has introduced legislation to keep the FAA operating for another six months.  Under current law, the FAA’s budget authority expires on Sept. 30.  House and Senate committees passed multi-year FAA reauthorization bills this summer but the legislation has not received floor consideration in either chamber. 

Flying Colours, the North American MRO, refurbishment and completions specialist, announces it has delivered an enhanced carbon-copy of the innovative red, white and black carbon fiber cabin, that was originally designed for a Bombardier Challenger 850 in 2013. The same customer’s pre-owned Bombardier Global Express, left the Canadian company’s Peterborough facility this week, having received an equivalent makeover.

Concorde Battery Corporation announces FAA Approval for its RG-390E/30 to be installed on the Cessna 510 Mustang. STC SA02653LA replaces the original equipment battery with a 30-ampere hour drop in replacement that is 5 pounds lighter.

West Star Aviation announces that its East Alton (ALN) facility has been named an Authorized Service Center for all Legacy (450, 500, 600 & 650) aircraft, as well as Lineage 1000 and 1000E. 

Eastman Aviation Solutions announces its Turbo Oil 2197™ has achieved more than 400 million engine/accessory hours of successful operation as of August 2017. 

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announces that an outstanding lineup of aviation industry leaders and legends will be featured speakers at the Opening General Session, taking place on Oct.

Sherwin-Williams military 85285E aerospace coating is a high performance, polyurethane topcoat designed for exterior use on military, general aviation and commercial aircraft. This coating meets the extreme weather-resistance performance requirements of MIL-PRF- 85285E, Type I and IV, Class H.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) applauds the White House’s announcement that it would nominate aviation safety expert Bruce Landsberg to serve on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), citing his impressive track record on aircraft safety issues.

Constant Aviation will host a career Fair in St. Louis, IL for opportunities at Great Lakes, West and East Coast locations.