Duncan Aviation announces that Aaron Hilkemann, president of Duncan Aviation, will retire from the president position on July 1 of this year and move to chief executive officer and chairman of the Board of Advisors, a newly created part-time position. He will be succeeded by Jeff Lake, the current chief operating officer for Duncan Aviation’s Lincoln, NE facility.  

Airbus Helicopters announces it has unveiled a number of improvements to its digital services ecosystem based on feedback from customers, including the new collaborative AirbusWorld customer portal and an online Marketplace making e-commerce practices from the consumer world available to Airbus customers.

Heli-One, a provider of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, announces it is working with Leonardo Helicopters to establish AW139 Intermediate and Tail Gear Box (IGB, TGB) MRO capability as a Leonardo Helicopters Authorized Component Repair Center.

Exhibiting at HAI Heli-Expo 2020 in Booth #3404 this week, Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. announces the appointment of Tom Newman as director of the Rotorcraft Business Unit and Robert Barr as Aftermarket Sales manager. 

Elliott Aviation announces it has hired Amber Christianson as Accessory Shop manager at its headquarters in Moline, IL. Christianson will oversee the development of Elliott Aviation’s accessories capabilities, shop flows, and efficiencies. 

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) announces that Chris Charnley has been named director of business development, Canada. 

Pentastar Aviation announces that Mike Peterson has joined the company as Maintenance Sales Representative. Peterson reports to Brad Bruce, Executive Vice President of Maintenance & Sales.

Clay Lacy Aviation, an operator of private jets, opens an office at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW) in Fort Worth, TX. Headed by Chris Broyhill, senior vice president, Part 91 Operations and Texas Regional Development, the new office will provide local aircraft-management services and support for individual owners and corporate flight departments.

QAI Aerospace (QAI) announces it has reached an agreement to purchase Pittsburgh Air Radio (PAR), an FAA-certified 145 Repair Station specializing in avionics installations, upgrades and modifications, located at Allegheny County Airport in Pittsburgh, PA.

Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), a provider of products and value-added services to the worldwide aerospace and defense industry, announces the acquisition of Toronto, Ontario-based World Aviation Corporation (WAC). WAC specializes in the rewind and repair of rotary and static electrical (air and oil-cooled) generator and motor subcomponents.