Duncan Aviation announces that its Lincoln, NE, FBO facility has gained the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Stage I accreditation. IS-BAH, developed by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), is a set of global industry best practices for business aviation ground handlers that features at its core a safety management system (SMS).

Eastman Aviation Solutions announces it will continue its long-standing position as a knowledge resource for the aviation industry by unveiling its 2018 Turbine-Engined Fleets of the World's Airlines guide.

West Star Aviation announces the company has secured 3,700 square feet of hangar space for satellite operations in Scottsdale, AZ, at Scottsdale Airport (SDL) and has promoted Chad Adams to satellite manager for Scottsdale. Adams previously worked as a Global Program manager at West Star's GJT facility.

Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announces it has added a Bombardier Challenger 300 business jet to WestAir’s Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 135 Air Carrier and Operator certificate.

Satcom Direct, a business aviation connectivity, software and hardware provider, confirms its first Jet ConneX installation for Deer Jet subsidiary, Hongkong Jet. The ultra-high-speed Ka-band service, powered by Inmarsat’s Global Xpress satellite constellation, is being supplied to a privately-owned Gulfstream G650ER, managed and maintained by Hongkong Jet.

Aircraft Propeller Service, LLC (APS, Lake Zurich, IL), a commercial propeller maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operation, receives its Certificate of Registration for having its quality management system (QMS) meet the compliance requirements of ISO 9001:2015 + AS9100D.

Pentastar Aviation announces it is the official jet charter provider for the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. Pentastar Aviation has partnered with the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club (GPYC) to bring seamless global travel services and exclusive offers to its club members.

Duncan Aviation announces the company has opened an aircraft sales office in Phoenix, AZ. Doug Kvassay, a longtime Aircraft Sales and Acquisitions representative with the company, will be staffing the office.

Southeast Aerospace (SEA) announces it has received DGAC validation for its ADS-B Part 25 Approved Model List (AML) supplemental type certification (STC). The STC provides SEA's Mexican customers with the ability to install a flexible and affordable ADS-B solution to meet the Jan. 1, 2020, FAA mandate.

West Star Aviation announces the company recently completed its first Falcon 7X C-inspection at its East Alton, IL, facility. In addition to the Falcon 7X C-inspection, which is the most comprehensive inspection for potential major maintenance for the Falcon 7X aircraft, West Star also performed a complete paint and interior transformation in addition to a Honeywell Ovation cabin avionics upgrade.