The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announces its board confirmed appointments for the coming year during the 2025 International Standards for Business Aircraft Operators (IS-BAO) board meeting held last month. It also determined the current 21st edition of the IS-BAO standard will remain without any modifications.

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), announces the executive appointment of Molly Hennessy as chief product and technology officer, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in technology, AI and data-driven solutions for the business-aviation industry.

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR), a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, announces that it has earned the 2026 Military Friendly® Gold Employer designation and Military FriendlySpouse® Employer designation.

BriskHeat, a global provider in industrial heating and temperature control solutions, announces the launch of its most advanced hot bonder to date, the ACR® 4 Hot Bonder. Engineered for precision, durability, and ease of use, the ACR 4 sets a new standard in out-of-autoclave composite curing and debulking, as well as adhesive bonding.

Perfect Point EDM, a provider in advanced aerospace maintenance tools, announces the release of Vac-Exact, a new vacuum-assisted precision drilling fixture designed to deliver accurate, stable and repeatable results directly on the work surface.

Global air-charter specialist Chapman Freeborn's Aviation Emergency Services team confirms its readiness to support emergency evacuations, first-responder transport, and humanitarian-aid deliveries to regions affected by Hurricane Melissa. 

With the government shutdown continuing, Kilroy Aviation, LLC, an approved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) company with Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), announces that it is assisting clients in obtaining STC certifications during the shutdown.

Astronautics Corporation of America, a provider in the design and manufacture of avionics, connectivity, cybersecurity and system solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, is named a Fall 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence winner in the category of Employee Well-Being. The award celebrates organizations that prioritize employee health and wellness as a cornerstone of their culture and success.

Thornton Aviation successfully completes its first Gogo HDX installation on a Gulfstream G200, utilizing the Trimec Aviation supplemental type certificate (STC). This is the first Thornton Aviation G200 customer to upgrade from ATG to satcom services. This milestone project further demonstrates Thornton Aviation’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge connectivity solutions to business-aviation clients.

After another record-breaking year inspiring more than 1,100 youth and families through hands-on aviation and STEAM engagement, Aviation Influence (AVi) announces the return of its signature outreach event, Take FLIGHT with AVi, at Signature Aviation, Atlantic City International Airport (ACY), on Sat., Sept. 26, 2026.