Satcom Direct, a business-aviation solutions provider, announces that its FlightDeck Freedom® (FDF) flight-deck communications platform has been selected as the default data-link system for in-production Gulfstream G500™, Gulfstream G600™, and Gulfstream G650ER™ aircraft with initial line-fits already completed.

West Star Aviation announces Sean Fields as the new Material Control manager at its East Alton, IL (ALN), facility. He will be responsible for material control and purchasing at the ALN facility.

True Blue Power and DAC International complete a Part 25 Approved Model List (AML) supplemental type certificate (STC) for the TS60 Emergency Battery Power Supply on more than 13 business-jet models, including Boeing 737-200, Hawker 750/800/850/900/1000, and the Bombardier Challenger 600 Series aircraft.

Dallas Aeronautical Services (DAS) announces Brian Goddard as the new Commercial/Regional Component Repairs sales manager. Goddard has been in the aviation industry his entire career, starting as an A&P and working in various roles with an array of MROs, including GE, AirReady and Nordam.

ZenithJet, an aviation consulting firm, introduces its new comprehensive "Sustainability Services," which provide clients with a starting point on their journey towards carbon neutrality.

Duncan Aviation announces that long-time team member Shawn Andrews has accepted the position of airframe manager at the company’s facility in Battle Creek, MI. Andrews brings with him a wealth of experience, education and enthusiasm.

MRO Insider announces that, year-to-date, the platform has added over 70 maintenance provider locations in the United States from 14 companies supporting AOG, scheduled maintenance and parts. This increase pushes the total number of provider locations to 350 between the United States, UK, Mexico and Brazil.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announces the delivery of the first Gulfstream G600 to be outfitted at its Dallas, TX, facility. In response to growing demand, Gulfstream expanded completions operations to the Dallas facility in June 2021 to enhance interior-outfitting capabilities for customers.

Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, receives Garmin Aviation’s Platinum Award for outstanding sales and service for 2021. The Platinum Dealer Award is presented to Garmin dealers with the most outstanding levels of sales performance, technical expertise and customer service. It is the highest recognition that can be bestowed upon a Garmin Aviation dealer.

Muirhead Avionics, a brand of AMETEK MRO and one of the largest independent avionics repair facilities in Europe, now provides repair and on-going support for Honeywell’s cockpit displays, control displays and display computers for ERJ 140/145/135/Legacy aircraft. The 10-year agreement is globally exclusive and will commence immediately. Customers will ship all units to Muirhead Avionics’ specialist facility near London Heathrow airport and can be reassured of the OEM-quality standards and prompt turnaround-times.