SmartSky Networks’ patented SmartSky 4G radio system completes the major milestone of receiving FCC certification, clearing the way for deployment of the ultra-fast SmartSky 4G air-to-ground network later this year, with nationwide service launching in mid-2017.

Inspection Technologies, launched at MRO Asia-Pacific 2016 in Singapore, is committed to providing quality specialist tooling, equipment and hands-on support for aircraft wheels and brakes. The ISO 9001-approved company offers a suite of products and services which allow MROs to establish, expand or optimize aircraft wheel and brake repair and overhaul facilities.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes prompt action by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to investigate an attempt by the city of Santa Monica, CA, to evict two of Santa Monica Municipal Airport’s (SMO) longstanding service providers, Atlantic Aviation and American Flyers.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces that FlightSafety International chairman, president, and CEO, Bruce Whitman, who has been with FlightSafety International for 55 years, has been selected to receive the prestigious NBAA American Spirit Award in recognition of his commitment to helping others throughout the global aviation community.

Western Aircraft, Inc., a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announces that Textron Aviation Inc., a subsidiary of Textron, Inc. (NYSE: TXT), has designated it as an authorized service facility for several models across the Beechcraft and Cessna platforms. 

Spairliners opens a new warehouse and logistics center for component supply in the Singapore Free Trade Zone, north of Changi Airport. With this new site, as well as those already operating in Paris, Frankfurt and Munich, a key warehouse and logistics facility has been established to serve the needs of customers in the region.

Constant Aviation Rotable Exchange (CARETM), a parts sourcing and distribution company, announces it has launched a multifaceted solution for Beechjet 5 and 5R engine operators. CARE’s new Beechjet Engine program offers customers the flexibility to choose whether a lease, exchange or outright purchase makes sense for their situation.

West Star Aviation announces its continuing support of High Country Aviation Workshop for Kids (HAWK). HAWK restored a Dakota Hawk aircraft that was flown to Oshkosh 2016.

Ryan Group Aviation is publishing a free e-book, Business Aviation Marketing for the Next Ten Years, on its website, www.wrg-aviation.com. Authored by industry veterans Mark Ryan and Chris Pratt, the e-book discusses changes in the business aviation marketplace since the Great Recession of 2008-2009 and the effect of those changes going forward.

Duncan Aviation’s in-house design team recently completed five designs created specifically for the owner-flown Citation CJ3 aircraft.