PATS Aircraft Systems announces that it has received the prestigious Diamond Award of Excellence from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), for the fifth consecutive year. The award is recognition of PATS’ commitment to aviation safety through maintenance technician training.

On March 24, American Airlines announced at the Annual Medal of Honor Foundation Event Luncheon that it has expanded its fuel conservation program, Fuel Smart.

Dassault Falcon Service (DFS), a Dassault Aviation company-owned service center, recently completed an initial C-check on an in-service Falcon 7X, preparing the way for the start of routine overhauls.

Textron Aviation, a Textron Inc. company, announces it has expanded coverage of its ProAdvantage product support programs to the Hawker 125-series, which include the Hawker 750, 800, 850 and 900 models, and Hawker 400-series business jets.

On March 24, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen set forth the business aviation community’s top priorities as Congress began work on crafting legislation for “reauthorization,” or funding and governance of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) announces that Richmor Aviation, Hudson, NY has been added to the ACSF Industry Audit Standard (IAS) Registry.

Baker Aviation, a full service aircraft maintenance, management and charter company in North Texas, and Omega Aircraft Articles, LLC annoucne that Baker will be the first Omega distributor to stock an inventory of FAA approved Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts for various business jets and

On March 27, EASA published a temporary recommendation for airlines to ensure that at least two crew, including at least one qualified pilot, are in the flight crew compartment at all times of the flight.

Peerless Electronics announces it is now distributing Kissing Electrotec’s environmentally sealed 26 series relays. The 26 series features 300 amp dual-coil system power relays.

Landmark Aviation has named its Miami International Airport (MIA) general manager, Isaac Lee, as the 2014 General Manager of the Year. This is the second consecutive year that Isaac has received this distinction.