The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the vote in the U.S. Senate to confirm Sean Duffy as secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the overarching agency that oversees the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Duffy was confirmed by a vote of 77-22.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces it will recognize two new members of its Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Fellow Program at the 2025 NBAA Leadership Conference Leadership Conference, Jan. 27-29, in Amelia Island, FL. The CAM Fellow Program, which was launched in 2024, pays tribute to exceptional individuals who have demonstrated a substantial and ongoing commitment to the business-aviation industry and the CAM program’s vision, “Committed to Excellence, Prepared to Lead.”

Bluetail, a modern aircraft records solution for business aviation, announces that Precision Aircraft Management has chosen Bluetail to enhance records management and compliance for its entire managed and Part 135 charter fleet. By leveraging Bluetail’s cloud-based solution, Precision will streamline operations, improve efficiency, and ensure seamless access to critical maintenance documentation.

Hartzell Propeller, in collaboration with renowned aerobatic pilot, Sean D. Tucker, earns FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for its cutting-edge, composite, three-blade Talon carbon-fiber propeller and spinner, now available for the entire GB1 GameBird fleet.

Vertical Aviation International (VAI) congratulates Chris Rocheleau on his recent appointment as deputy administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 

Duncan Aviation announces that four of its team members at various Satellites in its network have taken on new management roles: Mark Winter, Chad Sweppenhiser, Logan McCabe, and Joe Vittling.  Duncan Aviation's presence at airports throughout the country provides easy access to its services for customers, while also providing numerous opportunities for growth and advancement to its team members.

Duncan Aviation announces it was granted a licensing agreement with Ontic September of 2024 to service, support, exchange and sell certain part numbers of its thrust reverser actuation system (TRAS) product line.

West Star Aviation announces that its Chattanooga, TN, location (CHA) has recently completed its first 120-month inspection on a Global 6000 aircraft. The inspection was completed on time and on budget for customer OGARA JETS, with two squawk-free flights prior to delivery.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. appoints Derek Zimmerman as senior vice president of Enterprise Supply Chain, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Zimmerman will lead the strategic oversight for procurement, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, repair and overhaul, distribution, and spare parts. Accompanying this appointment, Lor Izzard has been named senior vice president of Gulfstream Customer Support. Izzard will oversee sales support, service center operations, government programs and field support.

Duncan Aviation announces that Leah Alexander, Aircraft Sales and Acquisitions, will relocate from the United Kingdom back to Chicago, IL, in mid-February to expand Duncan Aviation’s client base in the area.