Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, announces that it has successfully completed its first, full engine test on the Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6A-140 turboprop at its facility in South Africa.  The PT6A-140 powers the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX and is also offered as an upgrade for earlier models of the 208 Caravan family.

West Star Aviation is now offering a second shift at its Chattanooga (CHA) location. The after-hours team will perform all West Star maintenance and will also include avionics support. The second shift is designed to reduce aircraft downtime and increase the completion time offering world-class service and expertise.

AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading aviation aftermarket service provider for the world's airlines, is selected by regional carrier CommutAir to provide ongoing support services for its newly inducted ERJ 145 aircraft. AAR will provide full cost per flight hour (CpFH) services for rotable components including inventory management, logistics, overhaul and repair. In addition, AAR will also provide wheel, tire and brake maintenance and inventory services for the new fleet under a full cost per landing structure (CpL).

Representatives of the Progressive Air Group and Brant Aero announce that Progressive Air Group has finalized its acquisition of Brantford, Ontario-based Brant Aero. Based at Brant Aero’s current location at Brantford Airport (CYFD) in Ontario, Canada, the new company will continue to operate as Brant Aero. In addition, the company has established a new parts distribution center based at the facility. That group will operate as Progressive Air East.

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announces the reelection of Andy Priester, president and CEO, Priester Aviation in Wheeling, IL, as chair of the NATA board of directors. Greg Schmidt, president and CEO, Pentastar Aviation in Waterford, MI, is elected to serve as board vice chair.

Eastman Aviation Solutions announces availability of the 2016 Turbine-Engined Fleets of the World’s Airlines guide. The complimentary, comprehensive guide of the world's turbine-engine aviation fleets can be requested by visiting www.EastmanAviationSolutions.com/TEF.

Representatives of Superior Air Parts, Inc., announce that the company is partnering with Aircraft Specialties Services, CamGuard and RAM Aircraft to host a series of 18 educational forums during Oshkosh AirVenture 2016.

Blackhawk Modifications, Inc. and AMK Aviation of Ontario, Canada, announce the completion of their recent agreement which signs AMK as an installation and service center for Blackhawk’s line of PT6A engine upgrades.

ExxonMobil announces that Mobil JetTM Oil 387, a synthetic high performance capability (HPC) turbine engine oil, is now approved for use in Rolls-Royce’s popular Trent 700, Trent 800, RB211-524 (B, C, D, G, and H series), and RB211-535 (C and E4 series) engines. 

Global Jet Services, Inc., an on-location aviation maintenance and professional development training company, responds to a worldwide demand for B1 and B2 training needs by adding veteran and well-travelled aviation instructor, James Saia.