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.

Integrity Jets announces it has completed nine transactions in its first year, demonstrating it is an industry go-to as a boutique business-aviation brokerage. Founded at the start of 2024 by Eric Hammer, Integrity Jets delivers personalized, concierge-level service throughout the transaction lifecycle and beyond.

West Star Aviation announces the promotion of Bill Richards to regional sales manager of the Midwest. Richards transitions to the role after excelling as Falcon project manager at the company’s East Alton, IL (ALN), facility, succeeding Keith Schroeder's nearly five-decade career.

Hartzell Propeller’s new, lightweight three-blade Carbon Voyager propellers receive supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for the Cessna Skywagon fleet. Building on the proven performance and widespread market acceptance of the metal Voyager propeller introduced in 2019, the Carbon Voyager represents the next evolution of Hartzell’s purpose-built propellers for Cessna Skywagon owners and operators.