West Star Aviation announces it has acquired the ram air turbine (RAT) tooling required for the 24-month check on the Legacy 450/500 airframe. As of November 2017, West Star has completed two 24-month inspections on Legacy 500 aircraft and project increased numbers as its service center capabilities grow.

International aviation consultancy The Giles Group announces that it successfully worked with Southern Sky Aviation of Birmingham, AL to support the repair station receiving its initial FAA part 145 certification. 

L2 Consulting Services, Inc. (L2), an avionics integration and installation service for the global air transport industry, announces a contract to upgrade Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft with the Rockwell Collins Large Display avionics suite. L2 has been contracted by Rockwell Collins to provide engineering design and provide project management for the upgrade program.

RBR Maintenance, Inc., announces the company has acquired a Hawker 125-800A, s/n 258007, for a part-out project. RBR obtained the Part 135 aircraft in November 2017 and has taken delivery. All parts will be available for immediate sale.

Jet Aviation announces that its maintenance facility in Dubai has been awarded EN9110 certification following an independent audit. The company has also gained EASA, FAA and GCCA approvals for the Airbus Corporate Jet (ACJ) family, as well as EASA approval for the Bombardier Global BD700 series.

Boeing [NYSE: BA] announces an agreement to provide custom services from the Boeing Global Fleet Care portfolio to Oman Air. The agreement, which provides line replaceable unit support for 787 Dreamliner engines, builds on the foundation of a previously contracted Component Services Program with the airline in 2015 and strengthens the services commitment.

Sherwin-Williams adds a leading aerospace coatings distribution partner to its Central and South American sales and service network with the signing of a distribution agreement with Aviation Chemical Solutions, Inc., (ACS). This distribution expansion supports Sherwin-Williams’ global growth in the general, business, commercial and military aviation sector and strengthens its overall service offerings for its expanding worldwide customer base.

Jet Aviation continues to grow its global fleet, adding six new aircraft for management in the Middle East this past year. The company currently manages 22 aircraft in the region.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recognizes 18 recipients of its annual Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award, which honors individuals in the business aviation industry for outstanding professionalism and leadership in support of aviation safety.

Duncan Aviation announces that Jake Keel, lead mechanic for the Provo, UT, Challenger team, will now take his considerable knowledge, experience and tools on the road for customers who need assistance where their aircraft is located. Specifically, this seasoned airframe mechanic will travel to wherever Duncan Aviation’s customers are AOG and in need of help.