The topic of drug and alcohol testing has been at the forefront of discussions since the FAA published its Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) titled “Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certain Maintenance Provider Employees Located Outside the United States” in the Federal Register on March

Members of Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA), and 12 corporate aviation companies, have generously donated more than $100,000 to WCA’s fall scholarship fund. Aviation professionals are encouraged to apply for training programs before the August 1 deadline.

Aristides Ponjuan has been appointed General Manager of Aero Technologies, covering also the MRO Product Line of Air-Pro, two subsidiaries of Aero Maintenance Group (AMG), spearheading the component maintenance business of AFI KLM E&M in the Americas.

Berry Aviation, Inc. (BAI) announces that it has been recognized for exemplary work on projects by Bechtel’s government services business unit at the company’s annual Bechtel Systems and Infrastructure Subcontractor and Supplier Recognition Awards.

Schneider Electric has expanded its agreement with Rockwell Collins to significantly upgrade weather services for the company’s ARINC Direct which provides private jet owners and operators with flight planning, communications, international trip support and fueling solutions.

AAR’s Nordisk Aviation Products announces it has received orders for more than 1,100 lightweight air cargo containers and pallets from China Southern Airlines.

DAC International, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announces that Apple® has approved its GDC64 weather application.

West Star Aviation, Inc. has been named the approved window repair and replacement vendor for the C21 fleet, which consists of Learjet models 35s & 36s being utilized by the United States Air Force.

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation will award 11 scholarships in 2014 to help support outstanding student pilots.