2017 marks the 20th anniversary for ALTO Aviation as suppliers of high-end custom cabin audio and entertainment systems for all aircraft platforms in business aviation. In 1997, ALTO Aviation started in Massachusetts as the dream of founders Don Hamilton and Steve Scarlata to wow each customer by providing the most powerful listening experience available at 40,000 feet.

Duncan Aviation launches a program that makes its engineering and certification services available for projects throughout the aerospace industry. Although the company’s engineering and certification professionals have always been available to assist other companies, Duncan Aviation is expanding its engineering and certification services to include a team dedicated solely to supporting external requests. 

Wilson Air Center announces Preston Ramsey, captain for The Lawrence Group, as the winner of a nearly year-long 20th anniversary promotion that was run at all four Wilson Air Center bases. Ramsey, based in Memphis, TN, is a licensed ATP multi-engine land/commercial single-engine land pilot with a total of 5,700 total time hours. He operates Cessna Caravan, Cessna Citation Sovereign+ and Embraer Phenom 300 aircraft. Ramsey will receive a 7-day vacation at one of the twelve Orange Lake Country Club resorts and $10,000 in spending money.

AAT Aircraft Maintenance, a certified, FAA-approved Part 145 repair station, announces it recently completed a major inspection package on a Gulfstream IV at its Arlington, TX, (GKY) facility.

With the ADS-B Out (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Out) mandate fast approaching, North America-based Flying Colours Corp. secures approval from the Transport Canada Civil Aviation department to install ADS-B Out technology on Canadian-registered Bombardier Challenger 600-2B16 (604 and 605) and 300 airframes.

Superior Air Parts, Inc., announces the availability of a new, online part-eligibility search tool on the company’s website: http://superiorairparts.com/SuperiorEligibilities/.

Elliott Aviation, an aviation services provider, hires Kerry Olson as project manager, Casey Ritz as regional sales manager, and Cindy Stepanski as airframe parts sales specialist.

Vector Aerospace Corporation (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, announces it has signed a contract with a major European government for the overhaul of Rolls-Royce T56 turboprop engines. The contract, which has a multi-year term, covers the overhaul of T56 engines, modules, components and accessories. 

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces significant progress with its customer service, continuing to provide the best customer support in the industry.

TRAXXALL Technologies, providers of an innovative aircraft maintenance tracking and inventory management system, announces that Rich Anzalone has joined the TRAXXALL team as vice president, Customer Experience.