Aircraft Propeller Service, LLC (APS, www.aircraftpropeller.com, Lake Zurich, IL), a commercial propeller maintenance repair and overhaul provider (MRO), continues to build on its reputation as a reliable propeller repair center for CASA cargo aircraft worldwide.

Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announces that it has been named an Advent Aircraft Systems dealer for its Advent eABSTM anti-skid braking system for the Pilatus PC-12 and Beechcraft King Air B300 and B200 aircraft.

Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP), an aviation industry provider of information, tools and services, announces that the company has acquired CaseBank Technologies, Inc., a leader in integrated diagnostic, troubleshooting and fault detection solutions for the aviation, aerospace and defense industries, among others. With this acquisition, these advanced capabilities bolster ATP’s status as the industry’s only organization focused on improving productivity, compliance, and business performance by more intelligently managing maintenance processes.

Flightstar Corporation announces the completion of its newest facility, Hangar 10. The 31,000-square-foot aircraft maintenance hangar will serve as the primary facility of the Flightstar Airline Division.

Global aeronautical communications provider Satcom Direct (SD) announces at MEBAA 2016 that it has closed its purchase of TrueNorth Avionics, a manufacturer of cabin communications solutions. With the acquisition of TrueNorth complete, SD significantly expands its ability to provide advanced communications systems for VIP and VVIP aircraft. Satcom Direct will be explaining the benefits of the new deal to Middle Eastern delegates attending MEBAA 2016 at Booth #477.

Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announces at the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) conference in Dubai that the company is now offering Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67A engines for improved performance on its King Air 350HW and King Air 350ER turboprops. In addition, the company is offering an increased gross weight option for these platforms, increasing the maximum takeoff weight to 17,500 pounds. Both enhancements are now FAA- and EASA-certified and offered as factory options for new aircraft or as aftermarket modifications.

In what some consider to be a surprise expansion move, STS Line Maintenance, a division of STS Aviation Group, plans to open aircraft maintenance stations in Boston, Burbank, Denver, Newark, New York (JFK), Orlando, Minneapolis, Omaha, Phoenix and Ft. Myers, following HAECO Americas Line Services’ announcement earlier this year that it would close its stations at those airports by Dec. 31.

Continental Motors Group™ Ltd. (CMG), an AVIC International Holding Corporation company, announces the launch of its new corporate website. With a modern look and improved functionality, it allows distributors, maintenance providers, mechanics and end-users to quickly find the information they need. It can also be used to gather data on replacement parts for Continental Motors engines and Continental Motors FAA-approved parts for LYCOMING®* engines; request quotes or technical data on manufactured Continental and Titan™ engines; and search the whole range of services offered by the group, in all locations around the world.

Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announces its plans to showcase its versatile product lineup at this week’s Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) conference in Dubai, including the show debut of the Cessna Citation Latitude midsize business jet. Also on display will be the Cessna Grand Caravan EX and the Beechcraft King Air 350i turboprops.

Hartzell Engine Technologies’ president, Mike Disbrow, announces that the company is reintroducing its Plane-Power ALT-FLX line of FAA/PMA-certified, 28V/150-amp to 14V/100-amp high output, belt-driven alternators.