Duncan Aviation announces that three of its satellite avionics facilities are now offering tool calibration services for torque wrenches, multimeters, crimpers and other tools used in aviation maintenance. The equipment that provides the capabilities will rotate between Duncan's Satellite Shops several times a year, and as more technicians throughout the Duncan Aviation satellite network are trained, more satellite facilities will offer the tool-calibration service.

Elise Krause, who will begin her training at PIA Hagerstown in the fall of 2021, is a recipient of the Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship this year. Each year, The Work Ethic Scholarship Program recognizes deserving individuals who understand the value of trade skills and careers.

To ensure Duncan Aviation’s customers are well-informed when it comes to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) NextGen mandates and guidelines, several of the company’s avionics experts have updated its Straight Talk book on the NextGen initiative for datalink.

EAA AirVenture 2021 has officially wrapped up, and JSfirm.com is already looking forward to the upcoming year after forty companies participated in the seven-day event. The Career and Education Center was a constant buzz of networking as attendees explored available opportunities across all facets of aviation.

Textron Aviation and Honeywell Aerospace are developing an exclusive program for Hawker 4000 and Cessna Citation Sovereign aircraft equipped with the Honeywell PRIMUS EPIC integrated cockpit to allow pilots to communicate more easily with air traffic controllers and to utilize the most current Data Link services offered in North America and Europe. The aircraft upgrade is expected to be available in mid-2022.

Airforms, Inc. adds Airpart Supply Ltd. in High Wycombe, UK, to its growing list of stocking distributors around the world. As the name implies, Airpart Supply carries a vast array of parts, systems and avionics equipment for general and commercial aviation.

Embraer and Avfuel Corporation announce their recent collaboration to bring Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ (SAF) to Melbourne Orlando International Airport. The agreement comes as Embraer announces its commitment on climate action, such as achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2040 and supporting the aviation industry's goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, both of which include integrating the use of SAF into its sustainability initiatives.

MRO Insider announces that the company has added Sarah Parlari as director of Talent Acquisition. The new role within the company will focus on talent placement using a consultative approach with a foundation in partnership. Parlari will assist providers in addressing issues such as hiring, retention, and engagement, as well as helping companies attract the right type of talent. She will also be available to partner with leadership to ensure longevity of their workforce.

C&L Aviation Services, a C&L Aviation Group company, receives its STC by the FAA for its 16-passenger business-class seating and floor-leveling solution to be used in the Embraer ERJ 135.

Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), a provider of products and value-added services to the worldwide aerospace and defense industries, announces the acquisition of Trace Aviation (TA) of Jackson, MS. TA is widely recognized for its MRO capabilities on King Air/1900 landing-gear assemblies.