StandardAero’s Center of Excellence for Turboprop Engine MRO In Summerside, PE, Canada, Celebrates 20,000th Engine Induction
StandardAero, an independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, celebrates the 20,000th engine induction at its Center of Excellence (COE) for Turboprop Engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) in Summerside, PEI, Canada. StandardAero’s Summerside facility, located in Slemon Park, is a Pratt & Whitney Canada-authorized Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) for the PT6A turboprop engine, the PW100 turboprop engine and the JT15D turbofan engine.
Embraer Opens Dallas-Fort Worth MRO Facility to Serve Commercial Jets Fleet in the United States and Beyond
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ / B3: EMBR3) opens its new commercial MRO facilities at the Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, TX, in partnership with the City of Fort Worth and the State of Texas. Embraer will operate in the existing hangar while building an additional hangar scheduled for completion in 2027.
StandardAero’s VNY Service Center Receives Mexican AFAC Certification for Aircraft Repair
StandardAero announces that its Van Nuys, CA, service center has received certification from Mexico’s Agencia Federal de Aviacion Civil (AFAC), enabling the facility to perform airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul services on select large-cabin aircraft registered in Mexico, as well as line maintenance support for Rolls-Royce Spey and Tay engines, Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306 engines, and Honeywell GTCP36-100 and -150 auxiliary power units (APUs).
West Star Aviation Fully Prepared to Support Gogo C1 Upgrades
West Star Aviation, an authorized dealer for Gogo, is offering support for the installation of the newly certified Gogo C1 line replaceable unit (LRU). Gogo recently announced the granting of supplemental type certification for this unit across 42 aircraft models, catering to approximately 70% of its legacy air-to-ground (ATG) customers in North America.
Gogo Confirms STC Approval for Gogo C1-LRU for Multiple Aircraft Types; Announces $35,000 Installation incentive for C1 Installs
Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) confirms its Gogo C1 line replaceable unit (LRU) has received supplemental type certification (STC) for 42 aircraft models through an Approved Model List (AML) granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The confirmation covers 70% of North American Gogo legacy air-to-ground (ATG) customer aircraft and, once equipped, will ensure continued compatibility with and connectivity to Gogo’s forthcoming LTE network upgrade.
NBAA Mourns Loss of Visionary Leader and Business Aviation Champion Fred Smith
AFI KLM E&M Takes Major Step toward Sustainable MRO with SAF Adoption for Engine Testing
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) announces the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to power 10% of total engine test operations conducted annually at its Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS) facilities. This decisive step underscores the company's commitment to reducing its direct carbon emissions and supporting the aviation sector’s transition toward more sustainable operations.
Broward Aviation Services Group Acquires Ohio-based Support Air Inc.
Broward Aviation Services Group (BASG) announces it has acquired Support Air, Inc., a service company and aircraft material provider located south of Dayton, OH, USA. This strategic acquisition will complement BASG’s current portfolio and solidify the group’s dedication to foster growth in the aviation USM aftermarket arena.
Concorde Battery Corporation Hires Matt Fullerton as Central U.S. Technical Sales Manager
Concorde Battery announces that Matt Fullerton has been appointed Central U.S. technical sales manager. Fullerton joins Concorde’s international sales team to maintain and initiate relationships throughout the aviation industry, supporting Concorde Battery’s network of authorized aircraft-battery distributors and airframe manufacturers.