MRO Insider creates a syndicate for independent AOG companies and technicians around the country. Besides the sharing of resources, the group looks to shore up AOG “dead zones” by utilizing MRO Insider’s data and setting best practices for the AOG community moving forward.

C&L Aerospace, a provider of aircraft parts and components, announces that Jasmine Koh has joined the company as Inside Sales, Asia. Koh will report to regional sales manager Edmund Tan and will be responsible for managing aircraft parts requisitions, logistics and customer service inquiries.

West Star Aviation announces Randall (Randy) Bass has been promoted to satellite manager of its Conroe, TX, (CXO) facility.

Duncan Aviation’s full-service MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) facility in Provo, UT, grows its technical representative expertise to include five Duncan Aviation Technical Representatives. These tech reps are some of the industry’s most experienced and highly respected experts, using their talent and knowledge to advise, teach and support customers, OEMs and internal Duncan Aviation technicians.

After extensive review, AviationManuals, a provider of manual development services and safety management system (SMS) software, is listed as an authorized vendor by the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) to produce OTAR-compliant MELs. This recognition will benefit operators that utilize AviationManuals by reducing processing time by approximately 30%.

USA Borescopes introduces the new USA750 J Series Portable Videoscope. The intuitive and modular design videoscope with dual-camera borescope is what customers have been asking for.

Addressing the confusion about the process of exporting aircraft and the requirements for making the necessary Electronic Export Information (EEI) filings, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Tax Committee and Regulatory Issues Advisory Group join forces to create a new, members-only resource, “Guide on Exporting Aircraft from the United States.”

West Star Aviation announces that Chad Farischon, vice president of Strategic Development, is recently elected to the NATA (National Air Transportation Association) board of directors.

Hartzell Propeller receives a supplemental type certificate (STC) from the FAA to replace Diamond DA40 NG MT wood/composite propellers with new higher-performance, 3-bladed, lightweight Polaris composite props. The 74-inch-diameter three-blade ASCII carbon-fiber prop for the Austro Engine E4-A features a lightweight Bantam aluminum hub and 2,4000-hour/six-year TBO, with Hartzell's warranty through first overhaul.

The National Air Transportation Association launches the NATA Career Center, a comprehensive resource for industry recruitment and career development. An evolution of NATA’s job board, the NATA Career Center enables members to connect with aviation business professionals worldwide, offers guidance on career changes, educates new and potential aviation industry entrants, and provides resources for both job seekers and employers.