More than 8,000 aircraft built from the 1990s through the 2010s are facing obsolescence, supportability and functionality issues in the cabin. Innov8’s CFLEX Cast delivers a flexible, wireless cabin that easily integrates with other products and current source equipment, enabling easy and efficient use of personal electronic devices (PEDs). Innov8’s patented CFLEX Command liquid crystal display (LCD) programmable switch technology gives customers a simplified, highly reliable, easily supported cabin-control capability at an affordable price.

Global Jet Services, Inc., an on-location aviation aircraft, avionics, safety and professional development training provider, marks an industry milestone of 25 years of continuous service to the business aviation community.

Global Jet Services, Inc., specializing in on-location aviation maintenance and professional development training, has been selected by TRU Simulation + Training, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, as a strategic partner to expand its aviation maintenance training capabilities. Global Jet Services is a factory-recognized technical training provider for Textron Aviation customers, employees and affiliates.

Corporate Service Supply & Manufacturing, an FAA/EASA-approved Part 145 accessory repair facility, announces it has recently become an Authorized DJI Enterprise Dealer for its family of unmanned aerial vehicles and equipment.

STG Aerospace announces it has won its first contract in the Americas for its saf-Tglo® blu. 

Following its successful debuts at AirVenture and the Reno Air Races this summer and fall, Stratos Aircraft will display its Very Light Jet (VLJ) at the NBAA Convention beginning on October 10th. Between the public appearances, Stratos flight testing has been marking significant progress; the company has started construction on a second prototype and has completed the erection of a new 13,000 square foot composites facility in Redmond.

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) announces that House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) has introduced legislation to keep the FAA operating for another six months.  Under current law, the FAA’s budget authority expires on Sept. 30.  House and Senate committees passed multi-year FAA reauthorization bills this summer but the legislation has not received floor consideration in either chamber. 

Flying Colours, the North American MRO, refurbishment and completions specialist, announces it has delivered an enhanced carbon-copy of the innovative red, white and black carbon fiber cabin, that was originally designed for a Bombardier Challenger 850 in 2013. The same customer’s pre-owned Bombardier Global Express, left the Canadian company’s Peterborough facility this week, having received an equivalent makeover.

Concorde Battery Corporation announces FAA Approval for its RG-390E/30 to be installed on the Cessna 510 Mustang. STC SA02653LA replaces the original equipment battery with a 30-ampere hour drop in replacement that is 5 pounds lighter.

West Star Aviation announces that its East Alton (ALN) facility has been named an Authorized Service Center for all Legacy (450, 500, 600 & 650) aircraft, as well as Lineage 1000 and 1000E.