Inc. reveals that AvAir ranks No. 2,364 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment — its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. This is the fourth time AvAir has been on this list. AvAir is an industry-leading inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket and is celebrating its 25th anniversary next year. 

Western Aircraft announces that Chris Chavez has accepted the role of Avionics Sales manager. In his new role, Chavez will be developing and closing opportunities for avionics upgrades and installations for Western Aircraft’s thriving avionics business.

Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) announces the certification of Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA), marking the first certified software solution utilizing the Surface Indications and Alert (SURF-IA) technology. ROA uses ADS-B traffic to alert the crew of potential runway incursions caused by nearby airborne aircraft, aircraft on the ground, and ground vehicles. The initial FAA certification was received by Textron Aviation on the G1000® NXi-equipped Cessna Caravan.

Textron Aviation announces that it has delivered the 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet to longtime Citation customer Simmons Foods, a family-owned and -operated company since 1949 of Siloam Springs, AR. Simmons Foods will utilize the new aircraft to enhance the efficiency of its company’s business travel, complementing its existing fleet of three Citation jets that are integral to managing operations across multiple locations.

AeroEducate, EAA’s free online education program, adds three collaborators to its list of educational content providers. This partnership aims to tackle an ever-growing need for aviation education and interactive programming for young people.

Veryon, a provider of information services and software solutions for the aviation industry, launches a new mobile app for Veryon Publications that revolutionizes how aircraft operators and maintenance professionals securely access critical technical publications and maintenance manuals.

SmartSky, provider of the most advanced inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, announces Spectra Jet as a new sales and installation partner. Located at KSGH in Springfield, OH, Spectra Jet is an FAA-certified Part 145 Repair Station that specializes in LearJet and Challenger airframes and can modify and install systems on any aircraft.

Radiant Technology introduces a significant update to its Universal Multi-Function Instrument. The instrument now has eight functions on one screen and an improved dial representation. The unit is ideal as an ultra-lightweight, ultra-thin primary or backup instrument in experimental or ultralight aircraft and can be purchased in either a 2 ¼” or 3 ⅛” panel cutout.

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), an independent provider of maintenance support and financial services to the business-aviation industry, celebrates regional growth in Latin America, adding key appointments to the team and expanding product offerings in the market. The organization its committed to strengthening its presence in South and Central America to support growing demand and market evolution.

SmartSky, provider of one of the most advanced inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity system for business aviation, receives another Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certificate (STC) for its award-winning SmartSky LITE™ system on Cessna Citation 525B models encompassing the CJ3, CJ3+ and the award-winning CJ3 Gen2, manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.