Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s G280 aircraft has received type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The certification recognizes that the super mid-sized aircraft demonstrates compliance with EASA airworthiness and environmental requirements.

Boeing and Elbit Systems Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that supports the growth of both companies through the joint pursuit of opportunities for self-defense solutions for Boeing military aircraft in international markets.

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded an $83.7 million contract for engines to power 19 V-22 aircraft operated by the US Marine Corps and Air Force.

Jet Professionals, a full-service global aviation staffing company, is celebrating its 30th year in business.

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. announces the GRA 5500, a high-performance, all-digital radar altimeter for transport category, helicopter, business and general aviation aircraft.

From February 11-13, the American Helicopter Society (AHS) Redstone Chapter, with sponsorship from HAI, hosted a Technical Specialists’ Meeting on Airworthiness, Condition Based Maintenance (CBM), and Health and Usage Monitoring (HUMS) at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

LoPresti Aviation announces the FAA has granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the BoomBeam™ High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Systems for the Cessna Citation 680 and 750.

AeroComputers Inc. announces that it has hired Mikael Via to fill the newly created position of executive vice president, chief operating officer. Via comes to AeroComputers from Glasair Aviation in Washington where he was President and CEO.

The management of DART Aerospace announces the launch of DART’s brand new corporate identity.

Conklin & de Decker announces the latest release of its innovative LIFE CYCLE COST 2013 Volume I.