Satcom Direct, a business-aviation solutions provider, completes installation of the first Plane Simple® Ka-band antenna on a business jet. Equipped on the company’s SD Gulfstream G550, the prototype terminal, consisting of only two line-replaceable units (LRUs) — the tail-mount antenna and SD Modem Unit — is testing the advanced technology hardware’s compatibility with Inmarsat’s Jet ConneX inflight broadband service, powered by its Global Xpress constellation.

The Av8 Group adds a second CMMS (coordinate measuring machine system) to its manufacturing process of PMA parts, providing a more efficient measure of larger parts and increasing the efficiency and value of the company’s landing-gear overhaul process. Located in Houston, TX, Av8 Group, an FAA and EASA Authorized Repair Station and FAA PMA authority, specializes in the overhaul and repair of corporate aircraft landing-gear assemblies and components.

PTS Aviation, LLC, marks its first year under StandardAero ownership with a flurry of new CFM56-7B and -5B engine transactions. PTS Aviation was acquired by StandardAero in December 2021. 

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announces that Capt. Claude Hurley, FRAeS, has joined IBAC as the new director of Environment and Flight Operations.

AvAir, an inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, is selected by Honeywell Aerospace to be the exclusive worldwide distributor of its 85- and 95-series auxiliary power units (APUs), including spares for all commercial and defense applications.

Duncan Aviation announces that Tracy Bohaboj has accepted the position of sales representative for Government Programs at the company’s full-service facility in Lincoln, NE. In this new role, Bohaboj will focus on assisting the company’s Government Programs team in pursuing additional opportunities with U.S. and international government agencies. 

Avotek-Online announces another addition to its Aircraft Systems Maintenance category of aviation maintenance training programs. Cabin Environmental Systems provides an overview of the systems that are installed to provide passenger safety and comfort.

F3 Logistics LLC implements Pentagon 2000SQL™ to expand operations with support for procurement and logistics services to the U.S. Air Force and other industry customers.

West Star Aviation now offers an STC for Latitude Technologies Corporation's DL150 satellite data unit (SDU) and Iridium antenna on Bombardier Global Express (BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11) aircraft.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announces it is the business-jet industry’s first original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to fly on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The flight took place on a Gulfstream G650 from Gulfstream’s worldwide headquarters in Savannah and was flown in partnership with engine supplier Rolls-Royce on the G650 BR725 engine.