Pratt & Whitney announces it has entered into strategic long-term agreement with Dedienne Aerospace for Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine stands at the MRO Americas Conference in Orlando, FL. The long-term agreement will further expand the aftermarket supply chain and mark the first time that Pratt & Whitney’s Aftermarket organization has entered into a long-term agreement with an engine stand supplier.

RUAG Aviation fulfills a C-Check on a Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft three weeks earlier than planned, and to full customer satisfaction. The heavy maintenance project also includes additional aircraft services for optimizing the expected downtime. The timely fulfillment of the project enabled the Hong Kong-based customer to resume its aircraft’s operations in advance of expectations. The Falcon 7X C-Check was performed by the RUAG Aviation team at its Dassault Authorized Service Center (ASC) facilities in Geneva, Switzerland.

Permagard, a worldwide leader in the science of high-performance paint enhancement and protection, enters its twentieth year of service. Permagard has focused on providing OEMs, manufacturers, commercial airlines and private users with protection for their valuable assets while improving brand image, reducing maintenance downtimes and enhancing overall performance. With over $30 billion in assets protected worldwide, Permagard continues to set the standard for protective coatings, catering to discerning customers who desire long-lasting results.

Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announces it has completed its 10th installation of Gogo’s AVANCE L5 broadband Air-to-Ground (ATG) in-flight Wi-Fi system, with several more aircraft under contract.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announces plans to build a new service center at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in response to its growing customer fleet’s needs for maintenance and service. The service center is expected to open in the second quarter of 2019 and create about 200 jobs.

Duncan Aviation is busy installing a number of Honeywell Aerospace JetWave hardware systems, allowing customers who fly globally to connect to Inmarsat’s GX (Global Xpress) Ka-band, high-speed broadband service, Jet ConneX. Owner/operators who fly large-cabin aircraft and need worldwide Internet connectivity have faster options with Honeywell’s JetWave and Imarsat’s Ka-band broadband satellite network.

Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announces it recently completed its first installation of a Tamarack ATLAS™ Active Winglet product on a Cessna Citation CJ1+ aircraft.

ARGUS International, Inc. announces the launch of the PRISM Document Management System (PDMS) which utilizes Web Manuals’ cloud-based application to assist operators with the ongoing maintenance of their aviation manuals.

Av8 PMA announces it will expand its current operation by adding a 3,320 sq. ft. facility in Dallas, TX, dedicated to the company's engineering activities. The new location is scheduled to be operational in April 2018. 

West Star Aviation announces it has appointed Pete McKernan as Senior Vice President of Parts and Component Repair. Pete will be responsible for overseeing West Star Aviation landing gear and accessory departments along with its affiliates, Avant and DAS. 

Pete has over 35 years of aviation experience working at Cessna/Textron holding various roles including Business Leader for ProAdvantage programs, Director of Aftermarket Finance and Vice President, Parts and Programs. During his time at Cessna/Textron he was responsible for leading organizations in sales, distribution, warranty administration, pricing and supplier management. 

"We are pleased to have added Pete to our company. His experience and expertise will be a driving force in increasing sales and overall growth of our parts and component repair business," says Robert Rasberry, CEO, West Star Aviation.