Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announces the all-new Gulfstream G400 successfully completed its first flight, officially launching the flight-test program and further expanding Gulfstream’s ultramodern, high-technology family of next-generation aircraft. The G400 defines a new standard with the highest performance and greatest comfort ever experienced in this segment.

Duncan Aviation announces that Cory Kolman has joined its team as the company’s new regional manager in the Southwest territory of the United States. Kolman will apply his more than 30 years of aviation experience and knowledge to support Duncan Aviation’s customers in Arizona, Southern California, and Southern Nevada.

Duncan Aviation announces it has been recognized by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) as a Tier 2 Green Aviation Business, which means the company is lowering its carbon footprint by following the Tier 1 and Tier 2 requirements of NATA’s three-tiered Sustainability Standards.

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.