West Star Aviation announces the promotion of Bill Richards to regional sales manager of the Midwest. Richards transitions to the role after excelling as Falcon project manager at the company’s East Alton, IL (ALN), facility, succeeding Keith Schroeder's nearly five-decade career.

Hartzell Propeller’s new, lightweight three-blade Carbon Voyager propellers receive supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for the Cessna Skywagon fleet. Building on the proven performance and widespread market acceptance of the metal Voyager propeller introduced in 2019, the Carbon Voyager represents the next evolution of Hartzell’s purpose-built propellers for Cessna Skywagon owners and operators.

DAS Aviation announces the appointment of JP Epps as the new regional sales manager for the Southeast. With over two decades of experience in the aviation industry, Epps brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team, further enhancing DAS's commitment to providing exceptional service to its clients.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announces the official opening of its newest Customer Support service center at Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, AZ. To mark the occasion, state and local dignitaries, community partners, and Gulfstream leaders and employees gathered for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to formally welcome customers to the new Mesa Service Center.

Banyan Air Service announces the addition of the PC-24 to its existing Pilatus Satellite Service Center. With this new capability, Banyan continues its commitment to delivering exceptional service to a broader range of aircraft and customers, offering full maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) support for Pilatus aircraft.

Some of the world’s top air-show performers have made commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 — the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration — as part of the afternoon and night air-show lineups.

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and CFM International sign an agreement to purchase up to 10 spare CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. The engines will support AFI KLM E&M’s extensive portfolio of LEAP Premier MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) services for airline customers worldwide, to keep aircraft flying while AFI KLM E&M services operators’ primary engines.

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) extends its warmest congratulations to James 'Jim' Viola on his appointment as the new president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). IBAC also extends its sincere best wishes to Pete Bunce on his retirement from the role after many years of dedicated service.

West Star Aviation announces Jon Hein as its new regional sales manager of Landing Gear and Accessories, effective Dec. 2024. Hein joins West Star with more than 21 years of aviation experience, stepping into the role following the retirement of long-time leader Steve Fleeman.

Alpha Wingman announces that beta testing has ended for its new workforce management platform, aptly named Alpha Workforce.