West Star Aviation, an authorized dealer for Gogo, is offering support for the installation of the newly certified Gogo C1 line replaceable unit (LRU). Gogo recently announced the granting of supplemental type certification for this unit across 42 aircraft models, catering to approximately 70% of its legacy air-to-ground (ATG) customers in North America.

Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) confirms its Gogo C1 line replaceable unit (LRU) has received supplemental type certification (STC) for 42 aircraft models through an Approved Model List (AML) granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The confirmation covers 70% of North American Gogo legacy air-to-ground (ATG) customer aircraft and, once equipped, will ensure continued compatibility with and connectivity to Gogo’s forthcoming LTE network upgrade.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) marks the passing of former FedEx CEO Fred Smith, the company’s world-renowned founder and a tireless business-aviation advocate throughout his pioneering career.

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) announces the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to power 10% of total engine test operations conducted annually at its Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS) facilities. This decisive step underscores the company's commitment to reducing its direct carbon emissions and supporting the aviation sector’s transition toward more sustainable operations.

Broward Aviation Services Group (BASG) announces it has acquired Support Air, Inc., a service company and aircraft material provider located south of Dayton, OH, USA. This strategic acquisition will complement BASG’s current portfolio and solidify the group’s dedication to foster growth in the aviation USM aftermarket arena.

Concorde Battery announces that Matt Fullerton has been appointed Central U.S. technical sales manager. Fullerton joins Concorde’s international sales team to maintain and initiate relationships throughout the aviation industry, supporting Concorde Battery’s network of authorized aircraft-battery distributors and airframe manufacturers.

VIP Completions, provider of custom aircraft completions and refurbishment services, and YODEZEEN, an award-winning multifunctional architecture studio, announce a one-of-a-kind Gulfstream G550 interior refurbishment project, with acquisition of the aircraft brokered by VIP Completions’ sister company, SmartJets, a turnkey aircraft dealer-broker.

Yingling Aviation successfully completes its first Falcon 900 dry bay modification, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expanding Falcon aircraft service capabilities. The project was executed seamlessly from start to finish, thanks to the communication and coordination across teams.

An estimated 1.5 million civil-aviation professionals will be needed worldwide by 2034, according to CAE’s biennial Aviation Talent Forecast, released at the Paris International Air Show. The comprehensive 2025 edition of the forecast analyzes the need for pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, cabin crew, and, for the first time, air traffic controllers, predicting that 71,000 controllers will be needed globally over the next 10 years.

Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) announces the first Trent XWB-84 engine scheduled for MRO will be inducted this week at Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance’s (AFI KLM E&M) center. The facility is based at Charles De Gaulle Airport, Paris, France.