In conjunction with the state of Tennessee and the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), West Star Aviation announces plans for a major facility expansion at its (CHA) location. The plans include a new hangar complex that will consist of 40,000 square feet of active hangar space and an additional 17,000 square feet of shop and support space. The project is funded in part by a grant from the State of Tennessee and continues to focus on the development of jobs and improving the quality of life of employees and the surrounding community.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and several other industry groups urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to take action regarding Santa Clara County’s rushed decision to ban the sale of 100LL as of Jan. 1, 2022.

Jet Aviation announces the successful delivery of three Bell 412 helicopters following major inspections and refurbishments for a returning customer in the Middle East. The company has been providing helicopter maintenance, repair, upgrades and modifications from its location in Fujairah, U.A.E., since 2017, including dedicated maintenance support throughout the region.

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), an independent provider of maintenance support and financial services to the business-aviation industry, announces the acquisition of TRAXXALL. Founded in 2013, TRAXXALL provides software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) solutions for aircraft maintenance tracking, parts inventory management, and cloud-based software to enhance aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) workflow. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, TRAXXALL has offices around the world.

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), an independent provider of maintenance support and financial services to the business-aviation industry, announces the acquisition of TRAXXALL. Founded in 2013, TRAXXALL provides software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) solutions for aircraft maintenance tracking, parts inventory management, and cloud-based software to enhance aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) workflow. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, TRAXXALL has offices around the world.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the introduction of a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives to facilitate the expansion of advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure, an industry poised to revolutionize sustainable air transportation.

While it has been difficult for buyers to find aircraft in 2021, those who are looking to get their hands on a plane are turning to GlobalAir.com in record numbers. For the third time this year, the company sets a record for monthly aircraft inquiries on its site.

AvAir, an inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, is named to the Inc. 2021 Best in Business list in the Logistics and Transportation category. Inc.’s Best in Business Awards honors companies that have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact in their respective field and on society.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announces that Michael Swift has been named regional senior vice president of Sales for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Indian subcontinent (EMEA-ISC), and Chad Beaulieu has been named regional vice president of Sales for Gulfstream’s South Central United States territory.

West Star Aviation announces plans for major facility expansion at its East Alton, IL (ALN); Grand Junction, CO (GJT); and Chattanooga, TN (CHA) locations in order to keep pace with customer demand.