The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) releases the first building block to enable the safe operation of hybrid and electrical vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.

Nextant Aerospace, a global leader in aircraft and component remanufacturing and the builder of the 400XTi, G90XT, and 604XT, announces the induction of the fifteenth aircraft to obtain a 604XT Pro Line Fusion® cockpit upgrade.

Peterborough-based aircraft parts distributor, KADEX Aero Supply, announces it is now a Canadian distributor for Superior Air Parts. With FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for over 2,000 aftermarket replacement parts, Superior Air Parts is the world’s leading manufacturer of FAA-approved replacement parts for Lycoming and Continental aircraft engines. 

Dedienne Aerospace announces the award of a new license agreement for nacelle ground support equipment (GSE) with the Aerostructures division of Collins Aerospace, which includes sales, maintenance, calibration, leasing and services.

FlightSafety International announces that Suren Meras has been promoted to executive director of Operations for the company’s global network of business and commercial aviation learning centers. Suren’s responsibilities include pilot, maintenance, cabin safety, dispatch and instructor training as well as customer support, courseware development and simulator operations.

Honeywell (NYSE: HON) is expanding the capabilities of its aerospace facility in Greer, SC, with the installation of a second electron-beam physical vapor deposition coater for thermal barrier coatings. A third coater is also scheduled to arrive by mid-2020.

S.A.F.E. Structure Designs, a company that designs, engineers and manufactures ergonomic safety-first aircraft maintenance stands, fall protection platforms, hangar equipment, portable field equipment and specialty tooling, announces the successful completion of the STAGE 1 ISO 9001:2015 Audit.

Marc Bouliane, vice president of Strategic Business Development for Universal Avionics (UA), announces that Robert Randall has been appointed to the newly created position of director of Strategic Business Development. In his new position, Randall will lead market development activities with OEMs (airframes and avionics), refocus and expand UA’s proposal process, and contribute to the development of strategic partnerships to complement UA’s offering.

Meggitt PLC, a leading international company specializing in high-performance components for the aerospace, defense and selected energy markets, and Lufthansa Technik AG, a leader in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, sign an agreement for the provision of comprehensive component MRO services for commercial aircraft in mainland China. 

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation announces it has expanded its European sales team with the addition of two new regional vice presidents.