West Star Aviation announces a significant expansion at its Chattanooga (CHA), TN, maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility. By enhancing its footprint in Chattanooga, West Star Aviation will provide expanded services and a state-of-the-art facility for its customers while further supporting its employees and the local community.

Concorde Battery Corporation celebrates Chris Holder, who has been announced as a member of the 2025 South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame inductee class. Holder is being honored and recognized for his unwavering dedication to advancing the industry’s safety and quality through education. He will be named during a special ceremony on Feb. 13, 2025, at the South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame in Greenville, SC.

TIM Aerospace DWC MRO, an independent maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider specializing in widebody aircraft, announces a strategic partnership with EmpowerMX from IFS to optimize its operations. This collaboration is set to play a pivotal role in maximizing operational efficiency and ensuring robust returns as TIM Aerospace prepares for its official launch in Q3 2025.

Cutter Aviation announces the appointment of Richard P. Campbell, Jr., as vice president of FBO Operations. Since joining Cutter Aviation in 1998, Campbell has played a key role in the growth and success of the company’s fixed based operator (FBO) services.

Duncan Aviation completes the interior refurbishment of a Gulfstream G200 at its full-service facility in Lincoln, NE. The aircraft was previously painted by Duncan Aviation in 2019, and now the owner was looking to turn the beige, outdated and worn interior into something sleek, clean and sophisticated with a darker, more modern palette.

Ongoing headlines reporting tragic airline safety issues, dangerous aircraft manufacturing practices, and aviation whistleblower retaliation require that Congress reevaluate the anti-retaliation framework protecting aviation whistleblowers. Supporters are urged to join the National Whistleblower Center's campaign.

Flightstar Corporation, a full-service maintenance, repair and overhaul operation (MRO) based in Central Illinois, announces a significant expansion with the completion of a new aircraft storage hangar designated as Hangar 11.

Coulson Aviation, the world's largest aerial firefighting company, announces the addition of Brent Misura as its new vice president of Design, further enhancing Coulson's ongoing commitment to lead the industry in the design, manufacture and operation of firefighting aircraft.

Duncan Aviation announces the appointment of Shane Mack as a Turbine Engine technical representative, or tech rep, for Honeywell and GE aircraft engines, providing invaluable support to customers, sales teams, and technicians. Each tech rep is a leader in their respective area, offering guidance through highly complex scenarios. Shane Mack’s promotion is a testament to his expertise, dedication and commitment to excellence.

Staying compliant in a dynamic regulatory environment is an essential part of being both reliable and safe. Nimbl plays an integral role as a member of NBAA’s IOC committee, providing expert insight. Clément Meersseman, Nimbl’s VP, Strategic Partnerships, will join the Global Review of the Evolving Regulatory Landscape panel discussion on Wed., Feb. 12, from 2:30pm to 3:30pm Eastern in San Juan, Puerto Rico, during the 2025 NBAA International Operators Conference (IOC2025).