The Blackhawk Group (TBG) announces that it has been named the exclusive distributor in North and South America for the supplemental type certificate (STC) covering the Piper Meridian engine replacement program from MT-Propeller, which transforms the aircraft into the “X-Range” Meridian. This STC replaces the factory-installed PT6A-42A engine with the lighter, more efficient, and cost-effective Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135A.

The Blackhawk Group (TBG), a services provider for light turbine-powered aircraft, officially receives delivery of the company’s 2,000th Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6A engine since its original founding in 1999. This milestone underscores over two decades of commitment to improving aircraft performance and value for operators across the world.

The Blackhawk Group officially submits all flight test data to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is awaiting supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for the highly anticipated integration of Hartzell Propeller’s advanced 5-blade composite propeller with Blackhawk’s powerful XP67A Engine+ upgrade for King Air 350 aircraft. The milestone STC unlocks a transformative performance package that delivers speed, efficiency and operational value.

The Blackhawk Group (TBG) announces that the company has completed and submitted a supplemental type certificate (STC) data package to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for imminent approval of its highly anticipated XP66D Engine+ upgrade for the Daher TBM 700 series aircraft. The upgrade replaces the original 700-horsepower PT6A-64 engine with the more powerful 850-horsepower PT6A-66D, bringing TBM 700 performance on par with the TBM 850 by providing a 21% increase in available shaft horsepower (SHP).

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is bringing its expertise on aviation history, iconic aircraft and how to care for them to the 2025 EAA AirVenture. Visitors to the museum’s tent can take home guidance on how to care for their personal family history, learn how the museum preserves and shares the incredible history of aviation and spaceflight, and pick up fun giveaways.

The Aircraft Electronics Association's Educational Foundation announces the names of the individuals who were awarded scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year. Since its inception, the AEA has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships.

Aims Community College launches a new aircraft maintenance technician program to meet the urgent demand for certified aviation mechanics. Prospective students can now apply to the program to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Aircraft Maintenance Technician degree in two years, over six semesters. The college will add certificate options as the program evolves.

Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3), Viasat, Inc., and Aeromexico announce installation of advanced in-flight internet connectivity on Aeromexico’s E190 jets, further integrating the airline’s fleet with fast Wi-Fi for its customers. High speed satellite connectivity via Viasat’s global Ka-band network will allow Aeromexico passengers on these aircraft to stream movies and television, watch live sports, access the internet, send emails, and connect to their social networks while onboard.

Duncan Aviation announces that Andy Duckworth is now a Completions and Modifications sales rep at the company’s full-service MRO facility in Battle Creek, MI. Duckworth will be supporting Duncan Aviation’s Citation, Hawker and Falcon customers.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes U.S. Senate confirmation of Bryan Bedford as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). His selection to lead the FAA comes at a time of heightened focus on aviation safety and the need to transform the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system.