West Star Aviation receives a supplemental type certificate (STC) for Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. The approved model list (AML) STC is applicable to CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, Falcon 900B, and Falcon 900EX aircraft equipped with Honeywell GNSSU Global Position Sensors (GPS) and the Rockwell Collins TDR-94D transponders.

Dallas Avionics announces it is now a distributor of Barfield’s DPS1000 and new 1811NG Digital Pitot Static Test sets. Both models are part of the Imperium line from Barfield. The DPS1000 meets RSVM accuracy requirements. The 1811NG is for helicopters and light aircraft.

S.A.F.E. Structure Designs finalizes an agreement with Transformation Aviation Services (TAS) to outfit its hangar with custom equipment.

Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), an independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, announces it has entered into exclusive Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6A engine service agreements with four leading agricultural aviation and aerial firefighting operators in Australia.

Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) wraps up another successful AirVenture Oshkosh airshow, reporting growth in many areas. The airshow, held annually in Oshkosh, WI, celebrates the completion of its 64th show since inception.

Jet Professionals, a business aviation staffing service, announces that it will open a new office at Burbank Bob Hope Airport in August. The new office in Burbank, CA, will allow Jet Professionals to better serve the needs of the company’s growing client base on the West Coast. The company will offer its full suite of staffing services, including placing pilots, flight attendants, schedulers, dispatchers and technical professionals, as well as Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and payroll services at the new location.

Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, launches its Peace of Mind program, designed to create a simpler transition to new Cessna Caravan and Beechcraft King Air turboprops. Peace of Mind provides up to two years or 400 hours of Textron Aviation’s industry-leading ProParts and ProTech programs, as well as Pratt & Whitney’s ESPecially engine maintenance program, all free of charge for new King Air and Caravan turboprop purchases from July 25, 2016, through Sept. 30, 2016, with delivery by the end of the year.

Dennis Kirkpatrick joins Legacy Aviation Services as avionics shop manager and supervisor. Based 20 miles north of Oklahoma City, OK, Legacy Aviation Services (KRCE) is a full service MRO/FBO providing single-source aviation services primarily to light jet and turboprop operators.

Pentastar Aviation announces the appointment of Doug Levangie to vice president of Maintenance Operations & Advisory Services, effective immediately. Levangie will report to executive vice president of Sales & Maintenance, Brad Bruce, and will be responsible for the strategic initiatives and overall success of Pentastar’s maintenance operations.

C&L announces a new $3 million expansion to its facility in Bangor. The project, supported in part by a $1.2 million grant from the United States Economic Development Administration that was recently awarded to the City of Bangor, will refurbish a newly leased hangar, add two new buildings, increase capabilities and create 100 additional jobs over the next two years.