The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), founded this week in 1947, begins celebrating its 75th anniversary as the leading advocate for business aviation with a series of initiatives designed not only to recognize the milestones marking the industry’s pioneering spirit but to inspire the next generation of leaders to be a part of the business-aviation community.

SmartSky Networks, an air-to-ground (ATG) inflight connectivity provider, announces Western Jet Aviation as a sales and installation provider for SmartSky’s advanced shipsets at Western Jet Aviation’s California location.

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president and CEO, Ed Bolen, issues the following statement in response to the announcement that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator, Stephen Dickson, who has served in his role since July 2019, will retire, effective March 31.

West Star Aviation announces that Randy Cissell has accepted the position of project manager at its Perryville, MO (PCD), facility.

Satair, an Airbus Services company in the commercial aerospace aftermarket, and Collins Aerospace sign a long-term agreement for the distribution of Collins’ engine mounts, including detail parts and sub-assemblies for the CFM LEAP series on the Airbus A320neo aircraft family. Satair will provide distribution to its worldwide network of airline customers, repair organizations, and aftermarket spare-parts providers.

Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), a provider of products and value-added services to the worldwide aerospace and defense industry, promotes Ketan Desai to chief sales and marketing officer. Desai joined PAG in 2005 and has held various positions of increasing responsibility, including director of Sales and Marketing and, most recently, vice president of Sales and Marketing.

SUN ‘n FUN and aviation job website, JSfirm.com, once again partner to host the 7th Annual SUN ‘n FUN Career Fair. This year’s event will take place April 7-9 from 9 AM-2 PM, located at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in the new career fair building just south of Hangar B.

The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) Maintenance Committee announces the recipients of 2021 Maintenance AMT Scholarships, who are being recognized now due to pandemic-related scheduling challenges.

Technology for Energy Corp. (TEC), the parent company of ACES Systems, acquires RadioBro Corporation, an innovative engineering team focused on the development and production of embedded measurement devices and wireless communication technologies for the aerospace and defense industries.

King Aerospace Commercial Corporation (KACC) signs a lease agreement for two hangars at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) near Rogers. The secure-environment hangar spaces will be used to support highly specialized FAA Part 145 modifications, engineering and integration services for mission-critical government or quasi-government widebody aircraft — everything from upgraded airborne defense systems to next-generation information systems. The facility, which will be called KACC ARK, will also provide maintenance, installation, program management and VIP interior refurbishment to accompany these specialized modifications.