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.

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announces that its Aspire 350 satellite communications system has been selected by Dassault Aviation for continued use across its Falcon family of business jets. Certifications for Aspire 350 use are now complete on Falcon 2000 and Falcon 6X, with Falcon 8X availability expected this month. Aspire 350 will also be installed as a line-fit solution on the upcoming Falcon 10X, with additional supplemental type certificate (STC) solutions for aftermarket Falcon 900 and Falcon 7X platforms in progress.

Engine Assurance Program (EAP) continues to expand the list of engines covered by its hourly maintenance program. Operators of the BR710C4-11-powered Gulfstream G550 can now enroll their engines and APUs with EAP. The company also covers the BR710A1-10 and the BR710A2-20 which power the Gulfstream GV and the Bombardier Global Express, XRS, 5000 and 6000 respectively.

Lufthansa Technik signs an agreement with Air Transat to expand the use of the Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem. The Canadian carrier will implement AVIATAR, Lufthansa Technik's independent platform for data and analytics applications, across its entire fleet of 43 Airbus A321 and A330 aircraft.

Lufthansa Technik signs an agreement with Air Transat to expand the use of the Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem. The Canadian carrier will implement AVIATAR, Lufthansa Technik's independent platform for data and analytics applications, across its entire fleet of 43 Airbus A321 and A330 aircraft.

Textron Aviation announces that it is bringing a comprehensive lineup of its industry-leading products to the 2025 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture fly-in in Oshkosh, WI, from Mon., July 21 to Sun., July 27. The static display at Whitman Regional Airport will be the largest the company has ever included at EAA and the largest static display of any original equipment manufacturer (OEM) at this year’s show. 

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulates industry veterans and lifetime aviation advocates Pete Bunce and Mary Miller on receiving the 2025 Donald D. Engen Aero Club of Washington Trophy for Aviation Excellence. Established in 1993, the Engen Trophy is awarded for “a record of lifetime achievement; or a single event; or a series of acts by an individual; a team; or by a corporation or organization that reaffirms the Wright Brothers’ standard of excellence in aviation.”

Duncan Aviation announces that Alec Pusateri has transitioned to the Engine Shop team. In his new role, Pusateri ensures that engines consistently meet rigorous inspection parameters by performing meticulous data analysis and implementing necessary adjustments to optimize engine performance.

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) recognizes that just because two people are related, it doesn’t always mean they see eye to eye on topics like education, jobs, or future planning. But for father and son Troy and Garrett Stanton, making the choice to become AMTs by training at PIA has been a life-changing decision that they were happy to agree on.

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) recognizes that just because two people are related, it doesn’t always mean they see eye to eye on topics like education, jobs, or future planning. But for father and son Troy and Garrett Stanton, making the choice to become AMTs by training at PIA has been a life-changing decision that they were happy to agree on.