The Aircraft Electronics Association announces the recipients of the annual Avionics Training Excellence Award, which recognizes AEA member companies for their total commitment to continued education as evidenced by participation in AEA-approved training. A total of 45 member companies received the 2020 AEA Avionics Training Excellence Award.

Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier of Vietnam, awards StandardAero a new contract for the support of the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M engines powering its fleet of ATR 72-500 regional turboprops. StandardAero will support the airline from its OEM-authorized PW100 designated overhaul facility (DOF) in Gonesse, France.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulates Garmin International on earning the prestigious 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy for Garmin Autoland, the world’s first certified emergency autonomous system to safely fly and land an aircraft without human intervention.

Airforms receives FAA PMA approval for manufacturing crew ladder assemblies for most Cessna Caravan C208 and C208B/EX models. The approval covers the crew ladders for the pilot and co-pilot sides.

Nicrocraft™ announces its return as exhibitors to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh from July 26-Aug. 1, 2021, at Booth #1007. Nicrocraft will be showcasing FAA-approved PMA exhaust component parts for Piper®, Cessna®, Cirrus®, Beechcraft® and other aircraft.

Duncan Aviation’s Component Services customer account team grew by nearly 25% in the first quarter of 2021. Account reps are now located in Florida, Michigan, Nebraska and Utah.

West Star announces the promotion of James Davis to aircraft maintenance supervisor of the Gulfstream department at its East Alton, IL (ALN), facility. Davis will be responsible for supervising all Gulfstream projects at the ALN location.

INGENIO Aerospace (INGENIO), developers of innovative aircraft cabin and cockpit solutions, announces that Embraer, a leading manufacturer of executive jets, is adding INGENIO’s table tablet holder as an accessory for the Phenom 300E aircraft.

AMETEK MRO Avtech donates a $5,000 grant to a local nonprofit organization, Helping Adults With Autism Perform and Excel (HAAPE). HAAPE, pronounced “Happy,” received the grant on behalf of the AMETEK Foundation for its new project for supply-chain professionals.

West Star Aviation completes its 2021 ELP Outreach Program at the Grand Junction, CO (GJT), facility, aiding a local middle school with two solar charging stations. West Star works in correlation with other local supporting companies to design, build and fund environmental projects in the area.