West Star Aviation completes a major structural repair to an Embraer Legacy 650E fuselage. The project also included a new exterior paint scheme.

Sherwin-Williams announces the company and its aerospace coatings business have earned a spot in the Boeing Premier Bidder Program. The program recognizes and rewards consistently high-performing Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) suppliers and gives them an opportunity to increase their business with Boeing.

North American Aerospace Industries (NAAI, Kinston, NC, USA), a provider of sustainable end-to-end aircraft recycling, merges with Aircraft Interior Recycling Association (AIRA, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK), a total aircraft interior support company. While the news is formidable for both organizations, it also offers new opportunities for airlines, aircraft owners and OEMs to generate new revenue streams, gain savings, reduce their carbon footprints, and help address critical social needs; all of which have become more important in today’s post-pandemic period.

Duncan Aviation announces that its Engineering and Certification department has completed its eighth full-equipment supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) AVANCE L5 in-flight Wi-Fi system for Cessna Citation 750 aircraft. Duncan Aviation has completed seven additional STCs for this popular, reliable Wi-Fi system. The STC covers the Wi-Fi certification and full equipment and antenna installation required to provide in-flight connectivity to the Gogo Biz® 4G network. 

GLOBALJET Services, Inc., a provider of on-location and virtual aviation training, rises to meet the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic with extended flexibility in accommodating the remote-learning demands of its audience and by offering even more new course titles.

Snap-on® Industrial introduces its new 3/8" Drive Dual 80® Technology Soft Grip Multi-Position Head Ratchet (FH80MP). With 16 different lockable locations across a span of 240°, say goodbye to loss of productivity from wasting time fumbling to access hidden bolts. The F80MP is a 3-in-1 ratchet that functions as a fixed-head and offset-head ratchet, as well as a speeder to quickly tighten or loosen fasteners.

L2 Aviation, a supplier of global avionics services including engineering, parts, certification, installation and manufacturing, announces a key addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Tony Bailey as vice president of Business Development, overseeing global business development efforts.

Elliott Aviation, a provider in business aviation MRO services, names Lawrence Harting as vice president of Operations for its headquarters in Moline, IL (KMLI). He will lead and oversee the facility’s service, avionics, paint, interior and accessory operations.

PWI develops a virus-neutralizing system for use in fighting airborne contaminants aboard commercial aircraft. The device, called Biotek Shield, is designed to be installed in the air-conditioning system of the aircraft and uses UVC (ultraviolet) light technology to neutralize pathogens like bacteria and viruses, including H1N1, SARS, West Nile, tuberculosis and coronavirus.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announces it has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration for installation of a high-speed, dual internet system on Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream G650ER aircraft. Provided by Viasat, the system gives customers access to internet speeds that are some of the fastest in the industry. A streaming video service is also available, allowing customers to stream their favorite high-definition content without compromising connectivity.