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Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 11:50
West Star Aviation is seeing strong early benefits from its March acquisition of DC Jet as it continues to strengthen its AOG (aircraft on ground) capabilities ahead of the busy summer season. With calls into West Star Aviation’s dedicated AOG control center already increasing, the added technician headcount and expanded tooling resources gained through the acquisition are enhancing the company’s ability to respond to customer needs quickly and efficiently.

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Many aircraft maintenance professionals liken what we do as aircraft maintenance professionals to doctors. After all, doctors are responsible for the health and well-being of their patients. Similarly, we are responsible for the health and well-being of the aircraft we maintain. 

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PlaneSkate Changing Industry Standards

PlaneSkate Changing Industry Standards

PlaneSkate Changing Industry Standards

PlaneSkate™ celebrates over a decade of providing its aircraft-recovery tools to the general- and military-aviation sectors. Tested, tortured and proven to withstand the harshest conditions, PlaneSkate is capable of traversing large runway cracks, potholes, gravel, sand, snow, ice, grass, mud, cornfields and even swamps, reducing recovery times of off-runway incidents from hours, and even days, to just minutes.

Elliott Aviation Offers $75,000 Incentive on Citation XLS+ Garmin G5000 Upgrades
Elliott Aviation Offers $75,000 Incentive on Citation XLS+ Garmin G5000 Upgrades

Elliott Aviation announces a limited-time incentive for Citation XLS+ operators, offering $75,000 off a Garmin G5000 integrated flight-deck installation for the first five XLS+ aircraft that sign a contract and submit a deposit. The Garmin G5000 delivers a fully integrated, large-format flight deck for the Citation XLS+, improving situational awareness, automation and connectivity while modernizing the aircraft for today’s operating environment. 

TBX Releases 2026 Annual Survey: State of the GA Maintenance Industry
TBX Releases 2026 Annual Survey: State of the GA Maintenance Industry

TBX announces the release of its 2026 TBX Annual Survey, a comprehensive, data-driven snapshot of the general-aviation (GA) maintenance landscape. Drawing on more than 600 responses from maintenance shops and operators across sizes, regions, and aircraft types, the report captures a real-time view of the challenges, opportunities, and operational realities shaping GA maintenance today. Unlike industry studies that often focus on airlines or business aviation, the TBX Annual Survey centers on the maintenance professionals who keep general aviation flying: A&Ps, IAs, DOMs, shop owners, operators, and flight schools.

AOne Parts Brings New Buyer/Trader to the Team in Navy Veteran Jeffrey Rosenberg
AOne Parts Brings New Buyer/Trader to the Team in Navy Veteran Jeffrey Rosenberg

AOne Parts & Logistics announces that Jeff Rosenberg has joined the aftermarket service and support provider as a buyer/trader. Rosenberg is a Navy veteran, having served on the USS Kitty Hawk, and his time in both the military and private sectors has provided him with a solid background and knowledge of customer support and procurement procedures.

Gogo Confirms Next-Generation Air-to-Ground 5G Now Launched

Gogo confirms next-generation air-to-ground 5G now launched.

Gogo Confirms Next-Generation Air-to-Ground 5G Now Launched

Gogo confirms next-generation air-to-ground 5G now launched.

Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) successfully completes flight testing and validation of its 5G air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity network for North American customers. The test team completed more than 30 hours of flying across almost 20 routes to confirm that the full capabilities of the first-ever 5G tower network are ready to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity to operators flying in contiguous North America and Southern Canada in January 2026.

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and AAR Complete Formation of xCelle Asia Joint Venture
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and AAR Complete Formation of xCelle Asia Joint Venture

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), a multi-product airline MRO, and AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, announce the completion of the formation of xCelle Asia, which includes the receipt of regulatory approval. This previously announced joint venture, located in Chonburi, Thailand, will overhaul nacelles for new generation aircraft.

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and AAR Complete Formation of xCelle Asia Joint Venture
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and AAR Complete Formation of xCelle Asia Joint Venture

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M), a multi-product airline MRO, and AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, announce the completion of the formation of xCelle Asia, which includes the receipt of regulatory approval. This previously announced joint venture, located in Chonburi, Thailand, will overhaul nacelles for new generation aircraft.

AAR Extends Exclusive Global Distribution Agreement with Collins Aerospace for Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems Products
AAR Extends Exclusive Global Distribution Agreement with Collins Aerospace for Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems Products

AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, signs a multi-year extension of its exclusive global distribution agreement with Collins Aerospace, an RTX business. The agreement includes the company’s Goodrich de-icing and specialty systems product line.

Delta TechOps Powers Ahead with First Third-Party LEAP-1B Engine Contract

The first Korean Air LEAP-1B engine at Delta TechOps in Atlanta. 

Delta TechOps Powers Ahead with First Third-Party LEAP-1B Engine Contract

The first Korean Air LEAP-1B engine at Delta TechOps in Atlanta. 

Delta TechOps announces its first third-party LEAP-1B maintenance contract for the engines powering Korean Air’s 737 MAX fleet. This milestone demonstrates Delta TechOps as a premier provider of advanced maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions and a trusted partner to the global LEAP operating community.

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