The Aircraft Electronics Association announces the recipients of its annual Avionics Training Excellence Award, recognizing member companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to ongoing education through participation in AEA-approved training programs. A total of 33 member companies earned the 2025 honor.

Snap-on Industrial’s new two-piece NanoAxcess™ Cordless Impact Tool Kit with PRO-FI™ Organization enables technicians to reach difficult fasteners in tight work areas.

Yingling Aviation is finalizing supplemental type certificate (STC) development for the installation of Gogo AVANCE L3, L5 and provisions for LX5 inflight connectivity systems on Hawker 750, 800, 800XP, 850XP and 900XP aircraft, further expanding its capabilities in advanced cabin connectivity solutions.

West Star Aviation announces the appointment of Christi Tannahill as the company's new ambassador. In this role, Tannahill will collaborate closely with West Star’s leadership and client-facing teams to elevate customer experience, expand strategic partnerships, and further strengthen the company’s position as a trusted partner within the aviation industry.

MRO Americas 2026 was held April 21-23 in Orlando, FL. The Competition took place during the annual event. Here are the results from this year's competition:

KGB Aviation Solutions announces a commercial agreement with Fokker Services Group to supply its next-generation SkyLog-25 and SkyLog-25A, fully certified 25-hour flight-data and cockpit voice recorders engineered specifically for modern retrofit and forward-fit applications. Designed for seamless integration and long-term supportability, the SkyLog-25 and SkyLog-25A provide operators with a highly reliable, cost-efficient replacement for aging recorder systems increasingly affected by obsolescence, rising maintenance costs, and limited parts availability.

Inventory Locator Service, LLC (ILS), a dynamic aerospace marketplace and intelligence platform, announces a new integration partnership with Block Aero Technologies (“Block Aero”), an aviation asset management software provider — an agreement that will connect their respective platforms and deliver a more seamless digital experience for customers.

B&H Worldwide, a provider in aerospace logistics, announces the successful implementation of advanced, AI-driven tire-scanning technology at its New Zealand operations. The initiative, integrated directly into the company’s proprietary FirstTRAC platform, marks a significant leap forward in operational efficiency, boasting a 60% reduction in inventory processing times.

AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, announces the launch of Airvoyant℠, an AI-powered aviation procurement solution that connects buyers directly to suppliers, searches available inventory, requests and consolidates quotes, and guides users to a streamlined, one-click purchasing decision. Powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), the platform directly integrates with Aeroxchange’s extensive ecosystem of more than 5,000 suppliers.

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology announces it will be represented by a student team from its Denver campus at the 2026 Aerospace Maintenance Council (AMC) Competition from April 21-23, held during MRO Americas in Orlando, FL. Taking place at the Orange County Convention Center, the AMC Competition brings together top aviation maintenance teams from across the globe to demonstrate technical skills, precision, and teamwork in real-world aviation maintenance scenarios.