Concorde Battery Corporation presents FAA STC SA00944DE for installation of higher-capacity sealed lead-acid batteries, the RG-380E/60L (24V, 48Ah) or RG-380E/53L (24V, 53Ah), in place of the original equipment lead-acid or nickel-cadmium battery on Textron Aviation’s 525C.

JSfirm.com announces The Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC) as its newest job distribution partner. The partnership allows job seekers to find the latest aviation opportunities directly on ATEC’s website.

West Star announces the appointment of Gary A. Schandl as director of Quality Assurance for all West Star facilities.

Jet Aviation announces it has received International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Stage 1 Registration from the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) for its Amsterdam and Rotterdam FBOs in The Netherlands. It intends to achieve IS-BAH Stage 2 Registration for both FBOs by December 2021.

Training magazine today announced that its 2020 annual Conference and Expo is going to have an enhanced focus on trainers in the aviation industry.

The initiative will be applicable across the aviation industry, including airlines, corporate flight departments and support companies such as fuel providers.

Duncan Aviation announces that Todd Shriner has been named a technical representative for Bombardier products. In this position, Shriner will provide troubleshooting and technical support for customers who operate Global, Challenger and Learjet aircraft, as well as to company airframe maintenance teams.

Barry Alexander successfully launches his entrepreneurial endeavor, Aquiline Drones (AD), one of the fastest-growing American drone companies. AD is privately held, owned and managed primarily by Alexander, along with other business professionals; fellow airline pilots; aerospace and software engineers; distinguished military personnel, including retired Air Force generals; algorithmic mathematicians and other technologists. AD is also supported by a network of thousands of pilots nationwide.

Tailwind Technologies acquires Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. and Aerospace Manufacturing, Inc. (AMI), both headed by president Tom Heid, who will continue in that capacity for Tailwind. Tailwind Technologies is the parent company of Hartzell Propeller, Inc.

Representatives of Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET) announce that the company has partnered with Lycoming to now be the exclusive direct-to-customer provider of Plane-Power alternators and alternator assemblies for a factory-overhauled and rebuilt engine.

The new Crud Thug® Removal Air Tool from Snap-on Industrial safely and efficiently removes rust, paint, gasket material, seam sealers and other crud without fumes, heat buildup or damage.