The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces that Gregory Feith, former senior air-safety investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and retired U.S. Navy Commander Manny Sanchez will be keynote speakers at NBAA’s Maintenance Conference, April 29-May 1 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH.

Tecnam reinforces its commitment to aeronautical excellence by strengthening its collaboration with Southern Cross Aviation, headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, as it extends the supply of spare parts for all Tecnam-certified aircraft, including the P Mentor; the P2010, P2006T and P2012 series; as well as the P2012 with Continental GTSIO520 engine.

C&L Aerospace, a C&L Aviation Group company, announces the expansion of its distributorship with Champion Aerospace, a global provider in turbine engine ignition technology. Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the new agreement extends C&L’s distributorship to include ignition products for regional aircraft engines and APUs, further solidifying its position as a premier supplier of high-quality aviation components.

FL Technics, a global MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) provider and subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, is expanding its global footprint by establishing a new aircraft maintenance hangar facility in the Dominican Republic. Located in Punta Canta, the site is set to open October 2025.

ATEQ Aviation Division, part of the ATEQ Group, a global provider in aviation testing equipment, announces the launch of ATEQ MyCloud. This new innovative web platform will allow ATEQ Aviation customers around the world to get control and clarity on their test equipment, 24/7.

A reimagined European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) will debut at the Palexpo, Geneva Airport in two months’ time, from May 20-22, 2025.

Hartzell Engine Tech, a Signia Aerospace company and a trusted manufacturer of aviation components for general aviation and military markets, receives FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for its PowerUP brand Bendix S-20 and S-200 direct-replacement 4- and 6-cylinder magnetos.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces that FlightAware founder and BakerVentures CEO, Daniel Baker, and 4AIR president, Kennedy Ricci, have been appointed to NBAA’s board of directors. Additionally, Clay Lacy chief commercial officer, Joe Barber, CAM; Avfuel Corporation executive vice president, C.R. Sincock II; and executive vice president and managing director of Aviation at Garmin International Inc., Phil Straub, have been named to the association’s advisory council.

Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) confirms supplemental type certificate (STC) approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Plane Simple® Ka-band tail-mount terminal for Gulfstream GV and Gulfstream G550 aircraft. This latest development marks another significant milestone in the Plane Simple antenna series rollout.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes President Trump’s nomination of pilot and aviation industry veteran Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), noting both Bedford’s proven organizational leadership, as well as the importance of a confirmed administrator in providing consistency and continuity at the agency.