Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) announces enhancements for its FltPlan safety management system (SMS) with updates to the Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) and a completely new safety performance dashboard. The redesigned FRAT requires less input from pilots and now includes the ability for operators to customize FRATs for different pilots and aircraft. The new reporting dashboard allows operators to more easily monitor safety performance indicators (SPI) and other safety trends, with the ability to tailor the data to the specific needs of their company.

Veryon, a provider of information services and software solutions for the aviation industry, signs a long-term agreement with Rolls‑Royce Deutschland, the world's leading engine supplier in business Aviation, for the Veryon Guided Troubleshooting product. Trusted by manufacturers, airlines and military worldwide, Veryon Guided Troubleshooting allows users to monitor, maintain and collaborate on all unscheduled maintenance.

Clay Lacy Aviation agrees to become an authorized dealer and installer for Starlink, complementing its suite of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services at its repair stations in Los Angeles and Oxford, CT. The satellite-based internet solution engineered by SpaceX enables inflight 4K video calls, streaming, online gaming, and virtual private networks. Starlink is part of the largest satellite constellation, with over 4,700 satellites in low Earth orbit and constantly launching more.

Paragon Aviation Group® welcomes FlyyDogg as the newest addition to its Strategic Partners program. FlyyDogg, established in 2013, is a boutique branding company specializing in aviation and travel, offering custom merchandise and exceptional customer service.

Thirty-two schools are the recipients of $13.5 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help attract and train students for careers as pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. 

C&L Aerospace, a C&L Aviation Group company, purchases two Citation Sovereign and two Citation XLS aircraft for teardown. Disassembly projects are underway on two of the aircraft with the other two projects already completed at C&L’s Bangor MRO facility.

Hartzell Engine Tech, a manufacturer for general-aviation and military applications, rebrands and launches POWERUP Aircraft Ignition Systems. Production is underway.

Shadin Avionics, a provider in aviation technology, introduces the newest iteration of the DARALT Series of radar altimeter converters, enabling new radar altimeters to be installed in a variety of fixed-wing and rotor aircraft. Shadin’s DARALTs feature future-proof designs that adapt to evolving aviation technology such as 5G-resistant radar altimeters on aircraft with non-digital interfaces.

Veryon, a provider of information services and software solutions for the aviation industry, announces its upcoming demonstration at the PBEXPO trade show in aviation and aerospace, March 7-8, 2024, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The annual event celebrates the leaders, innovators and technologies that build a stronger, more connected aviation community. Veryon will showcase its Veryon Diagnostics platform during the two-day event. 

VIP Completions, providers of aircraft completions and refurbishment services, unveils the interior of a completely refurbished Boeing Business Jet (BBJ). The aircraft offers exceptional levels of luxury, comfort, personalized décor and the conveniences of latest-generation technologies.