Duncan Aviation announces it has welcomed the first two business jets into its new state-of-the-art maintenance hangars at the Lincoln, NE, and Battle Creek, MI, MRO locations. On Feb. 5, a GL5000 was ushered into the new Lincoln hangar, and four days later, on Feb. 9, a CL300 was pulled into the newly constructed hanger in Battle Creek.

Reliable Robotics, a provider in safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, announces further certification progress, with FAA acceptance of requirements for Reliable’s advanced aircraft navigation and autopilot systems. These systems provide continuous autopilot engagement throughout all phases of flight, including automatic taxi, takeoff, and landing.

SmartSky Networks, a provider of inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, announces that sales and installation partner Davinci Jets Services has completed its third SmartSky STC installation on a customer-owned Citation Latitude. The Latitude installation is part of Davinci’s previously announced plans to equip the majority of its managed fleet with SmartSky connectivity. It was completed by the company's full-service MRO, with engineering support provided by Liberty Partners of Okmulgee, OK.

Av8 Group announces it has been recognized by the Performance Review Institute (PRI) Registrar for having met the stringent certification requirements for international standards ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and AS9110C. The certifications are testament to Av8's ongoing commitment to satisfying stakeholders and its dedication to continual improvement of its management system.

For the second time in as many months, the business-aviation industry’s calendar featured an event that set a high-water mark for participation, and once again offered an extraordinary lineup of high-caliber speakers, with the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) record-breaking 2024 Leadership Conference.

Lance Lajara joins Wichita, Kansas-based PWI Inc. as the U.S. West Coast sales rep for its extensive aviation lighting products. Lajara has experience working with and for aviation firms, so familiarity with the needs of the MRO marketplace PWI serves is immediate.

McFarlane introduces its Stabilizer Bracket Installation Tool (TOOL136), the key to precise installation of the horizontal stabilizer inner hinge brackets on Cessna 180, 182, and 185 aircraft. TOOL136 ensures both proper alignment of the hinge brackets and horizontal stabilizer to the airplane as well as perfect bind-free alignment of all hinge points, providing smooth, bind-free stabilizer hinge action.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will recognize 19 members of its inaugural Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Fellow Program at its Leadership Conference, Feb. 5-7, in Palm Springs, CA. The CAM Fellow Program pays tribute to exceptional individuals who have demonstrated a substantial and ongoing commitment to the business-aviation industry and the CAM program’s vision: “Prepared to Lead; Committed to Excellence.”

Veryon, a provider of information services and software solutions for the aviation industry, announces that Rusada ENVISION is now Veryon Tracking+. As an end-to-end aircraft management platform for commercial airlines, MROs, rotary and military operations, Veryon Tracking+ delivers comprehensive cloud-based software for fleet management, maintenance, inventory and flight operations.

For nearly 80 years, the Priester family name has meant committed excellence in aviation services and customer-focused relationships. As the family-run company expands to include businesses with similar values, it announces that a legacy name from its rich history is returning to represent the overall business structure.