The Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA) welcomes StandardAero as the newest member of its global network dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions in aviation.

MOL Group announces it has produced a diesel fuel containing hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at the refinery of Slovnaft in Bratislava. The quality of the products has been verified through radioisotope analysis by the independent specialist laboratory, Isotoptech Zrt. The successful production test confirms that MOL Group is technologically ready for the production of alternative synthetic fuels, which is part of the company’s long-term SHAPE TOMORROW strategy.

WestJet and Lufthansa Technik announce that they have signed an exclusive agreement in which Lufthansa Technik will provide engine maintenance services for the CFM International* LEAP-1B engines that power the airline's Boeing 737 fleet. The 15-year, multi-billion-dollar contract is the largest in WestJet's 30-year history and followed a rigorous competitive global sourcing process.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announces the final Gulfstream G650 has officially completed production. This aircraft will move to the next phase of the completions process at Gulfstream’s Appleton, WI, facility before making its official delivery to a customer later this year.

In response to strong demand for Gogo Galileo HDX, StandardAero is developing an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for select Bombardier Challenger 600 and Global series aircraft models, with estimated availability this year. Gogo Galileo, the latest innovation from Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO), will provide operators worldwide with global, high-speed, inflight internet for every size of business aircraft.

West Star Aviation announces a significant expansion at its Chattanooga (CHA), TN, maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility. By enhancing its footprint in Chattanooga, West Star Aviation will provide expanded services and a state-of-the-art facility for its customers while further supporting its employees and the local community.

Concorde Battery Corporation celebrates Chris Holder, who has been announced as a member of the 2025 South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame inductee class. Holder is being honored and recognized for his unwavering dedication to advancing the industry’s safety and quality through education. He will be named during a special ceremony on Feb. 13, 2025, at the South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame in Greenville, SC.

TIM Aerospace DWC MRO, an independent maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider specializing in widebody aircraft, announces a strategic partnership with EmpowerMX from IFS to optimize its operations. This collaboration is set to play a pivotal role in maximizing operational efficiency and ensuring robust returns as TIM Aerospace prepares for its official launch in Q3 2025.

Cutter Aviation announces the appointment of Richard P. Campbell, Jr., as vice president of FBO Operations. Since joining Cutter Aviation in 1998, Campbell has played a key role in the growth and success of the company’s fixed based operator (FBO) services.

Duncan Aviation completes the interior refurbishment of a Gulfstream G200 at its full-service facility in Lincoln, NE. The aircraft was previously painted by Duncan Aviation in 2019, and now the owner was looking to turn the beige, outdated and worn interior into something sleek, clean and sophisticated with a darker, more modern palette.