In anticipation of a backlog for connectivity system upgrades in 2025, Duncan Aviation is encouraging customers to get ahead of the pack by offering sizeable future credits for upgrading from Gogo’s legacy air-to-ground (ATG) systems to the AVANCE L3 or AVANCE L5 connectivity platforms. If legacy ATG owner/operators haven’t chosen which AVANCE product best suits their needs, Duncan Aviation will offer credit for the installation of Gogo C1, a transitional option that maintains current in-flight connectivity as Gogo launches its Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network.

Plane Place announces it has received FAA certification to be a Part 145 Repair Station. This certification will enable Plane Place to expand its service offerings, further establishing the company as a trusted partner in the business-aviation industry.

Dallas Avionics announces the addition of Cody Klaehn to its team as the executive of Government Agency Sales. In his new role, Klaehn will work with military, law enforcement, and other government agencies to help equip and train clients on the latest product offerings.

West Star Aviation announces the promotion of Jeremy Camren to program manager for the avionics department at its East Alton, IL (ALN), facility. In his new role, Camren will oversee avionic repairs and install programs, guiding projects to success with the same commitment to excellence he has shown throughout his career.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announces new and expanded responsibilities for two senior team members and thanks a third leader, who announced plans to step down from the association earlier this year. Jo Damato, CAM, has been named senior vice president of events and professional engagement, and Andrew Broom has been named chief revenue officer. The changes come as Laurie Lutz, senior vice president of events, concludes her planned departure from NBAA this month.

Aircraft Specialties, Inc. (ASI) of Omaha, NE, introduces its newest team member, Marc McKenzie, joining ASI as the regional sales manager for the Midwest region.

StandardAero’s engine overhaul center in San Antonio, TX, completes correlation of its first test cell for the CFM International LEAP-1A turbofan engine, thereby achieving another milestone in its introduction of LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. The San Antonio facility is now able to undertake LEAP-1A functional and performance engine-testing for Airbus A320neo family customers.

Duncan Aviation is named by the Nebraska Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) as the 2024 VFW Employer of the Year, an award that recognizes and honors a company that demonstrates exceptional commitment in hiring and retaining veterans. The company was also awarded the VFW National Employer of the Year award in July in Louisville, KY. Duncan Aviation actively recruits, hires and offers continuing support for the veterans in its workforce. Roughly one in four Duncan Aviation team members are veterans or active members of the military.

West Star Aviation announces the promotion of Dan Sies to Falcon program manager at its East Alton, IL (ALN), facility. He will be responsible for leading the Falcon team, focusing on customer satisfaction, overseeing profit and loss, and implementing positive changes while continuing to grow the Falcon program.

West Star Aviation announces the promotion of Lee Smieja to Gulfstream program manager at its Chattanooga, TN (CHA), facility. His responsibilities will include being involved in maintaining effective cost controls for budgets, monitoring manpower, managing schedules, and implementing any new procedures for the growing Gulfstream program.