SmartSky Networks, a provider of inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, announces it has been granted the first commercially available FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for its SmartSky LITE system, the industry’s only streaming-level in-flight connectivity solution designed for smaller business aircraft. The STC was granted following installation on a Bombardier Lear 60 business jet by sales and installation partner, Reliable Jet Maintenance of Boca Raton, FL. Liberty Partners of Okmulgee, OK, provided engineering services.

Private aircraft management, charter and maintenance providers Priester Aviation and Mayo Aviation announce the promotion of recognized industry safety advocate Carl Bennett to the role of vice president of Quality and Safety. Since 2018, Bennett has served as director of Safety for Colorado-based Mayo Aviation, which joined with Priester Aviation last year. His new role extends to both companies.

AIRHAWKE, a Montreal, Quebec-headquartered business, completes the acquisition of fellow Canadian business Berletex Aero Design. AIRHAWKE, which specializes in delivering the engineering necessary to convert, complete or modify executive, special mission or cargo aircraft, now wholly owns Berletex.

Jet Aviation announces that it has signed a cooperation agreement with Donecle, a provider of drone and artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the aviation industry. The agreement is part of Jet Aviation’s continued commitment to innovation and to expanding its MRO services.

Duncan Aviation announces the complete overhaul of a Citation 750 at its full-service facility in Battle Creek, MI.

DART Aerospace announces that its FAA STC for the Model 311 GII Fire Attack™ System (FAS) has been amended to include installation on the Airbus H145 (MBB BK-117) D-2 and D-3 helicopter models, as well as the previously approved C-2 model. DART Aerospace Fire Attack™ Systems are widely operated as essential equipment for aerial firefighting missions across the globe and are relied upon by government firefighting agencies, private operators, and OEMs for their exceptional safety, efficiency, reliability and durability. 

Quiet Technology Aerospace (QTA) is awarded FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) ST04560AT for a permanent solution to the plaguing problem of thrust-reverser corrosion for the family of aircraft powered by the HTF7000 engine. The QTA corrosion solution is not a repair. It is the market’s only permanent way to eliminate corrosion.

Jackson Jet Center, a provider of private- and business-aviation services, announces its partnership with TITAN Aviation Fuels, a supplier of aviation fuel products. The collaboration between the two companies enables both to deliver unparalleled fueling solutions and personalized support to aviation professionals, airlines, corporate flight departments, and aerial applicators at Jackson Jet Center's fixed-base operator (FBO) in Boise, ID.

Prizm Aircraft Products, a manufacturer of aviation products, adds Jet East as a dealer. The agreement allows Jet East to install Prizm’s configurable cabin LED lighting into a variety of airframes. The lighting systems are available in premium, white-light only or full RGB capability, allowing aircraft owners and operators to easily match their lighting to their cabin materials.

TRAX, a supplier of aircraft maintenance software solutions, announces that Justin Daugherty has joined the company as senior director of sales and marketing. Daughtery brings a wealth of knowledge in sales, business development and marketing functions that will further strengthen TRAX’s position in the industry.