Bluetail, a modern aircraft records platform for business aviation, announces that the company had been selected by Jet It to digitize all operational and maintenance logs for the hybrid fractional-ownership provider’s growing fleet.

Jet Luxe announces its signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Empress Jets. Jet Luxe will now be offering its clients of the INVICTUS partnership access to Empress Jets’ NFT-based membership program and marketplace, as well as cryptocurrency-based payment options.

Hartzell Propeller appoints Arrow Aviation Pvt. Ltd. as a service and support center in India. Arrow Aviation’s propeller-overhaul workshop and its head office are located in Kolkata, with additional locations in Delhi, Mumbai and the UAE. Arrow Aviation provides product support services for airframes, tooling, avionics and instruments, brakes and wheels, consumables and lubricants, ground-support equipment, landing gears, rotables, tires and windows.

Textron Aviation announces the Federal Aviation Administration has granted type certification for the new twin-engine, large-utility turboprop Cessna SkyCourier. Using a clean-sheet design and advanced manufacturing processes, the high-wing aircraft’s production line is underway, and the first unit will soon enter the market with launch customer, FedEx Express.

AAR (NYSE: AIR), a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, signs an exclusive distribution agreement with Collins Aerospace’s Goodrich de-icing and specialty heating-systems business. Through this agreement, AAR will globally provide airlines, aircraft operators, and MROs with de-icers and supporting products.

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announces the offering of two scholarships for the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operators (IS-BAO) and International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) workshops. Submissions for applications are being accepted until March 25, 2022, at the Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA) website with a membership login.

West Star Aviation is acquired by The Sterling Group, an operationally-focused middle-market private equity firm, from the previous investor, Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a middle-market investment firm.

Jenny Showalter, 25-year business-aviation veteran and workforce specialist, announces the opening of Showalter Business Aviation Career Coaching. Focused on assisting the individual professional, Showalter's exclusive coaching and advisory services are now available to the business-aviation community.

StandardAero signs a volume purchase agreement with Gogo for delivery of AVANCE L3 and L5 systems in March, opening up more availability for operators seeking installations. The company now offers Gogo AVANCE L3 and L5 installation slots for Dassault Falcon, Bombardier, Hawker, Gulfstream, Embraer and Citation business-jet operators from the U.S. and Canada. Upgrades are managed at StandardAero’s Centers of Excellence in Houston, TX; Springfield, IL; and Augusta, GA.

West Star Aviation announces the promotion of Jeff Yeager to Landing Gear senior team lead at its Grand Junction, CO (GJT), facility. Additionally, Darin Perryman has been hired as the Accessories and Landing Gear program manager, also at GJT.