Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a provider of products and value-added services to the aerospace and defense industry worldwide, announces an organizational promotion to align resources with current business needs. With 20 repair stations and over 850,000 square feet of sales and service facilities in the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore and Brazil, PAG is well-positioned to continue its commitment to excellence.

West Star Aviation announces Raymond Sharp as the new program manager for Citation at its East Alton, IL (ALN), facility. Sharp's responsibilities will include upholding regulatory, safety and quality standards.

Plane Place Aviation announces the addition of AOG/MRT services to its capabilities for the Texas and Oklahoma areas, while also expanding on-site support at Dallas Love Field (DAL) airport. The added services will benefit customers in the area, providing maintenance to Challenger 300, Hawker and Citation airframes with 24/7 support in Texas and Oklahoma.

Embraer launches its inaugural class of the GIFT (Guiding and Inspiring Future Technicians) program, a course developed to train new aviation mechanics in Sorocaba, Brazil. The training program will have in-venue classes, in partnership with Athon College and EWM.

Reliable Robotics, a provider in autonomous aircraft systems, announces that it has received military airworthiness approval to begin flight testing and operational missions of its remotely piloted Cessna 208 Caravan for the U.S. Air Force. This approval signifies a deeper level of engagement with the Department of Defense (DoD) by enabling Reliable to demonstrate dual-use automated flight capabilities for military use cases, including cargo missions.

FEAM Aero, a provider of aircraft line-maintenance services in the United States, witnesses success and growth in its Major Repair & Recovery (MRR) division. Established two years ago, the division has seamlessly integrated into FEAM Aero's repertoire of services, leveraging the company's renowned reputation for excellence in aircraft maintenance and repair.

Responding to the pressing need to decarbonize aviation, a world-class team of aviation, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and climate experts are creating a faster path to reach net-zero goals. Future Energy Global, led by former GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) head of portfolio strategy, Natasha Mann, launches an innovative financial ecosystem to accelerate the production and uptake of SAF.

Solairus Aviation, a provider of private-aviation management services, announces record flights, fleet expansion and employee growth in 2023. The news highlights the trust aircraft owners have in the company, which has grown each year since its launch in 2009. This year's growth primarily came from owners of long-range, large-cabin and super mid-size aircraft, who accounted for 87% of new additions and who make up 88% of the 325 aircraft fleet.

As time ticks down toward expiration of the latest short-term extension of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) joins with 22 additional aviation groups in sending an urgent call for U.S. Senate leadership to markup and pass the comprehensive five-year FAA reauthorization bill that remains under deliberation in the chamber.

Mark Burns, president of Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., receives the Lifetime Aviation Industry Leader Award during the 21st Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards ceremony, held Jan. 19, 2024, in Beverly Hills, CA.