Embraer

Aero Star Aviation, an Embraer maintenance provider, launches a new AI-powered virtual assistant to enhance the overall customer experience and reduce maintenance downtime. The new AI virtual assistant, Ava, has been implemented to streamline the technician’s troubleshooting process.

Embraer announces it will offer Starlink connectivity as an aftermarket solution for Praetor 600, Praetor 500, Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 customers through a supplemental type certificate (STC). The new solution is being offered through a partnership with Nextant Aerospace, the engineering arm of Flexjet.

OnFlight, Inc. announces the appointment of Joe Carr as vice president of Maintenance. Carr joins the team with a distinguished 25-year career at one of the most recognized maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) organizations in the aviation industry.

Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3), Viasat, Inc., and Aeromexico announce installation of advanced in-flight internet connectivity on Aeromexico’s E190 jets, further integrating the airline’s fleet with fast Wi-Fi for its customers. High speed satellite connectivity via Viasat’s global Ka-band network will allow Aeromexico passengers on these aircraft to stream movies and television, watch live sports, access the internet, send emails, and connect to their social networks while onboard.

Embraer (NYSE: ERJ / B3: EMBR3) opens its new commercial MRO facilities at the Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, TX, in partnership with the City of Fort Worth and the State of Texas. Embraer will operate in the existing hangar while building an additional hangar scheduled for completion in 2027.

Embraer announces it will offer the Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity solution for its Phenom 300 aftermarket customers through a supplemental type certificate (STC) generated in partnership with Gogo. The installation of the compact half-duplex antenna and one line replaceable unit will allow Embraer business-jet owners to enjoy in-flight connectivity with performance that mirrors the best ground-based solutions.

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.

West Star announces the expansion of its Chattanooga, TN, (CHA) facility with the opening of additional leased hangar space. At 19,200 square feet, with 7,000 square feet of back shop support, the new space will be used as a dedicated Embraer support facility.

Embraer and Collins Aerospace collaborate on the development and testing of an innovative carbon nanotube electrothermal heating technology (CNT) for ice-protection systems, seeking to create more efficient and sustainable aircraft. The project recently achieved a major milestone by initiating a flight-test campaign at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto unit in Brazil.

This week in Nashville, TN, Embraer celebrates the 20th anniversary of Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services (EAMS). Opened in 2002, EAMS provides comprehensive airframe services for all heavy maintenance, unscheduled maintenance, checks and structural repairs, modifications, supplemental type certificates (STCs), aircraft bridging and lease returns.