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.

Jenny Ann Urban joins the NATA (National Air Transportation Association) team as managing director of Air Charter and Maintenance. In this role, Urban monitors executive branch agency activities and serves as the team liaison to NATA’s Air Charter and Maintenance committees. She also represents the association at industry and government meetings, hearings and events, as well as plays a crucial role in advancing NATA’s mission and advocacy efforts through industry engagement, project management and stakeholder collaboration.

Duncan Aviation announces the company has signed an agreement with Embraer Executive Jets to extend the company’s Embraer Service Center authorizations for another five years. This authorization allows Duncan Aviation’s full-service facilities in Battle Creek, MI; Lincoln, NE; and Provo, UT, to offer support and service for maintenance events on the Phenom 100 and 300; the Legacy 450, 500, 600 and 650; and the Praetor 500 and 600.