Liberty University announces it has been awarded a grant from Boeing to support the construction of a public pavilion on the site of the university’s planned DC-8 Overlook at Preston Glenn Field at Lynchburg Regional Airport. The DC-8, donated to Liberty by Samaritan’s Purse, was the last flying U.S.-registered DC-8 before it was retired in December after more than 60 years of service and nearly a decade of impactful global relief missions.

SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global provider in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, announces its 40th anniversary of providing mission-critical satellite communications to the aviation industry. Founded in Penticton, British Columbia, SKYTRAC has grown steadily over four decades and is proud to celebrate 40 years serving the connectivity needs of aircraft operators from its home in British Columbia, Canada.

The 2026 National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) brings back the Career Zone, offering those new to the industry and those looking for a career change an opportunity to meet with hiring companies, work with a career coach, learn about scholarships, and more.

Supporting worthy philanthropic causes is a key mission of the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) Young Professionals in Business Aviation Council (YoPro), which this year is donating its time and talent to support Corporate Angel Network (CAN) during a “Helpy Hour” at the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

As business aviation navigates growing operational complexity and heightened safety expectations, the industry’s need for strong leadership has never been greater. In response, the 2026 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) is introducing a new, exciting slate of Professional Development Program (PDP) courses, led by industry experts and designed to equip attendees with practical tools to sharpen leadership skills and strengthen safety culture across their organizations.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will honor business-aviation leader, former industry executive and steadfast industry advocate, Roger Whyte, with the association’s prestigious John P. “Jack” Doswell Award at the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) coming to Las Vegas, Oct. 20-22.

Mint Turbines, based in Stroud, OK, is named a Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF), expanding its portfolio of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) authorizations and strengthening its position as a trusted provider of turbine engine maintenance, repair and overhaul services. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX business.

MSA Safety announces the launch of the A1X™, its latest WinGrip® vacuum anchor designed to help make aircraft maintenance safer, faster and more versatile. The WinGrip® A1X™ vacuum anchor represents the latest evolution of MSA's proven AIO (All-In-One) WinGrip® system, delivering a lighter, more compact solution that meets the demands of modern aviation-maintenance operations.

Veryon, a provider of aviation maintenance software and data intelligence solutions, announces the next generation of its Defect Analysis platform, now expanded to directly incorporate aircraft faults and part failures into every chronic — accelerating an investigation process that has historically taken engineering teams weeks to cross-reference data sources and confirm repeat-defect candidates before a task card can be issued.

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) will have a larger and more extensive presence than in previous years at the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). This growth reflects IADA’s expanding international presence and cooperation on industry matters with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). IADA dealers collectively handle more than half of all global preowned turbine business-aircraft transactions, giving the association a substantial base of actual transaction data and real-world market experience from which to assess industry conditions.