Commercial

Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Robinson Helicopter Company. This acquisition reinforces Robinson’s dedication to scaling innovation, accelerating new rotorcraft developments, and supporting diverse missions worldwide. By leveraging the expertise and resources of both companies, Robinson reinforces its leadership in the future of vertical flight systems and…

Following the launch of Transavia France’s A320neo and Transavia Netherlands A321neo operations, AFI KLM E&M announced the extension of their partnership with the signing of two new component support contracts and engine support agreements for the CFM56-7B and LEAP-1A, further solidifying a longstanding relationship. AFI KLM E&M says the newly inked component and engine support…

Airbus has announced that C. Jeffrey Knittel is retiring as chairman and CEO of Airbus Americas, Inc. effective June 3, 2024, after serving as the region’s top executive since 2018. He will remain with Airbus through a transition period. Robin Hayes, former CEO of JetBlue Airways, has been selected to succeed him.  Hayes brings 35…

Jamco Corporation has designed its next generation lavatory aimed at solving the long-standing difficulties of passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs) as a part of “Jamco Vision 2030”. This project is an ongoing collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the Japanese national research and development agency for air and space. PRMs requiring total assistance…

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines and leading regional airline, has announced the extension of a series of bonuses totaling up to $32,500 for experienced aircraft maintenance technicians who join its Dayton maintenance base by May 13, 2024. Bonus opportunities include a $15,000 sign-on bonus for joining as an aircraft maintenance technician…

Pem-Air Turbine Engine Services (Pem-Air) announced the grand opening of its brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. The 80,000-square-foot facility represents a significant expansion for Pem-Air, signifying the company’s unwavering commitment to serving the commercial aviation aftermarket with excellence and innovation. “Pem-Air’s growth is a testament to our team’s dedication to providing our customers with exceptional service and…

WISER Systems is unveiling its latest graphical user interface (GUI) enhancement for its ATLAS, the enterprise-wide live positioning system. The company says its new GUI is a testament to their commitment to innovation and enhanced customer usability in real-time asset tracking. The enhanced GUI features improved search functionality, enhanced graphical features for better visualization of thousands…

AMETEK Abaco Systems announced the release of the SBC3513L Single Board Computer (SBC), a groundbreaking solution optimized for the growing demands of modern military and industrial applications. Developed in alignment with the SOSA Technical Standard, the SBC3513L delivers exceptional yet balanced processing power and optional FPGA-based Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) Endpoint capabilities for mission and…

AAR broke ground on the expansion of its maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in Oklahoma City earlier on April 5, 2024. More than 150 representatives from AAR, Alaska Airlines, state and local government, and partner organizations supporting the efforts gathered to celebrate groundbreaking on AAR’s new three-bay facility that is being constructed adjacent to the…

DDC-I, a leading supplier of software and professional services for mission- and safety-critical applications, and North Atlantic Industries, a leading provider of embedded systems for mil/aero applications, today announced the availability of DDC-I’s Deos™ DO-178C Design Assurance Level A (DAL A) verified FACE-conformant real-time operating system and a DAL A Board Support Package (BSP) for…

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) is preparing to send teams of students from each of its four branch campuses to compete in the annual Aerospace Maintenance Council (AMC) Competition taking place in Chicago on April 9-11. The competition invites teams of students who are in training to become aviation maintenance mechanics to compete in 27…

Universal Avionics (UA) has announced that aircraft modification provider, Eirtech Aviation Services, has selected UA’s data link solution for its Airbus A320 fleet upgrade program. The upgrade features Universal’s UniLink Communications Management Unit (CMU), which enables air-to-ground digital communications between pilots and Air Traffic Control (ATC), as well as Airline Operational Control (AOC) through its…