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ProvenAir Technologies Names Chris Kubinski as Chief Executive Officer

ProvenAir Technologies Names Chris Kubinski as Chief Executive Officer

Bruno Duarte

ProvenAir has appointed Chris Kubinski as CEO to lead the company into its exciting next chapter, succeeding the late Jim Boccarosa, who passed away in September of last year. “Chris has spent his career at the intersection of aviation, data, and modernization through technology, and brings a clear understanding of what the industry is looking…

TECNAM Announces Exclusive Slot Deposit Program for the New MOSAIK59 Product Line

Joy Finnegan

Following the unveiling of its MOSAIK59 product line, Tecnam announced the opening of a priority slot deposit program for two of its flagship models: the Astore GT and the P2008 Next Generation. This exclusive initiative allows pilots, flight schools and operators to secure early production slots ahead of the FAA’s Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification…

Lufthansa Technik and Designworks unveil Narrowbody VIP Cabin Concept “The BOW”

Joy Finnegan

At this year’s Aircraft Interior’s Expo (AIX), Lufthansa Technik is presenting an entirely new approach to VIP aviation: “The BOW” — a modular narrowbody cabin concept created in exclusive collaboration with Designworks, a BMW Group Company. The concept redefines the idea of shared deluxe travel for executive groups, sports teams, or artists. Inspired by the…

AIX 2026 to Deliver Most Ambitious Show Yet for Landmark 25th Edition

Joy Finnegan

Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) has revealed full details ahead of its landmark 25th edition, taking place from 14–16 April 2026 at Hamburg Messe, Germany.  Marking a quarter-century at the forefront of cabin innovation, the milestone edition promises to be the most ambitious in the show’s history, with brand new features and experiences befitting a landmark…

Partners In Aviation Marks 10 Years of Matching Aircraft Co-owners, Helping Cut Ownership Costs in Half

Joy Finnegan

Partners In Aviation (PIA), the leader in co-ownership for private aviation, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of steady growth, innovation, and nationwide adoption of its structured co-ownership model. Founded in 2016 with a single focus of bringing two owners together to share one aircraft, the company introduced PIA Managed Co-Ownership, a program that provides…

QT9 Software Announces New Global Headquarters in Historic Downtown Batavia

QT9 Software, maker of Quality Management Software, ERP, and MRP solutions, announced plans to relocate its global headquarters from Aurora to a newly redeveloped campus in downtown Batavia, Illinois. The former Pamarco factory, a 100-year-old industrial building along the Fox River, will be transformed into a modern, approximately 40,000-square-foot office environment that preserves the site’s…

Premier Aircraft Announces That Michael Smelcer has Joined as New Regional Sales Manager

Joy Finnegan

Premier Aircraft, the longest-standing and most trusted Diamond Aircraft dealer in America, announced today that it is welcoming Michael Smelcer to its growing team of aircraft sales professionals. “Michael comes to Premier having already established himself as a skilled pilot and a knowledgeable and safety-minded aircraft sales representative,” stated Jeff Owen, vice president of sales…

FlyHouse Acquires Jets MRO, Expands Maintenance Capabilities in Dallas and South Florida

Joy Finnegan

FlyHouse has announced the acquisition of JetsMRO, an FAA Part 145 aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul operation, based in Dallas, specializing in business aircraft maintenance and aircraft-on-ground (AOG) support. The acquisition strengthens FlyHouse’s maintenance capabilities and expands its presence in two of the most active business aviation markets in the country. “Maintenance is one of…

Elliott Aviation Promotes Michael Parrish to Expanded Role as President and CEO

Joy Finnegan

Elliott Aviation announced that Michael Parrish has been promoted to an expanded role as president and chief executive officer. Parrish was promoted to president of Elliott Aviation in January of 2025, and this promotion reflects his increased responsibility for delivering exceptional service to the company’s customers as well as guiding the company’s vision, driving growth…

Business Aviation Icon Russ Meyer Dies at 93

Joy Finnegan

Russell W. “Russ” Meyer Jr., the longtime chairman and CEO, and chairman emeritus, of Cessna Aircraft Company, has died at 93. Meyer, an aviation legend, led Cessna for 30 years, overseeing the development and launch of Citation business jets. He played a key role in stabilizing the industry through the General Aviation Revitalization Act of…

Gogo Confirms New Plane Simple Ku-band STC as AirX Upgrades Fleet of Bombardier Challenger 850s

Bruno Duarte

AirX, one of Europe’s largest private jet operators, has confirmed it is upgrading its connectivity across its Bombardier Challenger 850 aircraft fleet by installing the Gogo Plane Simple®Ku-band terminal. The equipping of the terminals is part of a customized service plan created by Gogo to support very specific AirX requests that ensure passengers receive high-speed…