Category: Commercial

JSfirm Creates Searchable Airmen Database

JSfirm.com announced their newest feature, a searchable airmen database. This new feature allows companies to search and filter certificated aviation professionals by category (pilot, dispatcher, maintenance, UAV/UAS), location, rating/type (when applicable), and last name – directly on JSfirm.

“This new programming gives our customers a unique and powerful tool to find aviation professionals,” said Abbey Hutter, executive director of JSfirm.com. “We’re always striving to develop new ways to provide aviation companies with more effective hiring resources.”

JSfirm says the airmen database is a great addition to its existing job board and resume search tools, creating a more comprehensive and proactive solution for hiring companies. Whether companies are looking to fill immediate openings, build a long-term pipeline or increase their marketing exposure — this new feature allows companies to source the most relevant professionals for their business.

Nighthawk Flight Systems’ Guardian System Signs Agreement with Aircraft Performance Group for Comprehensive Navigation Data

Nighthawk Flight Systems, Inc., has further solidified its Nighthawk Guardian System’s groundbreaking capabilities through an agreement with Aircraft Performance Group (APG). The move enables the Guardian System to deliver detailed, interactive, and up-to-date navigational information, providing superior situation awareness and enhanced flight safety.

The Guardian System is a new large-format glass cockpit avionics system. In addition to being lightweight, customizable, and easily expandable, the Guardian System provides unmatched high-resolution real-world 3D synthetic vision, enhanced with APG’s comprehensive FAA DO-200B certified ChartData and supplemental worldwide navigation data.

“Aircraft Performance Group is a nimble and innovative supplier with a full ecosystem of capability that works with our unparalleled graphic display for enhanced situational awareness,” said David Lanning, Nighthawk Flight Systems, Inc. chief technical officer. “We recognized that to be successful, we had to partner with similarly innovative companies. APG is very responsive, which will allow us to more effectively service our customers by growing and expanding Guardian’s capabilities quickly.”

“We’re extremely excited to work with Nighthawk and their stunning new Guardian System,” said Gene Albright, senior vice president of operations and head of navigational data. “Their real-world 3D synthetic vision system brings situational awareness to a new level and the flexibility and modularity of the system means exceptional long-term value to users.”

The agreement provides Nighthawk users APG’s up-to-date navigation and ChartData databases, including global georeferenced approach plates and airport diagrams, navaids, obstacles, radio frequencies, and more. The data is then integrated into Guardian’s system, overlaid onto the high-resolution synthetic vision to provide pilots with stunning 3D full-color 360° situation awareness, regardless of outside conditions. Pilots can also switch to an approach plate view alongside the primary flight display, where a georeferenced aircraft icon is overlaid to illustrate the aircraft’s position.

AIM Las Vegas Campus Awarded on USA TODAY’s America’s Top Vocational Schools 2025 List

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) Las Vegas, Nevada Campus has been awarded to USA TODAY’s inaugural list of America’s Top Vocational Schools 2025. The award list was announced on July 22nd, 2025, and can currently be viewed on the USA TODAY’s website.

The ranking of the best schools offering vocational training via undergraduate certificate or diploma is based on an analysis of five Key Performance Indicators. The analysis for the ranking included: Graduation Rate, Graduate Salary, Years to Pay Off Net Price, Social Mobility, and Diversity. Data on the schools’ performance was collected through publicly available sources like IPEDS and College Scorecard.

AIM Las Vegas works closely with industry partners to ensure their curriculum meets the current workforce demands. This alignment allows students to graduate with relevant, high-demand skills that translate directly into employment opportunities, often without the burden of long-term student debt.

All schools were benchmarked against one another using the final score. Based on the results of the study, AIM Las Vegas has been recognized as one of America’s Top Vocational Schools 2025. This award serves to reinforce your institution’s unwavering commitment to excellence in hands-on education, career readiness, and workforce development.

Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.

“We’re ecstatic to receive this recognition. It’s a powerful affirmation of the dedication our students, instructors, and staff bring every day. It reinforces AIM’s mission to deliver high-quality, hands-on career education that truly prepares the nation’s next generation of aviation maintenance technicians,” said Samuel Thomas, campus executive director, AIM Las Vegas.

Trax Expands JetBlue Relationship with Additional eMobility App and Cloud Hosting

Trax announced the expansion of its agreement with JetBlue Airways to include an additional eMobility app and Trax’s cloud hosting solution. JetBlue’s adoption of supplementary Trax technologies is part of the company’s modernization vision to completely digitize the processes of its TechOps function.

JetBlue presently relies on Trax’s solutions to manage the airworthiness and regulatory compliance activities of its growing fleet of more than 280 aircraft. The addition of Trax solutions to JetBlue’s agreement demonstrates the ease of bundling Trax’s offerings to multiply customer benefit. Specifically, JetBlue’s introduction of Trax’s eMobility Planning Control app will enable JetBlue to streamline maintenance planning and scheduling, increasing technician efficiency and reducing risk of operational disruptions. This implementation also positions JetBlue for its planned future upgrade to further Trax solutions, including eMRO.

Trax’s cloud hosting is the company’s fastest-growing digital transformation solution. Hosting JetBlue’s services on Trax’s reliable and scalable infrastructure minimizes operational cost and enables JetBlue to focus on core business activities through effective resource allocation. Trax will provide 24/7 monitoring and support from its Miami and Chennai-based Hosting Operations Centers, utilizing a series of advanced dashboards to provide proactive performance management and real-time support.

“Trax is honored that JetBlue has chosen to develop their digital strategy around the Trax ecosystem today and in the future,” said Rajan Bindra, Trax’s vice president of business development. “We are confident JetBlue’s adoption of additional Trax solutions will streamline their paperless approach and maximize maintenance planning efforts.”

“Moving to a fully digital ecosystem is a critical element of delivering reliable and caring service as part of our JetForward program.  Trax’s Planning Control app and transition to the cloud from a hosted server environment not only accelerates aircraft planning and scheduling efficiencies, it allows easier and more rapid adoption of both internal and externally developed AI tools to deliver better service to our customers,” said David Marcontell, JetBlue’s vice president – technical operations.

BEHRINGER Saws, Inc. Highlights the HBE320-523GA: Precision and Flexibility in Automatic Miter Bandsawing

BEHRINGER Saws, Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance bandsawing machines, circular cold saws, and structural fabricating equipment, is highlighting the HBE320-523GA, a fully automatic miter bandsaw engineered for precision, speed, and versatility. Designed for today’s fabrication shops, the HBE320-523GA streamlines complex cutting tasks and adapts to a wide range of materials and profiles.

The HBE320-523GA features advanced NC-controlled automatic miter angle adjustment, enabling fast, repeatable miter cuts at nearly any angle. This technology streamlines setup and boosts productivity for both straight and angled cuts. Its high-precision feed gripper, combined with a servo feed system and cutting pressure control, delivers cycle times up to twice as fast as conventional saws. The system automatically adjusts feed rates to different materials, optimizing performance and extending blade life. Fully automatic height adjustment and rapid traverse lowering further minimize non-productive time, increasing overall efficiency and throughput.

A user-friendly, powerful PC control interface simplifies operation and supports seamless integration with material handling systems, enhancing workflow and automation. The saw’s micro spray lubrication and built-in coolant systems keep the blade cool and clean, while carbide band guides and angled band wheels reduce vibration and blade fatigue, ensuring cleaner cuts and longer tool life. The precision portal-design guide system, with its stable, low-vibration saw frame and linear guides, ensures optimal cutting results and maximum service life. The closed table support, combined with an innovative connection to material handling systems, ensures maximum process reliability during fully automatic operation. Additionally, the electrically driven chip brush enhances safety and maintains consistent performance, while the infeed-side lifting roller enables smooth feeding of heavy or long workpieces, reducing operator fatigue and increasing throughput. The feed gripper features a 3,000 mm (10’) length and a retracting fixed jaw, reliably positioning and feeding even slightly bent profiles into the machine. An automatic guide arm adapts to changing material sizes, ensuring optimal sawing results without manual adjustment.

The HBE320-523GA offers a generous cutting range of 520 x 320 mm (20.5” x 12.6”) and bilateral miter capabilities, with 45° on both sides and up to 30° left, accommodating a wide range of profiles, tubes, and solid materials. Its specifically angled sawing capability enables higher cutting speeds and reduced burr formation when processing girders, angled steel, U profiles, and hollow rectangular profiles. A 3° inclination of the saw blade further boosts cutting performance on hollow profiles and beams while minimizing burr formation. Optional features such as a line laser for accurate material positioning, along with a torsionally rigid gantry for low-vibration operation further enhance precision and efficiency. The saw frame, mounted on oversized axial roller bearings, swivels easily for manual angle adjustments and faster setup.

Maintenance is efficient thanks to hydraulic blade tensioning, integrated diagnostics, and quick-change chip brushes with tool-less access panels, all designed to minimize downtime and maximize uptime. Energy-efficient drives reduce power consumption and operating costs, supporting sustainability goals, while ergonomically positioned controls and safety interlocks enhance operator comfort and safety. The modular design allows for easy upgrades and future expansion, and the machine is designed for seamless integration with roller conveyors, measuring systems, and cross-conveying equipment. The closed table support and intelligent material handling integration ensure safe, reliable material flow-even with short starting and cut-off lengths-preventing jamming and maximizing process reliability.
BEHRINGER offers customer-oriented sawing concepts, delivering complete system solutions with individualized material handling and expert advice tailored to each customer’s production needs.

Aviation Search Group Announces Rebrand as a LAUNCH Company

Aviation Search Group at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 show in
Wisconsin, unveiled its new brand and announced they have become a LAUNCH company,
following their recent acquisition. As a top-tier executive recruitment partner dedicated to
the aviation industry, Aviation Search Group complements the technical solutions and
aviation services provided by LAUNCH. Aviation Search Group will continue to operate as a
separate business and LAUNCH will offer additional executive search services to their
clients through Aviation Search Group.

“We are thrilled to add Aviation Search Group to the LAUNCH family,” said Mike Reporto, group president and chief commercial officer of LAUNCH. “We know our clients will
highly value their expertise in RPO, retained, and executive search recruitment. LAUNCH
continues to strive for growth by adding new services to fulfill the needs of our customers.”

Aviation Search Group executive director, Gary Miner, added, “Partnering with LAUNCH will
allow us to take Aviation Search Group to the next level. Our nationwide network of talent in
aviation, coupled with our unique recruiting process, will be a high-level service addition to
the LAUNCH suite of services. We look forward to providing our capabilities to their clients.”
Aviation Search Group is exhibiting at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Air Show throughout the
week at booth C5. Show visitors are invited to stop by to meet Alex Benyo, Doug Greene,
Randy Rowser and Tom McKinley to learn more about the executive recruiting programs the
team offers.

Nighthawk Flight Systems’ Guardian Avionics Suite Selected for Comp Air Aviation 6.2 Piston and Turbine Aircraft

Nighthawk Flight Systems’ revolutionary Guardian Avionics Cockpit System (Air Venture Booth #373) was selected by Comp Air Aviation as its preferred cockpit for its 6.2 Piston and 6.2 Turbine utility aircraft. Guardian’s launch aircraft OEM, Comp Air, chose Guardian for its lightweight state-of-the art modular design, coupled with world’s best synthetic vision display, giving pilots access to superior avionics and situational awareness.

Comp Air recently signed a purchase agreement for an initial order of the all composite CA6.2 turbine aircraft which will be delivered over the next five years. Each aircraft will be equipped with a Guardian Avionics Cockpit Display System.

“We selected Nighthawk’s Guardian system because it offers the advanced technology and situational awareness our customers need, backed by a company we trust. Their team’s commitment to innovation and support gives us full confidence as we integrate Guardian into our fleet. Nighthawk is a partner we know will help us deliver exceptional value to our customers.” Said Ron Leuck, President of Comp Air Aviation.

“Nighthawk is dedicated to supporting the Comp Air team by delivering a revolutionary cockpit display system that delivers professional grade avionics with unmatched situational awareness,” says Paul Martin, CEO. “Our initial offering of a very capable high resolution 11.6 display and associated avionics is just the beginning. Over the next year we will work with Comp Air and others to add increased capabilities including integrated GPS, our new 20W VHF Comm, our ILS, and transponder solutions that will together deliver the lightest, most advanced, and most cost-effective complete cockpit system available.”

Revolutionary Situational Awareness
Like Comp Air, Nighthawk maintains an innovative vision of superior aviation safety, making increased flight safety the primary goal in all design decisions. Our Guardian system’s design leverages cutting-edge safety enhancing technologies that increase situational awareness while minimizing crew workload in every phase of flight. This includes revolutionary high resolution 3D imagery on graphic displays that consolidate multiple sources of obstacle, flight environment, traffic, weather, terrain, imagery, and more. Unlike other synthetic vision systems, Guardian’s imagery provides high detail and more color shades that dramatically improve definition and situation awareness, especially at lower altitudes when detail is most vital.

At the core of the Guardian system is its avionics NEST, which can be located anywhere in the aircraft. The NEST houses each of the system’s individual functions and integrates with Nighthawk’s custom user-defined cockpit displays to provide a Primary Flight Display (PFD), Multi-Function Display (MFD), and Engine Indication System (EIS).

The Guardian system also integrates seamlessly with existing aircraft systems through its proprietary “Smart I/O”. Aircraft information is connected to the NEST, then all information is shared with all other functions through a unique data link system. The advanced displays are high resolution with both touchscreen and tactical controls.

See Guardian at EAA Air Venture
Nighthawk Flight Systems will exhibit its line of advanced digital avionics, including the Guardian Avionics Suite, and host a Comp Air Aviation CA6.2 Turbine at EAA Air Venture booth #373.

Hartzell Earns FAA Type Certificate for First Part 35 Electric Engine Propeller, Designed and Tested with BETA Technologies

Hartzell Propeller has received FAA Part 35 Type Certification for the first propeller designed specifically for advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft. The company worked with aerospace company BETA Technologies to achieve this landmark, conducting all testing of its propeller on BETA’s proprietary electric propulsion systems (electric engines), which are designed and manufactured in-house by BETA.

This milestone signifies the maturity, certifiability and commercialization of the AAM industry, and next-generation electric aviation. It is also a huge practical step forward in the industry’s collective ability to support the growing demand for safe, low-cost, and efficient urban and regional air transport.

With this certification, Hartzell’s propeller is the first to earn FAA type certification specifically for integration with electric propulsion systems. These systems, like BETA’s, are capable of managing a wide range of different loads and conditions — from regenerative braking to startup — all of which Hartzell’s propellers are uniquely designed to support. The approval comes after thousands of hours of ground and flight testing over four years, and verifies that the propeller exceeds the rigorous performance and safety standards of FAA Part 35.

This is a critical endorsement from the FAA of the efficacy and safety of Hartzell’s propeller — as well as the performance of BETA’s electric engines, which provided the foundation for its testing.

“Hartzell Propeller is very pleased to work with BETA Technologies on this AAM breakthrough development,” said JJ Frigge, Hartzell president. “Our design specifically for BETA Technologies is a five bladed, carbon fiber, ground adjustable fixed pitch propeller that will have future applications for the entire AAM industry.”

Hartzell and BETA have worked on the propeller development since 2021, from initial aerodynamic modeling and design to full-scale testing and validation. The result is a high-performance, low-noise propeller tailored specifically for electric engines and this next generation of aviation. BETA will utilize Hartzell’s propeller to optimize the performance and safety profile of both its ALIA VTOL and ALIA CTOL aircraft. The propeller is also built to serve all AAM aircraft that utilize similar electric propulsion systems.

“With its decades of experience across all types of aircraft, Hartzell Propeller has understood from the beginning the unique challenges and opportunities of electric aviation,” said Kyle Clark, founder and CEO of BETA Technologies. “Their engineering precision and deep certification experience have assisted us as we bring this aircraft to market and walk through our own certification steps. We’re proud to have been their counterpart on this project, and look forward to getting this certified propeller in the air as we continue the process of certifying our electric engines, as well as our ALIA CTOL and VTOL.”

BETA has been flying its ALIA CTOL and ALIA VTOL aircraft with Hartzell’s propellers for more than four years — including completing the industry’s first crewed transition of an eVTOL, and several long-range flights with its fixed-wing, including a coast-to-coast trip across the U.S., and now a Grand Tour of Europe.

This relationship brought Hartzell’s decades of expertise in propeller design and certification together with BETA’s technology-centric, bleeding-edge approach. As the AAM sector continues to evolve, Hartzell Propeller and BETA Technologies set a precedent for how legacy aerospace expertise and next-generation innovation can come together to deliver safe, certified, and sustainable flight solutions.

Goodyear to Donate Last Remaining GZ20-Era Blimp Gondola to the EAA Museum for a Children’s Exhibit

On opening day of the 2025 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh show, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that it will donate its last-remaining blimp gondola frame to the EAA Museum as part of a new children’s exhibit.

The gondola frame is from Goodyear’s GZ20 model era of blimps that spanned nearly 40 years. In that time period, as one blimp retired, its gondola was often refurbished for a new blimp. The gondola frame being donated to the EAA Museum was previously used on the Europa, Goodyear’s Blimp that flew throughout Europe in the 1980s, and on the Florida-based Stars and Stripes in the early 2000s. This tradition ended in 2011 when Goodyear began the transition to the New Technology (NT)
semi-rigid airship platform that remains in place for its fleet of airships still today.

As part of this year’s celebration of the Goodyear Blimp’s 100th anniversary, this gesture marks another way for Goodyear to preserve the history of its airships program and carry the legacy of the Goodyear Blimp forward for future generations.

“As we celebrate our blimp program’s 100th anniversary, there’s no better way to honor its legacy than by inspiring the next generation of aviation enthusiasts,” said Michael Dougherty, Goodyear’s chief pilot. “We hope this exhibit sparks curiosity and dreams of flight on aircraft of all kinds in countless children into the future.”

“Goodyear’s Blimp flying has been an iconic part of aviation for a century, so this donation is a great fit as part of our museum’s mission to tell the story of flight,” said Chris Henry, EAA Aviation Museum manager. “Just as Goodyear Blimps have brought fascination with flight, this donation will be part of a future exhibit that inspires those with aviation dreams.”

Limited-Edition Keepsake Item Gives Fans a Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance
to Own a Piece of the Goodyear Blimp
Along with the gondola donation, Goodyear is also offering fans the unique chance to take home a piece of the Goodyear Blimp. The Spirit of Goodyear keepsake item includes a genuine piece of envelope that flew with the Spirit of Goodyear blimp across North America from 2000 to 2014, wrapped in a commemorative 100th anniversary box. Christened by NASA Astronaut and the first American woman in space Sally Ride in March of 2000, the Spirit of Goodyear went on to become one of Goodyear’s most decorated blimps. It holds the Guinness World Record for the longest continuously operated airship, and it was the first blimp to provide aerial TV coverage of a sporting event in high definition. When the Spirit of Goodyear retired in 2014, Goodyear donated its gondola to the Crawford Aviation Museum in Cleveland but retained its envelope, which is now a piece of this limited-edition keepsake item.

The Spirit of Goodyear keepsake item is now available for purchase while supplies last by visiting the Goodyear Fan Store: Goodyear | Blimp Keepsake Box. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the EAA Museum to contribute to the children’s museum build.

Goodyear’s 2025 Presence at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
This year, Goodyear Aviation will, once again, be located at booth (#489), where the latest aviation tires and technology will be on display. Additionally, as part of the Goodyear Blimp’s centennial celebrations,
Goodyear is sending two blimps to Oshkosh for the first time. Wingfoot One, with its vintage wrap inspired by the very first branded Goodyear Blimp Pilgrim, will participate in daytime airshows throughout the week, and Wingfoot Two, with its LED sign, will participate in nighttime airshows.
Fans can follow along @Goodyear and @GoodyearBlimp on social media for updates throughout the week.

Jamco America Introduces Customizable Branding Panel for Aircraft Interiors

Jamco America, anexperienced interior products suppliers and turnkey aircraft interiors integrators, announced its innovative customizable branding panel, designed to enhance airline identity while ensuring durability and cost efficiency. These branding panels offer a versatile and aesthetically appealing way for airlines to refresh their aircraft interiors while maintaining a high level of quality and customization.

Jamco’s branding panels can be installed in various locations throughout the aircraft, such as forward entryways, mid-cabin sections, and galley walls. This allows airlines to implement branding in locations where it may have the most impact. The panels can be tailored to suit a variety of interior design strategies and operational needs.

Certain versions of the panel feature a modular tile system that allows for easy swapping of branded inserts. These swappable tiles enable airlines to update their look seasonally or in support of special promotions and partnerships, offering dynamic branding opportunities without requiring full panel replacement.

The panels offer a nearly unlimited selection of customization options, including materials, finishes, colors, and design features, to align with specific brand requirements. Optional lighting features, such as edge lighting or backlit logos, can be added to increase visual effects and improve passenger engagement.

Combining visual impact with long-term durability, Jamco’s branding panels provide an effective solution for airlines looking to elevate their cabin environments. With flexible design options, high-quality craftsmanship, and efficient production methods, these panels offer an ideal way to reinforce brand identity while enhancing the passenger experience.