Platinum Tooling Announces New Manufacturers’ Representative Group
Platinum Tooling Announces New Manufacturers’ Representative Group
Platinum Tooling, an importer and master distributor of live tools, angle heads, Swiss machine products, knurling tools and marking tools manufactured by various international suppliers has a new sales representative firm. Located in Conway, South Carolina, Sellers Marketing offers high quality cutting tools, work holding and tool holding solutions in the Southeastern United States. Founded in 2014 as a technical firm with engineers from job shops,…
Audit Initiated of FAA’s Oversight of Repair Station Certification Procedures
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 mandated that the Office of the Inspector General’s office conduct a series of audits to assess how consistently FAA interprets and applies policy regarding supplemental type certificates, repair stations and technical standards orders. The OIG is initiating the third audit in the series and will focus…
VSE Corporation to Acquire Precision Aviation Group
VSE Corporation, a leading provider of aviation aftermarket distribution and repair services, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners (GenNx), for total upfront consideration of approximately $2.025 billion in cash and equity. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in…
ARSA Offers D&A Waiver Guidance to Australia
On Jan. 26, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association delivered resources and instructions to Australian holders of U.S. repair station certificates for seeking a single, nationwide waiver from the FAA’s new rule imposing drug and alcohol testing requirements outside the United States. Based on its decades of experience with testing requirements and analysis of the final rule issued in December…
QT Aerospace Achieves UK CAA Part 145 Certification, Expanding Global MRO Capabilities
QT Aerospace is proud to announce it has officially received UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Part 145 approval, certification number UK.145.50883, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued global expansion and commitment to the highest international standards of aircraft maintenance and repair. The UK CAA Part 145 certification authorizes QT Aerospace to perform maintenance, repair, and…
Sonic Reveals Recipients of Winter 2025 Impact Scholarship Program
Sonic, a leading provider of professional-grade tool solutions and equipment, today announced the winners of its winter 2025 Impact Scholarship Program, the second round of the year’s scholarship season. The program honors outstanding students in automotive, aviation, and manufacturing technology programs who demonstrate the organization’s core PACE principles: passion, accountability, collaboration, and experience. The company has chosen…
ARSA and AEA Release SMS Guidance for U.S. Repair Stations
On Dec. 18, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) and the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) jointly released and industry advisory for U.S. repair stations holding EASA approval under the U.S./EU bilateral aviation safety agreement needing to implement a Safety Management System. The advisory document offers clear, concise guidance to the international maintenance industry on establishing…
KNIPEX Tools Awarded Chicago’s 2025 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
KNIPEX Tools was recognized as one of Chicago’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, a distinction awarded by the National Association for Business Resources. The award celebrates organizations that prioritize their workplace culture and continue to raise the bar as leaders in employment standards. With 25 years of experience conducting the Best and Brightest…
Rautenstrauch Named President and CEO of Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc.; Scholl to Assume New Role as Bell CCO
Textron announced that Jörg Rautenstrauch has been named president and CEO of Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., effective January 4, 2026. Rautenstrauch will continue to serve in his role as president and CEO of Kautex and the Textron Industrial segment. Rautenstrauch will succeed Rob Scholl, who has been named chief commercial officer of Bell to replace…
AvionTEq Announces 2025 Year-End Inventory Reduction Event: Exclusive Discounts, Trade-In Offers, and Complimentary Gifts
AvionTEq, a leading global supplier of new and refurbished avionics test equipment, is excited to announce the launch of its 2025 Year-End Inventory Reduction Event. This limited-time promotion features exclusive savings, special trade-in credits, and a complimentary gift with select purchases — available through December 31, 2025, or while supplies last. As part of the…
Former StandardAero Regional Sales Manager Steve Lunde Receives Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award
Steve Lunde, former regional sales manager for the Western U.S. on the business aviation team at StandardAero was awarded the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award earlier this year. The award was presented on June 17, 2025, during a ceremony held at StandardAero’s Van Nuys, California facility, surrounded by friends, family and…
Veryon Showcases Groundbreaking AI-Powered Technology at Predictive Aircraft Maintenance Dublin 2025 Conference
Veryon will showcase its AI-powered predictive maintenance technology, Veryon AIRE, at the Predictive Aircraft Maintenance Conference, taking place November 11–12 in Dublin, Ireland. Airlines and MROs continue to face pressure to reduce downtime, optimize labor, and improve safety. By harnessing the industry’s largest de-identified dataset and delivering insights relevant to each operator’s context, Veryon provides earlier visibility into emerging issues. The result is fewer surprises,…