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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, 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…

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 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,…

Veryon, a provider of information services and software solutions for the aviation industry, announced the acquisition of EBIS from Tronair. With this acquisition, Veryon is expanding its aviation maintenance solutions by adding comprehensive ground support equipment (GSE) asset management capabilities, along with a next-generation maintenance management solution used by Part 145 repair stations, FBOs, charter…

Industrial heating and temperature control solutions provider, BriskHeat, announced the launch of its most advanced hot bonder to date, the ACR 4 Hot Bonder. Engineered for precision, durability, and ease of use, the ACR 4 sets a new standard in out-of-autoclave composite curing and debulking, as well as adhesive bonding. Building on the legacy of the…

Perfect Point EDM announced the release of Vac-Exact, a new vacuum-assisted precision drilling fixture designed to deliver accurate, stable, and repeatable results directly on the work surface. Built for aerospace maintenance and MRO operations, Vac-Exact allows technicians to perform precision drilling, hole repair, and alignment tasks on-wing or in the field—without heavy fixturing or part…

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is pleased to build on its continued partnership with Safran USA to advance workforce development and create new career pathways for aviation maintenance students nationwide. The renewed collaboration between AIM and Safran was celebrated at AIM’s Dallas campus on October 22, where AIM and Safran leaders joined students and…

Textron Inc. announced that Danny Maldonado has been named president & CEO of the Bell segment, effective January 4, 2026. Maldonado, currently Bell’s chief commercial officer (CCO), will succeed Lisa Atherton, who was recently appointed as president & CEO of Textron Inc., effective January 4, 2026. As CCO, Maldonado is responsible for Bell’s global commercial…

Ex-Change Parts, the Swedish-based helicopter parts and component support specialist, has launched a strategic expansion program designed to both strengthen its purchasing operations and also increase the availability of certified components. With a strong financial base, a proven AAA financial rating and over 26 years of industry experience, Ex-Change Parts is now well positioned to…

Veryon, a leading provider of information services and software solutions for the aviation industry, today announced Veryon AIRE, a groundbreaking AI-powered data intelligence platform designed to redefine how operators maximize aircraft availability, airworthiness, and reliability. Veryon AIRE combines the industry’s largest de-identified dataset with proven data science and decades of real-world aviation expertise to power…

Birmingham-based high-performance paints and coatings manufacturer Indestructible Paint has been shortlisted in two categories for the Surface Engineering Association (SEA) Awards 2025. The shortlisting recognizes the pioneering work the company has done to develop more environmentally sustainable, chromium-free coatings for demanding applications in the aerospace industry, preparing for proposed changes to REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization…