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Velocity Maintenance Solutions Announces Major Expansion of Hangar Facilities at Wilmington Airport (ILG) in Delaware

RReiton — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:31:17 +0000

Velocity Maintenance Solutions (Velocity), an FAA-certified provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, announces a major expansion of its hangar facilities at its headquarters at Wilmington Airport (ILG) in Delaware.

Velocity currently operates a 20,000-square-foot hangar facility at ILG and is preparing to move into a neighboring 75,000-square-foot facility, with 40,000 square feet of hangar space. The new location will double the company’s hangar footprint, providing significantly greater capacity to support scheduled maintenance, inspections and other MRO work. The move is expected to be complete by the end of the month. As Velocity continues to expand its capabilities and customer base, the company also expects to grow its workforce over the next 12 to 18 months, adding certified technicians and other aviation professionals in the Wilmington area.

“The expansion of our facilities at ILG represents an important next step in Velocity’s continued growth,” says Bryan Weiss, CEO, Velocity Maintenance Solutions. “Moving from our current 20,000-square-foot hangar into a 75,000-square-foot facility gives our team substantially more capacity and flexibility to support our customers, expand our scheduled maintenance capabilities and accommodate larger and more complex projects.”

Velocity offers aircraft on ground (AOG) support, scheduled maintenance, avionics, pre-buy inspections, non-destructive testing, state-of-the-art digital dent assessment and mapping, and parts procurement. The company also operates a fleet of 14 mobile repair team (MRT) trucks that provide nation-wide coverage, with emphasis on the East Coast. Trucks are based at ILG, Teterboro Airport (TEB), Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Scottsdale Airport (SDL), Cincinnati Municipal Airport–Lunken Field (LUK) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).

Michael Baker, president of Velocity Maintenance Solutions, adds, “Our team has considerable experience supporting all principal business aircraft OEMs, including Bombardier, Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon, Textron and Embraer. We have built our operation around safety, quality, responsiveness and service excellence. The additional space at ILG will allow us to support more aircraft simultaneously, improve workflow and turnaround times, and continue expanding the level of service we provide to both existing and prospective customers.”

For more information, visit velocitymaintenancesolutions.com.

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Greenpoint Technologies Receives GACA Part 145 Repair Station Certificate

RReiton — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:22:00 +0000

Greenpoint Technologies, a Safran company and global provider in aircraft completions, modifications and maintenance services, receives a GACA Part 145 Repair Station certificate from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). This certification follows a review and on-site audit of Greenpoint’s modification facility in Moses Lake, WA. The audit concluded with zero findings.

GACAR Part 145 establishes the regulatory requirements and safety standards necessary for the certification and operation of approved repair stations performing aircraft maintenance, preventative maintenance and alterations. The successful completion of the certification audit demonstrates Greenpoint’s operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and operational excellence.

“We are delighted to achieve this important milestone with GACA,” says Klaus Koester, CEO of Greenpoint Technologies. “Regulatory approvals are an important way to support our clients and their aircraft. This achievement reflects the preparation and coordination across our teams and strengthens our ability to support clients with maintenance services in accordance with the requirements of the applicable authorities.”

The GACA certificate adds to Greenpoint’s existing regulatory approvals, which include European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 and U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 145 Repair Station approvals; Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Bilateral Maintenance Acceptance based on FAA Part 145; Department of Civil Aviation Aruba Certificate of Acceptance based on EASA Part 145; and approval from the United Arab Emirates’ General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) under CAR 145. Greenpoint also holds FAA Part 21 manufacturing-related approvals.

These capabilities support Greenpoint’s work across the aircraft lifecycle, from interior completions and modifications to maintenance and aircraft-on-ground (AOG) support. The GACA certification marks an important step in expanding Greenpoint’s regulatory approvals and maintenance capabilities to support its clients’ evolving needs.

For more information, visit greenpoint.com.

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Skandia Announces Transport Canada Approval for Challenger 600 Soundproofing Kit

RReiton — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:07:18 +0000

Skandia, Inc., announces that Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) has granted final approval for its acoustic soundproofing kit for the Bombardier Challenger 600 series. In flight testing, the kit lowered cabin noise by an average of 3.1 dB(SIL) from forward cabin to aft cabin.

With this approval, Canadian operators, MROs and completion centers can now install the kit on the Canadian-built Challenger. FAA and EASA operators have been approved since 2022.

Skandia engineered and tested the kit in-house using its own acoustic materials. A 3.1-dB reduction roughly halves cabin sound energy, with minimal added weight.

The kit is offered as an à la carte menu, so each operator can pick the treatments that fit their aircraft, budget and maintenance schedule. The options are:

Skin damping
Floor damping and carpet pad
Thermal acoustic insulation bags
Overframe blanket.

The kit is turnkey and ships with installation schematics and instructions. Skandia can also measure noise in an operator’s own cabin during a flight and recommend which materials will be most effective.

“With Transport Canada approval, operators in the Challenger’s home market now have access to the same proven cabin-noise reduction that FAA and EASA operators have had since 2022," says Manny Valtierra, Site Manager at Skandia. "Our à la carte approach means every operator can build the right solution for their aircraft and their passengers.”

The Challenger 600 series kit joins Skandia’s soundproofing systems for more than 80 aircraft models. The range covers turboprops, such as the King Air 200 and Pilatus PC-12, as well as large-cabin jets. Skandia also offers acoustic consultation and custom solutions for aircraft of any size.

NBAA-BACE attendees can learn more about the kit at Booth #2025 in the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall.

For more information, visit www.skandiainc.com.

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Web Manuals Launches Next Generation of Compliance Libraries at NBAA-BACE

RReiton — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:53:43 +0000

Web Manuals unveils the latest evolution to its Compliance Libraries, with a range of upgrades designed to simplify compliance management, including a new AI-powered capability and the integration of FAA Data Collection Tools (DCTs).

The latest addition to Web Manuals’ Amelia AI suite, Amelia Compliance Assistant uses reasoning AI to help operators find and understand regulatory information. Users can ask questions in plain language and receive answers based on their Compliance Libraries, with clear references to the source. Customers can then directly review the relevant regulation and link it to their documentation, making it easier to put information into practice.

FAA DCTs have also been added to help U.S. operators prepare for FAA assessments. Users can connect DCT questions directly to their manuals, quickly identify where information may be missing, and prepare supporting evidence in advance, reducing the time involved in assessment preparation.

More broadly, a streamlined interface gives teams a clearer view of regulatory changes, how they relate to their manuals, and who is responsible for them. Tasks can be assigned alongside each regulation, helping users keep track of what needs to be done and reducing manual work.

Richard Sandström, chief product officer and founder, Web Manuals, says, "Web Manuals was founded on the belief that aviation safety should be simple and accessible, and our Compliance Libraries are central to that mission. As our customers’ needs evolve, we continue to look for ways to make managing compliance simpler, faster and more intuitive.

“Today’s unveiling marks the next step in our journey. Shaped by direct user feedback, we’ve enhanced the experience to make regulations easier to navigate and manage, while our new Amelia AI functionality provides greater clarity and confidence throughout the compliance process. The result is a smarter, more streamlined way of working that reflects the realities of aviation compliance today.”

The enhanced Compliance Libraries are now available to customers. Attendees at NBAA-BACE can see the function in action at Web Manuals’ booth (#2457), where the team will be offering live demonstrations.

For more information, visit webmanuals.aero.

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Airmont and DPI Labs Announce First Operational Deployment of Fully Integrated Live TV Solution on a BBJ

RReiton — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:46:44 +0000

Airmont, a specialist in live-television delivery over onboard connectivity, announces the first operational deployment of its live TV solution fully integrated with DPI Labs' certified avionics platform. The collaboration combines Airmont's StreamTime technology with DPI Labs' cabin-entertainment infrastructure to bring seamless live television into the business-aviation passenger experience.

At the core of the integration, the Airmont Gateway operates as a virtual machine hosted directly within DPI Labs' Multimedia and Moving Map Server, eliminating the need for a separate physical gateway. The MMS can support more than 100 simultaneous passenger streams. Airmont's proprietary live TV streaming technology, StreamTime, transports and optimizes live television streams over the aircraft's available connectivity, making efficient use of bandwidth and helping operators manage connectivity costs. The solution operates seamless on Eutelsat’s Oneweb constellation, used by Gogo Galileo system. The Airmont Player application runs on an aviation-grade Apple TV provided by DPI Labs, while passengers can access and control the TV experience using an iPad by scanning a QR code.

As onboard connectivity continues to evolve, business-aviation passengers increasingly expect access to live news, entertainment and major events, just as they do on the ground. This integration enables operators to meet these expectations by adding live television to the cabin-entertainment experience while making better use of their existing onboard connectivity.

“This collaboration reflects our commitment to making advanced live-TV technology easier to integrate into business aviation,” says Jean-François Gault, CEO of Airmont. “Working with DPI Labs allows us to combine our respective expertise and offer operators new possibilities to enhance the passenger experience. It is an important step in expanding the reach of our technology across established avionics platforms.”

“Our Multimedia and Moving Map Server was designed to serve multiple passenger needs on a single platform, from cabin control through personal devices and FlightPath3D moving maps to onboard entertainment content storage,” says Martin Hamilton, VP of Business Development, Sales and Marketing at DPI Labs. “Hosting Airmont’s live TV gateway adds another highly desired capability to that same server, eliminating the need for a separate gateway box. This deployment shows how the MMS can enhance the passenger experience while keeping the onboard hardware footprint simple and compact.”

For more information, visit airmont.com.

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StandardAero Transitions Grapevine, TX, PT6A Operations to DFW Site, Creating New Benefits for PT6A Operators

RReiton — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:31:25 +0000

StandardAero (NYSE: SARO), an independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, including engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and engine component repair, completes the shift of its PT6A operations in Grapevine, TX, to its primary campus at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), enabling added MRO benefits for PT6A operators.

StandardAero will continue providing operators the same high-quality PT6A heavy-maintenance service from the DFW facility, while adding the benefits of greater capacity, on-site test-cell support, and U.S. duty-free import due to foreign trade zone (FTZ) status. This move will also enable full overhaul capability to launch in 2027.

“This operational shift is focused on creating added value for our customers,” says Giovanni Spitale, president of StandardAero Business Aviation. “While the transition of engine-maintenance operations from site to site is not a simple task, the outcome of turn-time optimization due to the expanded operational capability is worth it to deliver a better service for our customers.”

StandardAero has supported the PT6A engine program for more than 60 years. It was the first independent Pratt & Whitney Canada-authorized maintenance facility established in Dallas, TX, under a previously acquired company, Dallas Airmotive.

“Returning customers of StandardAero’s Grapevine facility are already inducting their PT6A engines into the DFW facility, backed by the same quality, OEM-trained technicians, tenured technical support and engineering expertise,” says Joe Capra, StandardAero vice president of Commercial Programs. “We understand that PT6A operators require quick but high-quality support for their variety of engine maintenance needs to return their aircraft to service safely, and this move demonstrates our commitment to delivering top-tier reliability and efficiency through our service network.”

With more than 21,000 active PT6A engines around the world onboard 14,000+ aircraft, StandardAero can support numerous PT6A engine series models across its network of facilities. StandardAero is a Pratt & Whitney Canada designated overhaul facility (DOF) for the PT6A engine in Dallas, TX, USA; Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Gonesse, France; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, with select support stemming from established regional turbine centers and on-site support from StandardAero’s Mobile Service Team (MST).

StandardAero is exhibiting at NBAA-BACE in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall at Booth #1745 during exhibition hours on Oct. 20-22, 2026.

For more information, visit standardaero.com.

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First Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 Advances toward Entry into Service as First Production Unit Rolls Out of Factory

RReiton — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:20:50 +0000

Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, celebrates the rollout of the first production unit of the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, an important milestone as the aircraft advances toward entry into service. The rollout represents Textron Aviation's continued investment in the light-jet lineup, bringing Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics, Garmin Emergency Autoland and other customer-driven enhancements to the proven Citation CJ4 platform.

The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 is the largest Citation aircraft in the light jet segment. The single-pilot-certified aircraft combines superior speed, range and operating economics compared to larger aircraft, making it the ideal platform for owner/operators or corporate missions. The Citation CJ4 Gen3 is expected to feature a maximum range of 2,165 nautical miles and a maximum cruise speed of 451 knots true airspeed. With seating for up to 11 occupants and a 6,930-pound useful load, the aircraft offers superior performance and versatility.

Developed in response to customer feedback, the Citation CJ4 Gen3 is designed to elevate the ownership and flying experience through revolutionary technology and the most standard features in its class. While the aircraft showcases the next generation of Citation innovation, the rollout also highlights the people responsible for bringing that innovation to life. Teams across Textron Aviation collaborated to design, build and advance the first production aircraft as the program progresses toward entry into service.

“This rollout is a visible result of the care, precision and teamwork that move an aircraft from design intent to a production-ready airplane,” says Eric Cardinali, senior vice president, Manufacturing Operations. “For our manufacturing teams, it represents the disciplined execution behind every milestone — translating customer-driven innovation into a high-quality aircraft built to perform. I’m proud of the craftsmanship and collaboration that brought the first Citation CJ4 Gen3 production unit to this point.”

The CJ4 Gen3 is expected to be the first light jet to market with Garmin Emergency Autoland, a system designed to automatically take control of the aircraft in the event of pilot incapacitation, identify a suitable airport, guide the aircraft through approach and landing, and bring it to a complete stop. Featuring Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics, the all-new flight deck in the light jet is designed to simplify pilot workflow and enhance situational awareness through intuitive touchscreen technology, advanced display capabilities, and streamlined controls.

The CJ4 is valued by customers around the world for luxury and productivity, as well as a wide range of missions, including air ambulance, maritime patrol, search-and-rescue, and aerial survey. The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 represents the next evolution of Textron Aviation's largest Citation light jet and demonstrates the company's ongoing commitment to delivering innovative solutions that support customers today while helping define the future of flight.

For more information, visit cessna.txtav.com/cj4-gen3.

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ALOFT Marks 50 Years of Innovation While Hosting 2026 RedCabin Summit

RReiton — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:39 +0000

ALOFT AeroArchitects announces the celebration of its 50th anniversary milestone during the 2026 RedCabin Business Jet & VIP Interior Innovation Summit, which it hosted. The event welcomed approximately 250 aviation professionals from around the world to Delaware for a uniquely immersive industry experience.

Unlike a traditional conference, attendees experienced aircraft interiors and technologies firsthand through exclusive tours of ALOFT's facilities, demonstrations in the company's Innovation Lab, and a static display featuring aircraft at various stages of completion, modification and operation. The event provided a rare behind-the-scenes look at how aircraft evolve from green to fully customized VVIP and business-aviation platforms. The summit culminated with ALOFT's 50th anniversary celebration, bringing together customers, partners, suppliers, employees and community leaders to recognize five decades of aviation innovation and craftsmanship.

"Hosting RedCabin during our 50th anniversary year allowed us to showcase not only the future of aircraft interiors and passenger experience but also the people, partnerships and capabilities that have defined ALOFT for the last five decades," says Scott Meyer, ALOFT CEO.

Founded in 1976, ALOFT continues to advance aircraft modernization, engineering, certification, maintenance and next-generation cabin technologies for customers worldwide.

For more information, visit aloftaeroarchitects.com.

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ALOFT Innovation Lab Opens New Path to Faster Aircraft Technology Integration

RReiton — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:52:13 +0000

ALOFT AeroArchitects announces the launch of the ALOFT Innovation Lab, a custom systems integration lab (SIL) designed to accelerate the testing, validation and integration of emerging technologies within a realistic aircraft environment. ALOFT unveiled the Innovation Lab to attendees on Day 3 of the Red Cabin Business Jet and VIP Interiors Summit, where guests got an exclusive first-hand look at the facility and live demonstrations of partner products currently being tested for market readiness.

Built to support ALOFT's internal programs while enabling collaboration with industry partners, the lab replicates the complex ecosystem of a connected aircraft. Technologies can be tested within both traditional aircraft architectures and the evolving MOSAIC ecosystem, allowing developers to evaluate interoperability, passenger experience, cabin functionality, and system performance long before installation on an aircraft.

Demonstrations during the Summit included advanced audio solutions and Spectrum Network’s AURA lighting technology, showcasing how innovations from both aviation and adjacent industries can be rapidly evaluated in a high-requirement aviation environment.

"We are challenging the aviation arena to keep up with modern technology by providing a space to collaborate and expedite new ideas," says Matt Hill, chief commercial officer of ALOFT AeroArchitects. "The Innovation Lab allows us and our partners to test these solutions in a realistic aircraft ecosystem, identify integration challenges early, and significantly accelerate the path to market."

The Innovation Lab is also being offered as Lab-as-a-Service (LaaS), providing OEMs, suppliers, technology developers, and industry partners with access to a controlled aircraft-representative environment where they can rent lab space, equipment, and technical resources to validate and integrate their products alongside existing aviation systems. By leveraging the lab's aircraft ecosystem and MOSAIC architecture, companies can shorten development cycles, improve product readiness, reduce integration risk, and bring innovation to market more efficiently.

With ALOFT's unique Lab-as-a-Service offering, interested parties can even see how their technology performs in an aircraft environment. LaaS provides companies access to the tools, expertise, and aircraft-connected environment needed to validate emerging technologies before aircraft installation.

For more information, visit https://www.aloftaeroarchitects.com.

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ACI Jet Names Adam Barron as VP of Aircraft Maintenance to Lead New Era of Aviation Service in California

RReiton — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:42:05 +0000

ACI Jet, a provider of private aviation services and a Bombardier Authorized Service Facility (ASF), announces at the National Business Aviation Association’s annual Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition that the company has officially named Adam Barron as its vice president of aircraft maintenance. In this executive leadership role, Barron will direct all maintenance operations across ACI Jet’s Flight Operations and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) business units.

Barron’s appointment signals an new chapter for business-aviation maintenance across California, bringing together elevated standards of operational excellence, safety and accountability to any location in California and throughout the West Coast. He takes the helm of a high-performing MRO facility and Bombardier Authorized Service Facility, leveraging ACI Jet's state-of-the-art parts depot and robust technician talent pipeline in San Luis Obispo to maximize aircraft reliability and customer satisfaction.

Barron is uniquely qualified to lead ACI Jet’s maintenance division into its next phase of growth. Since 2021, he has served as ACI Jet’s director of maintenance, where he successfully built and managed the Part 135 flight operations maintenance department for a fleet of 17 aircraft, including Bombardier Global series, Challenger 300 and 600 series, Cessna Citations, Phenom 300, and Gulfstream IV jets.

His extensive background spans both military defense and corporate aviation. Barron served as an F-15 Dedicated Crew Chief and 7-Level Craftsman in the United States Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base. He later worked as lead field engineer on the USAF BACN program with Northrop Grumman Defense Services, directing maintenance for the world’s highest-timed Bombardier Global Express fleet, and served as an OEM field service representative at Bombardier Aerospace, supporting a specialized fleet of over 110 aircraft.

Barron holds an FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License, a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance, and the FlightSafety Bombardier Global Express Master Technician Award. He earned a B.S. in aviation maintenance from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, an A.A.S. from the Community College of the Air Force, and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Aviation.

As vice president, Barron will lead the strategic integration of ACI Jet’s Flight Operations maintenance team and Part 145 MRO division, unlocking synergies, streamlining billing processes, and instituting standardized safety procedures. His leadership framework combines rigorous technical metrics with a strong commitment to workforce mentorship and team culture. Barron will also oversee key strategic OEM authorizations and quality audits, including major audit compliance.

"Leaders provide a vision, set an example, and take care of the team so the team can take care of the mission," says Barron. "Our goal is to foster a passionate, accountable and customer-focused maintenance organization across California, ensuring every aircraft released from our hangars meets the highest standards of safety, quality and performance."

For more information, visit mro.acijet.com.

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