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MRO provider Jet MS is rebranding RAS Group's interiors and completions business to Jet MS Completions.

With the acquisition of Gulf Coast Aviation in Houston, Volato has bases in six U.S. markets.

Orbit Communication Systems' AirTRx30 terminal for Inmarsat Jet Connex is expected to begin shipping in 2023 or sooner.

Coca-Cola Consolidated's Cessna Citation XLS+ has been designated Dove 1 as part of Textron Aviation's Special Olympics Airlift.

A Sandhills Global report also shows year-over-year valuation increases across all other bizjet categories.

AviationManuals also starts 2022 with robust growth in new clients and revenue.

Dassault Aviation remains on track for 6X certification later this year.

The MRO change is part of an effort by global helicopter provider PHI to diversify its business.

Jet Aviation Vienna operates an FBO and 4,000-sq-m MRO facility which will now perform line maintenance for the Gulfstream G650.

Jet It said the conversion to digital records through Bluetail will improve maintenance efficiency and cut costs.

Precision Aviation Group adds 110,000 sq ft of facilities in California, Florida, and Texas through the acquisition of Velocity Aerospace Group.

Line and base maintenance are among the services that will be offered by Comlux Group's new Comlux Tech unit.

TransDigm, a maker of engineered aircraft components for the commercial and military aviation markets, expects to close the deal in the second quarter.

First deliveries of the Cessna SkyCourier are expected soon to launch customer FedEx Express.

The five-blade variant of the Airbus H145 is expected to improve mission capabilities for Rega as well as safety of operations.

New York-based Wheels Up also reported a 31 percent increase in active members for the year.

With the acquisition of the T53 type certificate, Eagle Copters and Ozark Aeroworks have plans to extend the viability of the turboshaft engine.

Stephan/H is a Canadian manufacturer of flight suits and other technical uniforms for aerospace professionals.

Cadorath has added 400 new repairs to its capabilities for select Airbus models.

Meridian Helicopters saw activity across all three segments of its business.

StableLight, a four-axis autopilot for retrofit on AS350 helicopters, is being demonstrated at Heli-Expo with demo flights available at the convention.

Safran Helicopter Engines expects a 15 percent increase in year-over-year deliveries.

Robinson to deliver its four helicopters on display at Heli-Expo

The Signature Aviation engine repair and overhaul acquisition expanded StandardAero's helicopter MRO capabilities.

Aviation Battery Systems' new StartStick 20 portable GPU will be on display at the company's booth this week at Heli-Expo

Texas-based Aviation Search Group specializes in executive and technical placements for the aviation industry.

The nanocomposite technology Alpine Advanced Materials is using was originally developed by Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works.

GPMS International received an STC for Foresight MX on the MD530 and plans to obtain STCs for Airbus, Bell, and Sikorsky helicopters later this year.

Spain's government has selected Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW206B3 engine for its order of Airbus H135 light-twin helicopters.

StandardAero's upgrades will allow the Pinal County Sheriff Department to operate its Bell UH-1H in hot and high environments with greater lift capability.