Aviation consultancy company Baines Simmons has been awarded a 10-year contract to provide support services to the Isle of Man registry.

Bombardier has marked the 30th anniversary of its Smart Parts programme by enhancing its 'Preferred' scheme, a move that the OEM claims will maximise customers' bottom line.

Pilatus' sales revenue surpassed the one billion Swiss franc mark in 2015. It is the third time the manufacturer has reached this milestone over a 12-month period.

Air Elite Network has welcomed its 52nd location with the addition of Skylink Services, an FBO located at Larnaca International airport in Cyprus.

ExecuJet has received line maintenance approval for EASA-registered aircraft at its base in Murtala Muhammed International airport, Lagos, Nigeria.

Heli-One's Rzeszow, Poland, facility has received FAA approval for base maintenance on a range of rotorcraft including the AS332, H225, H135 and AW139.

Universal Weather and Aviation has launched uvGO online, enabling operators to plan, build and manage missions worldwide from their office. The technology has been available on the iPad since November 2015.

Gulfstream's G500 and G600 flight test programmes are making further progress as the G600 wing has been joined to the fuselage. G500 T1 has now completed more than 100 flights.

Garmin has introduced upgrades for its GTN 650/750 Garmin Pilot touchscreen avionics series for helicopters.

Blackhawk Modifications has received EASA approval for its PT6A-140 engine upgrade on the Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan. The company has also promoted Donnie Holder to VP of marketing.

In-flight connectivity provider Gogo has unveiled more affordable hourly rate pricing plans starting at $39 for turboprops and light jets.