Aftermarket parts supplier AeroInv.com today will name FL Technics, the maintenance arm of Vilnius-based Avia Solutions Group, its exclusive sales representative in the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Baltic and Eastern European.

There is no magic formula for a profitable airline business model, says Lim Kim Hai, head of Australia’s Regional Express (Rex). Rather, success comes from focusing on a raft of minor details, and constantly searching for new ways to do them better.

The FAA is taking steps to significantly overhaul outdated repair station ratings and certification requirements, but a proposal released yesterday avoids attempts to impose new quality system requirements.

Qantas is taking a major step to consolidate its engineering operation.

L-3 Aviation Products , Phoenix, named Ralph DeMarco VP-sales and marketing.

JetBlue Airways , New York, appointed Mary Neff VP-supply chain.

Air Baltic , Riga, Latvia, named Martin Sedlacky chief operations officer and a member of the executive board.

SR Technics , Zurich, named Andrew Best head of Line Maintenance International.