Avantus Aerospace, a parts supplier for the aerospace and defense industry, has acquired Fastener Innovation Technology Corp. (FIT), a manufacturer of high-strength fasteners for military and commercial aerospace applications.

Jet Aviation’s Completions Center in Basel, Switzerland, has completed the upgrade and redelivery of its first ACJ319neo.

Satcom Direct (SD), which provides connectivity for business and general aviation, has completed what it says are significant improvements to its Network Operations Center (NOC) at its headquarters in Melbourne, Florida.

IATA is now forecasting a slower-than-expected recovery of air travel for this year and into 2021, highlighting the need for further financial assistance from governments and urging the introduction of broad testing that would allow a quick reopening of borders.

Brief news items of interest to business aviation professionals.

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Bombardier Aviation President David Coleal is departing the company following a senior management reorganization as Bombardier nears the sale of its transportation division.