Forrest Gump once quipped “Life is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you're going to get.” The same can be said for the business of repairing aircraft on ground, or AOG. When the phone rings, AOG professionals never know what kind of repair they're going to get or where they're going to go—or whether customs will even let them into the country.

National Science Foundation issued STC to install three fuselage optical window assemblies to support atmospheric research and meteorological observations in accordance with National Center for Atmospheric Research Optical Window Project on Gulfstream GV aircraft, STC ST00734DE

GE has collaborated with Michigan State University's College of Engineering to train the next generation of engineers. GE is one of the first corporate sponsors in the university's engineering theme partnership program, which will provide engineering undergraduate students with the opportunity to learn about transportation and issues related to clean technology. The partnership supports lab enhancements, student design competitions, mentorship and tutoring programs and activities like field trips to GE facilities.

Aviation Partners Boeing has appointed Bill Ashworth as its new president. His senior management team will include: Mike Stowell, acting president, executive VP and CTO of APB; Dean Poor, VP operations and Patrick LaMoria, VP sales.

Sabena Technics has signed a three-year agreement with ULS Airlines Cargo for component repair on its fleet of three Airbus A300-B4 and three Airbus A310-300 aircraft. Both companies have collaborated on repair management for some years.

LAN Airlines has performed its 1,500th Lufthansa Technik Cyclean engine water wash. It begun the washes in June 2010 and has four leased equipment units based in Santiago, Lima and Miami. The equipment enables LAN to perform cleanings of its entire engine portfolio, which includes the GE CF6-80C2, Pratt & Whitney 4000 and 6000 engines, the IAE V2500 and the CFMI CFM56-5C.

Timco Aerosystems opened its new 120,000 sq. ft. aircraft interiors manufacturing facility in Wallburg, N.C. in November. The facility will add capacity to Timco's manufacturing operations in Pacoima, Calif., including assembly of its FeatherWeight seats. Training

Azra (dba AeroTech Services) reissued STC to modify wing inboard and outboard aft trailing edge flaps on Boeing 737-200, -200C, -300 and -400 series aircraft, STC ST01625LA