SmartSky hardware and services are now available through three Jet East maintenance facilities. The patented network is on track for full CONUS coverage at the end of this quarter and hardware is in stock for installation.

Embraer aircraft owners in the northeast region of the U.S. now have many more maintenance providers vying for their business. One of these, Jet East, has stepped up from Phenoms to also cover Legacy and Praetor.

Stephen Maiden, who has extensive MRO experience, will lead the combined Gama Aviation Engineering and Jet East Aviation as CEO. He will head a leadership team comprised of executives from both organisations.