1977: John & Linda Jewell began an engine overhaul business in Arlington, Tennessee under the name of Jewell Aircraft Engine Overhaul; and incorporated in 1978.

1980: Jewell Aircraft Engine Overhaul Inc. was named Teledyne Continental Motors Distributor & Service Center.

1983: Jewell Aircraft Engine Overhaul relocated operations to Holly Springs, Mississippi. Jewell Aircraft Engine Overhaul expanded services to include airframe repair, annual inspections, flight training and the name was changed to Jewell Aircraft, Inc.

1985: Jewell Aircraft, Inc. expanded its parts distribution to include Textron Lycoming, Rapco, McCreary, and many others. Jewell Aircraft expanded to include parts distribution to the Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas & Louisiana region.

1991: John Jewell Aircraft, Inc. was added and named an FAA Authorized Repair Station. Cylinder Repair was added initially to the Repair Station, and Airframe was added approximately one year later.

2000: John Jewell Aircraft, Inc. expanded its operations to include C182 & C210 STC's.

2006: John Jewell Aircraft, Inc. was named Authorized Cessna Service Center.

2007: 30 Years!... May 19, 2007, John Jewell Aircraft celebrated 30 years in business. FAA recognized John Jewell Aircraft by presenting John and Linda Jewell "Outstanding Service Award for 30 Years of Superior Contribution to Aviation Safety."

2016: May 2, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration presented John Jewell with The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award for over 50 years of aviation service excellence.