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HEART AEROSPACE opened R&D hub in Los Angeles for its hybrid-electric propulsion system and other key technologies for 30-pax ES-30 now under development for certification in 2028. It has commitments for 561 aircraft.

Benjamin Stabler to Chief Technology Officer, based in Los Angeles, of Heart Aerospace.

Michael Dominguez to Site Manager of Alabama Aerospace West, Santa Fe Springs, CA.

ALTA added Star Perú as new airline member.

ALABAMA AEROSPACE has opened aerospace hardware distribution facility in Southern California, covering screws, bolts, nuts and washers.

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK completed application of AeroSHARK surface film on 12 777-300ERs for SWISS; applied to the fuselage and engine nacelles, film reduces drag during the flight to promote lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

GENESIS, Dublin closed $450m warehouse facility to fund acquisition of additional aircraft; facility was led by Citibank, N.A.

AIR FRANCE-KLM GROUP issued €650m in new bonds (with 5-year maturity) to refinance debt.