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BULGARIA AIR took delivery of first A220-100 (50077) on lease from ALC as part of deal for two, plus five -300s.

UNITED AIRLINES sold second new 737-9 (43521) to Aviation Capital for leaseback as part of multi-aircraft transaction.

CURTISS-WRIGHT announced $100m expansion (to $150m) of its 2024 share repurchase program over its confidence to produce future profits; upon completion of program, it will have remaining open repurchase authorization of $300m.

ITOCHU, Japan made strategic investment into Ireland's KILLICK AEROSPACE to enter aircraft aftermarket business.

Felipe Garcia to Component Shop Manager (for landing gear and wheel/brake services) of C&L Aviation Services, Bangor, ME.

MY FREIGHTER AIRLINES, Uzbekistan received certificate of organization for A320 Family aircraft line maintenance.

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP launched $360m cabin reconfiguration program for its 24 787s that includes new Premium Business cabin with RECARO R7 seats, including doors for privacy; mods are scheduled to be completed in 2H26.

DNATA was selected by easyJet to provide ground handling at Zurich.

SIA ENGINEERING (PHILIPPINES) completed 6YE maintenance check on a 12th A321neo for Hawaiian Airlines.