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LUFTHANSA announced its first 787-9 (for delivery in 2022) will be named Berlin; it plans to receive five 787-9s in 2022.
Air Transport

XCELLE AMERICAS was jointly formed by Triumph Group and AFI KLM E&M to overhaul 787, 737 MAX, A320neo and A350 nacelles at Triumph's repair facility
Air Transport

JAPAN AIRLINES agreed to purchase or lease up to 100 Vertical VA-X4s from Avolon to create eVTOL ride sharing business.
Air Transport

AMEDEO signed LOI to purchase 200 19-seat Electric Regional Aircraft (ERAs) from AURA AERO, France.
Air Transport

TALON 1 ACQUISITION (SPAC formed by AVi8 Air Capital) filed for $200m IPO comprising 20m shares at $10 each.
Air Transport

UNITED AIRLINES had $473m net income for 3Q21 (vs $1b in 3Q19) on 32% lower revenues vs 3Q19; it expects to benefit from intl. reopening (777s
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FRANKFURT AIRPORT handled 3.09m pax in September, down 54% vs Sept 2019; cargo rose 7.7% to 188,177 tonnes.
Air Transport

FRANKFURT AIRPORT handled 3.09m pax in September, down 54% vs Sept 2019; cargo rose 7.7% to 188,177 tonnes.
Air Transport

LONDON HEATHROW handled 2.57m pax in September, down 62% vs Sept 2019; aircraft movements fell 45% to 21,248.
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