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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK extended deal with Norwegian for 737 heavy maintenance, including 120 scheduled checks.

AELS, The Netherlands acquired ex-Transavia 737-700 (29347) for part out at Twente Airport.

FL TECHNICS is now conducting an engine inspection at Bali on an A320 for THAI SMARTLYNX, which is being launched by Avia Solutions Group in 1Q25.

NEPTUNE AVIATION SERVICES has selected the A319 as new platform for aerial firefighting, replacing BAe 146; it has begun converting first aircraft in partnership with AEROTEC & CONCEPT (an Expleo Company) for 2027.

BAA TRAINING FRANCE certified new CAE-built A320 full flight simulator at its training center near Paris Orly; it now has two, plus a 737NG and 747.

JOBY received FAA approval for its Part 141 Flight Academy for its eVTOL.

AURA AERO completed first flight of its 2-seat, all-electric INTEGRAL E.

VSE completed previously announced acquisition of KELLSTROM AEROSPACE GROUP, FL from AE Industrial Partners for $185m cash/$20m stock, expanding its presence in the commercial aircraft engine aftermarket (SPNWS; Oct 18).

BRITT METAL PROCESSING (Jets MRO) expanded its capabilities at Miami to add repair services (fabrication, welding, heat treatment and specialized coatings) for metallic components for the commercial/military/business jet segments.

LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE joined Digital Alliance (of Airbus, Delta TechOps and GE Aerospace) to provide predictive maintenance recommendations for Airbus aircraft to airlines via Airbus' Skywise Core X3 analytics platform.