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GOL

GOL agreed to acquire MAP TRANSPORTES AÉREOS, Brazil (seven ATRs). It says it maintains its single-fleet fleet strategy to service MAP's routes in a
Air Transport

SOUTHWEST expects year-over-year capacity increase of 87% for 2Q21 (16% drop vs 2Q19); however, capacity in August is projected to be 39% higher than
Air Transport

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ordered another 34 737-7s, bringing its total 737 MAX firm/option order book (including leases) to 660 aircraft for delivery
Air Transport

SILVER AIRWAYS leased ex-Nordica ATR 72-600 (1038) from TrueNoord; ATR FRANCAZAL reconfigured aircraft.
Air Transport

BOEING announced order in May for six 777Fs from an undisclosed customer, and now has 380 orders in 2021.
Air Transport

IATA reports global pax traffic was down 65.4% in April (vs April 2019) on 54.5% lower capacity; cargo traffic rose 12%.
Air Transport

PASCAN AVIATION, Canada took delivery of fourth Saab 340B (412) from Jetstream Aviation Capital as part of multi-aircraft transaction; two more are
Air Transport

ANGELES EQUITY PARTNERS, CA has acquired PRIMUS AEROSPACE, CO (complex AD&S precision components).
Defense

KOPIN, MA has $1.6m follow-on order to supply F-35 liquid crystal displays.
Defense

NEXT LEVEL AVIATION, FL has consignment agreement from Pratt & Whitney CSA for used serviceable engine accessories.
MRO

FRONTIER AIRLINES and EMBRY-RIDDLE teamed to establish a commercial airline pilot hiring program.
Air Transport

SKYSELECT extended partnership with Magnetic MRO to act as an extended purchasing arm for aircraft material using robotic process automation.
MRO

BLUE AIR, Romania took delivery of new 737-8 (43306) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
Air Transport

MNG AIRLINES, Turkey leased ex-China Southern A330-300 (889) with Trent 700s from BOC Aviation.
Air Transport

IBOM AIR, Nigeria leased A220-300 (55062) from EgyptAir.
Air Transport

I-FLY, Russia leased ex-Air Caraïbes A330-300 (1265) with PW4168As from Air Lease Corporation.
Air Transport

AIR SERBIA began twice-weekly Belgrade-Rostov-on-Don, Russia (A319).
Air Transport