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Air Transport

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AIR LEASE CORPORATION

Aug 07, 2020
AIR LEASE CORPORATION had $143.8m net income in 2Q20 (vs $124m in 2Q19) on 10.6% higher revenues, and ended quarter with owned/managed/committed…
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HEH

Aug 10, 2020
HEH, Germany retained Skyworld Aviation to remarket 11 ex-Flybe Q400s in partnership with Finntech Aviation Services.
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AIR INDIA EXPRESS

Aug 10, 2020
AIR INDIA EXPRESS lost 737-800 (36323) when aircraft overran runway at Kozhikode-Calicut Airport; there were 18 fatalities.
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CONAIR AVIATION

Aug 10, 2020
CONAIR AVIATION, Canada purchased ex-CityJet Avro RJ85 (E2334) from Falko Regional Aircraft.
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UKRAINE INTL AIRLINES

Aug 10, 2020
UKRAINE INTL AIRLINES restarted limited operations after 3-month shutdown due to COVID-19; it is now flying on a point-to-point business model and…
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CASTLE AVIATION

Aug 10, 2020
CASTLE AVIATION, OH took delivery of third Saab 340B Freighter (253) on lease from Jetstream Aviation Capital; a fourth is expected.
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US TSA

Aug 11, 2020
US TSA processed >800,000 pax on August 9 for first time since March 17.
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AIR LEASE CORPORATION

Aug 07, 2020
AIR LEASE CORPORATION had $143.8m net income in 2Q20 (vs $124m in 2Q19) on 10.6% higher revenues, and ended quarter with owned/managed/committed…
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MESA AIR GROUP

Aug 11, 2020
MESA AIR GROUP posted $3.4m net profit for third quarter ended June 30 (vs $3m a year ago) on 59.4% lower revenues, which included $16m of deferred…
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LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS

Aug 11, 2020
LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS was selected by Eurowings to convert the Lido Flight 4D flight planning solution to its Global Aviation Cloud cloud delivery…
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AIR ARABIA

Aug 11, 2020
AIR ARABIA lost AED169m in 1H20 (vs AED338m net profit in 1H19) on 53% lower revenues; enplanements fell 57%.
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ALBAWINGS

Aug 11, 2020
ALBAWINGS, Albania leased ex-Blue Panorama 737-400 (24706) and now has three 737-400s.
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BOEING

Aug 11, 2020
BOEING delivered four aircraft (767-300F; 777F; two 787s) in July vs 19 (two 737NGs; three 767s; two 777Fs; 12 787s) in July 2019. It recorded zero…
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ERNEST

Aug 11, 2020
ERNEST, Italy is expected to re-emerge in late 2020 as regional carrier operating ATR 72-600s. It shut down in January.
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ALTA

Aug 12, 2020
ALTA members flew 4.2b RPKs in June, down 94.3% vs June 2019; capacity dropped 92.9% to 6.4b ASKs. PLF was 65.3%.
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ALTA

Aug 12, 2020
ALTA members flew 227.5b RPKs in 1H20, down 51.3% vs 1H19; capacity dropped 44.8% to 309.7b ASKs. PLF was 73.4%.
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ICELANDAIR GROUP

Aug 12, 2020
ICELANDAIR reached agreements on concessions with creditors to restructure its cash outflows to match expected inflows; deals are conditioned upon…
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AZUL

Aug 12, 2020
AZUL reached agreements with its aircraft lessors on debt relief equal to R$3.2b through end 2021. It will follow an adjusted payment schedule based…
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ICELANDAIR GROUP

Aug 12, 2020
ICELANDAIR settled with Boeing on compensation over 737 MAX grounding (it has six); terms are confidential, but it did say deal reduces purchase…
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S&P GLOBAL

Aug 12, 2020
S&P GLOBAL updated its global air passenger traffic forecasts and now expects traffic (vs 2019) to fall 60-70% in 2020, which is weaker than the 50…
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FLYADEAL

Aug 12, 2020
FLYADEAL, Saudi Arabia leased LEAP-powered A320neo (9554) from Avolon.
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AVATION

Aug 12, 2020
AVATION repurchased/cancelled US$1.6m in senior notes due 2021 (at 71% of face value), leaving US$344m outstanding.
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NORDICA

Aug 12, 2020
NORDICA has EC approval for €30m Estonian State aid comprising €22m share capital increase/€8m subsidized interest loan.
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FLY LEASING

Aug 13, 2020
FLY LEASING had $9.6m net profit in 2Q20 (vs $54m in 2Q19) on 38.5% lower lease revenue; it has 86 aircraft vs 89 a year ago.
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S7 AIRLINES

Aug 13, 2020
S7 AIRLINES, Russia agreed to acquire two 737-800BCFs from GECAS for delivery in November 2020/January 2021.
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CHORUS AVIATION

Aug 13, 2020
CHORUS AVIATION had C$29.2m net income in 2Q20 (vs C$38.9m in 2Q19) on 44.6% lower revenues; it owns 59 aircraft. It ended June with C$38.4m in lease…
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TUI

Aug 13, 2020
TUI secured €1.2b stabilization package from KfW, which includes extending existing credit line by €1.05b and issuing a Convertible Bond in the…
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AIR FRANCE

Aug 13, 2020
AIR FRANCE reached agreement with SNPL (main pilots' union) to enable TRANSAVIA FRANCE to operate domestic routes in France; Transavia will shortly…
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MWANT JET

Aug 13, 2020
MWANT JET, Congo acquired ex-Eastern Airways ERJ 145LR (601) in deal arranged by Skyworld Aviation.
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ROYAL AIR PHILIPPINES

Aug 13, 2020
ROYAL AIR PHILIPPINES leased ex-Small Planet A320-200 (2016) with V2500s from Rockton.
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AZUL

Aug 13, 2020
AZUL lost R$2.9b in 2Q20 (vs R$352m net profit in 2Q19) on 85% lower revenues and ended quarter with R$3b in cash, equal to 32% of its revenue over…
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WIZZ AIR UK

Aug 13, 2020
WIZZ AIR UK is establishing second base at Doncaster Sheffield Airport (alongside London Luton) with one A320 serving seven new routes (17 total);…
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US DOT

Aug 13, 2020
US DOT ordered suspension of all US-Cuba charters (effective Oct 13), except for authorized public charters to/from Havana.

Aerospace

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KAMAN COMPOSITES-VERMONT

Aug 07, 2020
KAMAN COMPOSITES-VERMONT has $118m contract with unidentified major engine OEM to supply composite components.
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HÉROUX-DEVTEK

Aug 07, 2020
HÉROUX-DEVTEK lost C$1.3m on C$128.3m revenues for first quarter ended June 30 vs C$6.4m net profit on C$143.4m a year ago; civil sales decreased 25…
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THYSSENKRUPP AEROSPACE

Aug 07, 2020
THYSSENKRUPP AEROSPACE extended its EN/AS 9100/9120 certificate for its quality management system following audit and recertification by DNV GL.
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GOGO

Aug 10, 2020
GOGO lost $86m in 2Q20 (vs $84m net loss in 2Q19) on 55% lower revenues.
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BELL TEXTRON

Aug 10, 2020
BELL TEXTRON unveiled new 140,000 sq ft Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC) in Fort Worth for testing and refining new technologies and processes.
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JAMCO

Aug 10, 2020
JAMCO launched Project Blue Sky clean cabin initiative to develop/produce touchless, hygienic cabin interior products, including seats, dividers and…
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ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES

Aug 11, 2020
ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES had record US$82m net income in 1H20 (vs US$50m in 1H19) on 4.6% higher sales
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JERGENS

Aug 11, 2020
JERGENS has AS9100:2016 certification for design/manufacture of specialty fasteners, lifting solutions, and workholding solutions in aviation/space…
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US CONGRESS

Aug 11, 2020
US CONGRESS introduced Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Act of 2020 to establish temporary relief program to share up to 50% of costs of pay…
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COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT INTERIORS

Aug 12, 2020
COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT INTERIORS, WA booked order from an unidentified airline customer to supply eight crew rest units.
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CAE

Aug 12, 2020
CAE lost C$110.6m in first quarter ended June 30 (vs C$61.5m net income a year ago) on 33% lower revenues; Civil Aviation Training Solutions lost C…
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DAC INTERNATIONAL

Aug 12, 2020
DAC INTERNATIONAL has relocated its headquarters to Chatsworth, CA from Austin, TX and its inventory warehouse to Miramar, FL from Livermore, CA.
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MAGELLAN AEROSPACE

Aug 12, 2020
MAGELLAN AEROSPACE had C$6.1m net income in 2Q20 (vs $21.7m in 2Q19) on 38.6% lower revenues; it has C$61.7m cash.
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VOLGA-DNEPR TECHNICS MOSCOW AVIATION TRAINING CENTRE

Aug 12, 2020
VOLGA-DNEPR TECHNICS MOSCOW AVIATION TRAINING CENTRE has EASA approval for 777-200/300 (GE90) type training to B1 and B2 categories.
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HANSAIR-HYPERCOAT GROUP

Aug 12, 2020
HANSAIR-HYPERCOAT GROUP was approved by Alglas, UK as distributor in Latin America (in addition to US, Europe, Asia and South Africa) for its…
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ARCH GLOBAL PRECISION

Aug 12, 2020
ARCH GLOBAL PRECISION, MI acquired CLING'S AEROSPACE, Tempe, AZ, which manufactures complex 4-/5-axis machined parts, custom-fabricated tubes,…
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Aug 13, 2020
ROLLS-ROYCE resumed ground testing of its low-emissions technology on its ALECSys (Advanced Low Emissions Combustion System) demonstrator engine.
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AVIATION WEEK NETWORK

Aug 13, 2020
AVIATION WEEK NETWORK revised its forecast and now projects worldwide delivery of 16,900 commercial aircraft (33,900 engines) over next 10 years,…
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NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION

Aug 13, 2020
NATIONAL AERONAUTIC ASSOCIATION (NAA) is awarding USAF-Boeing X-37B team with the 2019 Robert J. Collier Trophy.

MRO

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AERY AVIATION

Aug 10, 2020
AERY AVIATION has aircraft acquisition and special missions modifications contract for an undisclosed government customer.
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SKYSERVICE

Aug 10, 2020
SKYSERVICE has Transport Canada STC to install AVIATION CLEAN AIR ionization system on Challengers and Globals.
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WORLDWIDE AIRCRAFT SERVICES

Aug 11, 2020
WORLDWIDE AIRCRAFT SERVICES, MO secured FAA STC to install GARMIN G700 TXi avionics suite on the EMB 120 Brasilia; PEREGRINE AVIONICS, CO provided…
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Aug 11, 2020
ROLLS-ROYCE has detected cracks in some IP compressor blades of higher-time Trent XWB-84s (A350-900s) during scheduled overhauls, but says issue does…
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EPIC FLIGHT ACADEMY

Aug 11, 2020
EPIC FLIGHT ACADEMY took delivery of two new Cessna 172s and signed employment partnership agreements with Aerotek, American Aero Services, Ascent…
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HAECO XIAMEN

Aug 11, 2020
HAECO XIAMEN was named by Aeronautical Engineers as authorized conversion center, and will be operating two lines from April 2021 (first on 737-800SF…
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APOC AVIATION

Aug 11, 2020
APOC AVIATION, The Netherlands acquired unidentified 2000-build A320-200 for part out in Spain in 4Q20.
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HESTON MRO

Aug 11, 2020
HESTON MRO formed partnership with Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (near Brisband), Australia to provide short-/long-term aircraft parking services;…
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FL TECHNICS

Aug 12, 2020
FL TECHNICS renewed its GCAA Part 21 (design) certificate for carrying out interior, avionics and passenger cabin modifications and required…
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TGIS AVIATION MANAGEMENT

Aug 12, 2020
TGIS AVIATION MANAGEMENT, UK and BCT AVIATION MAINTENANCE, UK formed partnership to offer a combined asset management, storage maintenance and return…
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BOEING

Aug 12, 2020
BOEING booked follow-on order from GECAS Cargo to convert another 20 737-800s to freighters in 2022-2024 in deal that includes another nine options,…
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GA TELESIS ENGINE SERVICES

Aug 12, 2020
GA TELESIS ENGINE SERVICES launched new remote table inspection solution for engine parts and began developing new system where customer remotely…
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Aug 13, 2020
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK extended 737NG Total Base Maintenance Support contract (out of Budapest, Hungary) with Norwegian.

Business Aviation

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BOMBARDIER

Aug 10, 2020
BOMBARDIER awarded five suppliers with Diamond certification for excellence in operational performance standards in 2019: AIDC, Taiwan; DIEHL…
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ROBINSON HELICOPTER

Aug 11, 2020
ROBINSON HELICOPTER delivered R66 serial number 1000.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Aug 11, 2020
TEXTRON AVIATION completed first flight of its second Cessna SkyCourier flight test article (P1), which is the first conforming production flight…
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SIGNATURE TECHNICAIR

Aug 12, 2020
SIGNATURE TECHNICAIR was selected by UK-based Citation Mustang operator to develop manuals/procedures to formalize their approach to EASA regulatory…
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AEA

Aug 12, 2020
AEA reports global business and general aviation avionics sales were $490.7m in 2Q20, down from $782.7m in 2Q19.
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WHEELS UP AIRCRAFT SALES

Aug 12, 2020
WHEELS UP AIRCRAFT SALES, NY was established to offer aircraft brokerage, acquisition, trade, and advisory services.

Defense

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US DOT

Aug 10, 2020
US DOT reports US airlines carried 16.3m pax in June, down 80% vs June 2019, but up 93% from 8.4m in May 2020.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Aug 11, 2020
TEXTRON AVIATION was selected by ATI Engineering Services to provide two multi-mission Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft for RWANDA DEFENSE FORCE (RDF…

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: CAE

Aug 10, 2020
Daniel Gelston to Group President-Defence & Security of CAE, Canada.
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WHO'SNEWS: NORTH AMERICAN AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES

Aug 11, 2020
Martin O’Boyle to Business Development Manager-MRO of North American Aerospace Industries, Kinston, NC.
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WHO'SNEWS: GREEN AFRICA

Aug 11, 2020
Kiran Koteshwar to Group Chief Financial Officer of Green Africa, Nigeria.
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WHO'SNEWS: ZEDRA

Aug 12, 2020
Edward Leigh to Client Director of Zedra, Isle of Man to spearhead aviation and marine structuring growth.
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WHO'SNEWS: WHEELS UP AIRCRAFT SALES

Aug 13, 2020
Chris Brenner, John Odegard and Seth Zlotkin were tapped as Partners to lead Wheels Up Aircraft Sales, New York.
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WHO'SNEWS: EMBRAER COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Aug 13, 2020
Martyn Holmes to Chief Commercial Officer of Embraer Commercial Aviation, Brazil.
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WHO'SNEWS: EMBRAER COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Aug 13, 2020
Mark Neely to Vice President of The Americas, based in Fort Lauderdale, of Embraer Commercial Aviation.
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WHO'SNEWS: EMBRAER COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Aug 13, 2020
Cesar Pereira to Vice President of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), based in Amsterdam, of Embraer Commercial Aviation.
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WHO'SNEWS: EMBRAER COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Aug 13, 2020
Raul Villaron to Vice President of Asia Pacific, based in Singapore, of Embraer Commercial Aviation.

Business Aviation/MRO

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QUIET TECHNOLOGY AEROSPACE

Aug 11, 2020
QUIET TECHNOLOGY AEROSPACE, FL delivered its 200th corrosion-proof carbon fiber engine inlet replacement barrel for G280 for ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, ID…
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EXECUJET MRO SERVICE MALAYSIA

Aug 11, 2020
EXECUJET MRO SERVICE MALAYSIA was certified by Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority for Falcon line/heavy maintenance.