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Air Transport

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SINGAPORE AIRLINES GROUP

Sep 14, 2020
SINGAPORE AIRLINES GROUP is cutting workforce by 4,300 positions, including about 2,400 involuntary reductions, as it expects to be at <50% of…
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AZUL

Sep 14, 2020
AZUL, Brazil received loan proposal from BNDES for up to R$2b in COVID-19 relief. It announced plan to operate 505 peak daily departures to 89…
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AVIANCA

Sep 14, 2020
AVIANCA was blocked by Colombian court from taking US$370m government loan to finance reorganization; it is appealing.
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PEGASUS AIRLINES

Sep 14, 2020
PEGASUS AIRLINES plans September 25 to begin Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen-Karachi, Pakistan (737).
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US DOT

Sep 14, 2020
US DOT reports 23 US scheduled pax airlines recorded $11b cumulative net loss in 2Q20 (vs $4.8b profit in 2Q19) on $7.8b operating revenues (vs $44…
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SKYMILES IP

Sep 14, 2020
SKYMILES IP was formed by Delta and plans private offering of senior secured notes to enter into $6.5b senior secured term loan facility; it will…
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CATHAY PACIFIC GROUP

Sep 14, 2020
CATHAY PACIFIC GROUP says despite several cost-cutting measures, it is burning HK$1.5b-HK$2b cash per month and will be operating just a fraction of…
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STARLUX AIRLINES

Sep 14, 2020
STARLUX AIRLINES, Taiwan agreed to lease eight A350-900neos from Air Lease Corporation. It also has 17 A350s on order.
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US DOT

Sep 14, 2020
US DOT reports 23 US scheduled pax airlines recorded $11b cumulative net loss in 2Q20 (vs $4.8b profit in 2Q19) on $7.8b operating revenues (vs $44…
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EC

Sep 15, 2020
EC agreed to extend slot waiver rule through March 27 in response to projected low traffic levels for 2020/2021 winter season.
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IBS SOFTWARE

Sep 15, 2020
IBS SOFTWARE was selected by STARLUX Airlines, Taiwan to provide its iCargo SaaS-based platform to manage cargo business and operational functions.
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WFS

Sep 15, 2020
WFS expanded its cargo handling operation at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo Intl. Airport to accommodate new contracts with Lufthansa and Swiss WorldCargo.
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FRANKFURT AIRPORT

Sep 15, 2020
FRANKFURT AIRPORT handled 1.5m pax in August, down 78.2% vs August 2019 (first time below 80% drop since March).
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LONDON HEATHROW

Sep 15, 2020
LONDON HEATHROW handled 1.4m pax in August (lower than Frankfurt Airport), down 81.5% vs August 2019. It is urging UK Govt to introduce testing as an…
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DNATA

Sep 15, 2020
DNATA opened new 6,300 sq meter catering facility at Dublin, Ireland, quadrupling its capacity in Irish market to 40,000 inflight meals per day.
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GA TELESIS

Sep 15, 2020
GA TELESIS joined the Aviation Working Group (AWG) not-for-profit legal entity comprised of major OEMs, leasing companies, and financial institutions…
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ONEWORLD

Sep 15, 2020
ONEWORLD announced that its 13 member airlines have committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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QANTAS

Sep 15, 2020
QANTAS is considering possible relocation/consolidation of some aviation facilities, including flight simulator centers in Sydney and Melbourne and…
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AEROTRANSCARGO

Sep 15, 2020
AEROTRANSCARGO, Moldova acquired ex-ACG 747-400BDSF (25075) with PW4056s; aircraft had been stored at Liege.
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ICELANDAIR

Sep 15, 2020
ICELANDAIR received approval from Icelandic Parliament for government guarantee of previously announced US$120m credit facility from Íslandsbanki and…
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DELTA

Sep 15, 2020
DELTA says it is still flying with about 30% pax volumes vs a year ago, and is currently burning about $750m cash per month; even when a vaccine is…
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JAPAN AIRLINES

Sep 16, 2020
JAPAN AIRLINES has retired its second 777-200ER (32893); aircraft was placed into storage at Victorville, CA.
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LUFTHANSA

Sep 16, 2020
LUFTHANSA says it is talking with Airbus about accelerating A350-900 deliveries; it has 27 on order.
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SOUTHWEST

Sep 16, 2020
SOUTHWEST says pax demand/booking trends are modestly improving, but remain primarily leisure-oriented and inconsistent by region. It plans to reduce…
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AEROMEXICO

Sep 16, 2020
AEROMEXICO requested Bankruptcy Court approval to modify lease contracts of 72 aircraft to PBH rates vs monthly rates.
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IBERIA

Sep 17, 2020
IBERIA has merged its Commercial and Network and Alliances departments into singlue unit under Maria Jesús López Solás.
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HAWAIIAN AIRLINES

Sep 17, 2020
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES agreed to sell two GTF-powered A321neos to Sky Leasing for leaseback

Aerospace

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CAE

Sep 14, 2020
CAE launched pilot training financing initiative with global financial institutions.
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EASA

Sep 14, 2020
EASA completed flight testing of 737 MAX in Canada and is now analyzing data in preparation for the Joint Operations Evaluation Board (JOEB), to…
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BOEING

Sep 14, 2020
BOEING and ETIHAD AIRWAYS concluded testing on 787-10 under 2020 ecoDemonstrator program with transcontinental flight (Seattle-Charleston) using a 50…
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TU DELFT

Sep 14, 2020
TU DELFT and KLM made first flight of scale model of Flying-V aircraft; long-haul aircraft design integrates passenger cabin, cargo hold and fuel…
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AIRBUS

Sep 14, 2020
AIRBUS this week celebrated 5-year anniversary of start of aircraft production in US and puts total economic impact at $1.2b for State of Alabama…
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AVTECH

Sep 14, 2020
AVTECH has 2-year agreement with TUI to provide Aventus NowCast full-flight wind uplink service for its airline group following trial that began in…
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JAMCO

Sep 14, 2020
JAMCO developed hands-free lav lock knob and door handle for pax hygene.
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AMPAIRE

Sep 15, 2020
AMPAIRE, CA made first flight of its second hybrid-electric aircraft demonstrator (modified Cessna 337 with electric motor in nose), which will be…
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ENTROL

Sep 15, 2020
ENTROL opened office in Miami to support its simulator business in Americas.
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AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

Sep 15, 2020
AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION says US aerospace/defense industry had $909b sales revenue in 2019, up 6.7% vs 2018; trade balance decreased to $79b…
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MAGNIX

Sep 15, 2020
MAGNIX, WA was selected by Universal Hydrogen as partner to supply the electric propulsion system for its project to retrofit Dash 8-Q300 with…
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BRITISH SCHOOL OF AVIATION

Sep 15, 2020
BRITISH SCHOOL OF AVIATION (BSA) was approved by UK CAA to deliver in-person/online engineer type rating training for 737CL, 737NG and 737 MAX.
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ALSTOM

Sep 16, 2020
ALSTOM signed definitive agreement to acquire BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION from Bombardier and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec on basis of…
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ATR

Sep 16, 2020
ATR made first flight of first factory-built ATR 72-600F with Large Cargo Door; FEDEX ordered 30/optioned 20 in Nov 2017.
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BARNES AEROSPACE

Sep 16, 2020
BARNES AEROSPACE was selected by GE to supply LEAP hot-section components; deal is valued at $700m through 2032.
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Sep 16, 2020
ROLLS-ROYCE is continuing to review funding options to further strengthen its balance sheet, but has made no final decisions. It has identified…
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TAT TECHNOLOGIES

Sep 16, 2020
TAT TECHNOLOGIES lost $2.2m on $17.4m revenues in 2Q20 vs $126k net profit on $25m in 2Q19 (revenue dropped from decline in commercial MRO business);…
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LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS

Sep 17, 2020
LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS was selected by ATSG to provide its Integrated Operations Control Center (IOCC) solutions, including Lido Flight 4D flight planning…
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US GOVT

Sep 17, 2020
US GOVT (House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) issued final 238-page report on the design, development and certification of 737 MAX (https…
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LATÉCOÈRE

Sep 17, 2020
LATÉCOÈRE lost €94m on €232m revenues in 1H20 vs €5.9m net loss on €372m in 1H19; it has reduced workforce by 35%.
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RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES

Sep 17, 2020
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES plans to cut 15,000 jobs at PRATT & WHITNEY, COLLINS AEROSPACE and corporate offices.

MRO

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ST ENGINEERING

Sep 14, 2020
ST ENGINEERING plans in 2021-2022 to open A321 freighter conversion lines in Guangzhou, China and San Antonio, TX.
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AVAIR

Sep 14, 2020
AVAIR acquired surplus Airbus/Boeing aircraft rotable/expendable inventory (45,000 line items) from Aerolineas Argentinas.
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SR TECHNICS

Sep 14, 2020
SR TECHNICS announced management buyout of ARMAC SYSTEMS, its subsidiary that has provided inventory optimization software and consulting services…
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AERO CLUB

Sep 14, 2020
AERO CLUB was named by Bell as authorized Bell 505/407 maintenance center out of Konstancin-Jeziorna (near Wasaw), Poland.
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STG AEROSPACE

Sep 15, 2020
STG AEROSPACE was selected by Nolinor Aviation to supply its liTeMood LED cabin lighting system for retrofit on its 737s.
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SHEREMETYEVO AIRPORT

Sep 16, 2020
SHEREMETYEVO AIRPORT, Moscow opened $57m, 16,760 sq meter MRO facility for Rossiya Airlines (Aeroflot Group).
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AVIATION AVIONICS AND INSTRUMENTS

Sep 16, 2020
AVIATION AVIONICS AND INSTRUMENTS (AAIC) was named by Ontic as exclusive authorized repair station for Barometric products in US.
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NORTH AMERICAN AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES (NAAI)

Sep 16, 2020
NORTH AMERICAN AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES (NAAI), NC and AIRCRAFT INTERIOR RECYCLING ASSOCIATION (AIRA), UK have merged to work with airlines, lessors,…
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SR TECHNICS

Sep 17, 2020
SR TECHNICS launched Quick Turn Line (QTL) offering (CFM56/PW4000) engine repairs with faster turnaround times.
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SWISS-AS

Sep 17, 2020
SWISS-AS was selected by AeroMates to provide AMOS MRO management software; AeroMates offers wheel MRO/aircraft component NDT at Cologne.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

Sep 17, 2020
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS (AEI) has GA Telesis order to convert a second 737-800 (28826; ex-Blue Air) to freighter in 1H21. COMMERCIAL JET will perform…

Business Aviation

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AERION

Sep 14, 2020
AERION plans this month to begin wind tunnel testing of AS2 supersonic business jet at ONERA in France. It plans to begin production at Melbourne, FL…
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SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT

Sep 14, 2020
SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT, NESTE and NETJETS formed strategic partnership to establish permanent supplies of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for…
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GAMA

Sep 15, 2020
GAMA reports manufacturers delivered 489 general aviation aircraft (278 pistons/81 turboprops/130 jets) worth $4.5b in 2Q20 vs 602 (319 pistons/108…
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BAE SYSTEMS

Sep 15, 2020
BAE SYSTEMS was selected by Aerion to supply fly-by-wire flight control system for AS2 supersonic business jet.
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AFV PARTNERS

Sep 15, 2020
AFV PARTNERS, TX acquired SEATTLE AVIONICS (general aviation flight applications) to accelerate its ChartData business.
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JET AVIATION

Sep 16, 2020
JET AVIATION acquired FBO operations at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, MT from Arlin’s Aircraft Service.

Defense

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ELBIT SYSTEMS-CYCLONE

Sep 14, 2020
ELBIT SYSTEMS-CYCLONE was selected by Lockheed Martin to manufacture forward equipment bay assemblies (composite structures) all F-35 variants.
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GE AVIATION

Sep 16, 2020
GE AVIATION delivered the first F110-GE-129 engines for USAF F-15EX; Lot 1 contract calls for production of 19 engines.

Business Aviation/MRO

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JET MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS

Sep 14, 2020
JET MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS and BECKER AVIONICS formed partnership for business jet avionics upgrades/maintenance.
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AEROVISTO GROUP

Sep 14, 2020
AEROVISTO GROUP, Switzerland was selected by DC Aviation (formerly DaimlerChrysler Aviation) to provide all required cabin refurbishment, repair,…

Aerospace/Defense

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MOOG

Sep 14, 2020
MOOG opened regional support center in Huntsville, AL with large laboratory for local R&D and testing, office space, and essential collaboration…
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TT ELECTRONICS

Sep 17, 2020
TT ELECTRONICS, UK agreed to acquire TOROTEL, CA (power/electromagnetic assemblies/components) from Excelitas Technologies for $43.4m.

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: TIGHITCO

Sep 14, 2020
Tawne Castorina to Chief Technical Fellow of TIGHITCO, Ladson, SC.
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WHO'SNEWS: TIGHITCO

Sep 14, 2020
Terrence M. Mahera to Vice President & General Manager-Aerostructures Division of TIGHITCO, Ladson, SC.
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WHO'SNEWS: SAFRAN NACELLES

Sep 15, 2020
Eric Manzon to Vice President-Administration and Finance of Safran Nacelles, France.
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WHO'SNEWS: SAFRAN NACELLES

Sep 15, 2020
Alain Berger to Vice President-Sales and Marketing of Safran Nacelles, France.
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WHO'SNEWS: SAFRAN NACELLES

Sep 15, 2020
Virginie Durieux to Vice President-Quality of Safran Nacelles, France.
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WHO'SNEWS: SAFRAN NACELLES

Sep 15, 2020
Arnaud Hauguel to Vice President-Programs of Safran Nacelles, France.
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WHO'SNEWS: GULF AIR

Sep 15, 2020
Krešimir Kučko announced he is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air by end of September.
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WHO'SNEWS: BOHAI LEASING

Sep 16, 2020
Jin Chuan to Chairman of Bohai Leasing, China.
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WHO'SNEWS: TORAY ADVANCED COMPOSITES

Sep 16, 2020
Toshiyuki Kondo to CEO of Toray Advanced Composites, Morgan Hill, CA; Keisuke Ishii will serve as Assistant GM-Torayca Division.
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WHO'SNEWS: SPIKE AEROSPACE

Sep 16, 2020
Brian Foley has joined Spike Aerospace as Executive Advisor-Marketing; he is still running Brian Foley Associates and AvStrategies.
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WHO'SNEWS: IBERIA

Sep 17, 2020
Andy Best to Head of Maintenance of Iberia, Spain.
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WHO'SNEWS: BOEING

Sep 17, 2020
Marc Allen to Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President-Strategy and Corporate Development of Boeing (effective October 1).
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WHO'SNEWS: BOEING

Sep 17, 2020
Chris Raymond to Chief Sustainability Offer of Boeing (effective October 1).
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WHO'SNEWS: EXOSTAR

Sep 17, 2020
Tony Farinaro to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of Exostar, Herndon, VA.
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WHO'SNEWS: EXOSTAR

Sep 17, 2020
Sudeep Dharan to Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Exostar, Herndon, VA.

MRO/Business Aviation

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FAI TECHNIK

Sep 17, 2020
FAI TECHNIK installed its first COLLINS ultra-high speed Ku-band inflight connectivity system on a Challenger 850.
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OEMSERVICES

Sep 17, 2020
OEMSERVICES has Safran Power Units contract to warehouse/dispatch SPU300 APUs (for Global 7500) to support AOGs.
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AMETEK MRO DRAKE AIR

Sep 17, 2020
AMETEK MRO DRAKE AIR, OK has USAF contract for repair and manufacture of C-5 primary and secondary heat exchangers.