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Air Transport

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VIVA AIR

Oct 05, 2020
VIVA AIR, Colombia took delivery of LEAP-powered A320neo (10136) on lease from ACG as part of a multi-aircraft transaction.
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AIRBUS

Oct 05, 2020
AIRBUS and KONIKU validated new Konikore device for real-time automated/contactless detection of chemical, biological and explosive threats to the…
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APOC AVIATION

Oct 05, 2020
APOC AVIATION purchased three CFM56-5As from PTS Aviation; one is leased to CONDOR and two are in Miami for addition to its lease portfolio.
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AIRASIA JAPAN

Oct 05, 2020
AIRASIA JAPAN ceased operations after COVID-19 crisis left significant/sustained adverse economic impact on its business.
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GOL

Oct 05, 2020
Brazil's GOL operated average of 270 flights per day (all domestic) in September, up 36% vs August 2020.
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ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS

Oct 05, 2020
ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS teamed with Jamco to develop/test new hands-free lavatory lock knob and door handle.
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KLM

Oct 05, 2020
KLM submitted its restructuring plan to the Netherlands Ministry of Finance as key condition in obtaining government loan and guarantees to the value…
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WESTJET

Oct 05, 2020
WESTJET began five-times weekly Vancouver-Toronto (787), its initial service with 787 out of Vancouver.
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UNITED AIRLINES

Oct 05, 2020
UNITED AIRLINES plans October 21 to resume four-times-weekly San Francisco-Shanghai (777-300ER).
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KLM

Oct 05, 2020
KLM is considering early retirement of its A330s (it has eight -200s/five -300s) before planned removal from service in 2025.
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ALASKA

Oct 05, 2020
ALASKA secured $1.3b loan facility, secured by frequent flyer program revenues, seven 737NGs, six E175s and 36 engines, from US Treasury Department…
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Oct 05, 2020
TAP AIR PORTUGAL announced Portuguese State increased stake in airline from 50% to 72.5%; David Neeleman left company.
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VIRGIN GROUP

Oct 05, 2020
VIRGIN GROUP is expected to take 5% in VIRGIN AUSTRALIA as part of a new agreement with incoming owner Bain Capital.
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ASIA PACIFIC AIRLINES

Oct 05, 2020
ASIA PACIFIC AIRLINES purchased ex-Ethiopian 757-200PF (24845) with PW2040s from CSDS Aircraft Sales & Leasing.
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AVIANCA

Oct 06, 2020
AVIANCA secured US bankruptcy court approval to access $2b in DIP financing, consisting of $1.27b Tranche A senior secured financing and $722m…
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BOC AVIATION

Oct 06, 2020
BOC AVIATION signed 13 lease commitments in 3Q20 vs 11 in 3Q19, and now has owned/managed/committed fleet of 555 aircraft (335 owned with 99.7%…
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STELLWAGEN GROUP

Oct 06, 2020
STELLWAGEN GROUP, Dublin changed name to SERAPH AVIATION GROUP following buyout of its majority shareholder and founder by ECN Capital, SPF…
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IATA

Oct 06, 2020
IATA is projecting airline industry will burn through $77b in cash during 2H20 (almost $13b/month or $300,000/minute), despite restart of operations;…
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ALLEGIANT AIR

Oct 06, 2020
ALLEGIANT AIR purchased another ex-Cebu Pacific A320-200 (5067) with CFM56s from SMBC Aviation Capital.
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WAMOS AIR

Oct 06, 2020
WAMOS AIR, Spain leased ex-Air Europa A330-200 (992) with Trent 700s from AerCap.
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URAL AIRLINES

Oct 06, 2020
URAL AIRLINES, Russia leased ex-Vietnam Airlines A321-200 (4213) with V2500s from AerCap.
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WIZZ AIR

Oct 07, 2020
WIZZ AIR plans November 5 to open base at Oslo Gardermoen with two A320s serving domestic routes in Norway.
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AIR LEASE CORPORATION

Oct 07, 2020
AIR LEASE CORPORATION delivered seven aircraft (A320neo/four A321neo/two A350s) in 3Q20 vs 15 in 3Q19, and ended quarter with 389 owned/managed…
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WIZZ AIR

Oct 07, 2020
WIZZ AIR agreed to sell six GTF-powered A321neos to CDB Aviation for leaseback for delivery in 4Q21 (4) and 2Q22 (2).
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AIRASIA X

Oct 07, 2020
AIRASIA X unveiled restructuring plan to acquire new equity to restart operations and avoid liquidation; plans includes reducing/deferring debt,…
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BRITISH AIRWAYS

Oct 07, 2020
BRITISH AIRWAYS took delivery of new 777-300ER (66582) on lease from Novus Aviation Capital.
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NORWAY

Oct 08, 2020
NORWAY is expected to get new airline in mid-2021 to compete with Norwegian Air Shuttle; airline is being launched by Norwegian aviation executives…
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US DOT

Oct 08, 2020
US DOT reports fuel cost for US airlines was $1.21/gallon in August vs $1.94 in Aug 2019; consumption rose 5% vs July 2020.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Oct 08, 2020
AMERICAN AIRLINES took delivery of GEnx-powered 787-8 (65992) on lease from BOC Aviation as part of deal for 22 (SPNWS; March 13).
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AZUL

Oct 08, 2020
AZUL reports its liquidity position increased to R$2.3b at end September vs R$2.25b at end of June; it now expects to burn R$2.5m cash per day in…
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A4A

Oct 08, 2020
A4A reports breakeven load factor for US airlines was 197% in 2Q20 vs 72% in 2Q19 and 85% in 1Q20; it is unlikely to see return to 2019 pax volumes…
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WINGO

Oct 08, 2020
WINGO, Colombia has acquired aex-Copa 737-800 (40663), and now has five 737-800s.
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QATAR AIRWAYS

Oct 08, 2020
QATAR AIRWAYS plans December 15 to begin four-times-weekly Doha-San Francisco (A350-900).
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AMAZON

Oct 08, 2020
AMAZON took delivery of 737-800BCF (29120; ex-Corendon) on lease from GECAS for operation by SUN COUNTRY.
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AIR CANADA

Oct 08, 2020
AIR CANADA completed sale/leaseback transactions for nine 737 MAX 8s with Jackson Square Aviation (3) and Avolon Aerospace (6) for total proceeds of…
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AVOLON

Oct 08, 2020
AVOLON reports that it executed 55 lease transactions in 3Q20 (vs 21 in 3Q19), delivered four new/one used aircraft (vs 8/12) and sold one aircraft …
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EASYJET

Oct 08, 2020
EASYJET expects to post £815m-£845m pretax loss for year ended September 30 (vs £427m net profit a year ago) on 50% lower revenues; it has raised >£2…
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AERCAP

Oct 08, 2020
AERCAP signed lease agreements for 28 aircraft (three widebodies/25 narrowbodies) in 3Q20 vs 72 in 3Q19, and now has owned/managed fleet of 1,038…
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ACI

Oct 08, 2020
ACI reports global airports handled 9.1b pax in 2019, up 3.5% from 2018; Atlanta, Beijing, Los Angeles, Dubai, Tokyo, Chicago, London, Shanghai,…
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BRITISH AIRWAYS

Oct 08, 2020
BRITISH AIRWAYS has retired its final two 747-400s (25811/28853) to Kemble and St Athan respectively.
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US DOT

Oct 08, 2020
US DOT reports fuel cost for US airlines was $1.21/gallon in August vs $1.94 in Aug 2019; consumption rose 5% vs July 2020.
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FLYSAFAIR

Oct 08, 2020
FLYSAFAIR, South Africa leased ex-GOL 737-800 (34268) from Avolon, and is expected to lease a second (34269).
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BERNIQ AIRWAYS

Oct 08, 2020
BERNIQ AIRWAYS, Libya leased ex-Gulf Air A320-200 (4865) with CFM56s from AFG Aviation Ireland (AFG).

Aerospace

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POTEZ AÉRONAUTIQUE

Oct 05, 2020
POTEZ AÉRONAUTIQUE, France was selected by Israel's EVIATION to design and manufacture carbon fiber (main passenger, baggage and emergency) doors for…
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SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS

Oct 05, 2020
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS is closing its facility at McAlester, OK due to downturn in commercial aviation from COVID-19 and grounding of 737 MAX; it will…
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MADE SMARTER

Oct 05, 2020
MADE SMARTER was selected by Xavier Engineering, G. Parker Aero Tooling Solutions and MSM aerospace fabricators for digital transformation workshops.
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ELEVAERO

Oct 05, 2020
ELEVAERO has acquired FORMRITE PRECISION, UK, which supplies tooling/precision components out of the West Midlands.
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HÈROUX-DEVTEK SPAIN

Oct 05, 2020
HÈROUX-DEVTEK SPAIN was selected by Boeing to manufacture actuation components for several commercial aircraft, including 787, 777, 777X, 767 (incl…
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AVIC CABIN SYSTEMS

Oct 06, 2020
AVIC CABIN SYSTEMS is setting up a global sales management team by combining sales teams of THOMPSON AERO SEATING and AIM ALTITUDE.
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CAE

Oct 06, 2020
CAE says it has become the first Canadian company to be carbon neutral.
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BSI

Oct 06, 2020
BSI launched new global Aviation Verification of Compliance audit scheme to help aerospace organizations prepare for next normal after COVID-19.
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BOEING

Oct 07, 2020
BOEING forecasts 4% annual pax traffic growth over next 20 years, driving demand for 43,110 commercial jets (2,430 RJs; 32,270 narrowbodies; 7,480…
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BOEING

Oct 07, 2020
BOEING forecasts delivery of 2,430 freighters (930 new/1,500 pax-to-freighter conversions) of next 20 years to increase fleet to 3,260 in 2039 vs 2…
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AVANTUS AEROSPACE

Oct 07, 2020
AVANTUS AEROSPACE acquired Southern California-based CALSCREW, which manufactures high-strength fasteners.
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FAA

Oct 07, 2020
FAA released draft of FSB document containing proposed 737 MAX training requirements that focus on aircraft's revamped flight control computer…
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IFS

Oct 07, 2020
IFS was selected by De Havilland Canada to provide ERP platform.
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ALESTIS AEROSPACE

Oct 07, 2020
ALESTIS AEROSPACE selected Plataine's IIoT solution to optimize its composite parts manufacturing operation at ALESTIS DO BRASIL.
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DRAGON AVIATION CAPITAL

Oct 08, 2020
DRAGON AVIATION CAPITAL, Singapore and SOFEMA AVIATION SERVICES, Bulgaria teamed to provide online and in-house aviation training courses in ASEAN,…
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AIRBUS

Oct 08, 2020
AIRBUS performed gate-to-gate demonstration (on small-scale, remote-controlled AlbatrossONE) of freely flapping wing-tips (capable of reacting…
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TELEDYNE CONTROLS

Oct 08, 2020
TELEDYNE CONTROLS, CA was selected by ATSG to provide wireless technology solutions, including GroundLink Comm+, Loadstar Server Enterprise (LSE) and…
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BOOM SUPERSONIC

Oct 08, 2020
BOOM SUPERSONIC rolled out its XB-1 demonstrator (first flight planned for 2021) as prelude to its Overture supersonic commercial transport; aircraft…
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TRIUMPH GROUP

Oct 08, 2020
TRIUMPH GROUP was selected to supply 30 new spare gearboxes (for landing gear door actuation system) for USAF C-5s.
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BOEING

Oct 08, 2020
BOEING confirmed plan late last week to consolidate 787 production (out of Everett, WA) to North Charleston in mid-2021, when program transitions to…

Business Aviation

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BOMBARDIER

Oct 05, 2020
BOMBARDIER has eliminated the Bombardier Aviation president role as part of process of streamlining its senior leadership team with sale of…
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GULFSTREAM

Oct 05, 2020
GULFSTREAM made first flight of fourth G700 test aircraft for avionics, environmental control system, mechanical systems, electrical power and…
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NBAA

Oct 05, 2020
NBAA announced its first-ever Virtual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (VBACE), scheduled for December 2-3.
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DUMONT JETS

Oct 05, 2020
DUMONT JETS has FAA approval for Pacific charter operations and can now serve Hawaii and many Pacific nations.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Oct 05, 2020
TEXTRON AVIATION received FAA type certification for 9-seat King Air 360/360ER with cockpit upgrades inlcuding IS&S ThrustSense Autothrottle and new…
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AIRBUS CORPORATE JETS

Oct 06, 2020
AIRBUS CORPORATE JETS launched ACJ TwoTwenty business jet, based on A220-100, and booked orders for six. It has reached exclusive partnership…
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BOMBARDIER

Oct 06, 2020
BOMBARDIER delivered the first 6-pax Learjet 75 Liberty to ALEX LYON & SON; aircraft has range of 2,080 nm.
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HONEYWELL

Oct 07, 2020
HONEYWELL forecasts delivery of 7,300 business jets worth $235b in 2021-2030 (vs 7,600 worth $248b in 2019 forecast); it projects 2021 deliveries to…

MRO

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AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS MIDDLE EAST

Oct 05, 2020
AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS MIDDLE EAST signed MOU with Aircraft Support Industries to develop three new aircraft recycling facilities, including one at…
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AMETEK AMERON

Oct 05, 2020
AMETEK AMERON, CA received PMA approval for new replacement fluid/fire suppression agent for handheld fire extinguishers for aircraft cabins.
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EPCOR

Oct 05, 2020
EPCOR (AFI KLM E&M) added virtual table inspections of APUs/components.
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IAI

Oct 05, 2020
IAI announced delivery of its first converted 737-700F (29086) to Tianjin Cargo Airlines; modification work on ex-Xiamen Airlines (leased from…
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NAYAK AIRCRAFT SERVICES

Oct 05, 2020
NAYAK AIRCRAFT SERVICES was selected by Eurowings to provide long-term line maintenance/AOG services at Düsseldorf.
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MEXICANA MRO

Oct 05, 2020
MEXICANA MRO inducted two ex-WestJet 767-300ERs (25246/25363) for freighter conversion (using IAI STC) for AMAZON.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

Oct 05, 2020
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS redelivered second converted 737-400F (24130; ex-Alba Star) to AERCARIBE, Colombia.
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TRAX

Oct 05, 2020
TRAX was selected by Global Crossing Airlines to provide eMRO software.
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SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS TECHNICAL

Oct 06, 2020
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS TECHNICAL (SAAT) reached payment agreements with several customers, including South African Airways and Mango Airlines, and…
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BOEING

Oct 07, 2020
BOEING forecasts 4% annual pax traffic growth over next 20 years, driving demand for 43,110 commercial jets (2,430 RJs; 32,270 narrowbodies; 7,480…
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PAL AEROSPACE

Oct 07, 2020
PAL AEROSPACE opened new 18,000 sq ft hangar/warehouse facility at Campbell River, BC to support the operations of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada's…
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CZECH AIRLINES TECHNICS

Oct 08, 2020
CZECH AIRLINES TECHNICS and FLYTEC AVIATION SERVICES teamed to offer aircraft maintenance and parking services at several airports in Czech Republic…
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TP AEROSPACE

Oct 08, 2020
TP AEROSPACE inaugurated new distribution business to provide access to wheel/brake parts/components under Green Sunrise expansion strategy.

Defense

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BOEING

Oct 05, 2020
BOEING selected Queensland, Australia as site to assemble unmanned Boeing Airpower Teaming System.
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LUXEMBOURG

Oct 08, 2020
LUXEMBOURG took delivery of its first A400M for binational operations with Belgium, which has ordered seven.

MRO/Business Aviation

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BECKER AVIONICS

Oct 06, 2020
BECKER AVIONICS, FL has FAA STC to install AMU6500 audio panel on Piaggio P.180s (Avanti II and Avanti EVO).
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SKYSERVICE BUSINESS AVIATION

Oct 06, 2020
SKYSERVICE BUSINESS AVIATION, Canada has FAA STC to install AVIATION CLEAN AIR ionization system on Falcon 7X.
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EXECUJET HAITE

Oct 08, 2020
EXECUJET HAITE completed 96-month M8-Check on a Lineage 1000, which included defect rectification work and SBs.

MRO/Defense

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ELBIT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA

Oct 05, 2020
ELBIT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA has 5-year, $35m US Navy contract to perform LRU repairs for V-22s at Fort Worth and Talladega.

Aerospace/MRO

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AEVEX AEROSPACE

Oct 05, 2020
AEVEX AEROSPACE acquired Southern California-based IKHANA AIRCRAFT SERVICES (aircraft engineering, modification, and maintenance solutions) and…

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: AIRCRAFT LEASING & MANAGEMENT

Oct 05, 2020
Nicola Travis to Head of Legal of Aircraft Leasing & Management (ALM), UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: VIH AEROSPACE

Oct 05, 2020
Jeff Norie to President and Chief Executive Officer of VIH Aerospace, BC, Canada.
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WHO'SNEWS: PERRYMAN COMPANY

Oct 05, 2020
James T. Perryman, Sr., Founder of Perryman Company and pioneer in the titanium industry, has passed away. He was 90.
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WHO'SNEWS: RBC BEARINGS

Oct 05, 2020
Daniel A. Bergeron to Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of RBC Bearings, Oxford, CT.
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WHO'SNEWS: RBC BEARINGS

Oct 05, 2020
Robert M. Sullivan to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of RBC Bearings, Oxford, CT.
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WHO'SNEWS: RBC BEARINGS

Oct 05, 2020
John J. Feeney to Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of RBC Bearings, Oxford, CT
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WHO'SNEWS: AVIC CABIN SYSTEMS

Oct 06, 2020
Andy Morris to Vice President-Commercial of AVIC Cabin Systems, London.
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WHO'SNEWS: CHAPMAN FREEBORN

Oct 06, 2020
Eric Erbacher to Chief Executive Officer of Chapman Freeborn, UK, succeeding Russi Batliwala, who will take over as Chairman.
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WHO'SNEWS: VALLAIR

Oct 07, 2020
Steve Pike to Aerostructures & MRO Services Sales Manager, based in Châteauroux, France, of Vallair.
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WHO'SNEWS: THE RITCHIE GROUP

Oct 07, 2020
Ed Henry to Vice President of Aircraft Sales of The Ritchie Group, Chesterfield, MO.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVTECH

Oct 07, 2020
Christina Zetterlund to Chief Financial Officer of AVTECH, Sweden.
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WHO'SNEWS: GE AVIATION SERVICES

Oct 08, 2020
Russell Stokes to Chief Executive Officer and President of GE Aviation Services.
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WHO'SNEWS: GE CAPITAL

Oct 08, 2020
Jennifer VanBelle to Chief Executive Officer of GE Capital.