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Air Transport

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QATAR AIRWAYS

Oct 23, 2020
QATAR AIRWAYS took delivery of three new A350-1000s (368/382/399) and now has largest A350 fleet in world at 52.
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AVATION

Oct 23, 2020
AVATION recorded $9.7m profit for year ended June 30 (vs $25.7m a year ago) on 14% higher revenues; it has 48 aircraft.
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VOLARIS

Oct 23, 2020
VOLARIS had MXP2.2b net loss in 3Q20 (vs MXP713m profit in 3Q19) on 50% lower revenues; it has MXP8.2b in cash.
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JETBLUE AIRWAYS

Oct 23, 2020
JETBLUE AIRWAYS reached tentative contract agreement with its TWU-represented inflight crewmembers.
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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES

Oct 23, 2020
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES took delivery of two new Dash 8-400s (4615/4617), and now has 30; first was delivered in March 2010.
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APOC AVIATION

Oct 26, 2020
APOC AVIATION, The Netherlands secured equity investment from EGERIA to help accelerate its growth strategy, which includes opening (737/A320…
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CHORUS AVIATION

Oct 26, 2020
CHORUS AVIATION has received preliminary, non-binding acquisition proposal from a third party; no deal has been finalized.
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HESTON AIRLINES

Oct 26, 2020
HESTON AIRLINES is being established in Vilnius, Lithuania by Heston Aviation for startup in early 2021to provide charter and ACMI operations in EMEA…
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BERLIN BRANDENBURG AIRPORT

Oct 26, 2020
BERLIN BRANDENBURG AIRPORT plans to open on October 31 with arriving flights; departures will begin on November 1. TEGEL will close on November 8.
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QANTAS

Oct 26, 2020
QANTAS says it had expected group domestic capacity to be at 60% of pre-COVID levels by now, but due to continued border closures, capacity is now …
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JAZEERA AIRWAYS

Oct 26, 2020
JAZEERA AIRWAYS plans November 2 to begin weekly Kuwait City-Muscat, Oman (A320).
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Oct 26, 2020
AMERICAN AIRLINES permanently retired its fleet of 15 A330-200s, and has removed >150 aircraft from its fleet through early retirements or by placing…
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GO2SKY

Oct 26, 2020
GO2SKY, Slovakia has reversed its decision to shut down and now plans to restart 737-800 ACMI services in 2021.
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US DOT

Oct 27, 2020
US DOT says US domestic air fares averaged $259 in 2Q20, down 27.8% from $358 in 2Q19 and 22.6% from $334 in 1Q20.
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ALTA

Oct 27, 2020
ALTA added RIMA AVIAÇÃO, Brazil as its newest airline member.
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AZUL

Oct 27, 2020
AZUL launched R$1.6b public offering of new debentures governed by Brazilian law and convertible into preferred shares.
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GROUPE ADP

Oct 27, 2020
GROUPE ADP had €1.67b in revenues in Jan-Sept, down 52.7% vs a year ago.
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URAL AIRLINES

Oct 27, 2020
URAL AIRLINES, Russia leased ex-Vietnam Airlines A321-200 (4277) with V2500s from AerCap.
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FLYSAFAIR

Oct 27, 2020
FLYSAFAIR, South Africa took delivery of second ex-GOL 737-800 (34269) on lease from Avolon.
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JETBLUE

Oct 27, 2020
JETBLUE lost $393m in 3Q20 (vs $187m profit in 3Q19) on 76.4% lower revenues and ended quarter with $3.1b in liquidity. It expects average daily cash…
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TITAN AIRWAYS

Oct 27, 2020
TITAN AIRWAYS, UK took delivery of first (10150) of two LEAP-powered A321LRs on lease from ALC (SPNWS; January 24).
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EASYJET

Oct 27, 2020
EASYJET sold nine A320 Family aircraft to Wilmington Trust SP Services (5) and Sky High 112 Leasing (4), and leased them back, generating total cash…
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LAX

Oct 27, 2020
LAX handled 1.75m pax in September, down 75% from 7m in September 2019.
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FREQUENCY

Oct 27, 2020
FREQUENCY, UK waas formed to develop digital communications software system for airline industry; it raised €610,000 funding from several investors.
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ANA HOLDINGS

Oct 27, 2020
ANA HOLDINGS had ¥188.4b net loss for six months ended Sept 30 (vs ¥56.7b profit a year ago) on 72.4% lower revenues, and unveiled new business…
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JETBLUE

Oct 27, 2020
JETBLUE plans December 11 to begin four-times-weekly JFK-Georgetown, Guyana (A321neo).
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IATA

Oct 27, 2020
IATA says airline industry cannot slash costs sufficiently to neutralize severe cash burn to avoid bankruptcies in 2021; it is now projecting 2021…
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IDEAWORKS

Oct 27, 2020
IDEAWORKS and DATALEX report LCCs carried 27% of world's pax in 2019; global alliances generated $483b in revenue.
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SA AIRLINK

Oct 28, 2020
SA AIRLINK has changed its name to AIRLINK to distinguish itself as a totally independent airline apart from SAA.
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ANA GROUP

Oct 28, 2020
ANA GROUP plans to retire 35 aircraft, including 22 777s, in 2020 (vs initial plan of seven) and has deferred delivery of one each 777 and A380; it…
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ICELANDAIR

Oct 28, 2020
ICELANDAIR earned US$38.2m in 3Q20 (vs $61.5m in 3Q19) on 81% lower revenues and ended quarter with $399m liquidity.
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HAWAIIAN

Oct 28, 2020
HAWAIIAN lost $97.1m in 3Q20 (vs $80.1m profit in 3Q19) on 89.9% lower revenues and ended quarter with $979m liquidity.
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HAWAIIAN AIRLINES

Oct 28, 2020
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES is deferring delivery of its 10 GEnx-powered 787-9s from 1Q21 to September 2022-2026.
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AAPA

Oct 28, 2020
AAPA estimates year-over-year member RPKs dropped 95.6% in September on 89% lower ASKs; enplanements fell 96.4%.
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SILVER AIRWAYS

Oct 28, 2020
SILVER AIRWAYS plans December 21 to begin twice-weekly Jacksonville-Tampa/-Fort Lauderdale (ATR).
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SICHUAN AIRLINES

Oct 28, 2020
SICHUAN AIRLINES, Chengdu leased new GTF-powered A321-200neo (9335) from AerCap.
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OLYMPUS AIRWAYS

Oct 28, 2020
OLYMPUS AIRWAYS agreed to lease two PRECISION-converted 757-200PCFs (27054/27056; ex-American) from Airwork.
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FINNAIR

Oct 28, 2020
FINNAIR lost €167m in 3Q20 (vs €100.7m profit in 3Q19) on 88.7% lower revenues and has increased its savings target by €40m to €140m; plan still…
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GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES

Oct 28, 2020
GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES has applied to change its jurisdiction of incorporation from the Province of British Columbia, Canada to State of Delaware…
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KUWAIT AIRWAYS

Oct 29, 2020
KUWAIT AIRWAYS took delivery the first two 235-pax A330-800s (1964/1969); it has ordered eight.
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AVOLON

Oct 29, 2020
AVOLON posted $41m loss on $504m revenues in 3Q20 vs $161m profit on $651m in 3Q19, and ended quarter with total liquidity of >$5.7b and owned…
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MYANMAR AIRWAYS INTL

Oct 29, 2020
MYANMAR AIRWAYS INTL took delivery of ex-China Southern E190 (529) on lease from CDB Aviation; two more are planned.
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OMNI AIR INTERNATIONAL

Oct 29, 2020
OMNI AIR INTERNATIONAL leased ex-Royal Air Maroc 767-300ER (30843) with CF6-80C2s from GECAS.

Aerospace

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SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS

Oct 26, 2020
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS reduced purchase price from $500m to $275m to acquire Bombardier’s aerostructures activities and aftermarket services operations…
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BARNES AEROSPACE

Oct 26, 2020
BARNES AEROSPACE earned $6.8m on $72.1m sales in 3Q20 vs $32.7m on $140.9m in 3Q19; OEM backlog stands at $534m, down 4% from June 2020
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AIRBUS

Oct 26, 2020
AIRBUS is considering an increase of A320 Family production in 2H21 from 40 to 47 per month, and has asked supply chain to prepare; it stresses no…
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AIRCRAFT TOWING SYSTEMS WORLD WIDE

Oct 27, 2020
AIRCRAFT TOWING SYSTEMS WORLD WIDE, OK has developed an automated aircraft towing system prototype that uses electric-powered pull car/tow dolly and…
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ONTIC

Oct 27, 2020
ONTIC has acquired manufacturing rights from Pratt & Whitney Canada for additional JT15D parts (fourth phase of a process that started back in 2015),…
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Oct 27, 2020
PRATT & WHITNEY posted $615m loss on $3.5b sales in 3Q20 vs $520m profit on $5.3b in 3Q19; commercial aftermarket sales fell 51%, but military sales…
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Oct 27, 2020
COLLINS AEROSPACE earned $526m on $4.3b sales in 3Q20 vs $1.3b on $6.5b in 3Q19; commercial aftermarket fell 52%.
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KANFIT3D

Oct 27, 2020
KANFIT3D, Israel installed SLM 280 system to begin 3D printing of medium-to-high-volume aluminum parts and prototypes using selective laser melting.
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ENTROL

Oct 27, 2020
ENTROL has Cannes Aviation Academy order for A32 FNPT II MCC simulator.
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CRANE AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS

Oct 28, 2020
CRANE AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS earned $25m on $157m sales in 3Q20 vs $47m on $197m in 3Q19; it has $498m backlog.
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VEELO TECHNOLOGIES

Oct 28, 2020
VEELO TECHNOLOGIES, OH received its AS9100D certification for quality.
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BOEING

Oct 28, 2020
BOEING is assuming $9.1 in liabilities for 737 MAX program; it has to date paid out $3.1b and has another $2.6b in settlements.
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GE AVIATION

Oct 28, 2020
GE AVIATION earned $356m on $4.1b revenues in 3Q20 vs $1.7b on $8.8b in 3Q19; it delivered 329 commercial aviation engines (172 LEAPs) vs 714 (455…
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KADEX AERO SUPPLY

Oct 28, 2020
KADEX AERO SUPPLY, Canada was named by Goodyear as aviation distributor.
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ALPINE ADVANCED MATERIALS

Oct 28, 2020
ALPINE ADVANCED MATERIALS, Dallas has demonstrated, via EMI testing, that its HX5 aviation grade thermoplastic nanocomposite has exceptional…
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BOEING

Oct 28, 2020
BOEING is anticipating reducing its office footprint by about 30% as it says working virtually is working better than expected.
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AIRBUS

Oct 26, 2020
AIRBUS is considering an increase of A320 Family production in 2H21 from 40 to 47 per month, and has asked supply chain to prepare; it stresses no…
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STRATASYS

Oct 29, 2020
STRATASYS was qualified by Boeing to use its PEKK-based Antero 800NA thermoplastic material for 3D-printed flight parts.
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MTU AERO ENGINES

Oct 29, 2020
MTU AERO ENGINES had €16m net income on €908m revenues in 3Q20 vs €125.5m on €1.2b in 3Q19. It has €18.8b backlog.
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BOEING

Oct 29, 2020
BOEING confirmed plans to drop monthly production rates of 787 (from 10 to six) and 777/777X (from five to two) in 2021; it plans gradual increase of…
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VSE CORPORATION

Oct 29, 2020
VSE CORPORATION, VA has 5-year, $100m exclusive distribution agreement with unidentified hydraulic landing gear component manufacturer for >150 LRUs…
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AIRBUS

Oct 29, 2020
AIRBUS had €767m net loss on €11.2b revenues in 3Q20 vs €989m profit on €15.3b in 3Q19. Commercial Aircraft unit lost €591m on €7.7b vs €1.2b profit…
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NASMYTH BULWELL

Oct 29, 2020
NASMYTH BULWELL has 7-year contract from Incora (formerly Wesco Aircraft and Pattonair) to manufacture precision engineered engine components.
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TRIMAS AEROSPACE

Oct 29, 2020
TRIMAS AEROSPACE had $3.7m adjusted operating profit on $39m sales in 3Q20 vs $7.8m on $50.6m in 3Q19; aerospace was 24% of TriMas total sales.

Business Aviation

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GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Oct 26, 2020
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE completed first flight of its fifth G700 flight test aircraft, which will focus largely on testing avionics.
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FLIGHTSAFETY TEXTRON AVIATION TRAINING

Oct 26, 2020
FLIGHTSAFETY TEXTRON AVIATION TRAINING launched King Air 360 pilot training at Tampa and maintenance training at Wichita.
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GENERAL DYNAMICS AEROSPACE

Oct 28, 2020
GENERAL DYNAMICS AEROSPACE earned $283m on $2b sales in 3Q20 vs $393m on $2.5b in 3Q19; it has $12b backlog, up from $11.4b a year ago. GULFSTREAM…
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Oct 29, 2020
TEXTRON AVIATION lost $29m on $795m revenues in 3Q20 vs $104m profit on $1.2b in 3Q19; it delivered 25 jets/21 commercial turboprops vs 45/39 a year…

MRO

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HONEYWELL

Oct 26, 2020
HONEYWELL released high-efficiency mode upgrade for 131-9A APU for A320 Family to increase average time-on-wing by 1,200 hours/reduce fuel burn 2%.
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GKN FOKKER SERVICES

Oct 26, 2020
GKN FOKKER SERVICES expanded its 10-year FlightSense On-Site Support agreement with Collins Aerospace to repair IDGs for A320neo at Amsterdam…
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LOTAMS

Oct 26, 2020
LOTAMS, Poland launched service (under its Part-21J authorization) to design/certify elements intended for 3D printing.
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QANTAS

Oct 27, 2020
QANTAS took delivery of the first EFW-converted A321P2F (835; ex-Onur Air) with V2500s on lease from Vallair.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

Oct 27, 2020
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS was contracted by Texas-based Aero Capital Solutions to convert four 737-800s to freighters for redelivery in 1H21;…
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DH SUTHERLAND

Oct 27, 2020
DH SUTHERLAND, OR has acquired access to prepregs and adhesive films from Tory Composite Materials America (TCMA) for MRO applications.
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AVIATOR AIRPORT ALLIANCE

Oct 27, 2020
AVIATOR AIRPORT ALLIANCE has Finnair contract to provide ground handling, including de-icing, for its Airbus fleet at Helsinki Airport starting April…
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PREMALUX

Oct 27, 2020
PREMALUX, OH released new water-based exterior aircraft cleaner to replace traditional alcohol or petroleum-based cleaners.
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Oct 28, 2020
SPIRIT AIRLINES has Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) contract to provide on-call and line maintenance, including daily and weekly checks, at Miami…
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NOMAD TECHNICS

Oct 28, 2020
NOMAD TECHNICS, Basel received Part 145 approval from EASA for base maintenance (up to C-Check) on A320s and 737NGs.
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FL TECHNICS ENGINE SERVICES

Oct 28, 2020
FL TECHNICS ENGINE SERVICES secured EASA Part 145 approval for its CFM56 engine MRO quick turn activities.
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BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES

Oct 28, 2020
BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES earned $271m on $3.7b revenues in 3Q20 vs $673m on $4.7b in 3Q19; it secured agreements with GECAS for 11 737-800 freighter…
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INVESCO

Oct 29, 2020
INVESCO has acquired 60% stake in FLIGHTPARTS, Xiamen, China (MRO) and plans to expand its footprint and capabilities.
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CEBU AIR

Oct 29, 2020
CEBU AIR agreed to acquire remaining 51% stake in APPC, Philippines (line maintenance) from SIA Engineering for US$5.6m and SIA ENGINEERING agreed to…

Business Aviation/MRO

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GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Oct 27, 2020
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE plans phased closure of its Long Beach service center over next six months and is moving service work to 66,000 sq ft facility…
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BOMBARDIER

Oct 27, 2020
BOMBARDIER plans in 2022 to open 50,000 sq ft business jet service center (w/ 4,000 sq ft parts depot) in Melbourne, Australia.

Aerospace/MRO

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SATAIR

Oct 27, 2020
SATAIR supplied an airline customer with A320ceo wingtip fences (four parts) manufactured via 3D printing, which it believes is first certified metal…

Air Transport/MRO

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CHISHOLM ENTERPRISES

Oct 28, 2020
CHISHOLM ENTERPRISES acquired second 737-700 (34170; ex-Transavia) for operation by TEXEL AIR, Bahrain following conversion to a FlexCombi (three…
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KALITTA AIR

Oct 28, 2020
KALITTA AIR agreed to lease first three IAI-converted 777-300ERSFs from GECAS Cargo for delivery starting in 2023. GECAS committed in 4Q19 to convert…

MRO/Business Aviation

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PRO STAR AVIATION

Oct 29, 2020
PRO STAR AVIATION completed upgrade of Phenom 300 with GARMIN G1000 NXi flight deck, GWX75 radar and other options.
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SKYWAY GROUP

Oct 29, 2020
SKYWAY GROUP, TX received EASA STC for its SkyStep cabin door step replacement for Cessna Citation business jets.

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: AIR CHARTER SERVICES

Oct 26, 2020
Scott Collier to Director of Aircraft Leasing-EMEA of Air Charter Services, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: LIBERTY HALL CAPITAL PARTNERS

Oct 27, 2020
Michael J. Warren to a Partner of Liberty Hall Capital Partners, Charleston, SC.
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WHO'SNEWS: BOMBARDIER AVIATION

Oct 27, 2020
Corey Trudgen to General Manager of Melbourne (Australia) Service Center of Bombardier Aviation.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVOLON

Oct 28, 2020
Paul Geaney to Chief Risk Officer and Member of the Executive Committee of Avolon, Dublin.
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WHO'SNEWS: GA TELESIS ENGINE SERVICES

Oct 28, 2020
Randy Harker to Sales Director Americas, based in Fort Lauderdale, of GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES).
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WHO'SNEWS: ARSA

Oct 29, 2020
Gary Fortner, VP-Engineering of Fortner Engineering, CA, was elected President of ARSA for 2021.
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WHO'SNEWS: SERAPH AVIATION GROUP

Oct 29, 2020
Gerry Power to Head of Commercial Origination-Aviation Services of Seraph Aviation Group, Dublin.