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Air Transport

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DELTA AIR LINES

Nov 13, 2020
DELTA AIR LINES announced plan to accelerate its $1.9b terminal modernization project at LAX by 18 months to mid-2023.
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HANJIN KAL

Nov 16, 2020
HANJIN KAL and KOREAN AIR agreed to acquire ASIANA AIRLINES for KRW1.8t to reorganize nation's domestic aviation industry. Hanjin Kal received…
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AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS

Nov 16, 2020
AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS completed its first sale/leaseback transaction with Allegiant Air for four A319-100s under its Aerospace Opportunities Fund,…
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CASTLELAKE

Nov 16, 2020
CASTLELAKE launched a new Aviation Lending Program to provide a variety of financing solutions to buyers of commercial aircraft and hired Armin…
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QANTAS

Nov 16, 2020
QANTAS is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
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UNITED AIRLINES

Nov 17, 2020
UNITED AIRLINES began offering free COVID-19 testing (rapid Abbott ID Now COVID-19 test) on Newark-London Heathrow.
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ALLEGIANT AIR

Nov 17, 2020
ALLEGIANT AIR announced plan in 1Q21 to add nine new routes to two new cities: Orange County, CA and Spokane, WA.
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AVOLON

Nov 17, 2020
AVOLON praiced private offering of US$1b of senior unsecured notes due 2026; offer is to close on/about November 23.
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ONEWORLD

Nov 17, 2020
ONEWORLD received tentative approval from US DOT for antitrust immunity for proposed addition of AER LINGUS to alliance.
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US DOT

Nov 17, 2020
US DOT says US scheduled pax airlines employed 404,869 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in September, down 10.5% vs Sept 2019.
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AVMAX

Nov 17, 2020
AVMAX, Canada acquired two Dash 8-100s (341/389) out of bankruptcy from Ravn Alaska, and, along with Dash 8-100 (215), leased the aircraft to the new…
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AIR INUIT

Nov 17, 2020
AIR INUIT purchased ex-CommutAir Dash 8-300 (527; to be converted to cargo) in deal arranged by Airstream Intl. Group.
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AZUL

Nov 17, 2020
AZUL, Brazil completed issuance of US$325m in convertible debentures that mature in five years; Seabury Securities and Itau BBA advised. KNIGHTHEAD…
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AIRNAV SYSTEMS

Nov 17, 2020
AIRNAV SYSTEMS, FL has developed satellite-based ADS-B flight tracking system to cover vast expanses of water bodies and remote areas where tracking…
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AIR CAIRO

Nov 17, 2020
AIR CAIRO, Egypt leased ex-Ernest A320-200 (8604) with CFM56-5Bs from ICBC Leasing.
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AMAZON

Nov 17, 2020
AMAZON took delivery of 737-800BCF (34030; ex-China Xinhua) on lease from GECAS for operation by SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES.
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AELF FLIGHTSERVICE

Nov 17, 2020
AELF FLIGHTSERVICE (formerly Presidio Aircraft Leasing) entered widebody wet-leasing/ACMI charter market with first (700) of four A330-200s (other…
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BLUEBIRD CARGO

Nov 17, 2020
BLUEBIRD CARGO took delivery of AEI-converted 737-400SF (24751; ex-Flair) on lease from Kelowna Flightcraft.
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AEROSTAN

Nov 17, 2020
AEROSTAN, Kyrgyzstan has acquired ex-Kalitta Air 747-200BSF (23737) for restart; it had ceased operations in 2012.
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EASYJET

Nov 17, 2020
EASYJET sold 10 CFM56-powered A320 Family aircraft to SMBC Aviation Capital for leaseback, generating £280.2m in cash. It had fleet of 342 aircraft…
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EASYJET

Nov 17, 2020
EASYJET posted £1.27b net loss for year ended September 30 (vs £430m profit a year ago) on 52.9% lower revenues, and says based on current travel…
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IDEAWORKSCOMPANY

Nov 17, 2020
IDEAWORKSCOMPANY estimates airline ancillary revenues at $58.2b in 2020 vs $109.5b in 2019 and $22.6b in 2010, the first year for estimate.
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FRONTIER AIRLINES

Nov 17, 2020
FRONTIER AIRLINES plans in early 2021 to serve Ontario International Airport, CA from seven cities.
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AERCAP

Nov 17, 2020
AERCAP says it has placed two ex-Norwegian 787-9s, but did not provide additional details.
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BANGKOK AIRWAYS

Nov 17, 2020
BANGKOK AIRWAYS posted net loss of THB1.6b for 3Q20 on 86.5% lower revenues; it has lost THB4.9b through first nine months of 2020.
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COLORFUL GUIZHOU AIRLINES

Nov 17, 2020
COLORFUL GUIZHOU AIRLINES took delivery of third LEAP-powered A320neo (10204) from GECAS as part of deal for four.
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA GROUP

Nov 18, 2020
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA GROUP exited voluntary administration following acquisition by BAIN CAPITAL; it unveiled new direction.
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AIR LEASE CORPORATION

Nov 18, 2020
AIR LEASE CORPORATION priced public offering of $1.5b of senior unsecured medium-term notes.
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SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL

Nov 18, 2020
SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL reported pretax profit of $17.3m for six months ended Sept 30 vs $200m a year ago; it says its total aircraft operating lease…
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FAA

Nov 18, 2020
FAA issued order clearing return to service of 737 MAX after completion of certain requirements, including installing software enhancements,…
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CEBU PACIFIC

Nov 18, 2020
CEBU PACIFIC sold new GTF-powered A321neo (10130) to Jackson Square Aviation and leased it back.
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NORWEGIAN AIR SHUTTLE

Nov 18, 2020
NORWEGIAN AIR SHUTTLE is initiating examinership process in Ireland (where its aircraft assets are held) relating to Norwegian Air Intl., Arctic…
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RAA

Nov 18, 2020
RAA says in 2019 US regional airlines provided scheduled commercial air service to 629 US airports, operated 40% of nation’s departures, carried 165m…
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PAG

Nov 19, 2020
PAG agreed to make A$150m equity investment in REX, Australia to fund launch of domestic jet (737) operations in March.
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GOL

Nov 19, 2020
GOL ended October with 87 of its 128 737s in service. It has increased its capacity to an average of 363 flights per day, up 34% from an average of…
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COPA

Nov 19, 2020
COPA had US$118.1m net loss in 3Q20 (vs US$104m profit in 3Q19) on 95% lower revenues; it was shut down for 45 days.
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FEDEX

Nov 19, 2020
FEDEX opened 251,000 sq ft sorting facility at Ontario Intl., CA (nine widebody gates) to handle 12,000 packages per hour.
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EMIRATES

Nov 19, 2020
EMIRATES is increasing deployment of A380s by adding services to London Heathrow, Manchester and Moscow.
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GLOBALX

Nov 19, 2020
GLOBALX, FL agreed to lease an A320-200 (TBA) from DAE Capital for delivery in December 2020; IAC is to paint aircraft.
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UPS

Nov 19, 2020
UPS took delivery of new 747-8F (63784) from Boeing and has now received four of five (65782) scheduled for 2020.
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA and ALLIANCE AIRLINES

Nov 19, 2020
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA and ALLIANCE AIRLINES received interim authorization from Australia's ACCC to cooperate on 41 regional routes and two short-haul…
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ALASKA AIR GROUP

Nov 19, 2020
ALASKA AIR GROUP reports its October cash burn was approximately $97m, which was lower than September, primarily due to improved ticket sales. It…
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MOU

Nov 19, 2020
EL AL ISRAEL AIRLINES and ETIHAD AIRWAYS signed MOU to explore deeper cooperation, covering joint codesharing, cargo, engineering, loyalty,…
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DELTA AIR LINES

Nov 19, 2020
DELTA AIR LINES plans to continue to block middle seats through end of March 2021, which will severely reduce capacity.
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Nov 19, 2020
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES planas March 11 to begin daily Long Beach, CA-Honolulu, HI (737).
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SOUTHWEST

Nov 19, 2020
SOUTHWEST plans to begin service to Sarasota/Bradenton, FL on Feb 14 and Savannah/Hilton Head, GA on March 11.
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STAR AIR

Nov 19, 2020
STAR AIR, India acquired ex-Shuttle America ERJ145 (816), and now has four ERJs.
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AZUL

Nov 19, 2020
AZUL, Brazil took delivery of new Trent-powered A330-900 (1924) on lease from Avolon, and now has four in fleet.

Aerospace

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HÉROUX-DEVTEK

Nov 13, 2020
HÉROUX-DEVTEK earned C$3.8m on C$137.1m sales for second quarter ended Sept 30 vs C$6.3m on C$145.5m a year ago.
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HONEYWELL

Nov 13, 2020
HONEYWELL was selected by Total to provide its UOP Ecofining process to produce renewable fuels at its Grandpuits platform at Seine-et-Marne, France.
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SKYTRAC SYSTEMS

Nov 16, 2020
SKYTRAC SYSTEMS formed partnership with SCANDINAVIAN AVIONICS to market its new broadband and midband SATCOM terminals in Europe, Middle East, India…
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SPACEX

Nov 16, 2020
SPACEX successfully launched manned Falcon 9 rocket for International Space Station.
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CAE

Nov 17, 2020
CAE acquired Amsterdam-based FLIGHT SIMULATION COMPANY (FSC) for C$108m and announced C$150m private placement with Caisse de dépôt et placement du…
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COLLINS AEROSPACE SYSTEMS

Nov 17, 2020
COLLINS AEROSPACE SYSTEMS was selected by Boom Supersonic to develop inlet, nacelle and exhaust system technologies for its Overture supersonic…
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ENGINESTANDS24

Nov 17, 2020
ENGINESTANDS24 has added new tracking devices to its engine stand pool.
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THYSSENKRUPP MATERIALS SERVICES

Nov 17, 2020
THYSSENKRUPP MATERIALS SERVICES signed 5-year contract extension with Dynamatic Technologies (DTL), India to continue to supply aluminum sheet and…
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GE AVIATION

Nov 17, 2020
GE AVIATION marked 25 years since entry into service of GE90 on 777.
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BAA TRAINING

Nov 17, 2020
BAA TRAINING was approved by ENAC to provide flight training at Lleida-Alguaire, Spain.
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IBS SOFTWARE

Nov 17, 2020
IBS SOFTWARE was selected by Singapore Airlines to provide iCargo cargo management solution to bring its global cargo operations onto single platform…
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AVCORP INDUSTRIES

Nov 17, 2020
AVCORP INDUSTRIES lost C$1.3m on C$34m revenues in 3Q20 vs C$7.5m loss on C$37m in 3Q19, and has C$6.6m cash.
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DIEHL AVIATION

Nov 17, 2020
DIEHL AVIATION plans in 2021 to launch restructuring to position itself in post-COVID-19 environment, which includes cutting up to 1,400 jobs in…
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PANASONIC AVIONICS

Nov 17, 2020
PANASONIC AVIONICS secured Qatar Airways as launch customer for its EcoFW 10" IFE upgrade program for 37 777s.
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BOEING

Nov 17, 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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IRKUT

Nov 17, 2020
IRKUT rolled out first MC-21-310 with PD-14 engines as alternative to GTF-powered -300; first flight is TBA.
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BELCAN

Nov 18, 2020
BELCAN has acquired AVISTA, WI (safety-/mission-critical software engineering services) from TransDigm Group.
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SPATIAL

Nov 18, 2020
SPATIAL was selected by Cheongju University to supply A320 Door Trainer for use by Aero K and Qantas for A330/787 cabin emergency evacuation trainer.
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APOC AVIATION

Nov 18, 2020
APOC AVIATION, Netherlands acquired five CFM56-7Bs from unidentified North American carrier for its engine portfolio.
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SIX WEST

Nov 18, 2020
SIX WEST announced it has become a wholly-owned Irish company following sale of its corporate jet crewing business.
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BOEING

Nov 18, 2020
BOEING forecasts Middle East will need to acquire 2,945 new aircraft (30 regional jets/1,540 narrowbodies/1,280 widebodies/95 freighters) worth $685b…
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US DEPT OF ENERGY

Nov 19, 2020
US DEPT OF ENERGY announced $16m in funding for 17 projects under Phase 1 of Ultrahigh Temperature Impervious Materials Advancing Turbine Efficiency …
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Nov 19, 2020
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK delivered eight Patient Transport Units (PTU NGs) and 16 oxygen supply systems to Airbus for installation on NATO A330 MRTTs.
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RECARO

Nov 19, 2020
RECARO reached agreement with IGM-represented workers at Schwaebisch Hall on concessions, securing employment through June 2023; it has been using…

MRO

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FACC

Nov 13, 2020
FACC received EN 9110 certification for aircraft component/systems MRO.
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MEGGITT

Nov 16, 2020
MEGGITT has 3-year Shandong Airlines contract to provide 737NG component maintenance and repair out of its Singapore facility under its new…
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LOTAMS

Nov 16, 2020
LOTAMS was selected by Great Dane Airlines to perform heavy check on an E195.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

Nov 17, 2020
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS was selected by Bulgaria's CargoAir to convert two 737-800s (30664; ex-SmartWings/TBA) to freighters; modification touch labor…
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MTU MAINTENANCE

Nov 17, 2020
MTU MAINTENANCE has 6-year Air Serbia contract to provide V2500 repair/overhaul/support for 13 A320 Family aircraft.
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SPIRIT AERONAUTICS

Nov 17, 2020
SPIRIT AERONAUTICS has relocated into to larger 120,000 sq ft hangar facility at Signature Flight Support's FBO at Columbus, OH; new facility will…
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GA TELESIS

Nov 17, 2020
GA TELESIS was appointed by JMS, Germany as global distributor for its GSE.
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GAMECO

Nov 17, 2020
GAMECO signed strategic cooperation framework agreement with SF Airlines to provide aircraft overhaul, line maintenance, component repair,…
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SWISS-AS

Nov 18, 2020
SWISS-AS was selected to provide its AMOS MRO software to Ukraine's Bees Airline, which plans 1H21 startup with two 737s (previously managed by AMOS)…
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MTU AERO ENGINES

Nov 19, 2020
MTU AERO ENGINES anticipates its commercial maintenance and spare parts businesses should show the clearest recovery from COVID-19 crisis in 2021. It…

Defense

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EMBRAER

Nov 17, 2020
EMBRAER secured contract from HUNGARY for two KC-390s in air-to-air refueling configuration for delivery starting in 2023.
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SWITZERLAND

Nov 18, 2020
AIRBUS and GERMANY (Eurofighter) and LOCKHEED MARTIN and US (F-35A) submitted official offers to SWITZERLAND to purchase (as many as 40) fighter…

Defense/MRO

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QUICKSTEP

Nov 13, 2020
QUICKSTEP has agreed to purchase Boeing Defence Australia’s aerospace MRO business at Tullamarine, Victoria; acquisition includes operating assets,…

Business Aviation

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TEXTRON AVIATION

Nov 17, 2020
TEXTRON AVIATION delivered three Cessna Citation Sovereign+ business jets to Las Vegas-based THRIVE AVIATION.
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PHENIX JET

Nov 17, 2020
PHENIX JET, Hong Kong added a Global 7500 as flagship of its management fleet in Asia-Pacific.
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GAMA

Nov 18, 2020
GAMA reports manufacturers delivered 628 general aviation aircraft (392 pistons/102 turboprops/134 jets) worth $3.98b in 3Q20 vs 604 (304 pistons/117…
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SWEET AVIATION

Nov 19, 2020
SWEET AVIATION, IN added 9-pax Pilatus PC-12 to its FAA-certified Part 135 charter fleet service.
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VENTURA AIR SERVICES

Nov 19, 2020
VENTURA AIR SERVICES, NY added two Challenger 604s and a Citation Excel 560 to its (now) 8-aircraft charter fleet.

Air Transport/MRO

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KRASAVIA

Nov 13, 2020
KRASAVIA acquired two ex-Braathens ATR 72-500s (930/TBA); TAM, Sweden performed heavy checks/refurbishment work.
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BEAUTECH POWER SYSTEMS

Nov 19, 2020
BEAUTECH POWER SYSTEMS, TX purchased ex-Air Canada E190 (111) from Nordic Aviation Capital for part out.

MRO/Business Aviation

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TAG MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Nov 17, 2020
TAG MAINTENANCE SERVICES, Geneva was named by Pilatus as authorized service center for PC-24 Super Versatile Jet.
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INTERCONTINENTAL JET SERVICE

Nov 17, 2020
INTERCONTINENTAL JET SERVICE, OK has FAA STC to install HARTZELL scimitar four-blade aluminum prop on MU-2s.
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METROJET

Nov 17, 2020
METROJET, Hong Kong completed 4C inspection on a second G650ER in October, following the first in May 2020; work included fuel tank inspection, Ram…

Aerospace/MRO

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ST ENGINEERING

Nov 17, 2020
ST ENGINEERING plans in 2021 to reorganize as Commercial and Defence & Public Security clusters, replacing the sector-structure of Aerospace,…
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ANCRA INTERNATIONAL

Nov 17, 2020
ANCRA INTERNATIONAL was selected by C Cubed Aerospace, CA to supply main deck and lower deck cargo loading systems for its A320/A321 freighter…
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SOJITZ

Nov 19, 2020
SOJITZ, Japan acquired minority stake in TDA GROUP, The Netherlands, which specializes in aircraft acquisitions for part out.

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: TRIUMPH SYSTEMS & SUPPORT

Nov 17, 2020
Mike Eller to General Manager for Systems, Electronics & Control-Windsor of Triumph Systems & Support.
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WHO'SNEWS: TGIS AVIATION MANAGEMENT

Nov 17, 2020
Paul Charles to Head of Powerplant of TGIS Aviation Management, East Midlands, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: ARGUS INTERNATIONAL

Nov 18, 2020
Mike McCready to Senior Vice President of Operations and Business Development of ARGUS International, Greenwood Village, CO.
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WHO'SNEWS: BRUSSELS AIRLINES

Nov 18, 2020
Peter Gerber to Chief Executive Officer of Brussels Airlines.
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WHO'SNEWS: LUFTHANSA CARGO

Nov 18, 2020
Dorothea von Boxberg to Chief Executive Officer of Lufthansa Cargo.
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WHO'SNEWS: SWISS INTERNATIONAL AIR LINES

Nov 18, 2020
Dieter Vranckx to Chief Executive Officer of SWISS International Air Lines.
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WHO'SNEWS: TRIUMPH GROUP

Nov 19, 2020
Daniel J. Crowley was extended as President and Chief Executive Officer of Triumph Group for five years.
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WHO'SNEWS: DIGITAL INNOVATION GROUP

Nov 19, 2020
Jason Bennick to President-Digital Innovation Group of GA Telesis, Fort Lauderdale.
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WHO'SNEWS: ACC AVIATION

Nov 19, 2020
Conor Sproat to Vice President-Leasing of ACC Aviation, Reigate, UK.