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Air Transport

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US DOT

Nov 30, 2020
US DOT reports 10 marketing carriers scheduled 345,294 domestic flights in September vs 398,470 in August 2020 and 660,712 in September 2019; 2,523…
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ASCENT GLOBAL LOGISTICS

Nov 30, 2020
ASCENT GLOBAL LOGISTICS acquired Alaska-based HAGELAND AVIATION SERVICES and launched RAMBLER AIR for early 2021 startup of pax/cargo commuter flight…
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CROSSCONSENSE

Nov 30, 2020
CROSSCONSENSE, Germany was selected by Wizz Air to provide its Aircraft Fleet View app to provide crew/ops center with up-to-date view on fleet…
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ETIHAD AIRWAYS

Nov 30, 2020
ETIHAD AIRWAYS plans December 7 to begin weekly Abu Dhabi-Beijing (787).
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Nov 30, 2020
AMERICAN AIRLINES says it tested transportation of thermal packaging in preparation to distribute COVID-19 vaccines.
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AIR CANADA

Nov 30, 2020
AIR CANADA amended its collective agreement with its pilots to operate dedicated cargo aircraft. It has operated >3,500 all-cargo flights globally,…
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ANAC

Nov 30, 2020
ANAC rescinded grounding of Brazilian-registered 737 MAXs (GOL), following FAA directives, after meeting requirements that include installing…
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AIRLINK

Nov 30, 2020
AIRLINK, South Africa leased ex-Arkia E190 (187) from Nordic Aviation Capital.
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NAVBLUE

Nov 30, 2020
NAVBLUE was selected by Sunclass Airlines (formerly Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia), Denmark to provide N-Ops and Crew management solution.
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EMIRATES

Nov 30, 2020
EMIRATES expects to have all of its A380s in service by late 2021/early 2022; it has no idea when its first 777X will arrive.
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VOLGA-DNEPR AIRLINES

Nov 30, 2020
VOLGA-DNEPR AIRLINES grounded its An-124s, pending investigation into forced landing incident at Novosibirsk. It also reports AIRBRIDGECARGO…
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PEL-AIR

Nov 30, 2020
PEL-AIR (Rex), Australia took delivery of its first (FM-88) of five King Air 350s for operation for patient transport for NSW AMBULANCE following…
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JETBLUE AIRWAYS

Nov 30, 2020
JETBLUE AIRWAYS increased its projecting year-over-year capacity decline to 45-50% for 4Q20 due to volatile booking trends, resulting in an increased…
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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP

Nov 30, 2020
LATAM AIRLINES GROUP plans to exit Chapter 11 in 2H21; it initiated voluntary reorganization and restructuring in May 2020.
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TAP AIR PORTUGA

Nov 30, 2020
TAP AIR PORTUGAL had €118.7m net loss for 3Q20 (vs €1.2m profit in 3Q19) on 81% lower revenues. It plans Dec 10 to submit restructuring plan to EC;…
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AVION EXPRESS

Nov 30, 2020
AVION EXPRESS, Lithuania launched financial restructuring process, which will include in-court protection from creditors.
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AIRBUS

Nov 30, 2020
AIRBUS received FAA type certification for 5-bladed H145 helicopter.
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TUI AIRWAYS

Dec 01, 2020
TUI AIRWAYS, UK leased ex-flydubai 737-800 (29636) from BBAM.
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FLY ARMENIA AIRWAYS

Dec 01, 2020
FLY ARMENIA AIRWAYS acquired ex-Smartwings 737-400 (23980) for startup.
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AIR SERBIA

Dec 01, 2020
AIR SERBIA took delivery of ex-Adria A319-100 (4282) with V2500s on lease from Carlyle Aviation Partners (SPNWS; Feb 14).
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NORDAVIA

Dec 01, 2020
NORDAVIA, Russia says it plans to take delivery of three A320neos in 2021 and increase enplanements to 3m vs 2m in 2019.
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KUWAIT AIRWAYS

Dec 01, 2020
KUWAIT AIRWAYS took delivery of its fifth LEAP-powered A320neo (10060). It has 10 more on order, including sixth (10080).
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DHL

Dec 01, 2020
DHL acquired ex-Hi Fly Malta A330-300 (1477) with Trent 700s; aircraft was originally owned by Singapore Airlines.
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MIDDLE EAST AIRLINES

Dec 01, 2020
MIDDLE EAST AIRLINES completed sale of first two of five A321neos to BOC Aviation for leaseback (SPNWS; Sept 6, 2019).
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ROYAL AIR PHILIPPINES

Dec 01, 2020
ROYAL AIR PHILIPPINES leased ex-Small Planet A320-200 (2016) with V2500s from Rockton.
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CONDOR

Dec 01, 2020
CONDOR has concluded its restructuring process as part of the protective shielding proceedings and pronounced itself as a healthy company.
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FLIGHTAWARE

Dec 01, 2020
FLIGHTAWARE reports US commercial airlines averaged 16,622 flights per day during Thanksgiving week (Tuesday, November 24-Sunday, November 29), which…
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CASTLELAKE

Dec 01, 2020
CASTLELAKE formed partnership with Boeing to provide, at its full discretion, up to $5b of capital for new commercial aircraft deliveries via senior…
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BAKHTAR AFGHAN AIRLINES

Dec 01, 2020
BAKHTAR AFGHAN AIRLINES restarted operations with ex-Ariana 737-500 (29074); it plans to acquire two Dash 8-400s in 2021.
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AIRBALTIC

Dec 01, 2020
AIRBALTIC began twice-weekly Vilnius-Kiev, Ukraine (A220-300).
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US TSA

Dec 01, 2020
US TSA screened 1.18m passengers on Sunday, November 29 (largest single day since March), down 60% from a year ago.
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JETBLUE AIRWAYS

Dec 02, 2020
JETBLUE AIRWAYS priced underwritten public offering of 36.5m shares of its common stock at $14.40 per share.
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AAPA

Dec 02, 2020
AAPA estimates year-over-year member RPKs dropped 95.2% in October on 87.3% lower ASKs; enplanements fell 95.1%.
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WESTJET

Dec 02, 2020
WESTJET agreed to sell its nine 737 MAX 8s (delivered 2017-2019) to CDB Aviation for leaseback; first eight are complete.
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CROATIA AIRLINES

Dec 02, 2020
CROATIA AIRLINES received EC approval for €11.7m state aid package for damage caused by COVID-19 pandemic.
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EQUINOXAIR

Dec 02, 2020
EQUINOXAIR, Ecuador filed for operating permit to launch charter operations in 2021 with two leased 737-700s.
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RYANAIR GROUP

Dec 02, 2020
RYANAIR GROUP carried 2m pax in November vs 10.9m on Nov 2019 and 61.4m in Jan-Nov vs 151.6m in Jan-Nov 2019.
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US DOT

Dec 02, 2020
US DOT reports fuel cost for US airlines was $1.14/gallon in Oct vs $1.97 in Oct 2019; consumption rose 11% vs Sept 2020.
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AMERICAN

Dec 02, 2020
AMERICAN AIRLINES completed passenger/media demonstration flight (Tulsa-DFW) of a 737 MAX-8 as part of plan to re-launch 737 MAX services (twice…
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BOC AVIATION

Dec 03, 2020
BOC AVIATION increased revolving credit facility with Bank of China from US$2b to US$3.5b and extended maturity to 2026.
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SAS

Dec 03, 2020
SAS posted SEK9.3b net loss for year ended October 31 (vs SEK621m profit a year ago) on 55.5% lower revenues. It has initiated process for early…
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AIR SENEGAL

Dec 03, 2020
AIR SENEGAL leased ex-Thomas Cook A321-200 (1881) with CFM56s from Carlyle Aviation Partners.
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AIR SIAL

Dec 03, 2020
AIR SIAL, Pakistan leased ex-Avianca El Salvador A320-200 (3510) with V2500s from AerCap.
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RYANAIR

Dec 03, 2020
RYANAIR ordered another 75 197-seat 737 MAX 8-200s and now has 210 on order for delivery early 2021-end of 2024.
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TUI

Dec 03, 2020
TUI secured additional €1.8b financing package from private investors, banks and German federal government, supplementing existing financing measures…
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S7

Dec 03, 2020
S7, Russia leased ex-Thomas Cook A321-200 (6114) with CFM56s from Air Lease Corporation.
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US DOT

Dec 03, 2020
US DOT reports US scheduled pax airlines employed 673,278 full-/part-time workers in October 2020 vs 749,382 in October 2019/755,027 in March 2020.
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ATLAS AIR

Dec 03, 2020
ATLAS AIR has acquired ex-Virgin Atlantic 747-400 (32339) with CF6-80C2B1Fs; aircraft is currently parked at Marana.
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QANTAS

Dec 03, 2020
QANTAS says it has taken on >A$1.5b in additional debt to get through crisis and has lost A$11b revenue this financial year alone; repairing its…

Aerospace

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CAE

Nov 30, 2020
CAE completed previously announced C$345m public offering (includes over-allotments) and C$150m private placement of common shares for aggregate…
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THALES

Nov 30, 2020
THALES and STANDARDAERO announced first flight test of new compact autopilot system for AS350 and H125 helicopters.
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Nov 30, 2020
ROLLS-ROYCE launched new ground tests on a Trent 1000 demonstrator using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to confirm that unblended SAF (vs 50%…
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SAMAD AEROSPACE

Nov 30, 2020
SAMAD AEROSPACE, UK made first CTOL flight of its e-Starling half scale all-electric aircraft; e-VTOL version of aircraft is scheduled for completion…
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PS ENGINEERING

Dec 01, 2020
PS ENGINEERING, TN developed 2.64-inch-tall CTL45J Dzus Control Head with switch control for eight communication and eight navigation receivers.
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TIMKEN

Dec 01, 2020
TIMKEN has acquired assets of AURORA BEARING COMPANY, IL (rod ends and spherical plain bearings).
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GOGO

Dec 01, 2020
GOGO completed previously announced sale of its Commercial Aviation business to INTELSAT for $400m (SPNWS; Sept 4).
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HONEYWELL

Dec 01, 2020
HONEYWELL introduced fourth-generation Combined Hydrocarbon Ozone Catalyst (CHOC4) to remove VOCs that can cause "smell-in-cabin" events.
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SOUTHEAST AEROSPACE

Dec 01, 2020
SOUTHEAST AEROSPACE was selected by Flightstar, IL to manufacture antenna contour adapters and other associated hardware required for STC-approved…
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BOMBARDIER AND ALSTOM

Dec 01, 2020
BOMBARDIER and ALSTOM announced receipt of all regulatory approvals required for previously announced sale of Bombardier Transportation to Alstom …
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BOOM SUPERSONIC

Dec 01, 2020
BOOM SUPERSONIC selected Amazon Web Services to provide unlimited compute power, storage, security, and comprehensive set of services
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EMERALD EMS

Dec 02, 2020
EMERALD EMS (New Water Capital), NH acquired VERIS MANUFACTURING, CA (electronic assemblies); DGP Capital arranged.
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RECARO

Dec 02, 2020
RECARO has Avolon order to supply BL3530 SPRINT economy class seats for 15 A320s and five 737NGs for delivery in 1H21.
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INFOSYS

Dec 02, 2020
INFOSYS, India was selected by Rolls-Royce to provide engineering and R&D services for its Civil Aerospace business.
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BOEING

Dec 02, 2020
BOEING received airworthiness certificate from FAA for its first parked 737 MAX; customer/delivery has not been announced.
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EMBRAER

Dec 02, 2020
EMBRAER forecasts delivery of 5,500 new <150-seat aircraft (4,420 jets/1,080 turboprops; 75% for replacement) worth US$350b over next 10 years to…
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GATEGROUP

Dec 03, 2020
GATEGROUP completed acquisition of LSG EUROPE from Lufthansa Group; financial details of deal were not disclosed.
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Dec 03, 2020
ROLLS-ROYCE is proposing to increase supply chain activity of ITP AERO (for potential sale), including transferring its facility at Hucknall, UK to…
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THINKOM

Dec 03, 2020
THINKOM, CA was selected by Inmarsat to supply phased-array antennas to GDC Technics for its terminal for GX Aviation inflight connectivity solution.

MRO

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LOTAMS

Nov 30, 2020
LOTAMS was selected by Air Austral to refurbish 787-8 (34510); work included structural modification of cockpit windows, mods to lavatory cabinets…
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MARILAKE AEROSYSTEMS

Nov 30, 2020
MARILAKE AEROSYSTEMS, UK expanded its recently launched Galley Equipment Repair Division to include offering selected inserts, including coffee…
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MTU MAINTENANCE ZHUHAI

Nov 30, 2020
MTU MAINTENANCE ZHUHAI expanded by 13,600 sq meters to increase capacity by 50% to 450 shop visits per year. It completed its 3,000th shop visit.
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EMBRAER

Nov 30, 2020
EMBRAER issued SB to install HEPA filters on ERJ 145s; kits for first 70 aircraft are currently being assembled and should be delivered by mid…
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AERO HYGENX

Nov 30, 2020
AERO HYGENX, Canada is working with De Havilland Canada to develop RAY, an autonomous robot to deliver HF UVC light to disinfect Dash 8 cabins.
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WINGSTARS

Dec 02, 2020
WINGSTARS, Toronto was formed to provide deicing services, including recovery/recycling solutions, across Canada.
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AVIATION WEEK NETWORK

Dec 02, 2020
AVIATION WEEK NETWORK projects $52b will be spent on heavy airframe maintenance over next 10 years at 1.3% CAGR.
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AERO NORWAY

Dec 02, 2020
AERO NORWAY added new plasma spraying machine from OERLIKON.
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AIRE

Dec 02, 2020
AIRE (Aircraft Interior Refurbishment España) was selected by Cebu Pacific to convert cabins of two A330s to carry cargo.
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VAS AERO SERVICES

Dec 02, 2020
VAS AERO SERVICES acquired multiple CFM56-7Bs for teardown; SR TECHNICS is disassembling first and certifying parts.
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FL TECHNICS

Dec 03, 2020
FL TECHNICS acquired Canada's WRIGHT INTERNATIONAL (line maintenance) to enter North American MRO market.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

Dec 03, 2020
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS received FAA approval to convert 737-800s with Split Scimitar winglets (now 853) to freighters.
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GA TELESIS ENGINE SERVICES

Dec 03, 2020
GA TELESIS ENGINE SERVICES (GATES), Finland was selected by Atitech, Italy to provide engine maintenance solutions.
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8TREE

Dec 03, 2020
8TREE was selected by Donecle, France to provide dent analysis technology (3D-damage mapping) for new autonomous UAV-operated inspection system.

Business Aviation

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FLEXJET

Nov 30, 2020
FLEXJET took delivery of its first Praetor 600 from Embraer Executive Jets for operation in Europe.
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TAG AVIATION

Dec 01, 2020
TAG AVIATION added a new G600 and new Global 7500 to its managed fleet in Asia, based in Hong Kong.
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SKYSERVICE

Dec 01, 2020
SKYSERVICE, Canada says it sold record seven light jet/turboprop business aircraft over past 12 weeks; it is HondaJet dealer.
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UNIVERSAL AVIONICS

Dec 01, 2020
UNIVERSAL AVIONICS announced first flight of GIII with interactive Human Machine Interface technologies for enhanced head-up/head-down coordination,…
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GOGO

Dec 02, 2020
GOGO unveiled Gogo Vision 360 IFE system (unlimited streaming) with AVANCE 4.2 software update for business jets.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Dec 02, 2020
PRATT & WHITNEY rolled out its 50,000th PT6 turboprop off production line.
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CCX TECHNOLOGIES

Dec 02, 2020
CCX TECHNOLOGIES introduced product line to provide onboard network cyber security/safety/defense for business aviation.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Dec 02, 2020
TEXTRON AVIATION introduced 9-pax King Air 260 with IS&S ThrustSense Autothrottle and COLLINS Multi-Scan weather radar for certification/delivery in…
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NBAA

Dec 03, 2020
NBAA says business aviation is positioned to emerge stronger from COVID-19 pandemic, pointing at uptick in first-time users.

Defense

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EMBRAER

Nov 30, 2020
EMBRAER redelivered first of five modernized E-99 (ERJ 145) AEW&C aircraft to Brazilian Air Force; it updated mission systems and related subsystems …
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BUNDESWEHR

Nov 30, 2020
BUNDESWEHR, Germany ordered 31 NH90 Sea Tigers from Airbus Helicopters for delivery from 2025 to replace German Navy's Sea Lynx Mk88A fleet.
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REPUBLIC OF MALI

Dec 02, 2020
REPUBLIC OF MALI ordered a second C295 transport for delivery in 2021; deal includes integrated logistics support package.

MRO/Business Aviation

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C&L AEROSPACE

Dec 01, 2020
C&L AEROSPACE was named by Kaman Composites as exclusive distributor/provider for composite structural repairs (including radome repairs) for variety…
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Dec 02, 2020
PRATT & WHITNEY appointed three new Designated Maintenance Facilities (DMFs) to provide line maintenance and Mobile Repair Team (MRT) services for…
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Dec 02, 2020
PRATT & WHITNEY introduced ESP Platinum enhanced coverage for PW535E/E1 and PW617F-E/F1-E engines for Phenom business jets.
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STANDARDAERO

Dec 03, 2020
STANDARDAERO completed its 21,000th TFE731 overhaul and 650th HTF7000 overhaul as authorized Honeywell MRO facility.

Air Transport/MRO

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MCS AEROCARGA

Dec 01, 2020
MCS AEROCARGA, Mexico leased PEMCO-converted 737-400F (25101; ex-Alaska Airlines) from Avmax.

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: BOMBARDIER

Nov 30, 2020
Bart Demosky tao Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bombardier, Montreal.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIR CANADA

Nov 30, 2020
Jason Berry to Vice President-Cargo of Air Canada, Montreal.
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WHO'SNEWS: INCORA

Nov 30, 2020
David Coleal to Chief Executive Officer of Incora (Wesco Aircraft/Pattonair), Valencia, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: DFS

Nov 30, 2020
Arndt Schoenemann to Chief Executive Officer at DFS, German; Klaus-Dieter Scheurle is retiring.
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WHO'SNEWS: GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Nov 30, 2020
Brian E. McCarthy to Regional VP of Sales-Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand and Oceania of Gulfstream Aerospace.
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WHO'SNEWS: DELTA CARGO

Dec 01, 2020
Rob Walpole to Vice President of Delta Cargo, Atlanta.
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WHO'SNEWS: INTELSAT

Dec 01, 2020
Jon Cobin to Chief Strategy Officer of Intelsat, McLean, VA.
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WHO'SNEWS: INTELSAT

Dec 01, 2020
Bruno Fromont to Chief Technology Officer of Intelsat, McLean, VA.
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WHO'SNEWS: GOGO COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Dec 01, 2020
John Wade will remain President of Gogo Commercial Aviation, now a division of Intelsat.
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WHO'SNEWS: FLIGHT DATA SYSTEMS

Dec 01, 2020
David Mewbourne to Director of Engineering of Flight Data Systems, Melbourne, Australia.
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WHO'SNEWS: WHEELS UP

Dec 02, 2020
Lee Applbaum to Chief Marketing Officer of Wheels Up, New York.
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WHO'SNEWS: BALL CORPORATION

Dec 02, 2020
Daniel W. Fisher to President of Ball Corporation, Westminster, CO.
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WHO'SNEWS: MIDDLE RIVER AEROSTRUCTURE SYSTEMS

Dec 03, 2020
King Thompson to Senior Sales and Customer Support Manager-MRO of Middle River Aerostructure Systems (MRAS), MD.
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WHO'SNEWS: CURTISS-WRIGHT

Dec 03, 2020
Lynn M. Bamford to President and Chief Executive Officer of Curtiss-Wright, NC (effective Jan 1); David C. Adams is retiring.