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Air Transport

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SKYWEST AIRLINES

Jan 01, 2021
SKYWEST AIRLINES surpassed 25m flight hours (first) on GE Aviation’s CF34.
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QANTAS FREIGHT

Jan 01, 2021
QANTAS FREIGHT has 6-year, A$350m FedEx Express contract to provide domestic flight services in Australia via belly space in Qantas/Jetstar aircraft.
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ETIHAD AIRWAYS

Jan 01, 2021
ETIHAD AIRWAYS launched pax/cargo charter and special flight services unit.
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LAX

Jan 01, 2021
LAX handled 2.04m pax in November, down 70% vs Nov 2019; cargo fell 14%.
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AIRCALIN

Jan 01, 2021
AIRCALIN took delivery of its first (10049) of two GTF-powered A320neos; it also has two A330-900neos.
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ICELANDAIR

Jan 01, 2021
ICELANDAIR agreed to sell two 737 MAX-9s to Sky Aero Management (SKY Leasing) for 12-year leaseback from 2Q21.
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TUI AIRWAYS

Jan 01, 2021
TUI AIRWAYS, UK leased ex-Norwegian 737-800 (31713) from BBAM.
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WIZZ AIR

Jan 01, 2021
WIZZ AIR sold new GTF-powered A321-200neo (10391) to AVIC Leasing, and leased it back for WIZZ AIR ABU DHABI.
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ABERDAIR AVIATION

Jan 01, 2021
ABERDAIR AVIATION, Kenya is expected to acquire a Dash 8 in 1Q21 to replace its EMB120; it plans to secure AOC in Congo.
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MOSCOW SHEREMETYEVO

Jan 01, 2021
MOSCOW SHEREMETYEVO commissioned reconstructed Runway-1 with two new high-speed-exit taxiways, increasing airport capacity to 110m pax/year.
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AMAZON

Jan 01, 2021
AMAZON purchased three 767-300ERs (30575/30594/30595) from Delta Air Lines for conversion to freighters.
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BAA TRAINING VIETNAM

Jan 01, 2021
BAA TRAINING VIETNAM was selected by Vietravel Airlines for A320 training via wet and dry simulator lease services.
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OTT AIRLINES

Jan 01, 2021
OTT AIRLINES (subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines) launched operations (Shanghai-Beijing); it currently has three ARJ21-700s, and is scheduled to…
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US EPA

Jan 01, 2021
US EPA finalized commercial aircraft/business jet emissions standards that align with ICAO international standards.
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COLORFUL GUIZHOU AIRLINES

Jan 01, 2021
COLORFUL GUIZHOU AIRLINES took delivery of fourth LEAP-powered A320neo (10337) from GECAS under deal for four.
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EMIRATES

Jan 01, 2021
EMIRATES took delivery of final two A380-800s (264/267) for 2020 (SPNWS; December 11). It has five remaining on order.
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AMERICAN

Jan 01, 2021
AMERICAN restarted 737 MAX service (Miami-LaGuardia; first in US) on Dec 29; it currently has operational fleet of five MAXs.
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UPS

Jan 01, 2021
UPS took delivery of fifth new 747-8F (65782) and fifth new 767-300ERF (65909) in 2020 from Boeing (SPNWS; Nov 20).
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AIRASIA GROUP

Jan 01, 2021
AIRASIA GROUP disposed of 32.67% of its equity shares in AIRASIA INDIA (30 A320s), reducing stake to 16.33%.
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VOLGA-DNEPR AIRLINES

Jan 01, 2021
VOLGA-DNEPR AIRLINES resumed An-124-100 operations after completing all technical inspections and SBs on first aircraft.
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ALITALIA

Jan 01, 2021
ALITALIA received EC approval for €73.02m state aid package to compensate airline for damages suffered on 19 routes from COVID-19 pandemic.
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CIRIUM

Jan 01, 2021
CIRIUM says COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences wiped out 21 years of global passenger traffic growth, reducing 2020 traffic to levels last seen…
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AERO K

Jan 01, 2021
AERO K, South Korea received AOC to launch with ex-Virgin A320-200 (3135).
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VOLARIS

Jan 01, 2021
VOLARIS, Mexico sold first (10208) of four GTF-powered A320neos to ALAFCO, and leased it back.
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CHINA POSTAL AIRLINES

Jan 01, 2021
CHINA POSTAL AIRLINES leased 737-800BCF (30686; ex-Shanghai Airlines) from AerCap.
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US TSA

Jan 01, 2021
US TSA screened 1.28m pax on Dec 27 (highest volume since start of pandemic).
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MESA AIR GROUP

Jan 01, 2021
MESA AIR GROUP amended its CPA with American to add five CRJ 900s by end of 1Q21, increasing total fleet to 45 CRJ 900s.
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AEROMEXICO

Jan 01, 2021
AEROMEXICO cited progress in union negotiations to combat COVID-19 crisis.
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FLIGHTAWARE

Jan 01, 2021
FLIGHTAWARE reports 42.2% year-over-year decline in global flight activity during 10-day Christmas holiday period.
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TUIFLY NORDIC

Jan 01, 2021
TUIFLY NORDIC has received 737-800 (38107; leased from Aviation Capital Group) from TUI Airways, UK.
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AIR CANADA

Jan 01, 2021
AIR CANADA closed previously announced public offering of 35.4m Class A/B voting shares, grossing about C$850m (SPNWS; Dec 18).
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REPUBLIC OF SERBIA

Jan 01, 2021
REPUBLIC OF SERBIA increased its stake in AIR SERBIA from 51% to 82% as part of recapitalization to combat COVID-19 crisis. ETIHAD now owns 18%.
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BRITISH AIRWAYS

Jan 01, 2021
BRITISH AIRWAYS secured 5-year term-loan Export Development Guarantee Facility of £2b, underwritten by a syndicate of banks, partially guaranteed by…
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BOC AVIATION

Jan 01, 2021
BOC AVIATION leased/delivered fourth (10109) of four LEAP-powered A321neos to INDIGO, third/fourth GTF-powered A321neos (10147/10174) to MEA as part…
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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Jan 01, 2021
BREEZE AIRWAYS took delivery of its first E190 (660), subleased from Azul. It plans startup in March 2021.
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AVIC

Jan 01, 2021
AVIC forecasts delivery in China of 7,576 civil aircraft (898 regional/5,080 narrowbodies/1,598 widebodies) over next 20 years; it expects…

Aerospace

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BOEING

Jan 01, 2021
BOEING now plans to consolidate 787 production (out of Everett) to North Charleston in March 2021 (vs mid-2021), when it is now expected to cut…
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DIRGANTARA INDONESIA

Jan 01, 2021
DIRGANTARA INDONESIA has DGCA type certification for its 19-seat N219.
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US

Jan 01, 2021
US President signed $900b COVID-19 relief package, which extends Payroll Support Program (PSP) through March 2021.
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AIRBUS

Jan 01, 2021
AIRBUS says it welcomes post-Brexit trade agreement between EU and UK and will continue to work with its many stakeholders.
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COMAC

Jan 01, 2021
COMAC says Shanghai Aircraft Airworthiness Certification Center of CAAC (SAACC) issued first Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) for C919 program.
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AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP

Jan 01, 2021
AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP settled post-closing working capital adjustment dispute with CPI AERO by releasing the $1.38m remaining in escrow.
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DAE

Jan 01, 2021
DAE repurchased US$100m of outstanding common shares.

Business Aviation

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BOMBARDIER

Jan 01, 2021
BOMBARDIER booked firm order from undisclosed customer for 10 Challenger 350s in deal valued at $267m.

MRO

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CTS ENGINES

Jan 01, 2021
CTS ENGINES, Fort Lauderdale, FL was sold by Platte River Equity to an affiliate of J.F. LEHMAN & COMPANY.

Defense

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AUSTRALIA

Jan 01, 2021
AUSTRALIA has declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for its F-35As, and is the seventh country to do so; RAAF currently has fleet of 33 F…
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AUSTRALIA

Jan 01, 2021
AUSTRALIA announced plan to acquire two more P-8As from Boeing via FMS contract with US Navy, increasing fleet to 14.

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: FREEFLIGHT SYSTEMS

Jan 01, 2021
Kenia Goodman was promoted to Buyer and Planner of FreeFlight Systems, Irving, TX.
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WHO'SNEWS: FREEFLIGHT SYSTEMS

Jan 01, 2021
Rob Hall was promoted to Procurement Manager of FreeFlight Systems, Irving, TX.
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WHO'SNEWS: FREEFLIGHT SYSTEMS

Jan 01, 2021
Keith Maness was promoted to Production Manager of FreeFlight Systems, Irving, TX.
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WHO'SNEWS: FREEFLIGHT SYSTEMS

Jan 01, 2021
Justin Yows was promoted to Production Supervisor of FreeFlight Systems, Irving, TX.
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WHO'SNEWS: GOGO

Jan 01, 2021
Oakleigh Thorne, President and CEO of Gogo, was elected Chairman.