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Air Transport

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LUFTHANSA

Feb 05, 2021
LUFTHANSA issued €1.6b bond that (with other borrowings in 2H20) completes refinancing of all financial liabilities due 2021.
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SKYWEST

Feb 05, 2021
SKYWEST lost $8.5m in 2020 (vs $340m profit in 2019) on 28% lower revenues; it has 452 aircraft in service vs 483 a year ago.
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SMARTWINGS

Feb 08, 2021
SMARTWINGS plans February 25 to restart 737 MAX operations (Prague-Palma de Mallorca).
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FALKO

Feb 08, 2021
FALKO says in 2020 it acquired 23 aircraft, sold 16, and signed lease agreements/extensions on another 27; it has 120 aircraft.
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POSTE AIR CARGO

Feb 08, 2021
POSTE AIR CARGO, Italy leased 737-400SF (28889; ex-Flair) from Automatic; AIRBORNE converted aircraft via PEMCO STC.
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AIR TAHITI

Feb 09, 2021
AIR TAHITI wet-leased a DHC-6 from Zimex for interisland flights through end of June.
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SPRINTAIR

Feb 09, 2021
SPRINTAIR, Poland acquired ex-Canary Fly ATR 72-500F (717) and SAHA AIRLINES, Iran acquired ex-FlyPersia 737-300 (29341).
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MAX AIR

Feb 09, 2021
MAX AIR, Nigeria leased ex-airBaltic 737-300 (30333) from Aero Capital Solutions (ACS).
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UNITED

Feb 09, 2021
UNITED purchased another ex-Southwest 737-700 (32664) from GECAS as part of overall deal for 19 (SPNWS; July 19).
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SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES

Feb 09, 2021
SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES filed registration statement to make IPO (price/date TBA) on Nasdaq under ticker symbol "SNCY."
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LAMINAAR AVIATION INFOTECH

Feb 09, 2021
LAMINAAR AVIATION INFOTECH, Singapore was selected by Flybig, India to provide network planning/MRO/operations software; Flybig has two ATR 72s.
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ALLEGIANT AIR

Feb 09, 2021
ALLEGIANT AIR announced 34 new nonstop routes in US to begin in mid-2021. It had 34 A319s/61 A320s at end 2020.
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US DOT

Feb 09, 2021
US DOT says US scheduled pax airlines employed 694,638 full-/part-time workers in December vs 752,565 in December 2019.
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SAS

Feb 09, 2021
SAS says it plans to launch 180 direct routes from Scandinavia to Europe in its spring and summer traffic programs (assuming ease of travel…
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AEROTERM AND MANCHESTER-BOSTON REGIONAL

Feb 09, 2021
AEROTERM and MANCHESTER-BOSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT formed partnership to build multi-tenant cargo facility over three years; ground lease can support…
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SWISS

Feb 10, 2021
SWISS terminated negotiations with Aeropers pilots’ association on temporary COVID-19 crisis measures without reaching a result, and has terminated…
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LEASEWORKS

Feb 10, 2021
LEASEWORKS was selected by Griffin Global Asset Management to provide automated asset management processes for aircraft leasing operations.
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AERLYTIX and FLIGHTAWARE

Feb 10, 2021
AERLYTIX and FLIGHTAWARE teamed to develop Aerlytix Alert Tracker to enable global aviation financing industry to monitor its fleets.
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AVELO AIR

Feb 10, 2021
AVELO AIR, TX is expected to acquire ex-Turkish Airlines 737-800 (34407) from Fuyo General Lease in preparation for startup.
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SINGAPORE AIRLINES GROUP

Feb 10, 2021
SINGAPORE AIRLINES GROUP is deferring >S$4b in CAPEX (aircraft deliveries) from FY20/21-FY22/23 to later years; it also converted 14 787-10s to 11…
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ADB SAFEGATE

Feb 10, 2021
ADB SAFEGATE has installed its automated docking and apron management solutions at new Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), which opened 4Q20.
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DAE

Feb 10, 2021
DAE had US$250.2m pretax profit on US$1.3b revenues in 2020 vs $413.6m on $1.4b in 2019. It has $2.7b of liquidity.
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LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS

Feb 10, 2021
LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS extended deal with EVA Air, Taiwan to provide SchedConnect codeshare management solution.
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MESA

Feb 10, 2021
MESA had $14.1m net income for first quarter ended Dec 31 (vs $10.8m a year ago) on 18% lower revenues, and ended quarter with 136 aircraft in…
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CARGOJET

Feb 10, 2021
CARGOJET announced fleet expansion plan to add five 767Fs (two for domestic service/three for international) for delivery starting in 3Q21 and two…
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BAMBOO AIRWAYS

Feb 10, 2021
BAMBOO AIRWAYS, Vietnam leased new LEAP-powered A321-200neo (9539) from GECAS.
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ETF AIRWAYS

Feb 10, 2021
ETF AIRWAYS, Croatia was formed to provide charter operations starting in April 2021 using 737-800s (source TBA).
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ANCHORAGE

Feb 10, 2021
ANCHORAGE handled record 3.48m tons of air cargo in 2020, up 16% vs 2019.
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COPA

Feb 11, 2021
COPA lost $598.6m in 2020 (vs $247m profit in 2019) on 70.4% lower revenues. It ended year with fleet of 75 aircraft, including 68 737-800s and seven…
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AVOLON

Feb 11, 2021
AVOLON lost $37m on $2.3b lease revenues in 2020 vs $725m profit on $2.6b in 2019, and ended year with owned/managed/committed fleet of 842 aircraft …
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ALTA

Feb 11, 2021
ALTA members flew 36.4b RPKs in December, down 55.7% vs December 2019, on 49.1% lower capacity; and 348.9b RPKs in 2020, down 61.9% vs 2019, on 55.7%…
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Feb 11, 2021
SPIRIT AIRLINES had $157.3m net loss in 4Q20 (vs $81.2m profit in 4Q19) on 48.6% lower revenues; and $428.7m net loss in 2020 (vs $335m profit in…
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LONDON HEATHROW

Feb 11, 2021
LONDON HEATHROW handled 677k pax in January, down 88.9% vs Jan 2020; movements decreased 75% and cargo traffic dropped 21.1% to 91,466 tonnes.
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Feb 12, 2021
SPIRIT AIRLINES expects to take delivery of 16 A320neo Family aircraft in 2021 and 17 in 2022; it received nine in 2020.
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AVATION

Feb 12, 2021
AVATION secured lease agreement for new ATR 72-600 (1591) with unidentified Asian carrier for delivery in March 2021, and also reached agreement with…
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SMARTAVIA

Feb 12, 2021
SMARTAVIA, Russia leased ex-SpiceJet 737-800 (39424) from DAE Capital.
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CANADIAN NORTH

Feb 12, 2021
CANADIAN NORTH agreed to lease ex-WestJet 737-700 (32768) from Castlelake.
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AERO CAPITAL SOLUTIONS

Feb 12, 2021
AERO CAPITAL SOLUTIONS, TX announced it acquired 20 A320ceo Family aircraft from easyJet in purchase/leaseback transaction over two tranches in 2020;…
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FRANKFURT AIRPORT

Feb 12, 2021
FRANKFURT AIRPORT handled 883k pax in January, down 80.9% vs January 2020; cargo rose 18.1% to 176,266 tons.

Aerospace

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ROLLS-ROYCE

Feb 05, 2021
ROLLS-ROYCE agreed to sell BERGEN ENGINES, Norway (gas/diesel engines) for €150m to TMH INTERNATIONAL, which is part of Russia's TMH Group.
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UNITED ENGINE CORPORATION

Feb 05, 2021
UNITED ENGINE CORPORATION, Russia held working meetings with Hindustan Aeronautics and other Indian companies potentially interested in localizing…
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AIRBUS

Feb 08, 2021
AIRBUS delivered 21 aircraft (three A220; 16 A320 Family; A330neo; A350) in January vs 31 (two A220s; 26 A320 Family; A330neo; two A350s) in January…
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SCIAKY

Feb 08, 2021
SCIAKY reports its Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) technology deposited record level of over 12,000 lb (5,443 kg) of titanium in 2020.
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HÉROUX-DEVTEK

Feb 08, 2021
HÉROUX-DEVTEK had $8.4m net income on $150m sales for third quarter ended December 31 vs $8.7m on $157m a year ago.
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TATA BOEING AEROSPACE

Feb 08, 2021
TATA BOEING AEROSPACE, Hyderabad, India was selected by Boeing to manufacture 737 vertical fin structures.
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BOEING

Feb 09, 2021
BOEING delivered 26 aircraft (737NG; 21 MAXs; 767F; three 777s) in January vs 13 (three 737NGs; two 767-2Cs; two 777s; six 787s) in Jan 2020. It…
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STARBUST

Feb 10, 2021
STARBUST and UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles) teamed to create SCALE Aerospace Ventures with $1.4m grant from US Economic Development…
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UNITED AIRLINES

Feb 10, 2021
UNITED AIRLINES agreed to work with Archer Aviation to develop eVTOL aircraft. It expects (together with Mesa Airlines) it would acquire a fleet of…
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CPaT GLOBAL

Feb 10, 2021
CPaT GLOBAL, Houston was selected by Star Perú to provide distance learning solutions for pilot training.
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GARMIN

Feb 10, 2021
GARMIN was selected by Joby Aviation to supply G3000 integrated flight deck for its eVTOL aircraft, to enter service in 2024.
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ASTRONAUTICS

Feb 10, 2021
ASTRONAUTICS, NY has $11m follow-on order from Collins Aerospace to supply inflight connectivity (IFC) hardware.
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UEC-PERM ENGINES

Feb 11, 2021
UEC-PERM ENGINES (Rostec) received Russian approval for serial production of PD-14 engines for MS-21-300.
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HONEYWELL

Feb 11, 2021
HONEYWELL was selected by Embraer to supply its ADG-400 data transfer solution for new E2s with option to retrofit E1s.

MRO/Defense

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RUAG MRO INTL

Feb 05, 2021
RUAG MRO INTL, Germany has contract to modernize two Dornier 228s for Royal Thai Navy, which has seven in fleet.
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MAGELLAN AEROSPACE

Feb 08, 2021
MAGELLAN AEROSPACE signed MOU with GE Canada to provide F414 engine sustainment program as part of Boeing's F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet bid for…
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ATLANTIC AVIATION GROUP

Feb 09, 2021
ATLANTIC AVIATION GROUP has acquired AAG DEFENCE SERVICES (formerly Flybe Aviation Services (FAS)), located at Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, UK. FAS…
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VERTEX AEROSPACE

Feb 10, 2021
VERTEX AEROSPACE has $65.6m USAF contract mod for providing logistics support for >170 T-1A trainers (Hawker 400As).

Business Aviation

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PILATUS AIRCRAFT

Feb 05, 2021
PILATUS AIRCRAFT delivered first PC-24 with 10-seat commuter configuration to customer in western US.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Feb 09, 2021
TEXTRON AVIATION unveiled FAA-certified Citation CJ4 Gen2 light jet (1,926 nm range with max cruise of 451 kts) with new stairs/handrail, premium…
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AERION and NASA

Feb 10, 2021
AERION and NASA agreed to joint study to accelerate commercialization of ultra-high-speed (Mach 3-Mach 5; approaching hypersonic flight) and…
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GE HONDA AERO ENGINES

Feb 10, 2021
GE HONDA AERO ENGINES received Russian type certification for HF120 engine; fleet has accumulated >126,000 flight hours.
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BOMBARDIER AVIATION

Feb 11, 2021
BOMBARDIER AVIATION earned $937m on $6.5b revenues in 2020 vs $1.2b on $7.5b in 2019; it delivered 114 business jets (59 Globals; 44 Challengers; 11…
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ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE

Feb 12, 2021
ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE, Australia ordered four Beechcraft King Air 360CHWs for 2021-2023, and optioned two.

MRO

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ENVOY AIR

Feb 08, 2021
ENVOY AIR plans in 2H21 to move into larger MRO facility at Springfield-Branson, MO to handle three E175s simultanously.
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DELTA TECHOPS

Feb 09, 2021
DELTA TECHOPS completed first maintenance visit of Trent 7000 for A330neo.
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T3TECH

Feb 09, 2021
T3TECH, CA completed physical/records prebuy inspection on widebody aircraft for North American lessor; aircraft was in storage in Europe.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEEERS

Feb 09, 2021
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEEERS has Aeronaves TSM contract to convert two more CRJ200s (7679/7708; ex-ExpressJet) to freighters in 2021; mod work will be…
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FEAM

Feb 10, 2021
FEAM says it soon plans to unveil $2m, upgraded/expanded hangar facility (37,000 sq ft hangar/1,000 sq ft metal shop) at Miami International Airport;…
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GAMECO

Feb 10, 2021
GAMECO added third conversion 737-800BCF line at Guangzhou; it is also starting work on first aircraft on second line.
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TDA

Feb 10, 2021
TDA has consignment agreement from Aircastle for ex-Air Canada Rouge A319 (1742), which is being parted out by ASCENT AVIATION SERVICES in Marana, AZ…

MRO/Aerospace/Defense

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HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS

Feb 09, 2021
HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS was selected by Rolls-Royce to establish an authorized maintenance center in India for Adour Mk871s, produce parts for Adour…

Aerospace/Defense

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ONTIME NETWORKS

Feb 09, 2021
ONTIME NETWORKS was selected by Airbus to supply ultra-rugged airborne CR-6228 28-Port switch/router for A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).
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TRANSDIGM

Feb 09, 2021
TRANSDIGM had $50m net income on $1.1b sales in first quarter ended December 31 vs $305m on $1.5b a year ago.

Defense

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LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE LINDENBERG

Feb 09, 2021
LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE LINDENBERG, Germany has Boeing contract to supply the tailhook actuator for US Navy MQ-25 unmanned tanker.
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BAHRAIN DEFENCE FORCE

Feb 12, 2021
BAHRAIN DEFENCE FORCE purchased Avro RJ100 (3380) from Braathens in deal arranged by Skyworld Aviation.

MRO/Business Aviation

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STANDARDAERO

Feb 09, 2021
STANDARDAERO was retained by Bombardier to base dedicated technicians at Biggin Hill and Berlin to provide enhanced engine and APU repair and…
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AEA

Feb 10, 2021
AEA (Aircraft Electronics Association) says global business/general aviation avionics sales totaled $2.2b, down 26% vs 2019.

Aerospace/MRO

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SEABURY SOLUTIONS

Feb 10, 2021
SEABURY SOLUTIONS extended deal with Ravn Alaska to provide its Alkym MRO IT platform to manage technical operations, logistics, and inventories.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Feb 11, 2021
PRATT & WHITNEY was selected by Volaris to supply GTF engines for another 80 (now 124) A320neo Family aircraft; deal includes long-term EngineWise…

Business Aviation/MRO

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PWI

Feb 10, 2021
PWI, KS announced it now has FAA STCs for its window LED upgrade for all King Air models.

Aerospace/Business Aviation

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TRIUMPH GROUP

Feb 11, 2021
TRIUMPH GROUP sold its 1m sq ft manufacturing facility at Red Oak, TX to ARLINGTON CAPITAL PARTNERS; site specializes in manufacture of large,…

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Feb 05, 2021
Sam Ford to Vice President-Operational Strategy & Performance of Southwest Airlines.
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WHO'SNEWS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Feb 05, 2021
CJ Johnson to Vice President-Ground Operations of Southwest Airlines.
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WHO'SNEWS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Feb 05, 2021
Alan Kasher to Executive Vice President-Daily Operations of Southwest Airlines; Greg Wells is retiring.
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WHO'SNEWS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Feb 05, 2021
Julia Landrum to Managing Director-Financial Planning & Analysis of Southwest Airlines.
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WHO'SNEWS: BERLIN SERVICE CENTRE

Feb 05, 2021
Stuart Bailey to General Manager-Berlin Service Centre of Bombardier.
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WHO'SNEWS: INFLITE THE JET CENTRE

Feb 08, 2021
Steve Bull to Senior Sales and Business Development Manager of Inflite The Jet Centre, London.
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WHO'SNEWS: ATR AMERICAS

Feb 08, 2021
Tiziana Masullo to Managing Director and President of ATR Americas; she is based in Miami.
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WHO'SNEWS: NASMYTH GROUP

Feb 09, 2021
Tony Sexton to Group Sales Director of Nasmyth Group, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: RED AIRCRAFT

Feb 10, 2021
Jürgen Schwarz to Head of Commercial at RED Aircraft, Germany.
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WHO'SNEWS: SWISSPORT INTERNATIONAL

Feb 10, 2021
Warwick Brady to President and Chief Executive Officer of Swissport International.
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WHO'SNEWS: INDIGO

Feb 10, 2021
Jiten Chopra to Chief Financial Officer of IndiGo, India.
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WHO'SNEWS: GA TELESIS

Feb 10, 2021
Jessica Matthews to Managing Director-GAT Logistics Solutions of GA Telesis, Fort Lauderdale.