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Air Transport

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777 PARTNERS

Mar 12, 2021
777 PARTNERS, FL ordered 24 737-8s, and took purchase rights for another 60, for lease to its LCC customer base.
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VIVA AIR

Mar 12, 2021
VIVA AIR, Colombia leased fifth LEAP-powered A320neo (10409) from ACG as part of a multi-aircraft transaction.
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FIJI AIRWAYS

Mar 12, 2021
FIJI AIRWAYS secured US$65m liquidity support facility with Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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US DOT

Mar 15, 2021
US DOT reports US airlines carried 25.8m pax in January, down 63% from 79m in January 2020; international pax fell 68%.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Mar 15, 2021
AMERICAN AIRLINES plans May 6 to begin daily Ontario, CA-Charlotte, NC (737-800).
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JAZZ

Mar 15, 2021
JAZZ (Chorus Aviation) finalized previously announced revisions to capacity purchase agreement with Air Canada and will assume operation (from Sky…
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FRONTERA FLIGHT HOLDINGS

Mar 15, 2021
FRONTERA FLIGHT HOLDINGS purchased 737-400 (24904) from GetJet Airlines in deal arranged by ACC Aviation (formerly Aerotask); aircraft will be leased…
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CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES

Mar 15, 2021
CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES announced it has returned to service all of its aircraft that had been grounded in Shanghai.
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AIRBALTIC

Mar 15, 2021
AIRBALTIC is resuming service to cities outside of the EU, including Kyiv from March 17 and Tbilisi, Tel Aviv, Moscow, St. Petersburg and Minsk from…
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ALTA

Mar 15, 2021
ALTA members flew 38.8b RPKs in January, down 54.4% vs Jan 2020; capacity fell 46.8% to 55.4b ASKs. PLF was 70.1%.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS

Mar 15, 2021
VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS plans to raise another £160m in new financing comprising £100m from Virgin Group and £60m in deferrals.
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MONOCOQUE DIVERSIFIED INTERESTS

Mar 15, 2021
MONOCOQUE DIVERSIFIED INTERESTS, TX says it has successfully managed the transfer of ex-Raya Airways 757-200PCF (24472) with PW2037s from Malaysia to…
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FBB

Mar 15, 2021
FBB (Berlin Brandenburg Airport) is projecting its traffic to return to 2019 levels (35.6m pax) in 2025. It introduced financial restructuring plan…
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DELTA

Mar 15, 2021
DELTA is projecting average daily cash burn of $12m-$14m in 1Q21, ending with liquidity of about $16.5b; it expects total revenue to be at lower end…
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JETBLUE AIRWAYS

Mar 15, 2021
JETBLUE AIRWAYS is projecting capacity to be down 41% in 1Q21 vs 1Q19 (vs previous guidance of at least 40%), and expects to report EBITDA of between…
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SOUTHWEST

Mar 15, 2021
SOUTHWEST continues to expect its 1Q21 capacity to be down 35% vs 1Q20 and down 38% vs 1Q19, but is projecting capacity in May 2021 to increase 118%…
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INDIGO PARTNERS

Mar 15, 2021
INDIGO PARTNERS plans to sell off £40a0m in shares of WIZZ AIR, representing about half of its 17.5% stake in the airline, via an accelerated…
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CPaT GLOBAL

Mar 15, 2021
CPaT GLOBAL, Houston was selected by Finnair Flight Academy to provide distance learning solutions for A320/A330/A350, E-Jet and ATR pilot training.
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NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS

Mar 15, 2021
NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS, Norway is being formed for startup of long-haul, low-cost services in late 2021 to capitalize on transatlantic routes vacated…
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AMAZON

Mar 15, 2021
AMAZON took delivery of ex-WestJet 767-300 (25274) following conversion to freighter in Tel Aviv by IAI BEDEK AVIATION.
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UNITED

Mar 15, 2021
UNITED says it has seen improvement in demand/new bookings vs previous estimations and now expects core cash flow for March 2021 to be positive; it…
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PAN PACIFIC AIRLINES

Mar 16, 2021
PAN PACIFIC AIRLINES, The Philippines leased ex-Just Us Air A320-200 (2496) with V2500s from AerCap.
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SKYWORKS

Mar 16, 2021
SKYWORKS was mandated by Wilmington Trust to remarket two A350-900s, four 787-9s and 11 A321-200s, now parked in Victorville, CA, owned by LATAM 2015…
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CALC

Mar 16, 2021
CALC earned HK$949m on HK$3.5b revenues in 2020 vs HK$968m on HK$3.5b in 2019, and ended year with owned/managed fleet of 128 aircraft; its owned…
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FINNAIR GROUP

Mar 16, 2021
FINNAIR GROUP received EC approval for €351.38m state aid to compensate airline for 2020 damages from COVID-19.
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WILLIS LEASE FINANCE

Mar 16, 2021
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE had $6.4m net income on $289m revenues in 2020 vs $63.6m on $409m in 2019. It ended year with 291 engines (vs 263 a year ago),…
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GLOBALX AND SMARTLYNX

Mar 16, 2021
GLOBALX and SMARTLYNX expanded partnership to include cargo cooperation and better regional coverage.
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TUI TRAVEL

Mar 16, 2021
TUI TRAVEL sold two new 737-8s (44602/44608) to SMBC Aviation Capital, and leased them back.
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LAM MOZAMBIQUE AIRLINES

Mar 17, 2021
LAM MOZAMBIQUE AIRLINES leased ex-SA Express Dash 8-400 (4175) from Nordic Aviation Capital.
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AZORRA AVIATION

Mar 17, 2021
AZORRA AVIATION secured $350m in new funding from its founders and OAKTREE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT to expand its commercial aircraft leasing business with…
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AMERICAN

Mar 17, 2021
AMERICAN agreed to lease six E170s (294/296/298/300/302/305) from Azorra Aviation, which is acquiring aircraft from BA CityFlyer (SPNWS; March 12);…
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SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES

Mar 17, 2021
SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES priced previously announced IPO of 9.1m shares at $24 each; offering is expected to close March 19.
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STERLING AIRWAYS

Mar 17, 2021
STERLING AIRWAYS, FL received US DOT/FAA certification to resume scheduled services out of Jacksonville (aircraft TBA).
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CHORUS AVIATION

Mar 17, 2021
CHORUS AVIATION secured capital investment from RBC CAPITAL MARKETS for C$100m in stock units for resale to public; concurrently, it plans private…
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UNITED

Mar 17, 2021
UNITED purchased another ex-Southwest 737-700 (32666) from GECAS as part of overall deal for 19 (SPNWS; July 19, 2019).
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AIR TRANSAT

Mar 17, 2021
AIR TRANSAT plans to resume service on June 14 with 26 aircraft A321s/A330s; it plans to return 737-800 (30696) to lessor.
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AZMAN AIR

Mar 17, 2021
AZMAN AIR, Nigeria has temporarily suspended operations to undergo safety audit; it has six 737CLs and one A340-600.
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IATA

Mar 17, 2021
IATA has postponed its 77th Annual Meeting from June 27-29 to October 3-5 in Boston, MA; JETBLUE AIRWAYS is host.
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US TRAVEL ASSOCIATION

Mar 17, 2021
US TRAVEL ASSOCIATION reports travel’s economic footprint in US shrank 42% in 2020 from $2,600b to $1,500b; travel-supported jobs dropped 65%.
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US DOT

Mar 17, 2021
US DOT says US scheduled pax airlines employed 397,999 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in mid-January 2021, down 12.8% vs mid-January 2020.
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GOL

Mar 18, 2021
GOL posted R$5b net loss in 2020 (vs R$692m profit in 2019) on 7% lower revenues. It ended year with 127 737s (seven MAXs) with 73 737-8s and 22 737…
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AERFIN

Mar 18, 2021
AERFIN acquired unidentified 777-300ER (its first 777) for part out by TARMAC AEROSAVE at Tarbes, France.
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KF AEROSPACE

Mar 18, 2021
KF AEROSPACE purchased ex-Miami Air Intl. 737-800 (32799) from AerSale for possible conversion to freighter.
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MNG AIRLINES

Mar 18, 2021
MNG AIRLINES, Turkey leased ex-China Southern A330-300 (879) with Trent 700s from BOC Aviation.
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AIR PEACE

Mar 18, 2021
AIR PEACE, Nigeria took delivery of its second (040) of 13 E195-E2s on order from Embraer; it also has eight ERJs.
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DELTA AIR LINES

Mar 18, 2021
DELTA AIR LINES sold seventh new A321-200 (10003) to SMBC Aviation Capital for leaseback as part of 8-aircraft deal.
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IAG

Mar 18, 2021
IAG issued two series of senior unsecured bonds to eligible counterparties and professional clients valued at €500m each.
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AIR CHINA

Mar 18, 2021
AIR CHINA agreed to purchase 18 LEAP-powered A320neos from AFS Investments (GECAS subsidiary) through end of 2022.
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KARGO XPRESS

Mar 18, 2021
KARGO XPRESS (M Jets International), Malaysia leased ex-Connect Linhas Aéreas 737-400F (26605) from Vallair for startup.

Aerospace

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AVIC CABIN SYSTEMS

Mar 12, 2021
AVIC CABIN SYSTEMS introduced single-aisle interior offering from its brand companies that includes VantageSOLO seat from THOMPSON AERO SEATING,…
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ELEMENT

Mar 15, 2021
ELEMENT was approved by Sikorsky to provide NDT at its lab in Newtown, PA.
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TELEDYNE CONTROLS

Mar 15, 2021
TELEDYNE CONTROLS, CA has FAA STC to install new aircraft cabin environment sensor (ACES) on 737s; system performs continuous air sensing and…
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AERSALE

Mar 16, 2021
AERSALE, FL had $8.5m net income on $209m revenues in 2020 vs $15.5m on $304m in 2019, driven by lower revenues from its Asset Management Solutions …
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AVCORP INDUSTRIES

Mar 16, 2021
AVCORP INDUSTRIES secured US$24m funding, which includes US$13m revolving credit facility from a significant shareholder and elimination of cash…
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VELO3D

Mar 16, 2021
VELO3D has order from Primus Aerospace, CO to supply Ti6Al4V Sapphire metal additive manufacturing system for aerospace and defense applications.
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ANSETT AVIATION TRAINING

Mar 16, 2021
ANSETT AVIATION TRAINING (AAT) reached agreement with Virgin Australia to co-brand/operate second training center in Brisbane and assume maintenance…
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SIMAERO

Mar 17, 2021
SIMAERO, France received approval from French DGAC and EASA for its online learning management system (OLMS), which includes type rating programs.
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FALKO REGIONAL AIRCRAFT

Mar 17, 2021
FALKO REGIONAL AIRCRAFT made strategic investment in ELECTRIC AVIATION GROUP (EAG), which is developing a hybrid electric regional aircraft (HERA)…
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MAGELLAN AEROSPACE

Mar 17, 2021
MAGELLAN AEROSPACE has 5-year contract extension from Italy's Avio Aero (GE Aviation) for continued supply of magnesium and aluminum castings…
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TORAY COMPOSITE MATERIALS AMERICA

Mar 17, 2021
TORAY COMPOSITE MATERIALS AMERICA introduced CMA 3900 family of structural prepregs to meet AMS 6891 spec to replace metallic structures with…
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ITP AERO

Mar 17, 2021
ITP AERO says its does not expect demand will recover to 2019 volumes until 2024-2025; 2020 revenues fell 25% to €735m.
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AVIC CABIN SYSTEMS

Mar 12, 2021
AVIC CABIN SYSTEMS introduced single-aisle interior offering from its brand companies that includes VantageSOLO seat from THOMPSON AERO SEATING,…
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ATR

Mar 17, 2021
ATR outlined plan for recovery in 2021 that includes upgrades to enhance operational efficiency/reduce maintenance costs, increase presence in cargo…
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AVIATION ENGINEERING ZRT

Mar 17, 2021
AVIATION ENGINEERING ZRT was licensed by Ilyushin Aviation to build 4-seat IL-103 light multi-purpose aircraft in Pecs, Hungary.
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AIRBUS

Mar 17, 2021
AIRBUS made first flight of its last A380 at Toulouse for delivery to EMIRATES.
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SE AERONAUTICS

Mar 17, 2021
SE AERONAUTICS this week announced the launch of its new widebody airliner concept, a 100% monocoque molded widebody airliner, a new super-efficient…
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AIRBUS, DLR, ROLLS-ROYCE AND NESTE

Mar 18, 2021
AIRBUS, DLR, ROLLS-ROYCE and NESTE launched ECLIF3 study to look into the effects of 100% SAF on aircraft emissions and performance using Trent…

Business Aviation

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SKANDIA

Mar 12, 2021
SKANDIA, IL has EASA STC for its acoustic soundproofing kit for Bombardier Global business jets.
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GAMA

Mar 12, 2021
GAMA has added Airbus Corporate Jets, Hartzell Engine Technologies, AL and Incora, TX as new members, Beta Technologies, VT as an associate member,…
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DUMONT JETS WEST

Mar 16, 2021
DUMONT JETS WEST leased 3,600 sq ft hangar at Southern California's John Wayne Airport to house its charter aircraft.
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PEL-AIR

Mar 17, 2021
PEL-AIR, Australia took delivery of its second of five King Air 350s for air ambulance services starting in 2022 following mods.

Business Aviation/MRO

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ARAPAHOE AERO

Mar 12, 2021
ARAPAHOE AERO, CO was appointed by KCAC Aviation as factory authorized satellite service center for Piper aircraft.
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GULFSTREAM

Mar 15, 2021
GULFSTREAM says its APU repair facility in Savannah was recognized as a Center of Excellence by Honeywell Aerospace.

MRO

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SWISS-AS

Mar 15, 2021
SWISS-AS was selected by Hong Kong Express to provide AMOS MRO software to manage maintenance activities for its 24 A320 Family aircraft.
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TÄBY AIR MAINTENANC

Mar 15, 2021
TÄBY AIR MAINTENANCE (TAM) completed freighter converstion of Saab 340B (171; ex-Loganair) for NYX AIR, Estonia.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

Mar 16, 2021
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS was selected by USA Jet Airlines, MI to convert three MD-88s (TBA) to 12-pallet freighters in 2021 in deal that includes…
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SABENA TECHNICS

Mar 16, 2021
SABENA TECHNICS extended duration and scope of its ATR component repair agreement with Honeywell, making it the sole licensee on this platform…
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AJW GROUP

Mar 16, 2021
AJW GROUP and Bahrain's MENA AEROSPACE teamed to offer enhanced aircraft part support, component MRO and logistical support to fixed/rotary wing…
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AVIATIC MRO

Mar 17, 2021
AVIATIC MRO, Lithuania is being established at Siauliai Airport by Israel Aerospace Industries and Aviatic to provide aircraft maintenance/overhaul…
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FLYDOCS

Mar 18, 2021
FLYDOCS, UK was selected by Cebu Pacific to provide aircraft records management platform to work with AMOS MRO software for its 66 aircraft.

Defense

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AIRBUS AND DRAKEN EUROPE

Mar 16, 2021
AIRBUS and DRAKEN EUROPE teamed to address the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) requirement for the Second Generation Search and Rescue (UKSAR2G…

Aerospace/Defense

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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Mar 15, 2021
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK has order from German Armed Forces to supply 26 newly developed onboard patient transport units; AEROLITE will manufacture system.
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ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES

Mar 18, 2021
ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES had record US$133m net income on US$4.2b sales in 2020 vs $90 on $4.1b in 2019.

Aerospace/MRO

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NIAR WERX

Mar 15, 2021
NIAR WERX (Wichita State University) took delivery of first two 737s for modifications for a special-mission program in partnership with DYNAMIC…
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JET PARTS ENGINEERING

Mar 15, 2021
JET PARTS ENGINEERING, WA has FAA approval for 18 new PMAs; parts include 777 landing gear hardware, 737 anti-collision light lens assemblies, 737…

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: AIRSPRINT

Mar 12, 2021
James A. Elian to President and Chief Executive Officer of AirSprint, Toronto; Jared Williams was promoted to Chief Operating Officer.
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WHO'SNEWS: GAMA

Mar 15, 2021
David Coleal, CEO of Incora, was named Chair of the Airworthiness and Maintenance Policy Committee of GAMA.
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WHO'SNEWS: GAMA

Mar 15, 2021
JoeBen Bevirt, Founder/CEO of Joby Aviation, was elected Co-Chair of the Electric Propulsion and Innovation Committee (EPIC) of GAMA.
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WHO'SNEWS: GAMA

Mar 15, 2021
Roei Ganzarski, CEO of magniX, was elected Co-Chair of the Electric Propulsion and Innovation Committee (EPIC) of GAMA.
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WHO'SNEWS: BOEING

Mar 15, 2021
Ed Clark to Vice President/General Manager-737 MAX Program of Boeing, Renton.
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WHO'SNEWS: SAGE-POPOVICH

Mar 15, 2021
Petar Todorovic to President of sage-popovich, Valparaiso, IN/Gary/Chicago International Airport. Nick Popovich will become Chairman.
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WHO'SNEWS: JETBROKERS

Mar 16, 2021
Thomas J. "Tom" Crowell, Founder of JetBrokers, has died. He was 84.
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WHO'SNEWS: BOEING

Mar 16, 2021
Carol J. Hibbard to Senior Vice President and Controller of Boeing, Chicago (effective April 1).
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WHO'SNEWS: NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS

Mar 17, 2021
Bjorn Tore Larsen to Chief Executive Officer of Norse Atlantic Airways, Norway.
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WHO'SNEWS: DENVER INTL. AIRPORT

Mar 17, 2021
Sylvester Lavender to CFO of Denver Intl. Airport; Mike Nakornkhet to Deputy CFO and Chayot Ing-aram to SVP-Financial Planning.
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WHO'SNEWS: VOLARIS

Mar 18, 2021
Jaime E. Pous was promoted to Chief Financial Officer of Volaris, Mexico City.
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WHO'SNEWS: GAMMA AEROSPACE

Mar 18, 2021
Thomas C. Hutton to Chief Executive Officer of GAMMA Aerospace, Gardena, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: AEROPARTS NOW

Mar 18, 2021
Michael Busby to Vice President of Sales of AeroParts Now, GA.