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Air Transport

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AIR CANADA

Apr 02, 2021
AIR CANADA and TRANSAT mutually agreed to terminate their Arrangement Agreement for proposed acquisition of Transat by Air Canada due to inability to…
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TRANSAVIA FRANCE

Apr 02, 2021
TRANSAVIA FRANCE leased third ex-Norwegian 737-800 (42286) from Jackson Square Aviation as part of deal for six.
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AERCAP

Apr 05, 2021
AERCAP has new $4.35b unsecured revolving credit agreement (and $24b in bridge credit agreements) with lenders party thereto and Citibank, N.A.;…
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FLYDUBAI

Apr 05, 2021
FLYDUBAI secured regulatory approval to return its 737 MAXs to service starting April 8; it has 14 (five now ready for service).
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AIR ARABIA

Apr 05, 2021
AIR ARABIA plans May 3 to begin Nador, Morocco-Eindhoven, The Netherlands (A320).
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SKY REGIONAL AIRLINES

Apr 05, 2021
SKY REGIONAL AIRLINES has shut down after losing its Air Canada Express contract to JAZZ (SPNWS; March 5).
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GLOBALX

Apr 05, 2021
GLOBALX, FL took delivery of ex-Vietnam Airlines A321-200 (2480) with V2500s from Magnetic Leasing (SPNWS; Sept 4).
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C&L AEROSPACE

Apr 05, 2021
C&L AEROSPACE purchased three Saab 340Bs (432/440/458) from Hokkaido Air System for delivery through January 2022.
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WESTAIR

Apr 06, 2021
WESTAIR, Namibia purchased ex-HOP! ERJ 145 (342) in transaction arranged by Skyworld Aviation.
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ETIHAD AIRWAYS

Apr 06, 2021
ETIHAD AIRWAYS began twice-weekly Abu Dhabi-Tel Aviv (787-9).
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AIR FRANCE-KLM

Apr 06, 2021
AIR FRANCE-KLM says AIR FRANCE has EC approval for €4b in State aid via €1b share offering and €3b loan, while the Dutch State is continuing…
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JAPAN AIRLINES

Apr 06, 2021
JAPAN AIRLINES accelerated planned retirement of its last seven 777-200s from FY2021 to FY2020; A350-900s will replace.
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PUPPYSPOT AVIATION

Apr 06, 2021
PUPPYSPOT AVIATION leased two Saab 340Bs (212/346) from Jetstream Aviation Capital; CASTLE AVIATION will operate.
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INTERUPS

Apr 06, 2021
INTERUPS (Laxmi Prasad), NY is acquiring 49% of TRUJET, India (seven ATRs) and is expected to infuse $1.9b into airline and increase fleet to >100…
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ALLEGIANT

Apr 06, 2021
ALLEGIANT plans to invest $75m to establish base at Austin-Bergstrom International, TX in mid-November with three A320s.
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US DOT

Apr 06, 2021
US DOT reports fuel cost for US airlines was $1.60/gallon in February 2021 vs $1.81 a year ago; YOY consumption fell 43%.
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AVIATRIX, CA

Apr 06, 2021
AVIATRIX, CA was selected by Republic Airways to provide cloud network platform to simplify operations of its multi-cloud network environment.
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SILVER AIRWAYS

Apr 06, 2021
SILVER AIRWAYS plans June 3 to begin twice-weekly Jacksonville, FL-New Orleans, LA (ATR 42).
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CHORUS AVIATION

Apr 06, 2021
CHORUS AVIATION completed previously announced $115m bought deal public offering and convertible senior unsecured debentures, plus concurrent $30m…
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AVOLON

Apr 07, 2021
AVOLON completed 31 lease transactions in 1Q21 (vs 39 in 1Q20), delivered eight new aircraft (vs 29), and transitioned three to follow-on lessees (vs…
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IATA

Apr 07, 2021
IATA reports global pax traffic dropped 74.7% in February (vs Feb 2019) on 63.1% lower capacity; cargo traffic increased 9%.
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RYANAIR

Apr 07, 2021
RYANAIR expects to report a pre-exceptional net loss of €800m-€850m net loss for year ended March 31 (FY21) vs previously guided range of €850m-€950m…
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CARGO AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT

Apr 07, 2021
CARGO AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT commenced add-on offering of $150m in senior notes; it also increased its revolving credit facility from $600m to $1b using…
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JET NORDIC GROUP

Apr 07, 2021
JET NORDIC GROUP acquired NOVAIR, Sweden (two A321neos) from tour operators Apollo and Der Tourisitik, and plans to combine airline with Jettime;…
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UPS FLIGHT FORWARD

Apr 07, 2021
UPS FLIGHT FORWARD announced plans to purchase 10 eVTOL aircraft from Beta Technologies (BETA) for delivery starting in 2024 in deal that includes…
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DFW

Apr 07, 2021
DFW says it is planning to reach 80% of pre-pandemic traffic during summer 2021 and make a full traffic recovery by 1Q22.
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AIR FRANCE-KLM

Apr 07, 2021
AIR FRANCE-KLM expects 1Q21 operating loss of €1.3b and negatvie EBITDA of €750m, better than budgeted assumptions.
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AERCAP

Apr 07, 2021
AERCAP completed 70 aircraft transactions (60 lease agreements/one purchase/nine sales) in 1Q21 vs 53 (28 lease agreements/seven purchases/18 sales)…
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FLYBOSNIA

Apr 07, 2021
FLYBOSNIA leased V2500-powered A320-200 (661) from Onur Air, Turkey in preparation for restart in mid-2021.
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UNITED AIRLINES

Apr 07, 2021
UNITED AIRLINES purchased two more ex-easyJet A319-100s (2605/2646) with CFM56s from Aircastle.
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AVELO AIRLINES

Apr 08, 2021
AVELO AIRLINES plans April 28 to launch operations out of Southern California's Hollywood Burbank Airport (to inspire travel) using 189-seat 737-800…
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CONNECT AIRLINES

Apr 08, 2021
CONNECT AIRLINES is being formed by Waltzing Matilda Aviation at Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport for service to US with Dash 8-400s starting Oct 2021…
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BOC AVIATION

Apr 08, 2021
BOC AVIATION signed 13 lease agreements in 1Q21 (vs 38 in 1Q20) and has owned/managed/committed fleet of 549 aircraft (vs 527 a year ago) with…
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ASL AVIATION HOLDINGS

Apr 08, 2021
ASL AVIATION HOLDINGS has secured US$125m debt facility from Goldman Sachs to partially finance its ongoing medium-haul fleet replacement program; it…
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BELAVIA-BELARUSIAN AIRLINES

Apr 08, 2021
BELAVIA-BELARUSIAN AIRLINES agreed to lease five 737-8s from Air Lease Corporation; first (43344) delivered.
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DELTA AIR LINES

Apr 08, 2021
DELTA AIR LINES sold new A330-900 (1983) to Blackbird Capital II (ALC) and leased it back; deal includes a second aircraft. ALC also delivered A330…
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TIGERAIR TAIWAN

Apr 08, 2021
TIGERAIR TAIWAN took delivery of its first (10682) GTF-powered A320neo; it also has 11 V2500-powered A320ceos.
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CALLY AIR

Apr 08, 2021
CALLY AIR, Nigeria acquired ex-airBaltic 737-300 (29266) for startup out of Calabar Airport; second (30334) is expected.
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XE JET

Apr 08, 2021
XE JET, Nigeria purchased ex-Trans States ERJ 145LR (842) in deal arranged by Skyworld Aviation; aircraft will ferry to South Africa for base…
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RAYA AIRWAYS

Apr 08, 2021
RAYA AIRWAYS, Malaysia leased third 767-200F (22224; ex-West Air Sweden) from Cargo Aircraft Management.
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US DOT

Apr 08, 2021
US DOT says US scheduled pax airlines employed 711,554 full-/part-time workers in February vs 756,953 in February 2020 and 714,584 in January 2021;…
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AIRBUS

Apr 08, 2021
AIRBUS delivered 72 aircraft (four A220s; 60 A320 Family; eight A350s) in March 2021 vs 36 (two A220s; 30 A320 Family; A330; three A350s) in March…

Aerospace

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BOEING

Apr 02, 2021
BOEING received FAA certification for 200-seat 737-8200. RYANAIR has ordered 210 for first delivery in April after EASA cert.
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LANZAJET

Apr 06, 2021
LANZAJET secured investment from SHELL to accelerate global commercialization of its alcohol-to-jet sustainable aviation fuel to be produced in…
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AIM ALTITUDE

Apr 06, 2021
AIM ALTITUDE, UK has developed ARCA galley system with new (hot or cold) boxed meal system for hygiene; boxes double as closing waste-containers.
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HEATCON

Apr 06, 2021
HEATCON, WA was named by Hexcel as North American distributor of its carbon fiber prepreg fabrics and tapes in support of UAV and AAM industries.
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CPaT GLOBAL

Apr 06, 2021
CPaT GLOBAL, Houston was selected by Air Tanzania to provide distance learning solutions for A320, Dash 8-300/400 and 787 pilot training.
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DUKANE SEACOM (HEICO)

Apr 06, 2021
DUKANE SEACOM (HEICO), FL was selected by Boeing to supply DK-406-DT Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) for new commercial aircraft to comply with…
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BOEING

Apr 06, 2021
BOEING listed its 215-acre Commercial Airplanes headquarters facility in Renton for sale; it is looking to sell off 2.5m sq ft of office space (6% of…
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BOEING

Apr 06, 2021
BOEING has FAA/EASA certification for 200-seat 737-8200. RYANAIR has ordered 210 for first delivery by the end of April.
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HAECO CABIN SOLUTIONS

Apr 07, 2021
HAECO CABIN SOLUTIONS obtained FAA TSO for its Vector Light economy class seat, which weighs 7.9 kg; deliveries are expected to start in 4Q21.
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BAA TRAINING SPAIN

Apr 07, 2021
BAA TRAINING SPAIN installed first CAE-built A320ceo full-flight simulator for startup (SPNWS; February 5); five more FFSs are planned by end of 2021…
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AVIC SHENYANG COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT

Apr 08, 2021
AVIC SHENYANG COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT (SACC) was selected by Sine Draco to manufacture main deck cargo door and surround for prototype A321-200 SDF…
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JSFIRM.COM

Apr 08, 2021
JSFIRM.COM released its Hiring Trends Survey for 2021 that found of 200 aviation companies across various sectors, 50.84% are projecting moderate…
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EMIRATES

Apr 08, 2021
EMIRATES said first delivery of 777X could slip to 2025. Boeing's last projection was for late 2023 after assessing global certification requirements…
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PROPONENT

Apr 08, 2021
PROPONENT was selected by Amsafe Bridport as EMEA/Americas distributor of its cargo restraint/aircraft safety solutions.
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AIRBUS

Apr 08, 2021
AIRBUS delivered 72 aircraft (four A220s; 60 A320 Family; eight A350s) in March 2021 vs 36 (two A220s; 30 A320 Family; A330; three A350s) in March…

MRO

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AMS

Apr 02, 2021
AMS, Miami was approved by GE Aviation to perform automated ultrasonic immersion and eddy current inspections of CFM56-5B/-7B and CF6-80 parts.
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AFI KLM E&M

Apr 06, 2021
AFI KLM E&M extended component support contract with ASL Airlines Belgium for five 747-400Fs.
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AERO HYGENX

Apr 06, 2021
AERO HYGENX, Canada was selected by Hydro-Québec to provide its specially designed RAY autonomous UVC disinfecting robot for cleaning cabins of its…
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GA TELESIS ENGINE SERVICES (GATES)

Apr 06, 2021
GA TELESIS ENGINE SERVICES (GATES), Finland was approved by Indonesia for CFM56-5B/7B and CF6-80C2B overhauls.
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MTU MAINTENANCE ZHUHAI

Apr 06, 2021
MTU MAINTENANCE ZHUHAI (MTU/China Southern) says it has completed >3,000 shop visits since founding in 2001; it now has capacity for 450 (CFM56, LEAP…
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QATAR AIRWAYS

Apr 07, 2021
QATAR AIRWAYS has opened new 9,000 sq ft engine maintenance facility (able to house a total of 80 engines) at Doha to boost cost efficiencies by more…
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VALLAIR

Apr 07, 2021
VALLAIR is adding aerostructure repair capabilities for A330s (in addition to A321s and 737s) at Châteauroux, France.
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PREMIER AVIATION QUEBEC

Apr 07, 2021
PREMIER AVIATION QUEBEC was acquired by its Chief Operating Officer; it provides heavy maintenance for most regional aircraft types, including E170…
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TAG AERO

Apr 07, 2021
TAG AERO and ITS finalized previously announced joint venture agreement to provide 131-9 Series APU support solutions for 737NG and A320 operators.
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AJW TECHNIQUE

Apr 08, 2021
AJW TECHNIQUE renewed lease for its MRO facility near Montreal’s International Airport for another 10 years.
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GA TELESIS

Apr 08, 2021
GA TELESIS was selected by Farwest Aircraft as global distributor of its Boeing proprietary aircraft maintenance tooling, electrical test equipment,…

Business Aviation/Defense

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GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Apr 05, 2021
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE delivered special missions G550, modified for specialized surveillance, to ISRAELI AIR FORCE.

Defense

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EMBRAER

Apr 05, 2021
EMBRAER secured aerial refueling qualification between two KC-390s.
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AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP

Apr 06, 2021
AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP, Bay Shore, NY has $6m purchase order to manufacture major landing gear components for F/A-18s.
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BAE SYSTEMS

Apr 06, 2021
BAE SYSTEMS has 10-year, $600m USAF contract to supply specialized F-16 test system products/support for >25 countries.
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Apr 07, 2021
COLLINS AEROSPACE was selected by USAF to design/develop new wheels/carbon brakes (using DURACARB) for 77 B-52s.

Business Aviation

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TEXTRON AVIATION

Apr 05, 2021
TEXTRON AVIATION delivered the 600th Cessna Citation CJ3 to an undisclosed customer in North America.
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VISTAJET

Apr 06, 2021
VISTAJET was confirmed as customer for previously disclosed order in December for 10 Challenger 350s for delivery through 2022 (SPNWS; Dec 25). It…
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FAI TECHNIK

Apr 06, 2021
FAI TECHNIK completed full refurshment of Challenger 604 (5412) for Germany-based owner; FAI RENT-A-JET will operate.
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DUNCAN AVIATION

Apr 06, 2021
DUNCAN AVIATION completed pre-purchase inspection, then complete interior and paint refurbishment that included installation of PRIZM cabin lighting…
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METROJET

Apr 07, 2021
METROJET completed its first 6C inspection on a G650; job took 25 days, including an additional 200+ hours of findings.

Air Transport/MRO

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TRUEAERO

Apr 08, 2021
TRUEAERO has leasing/part out consignment agreement with Air Lease Corporation; it is initially parting out A320-200 (1686; ex-Viva Air) owned by ALC…

Business Aviation/MRO

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DUNCAN AVIATION

Apr 05, 2021
DUNCAN AVIATION completed retrofit of Aviation Partners blended winglets on its 100th Falcon (900EX) business jet.

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: IAERO GROUP

Apr 05, 2021
Paul Hechenberger to General Counsel of iAero Group, Miami.
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WHO'SNEWS: LOCKHEED MARTIN

Apr 05, 2021
Bill Brotherton to Vice President-Aeronautics Enterprise Performance, based in Fort Worth, TX, of Lockheed Martin.
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WHO'SNEWS: LOCKHEED MARTIN

Apr 05, 2021
Bridget Lauderdale to Vice President and General Manager-F-35 Lightning II Program, based in Fort Worth, TX, of Lockheed Martin.
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WHO'SNEWS: LOCKHEED MARTIN

Apr 05, 2021
Doug Wilhelm Vice president and Deputy General Manager-F-35 Program, based in Fort Worth, TX, of Lockheed Martin.
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WHO'SNEWS: DFS AVIATION SERVICES

Apr 06, 2021
Pierre Hermann to co-General Manager of DFS Aviation Services, Langen, Germany.
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WHO'SNEWS: FLIGHT DATA SYSTEMS

Apr 06, 2021
Anthony Rios to President of Flight Data Systems, Fort Worth, TX.
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WHO'SNEWS: STANDARDAERO

Apr 06, 2021
Lewis Prebble to President-Airlines & Fleets of StandardAero, Scottsdale, AZ.
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WHO'SNEWS: NEXCELLE

Apr 06, 2021
Sugato Bhattacharjee to President of Nexcelle, Middle River, MD.
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WHO'SNEWS: PIPER AIRCRAFT

Apr 06, 2021
John Calcagno to Acting President and Chief Executive Officer of Piper Aircraft, Vero Beach, FL.
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WHO'SNEWS: PREMIER AVIATION QUEBEC

Apr 07, 2021
Sylvain Perron to President and Chief Executive Officer of Premier Aviation Quebec, Canada.
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WHO'SNEWS: BLUETAIL

Apr 08, 2021
Roy Gioconda to Vice President of Customer Success of Bluetail, Phoenix, AZ.