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Air Transport

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ALTA

Apr 16, 2021
ALTA members flew 25.6b RPKs in February, down 66% vs Feb 2020; capacity fell 54% to 43.5b ASKs. Pax fell 55.7%.
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TURKISH AIRLINES

Apr 16, 2021
TURKISH AIRLINES has cancelled 10 of its 63 remaining 737 MAXs on order and converted another 40 into options until December 21, 2021; the remaining…
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AIR FRANCE

Apr 16, 2021
AIR FRANCE plans July 2 to begin three-times-weekly Paris CDG-Denver, CO (787-9).
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FREEBIRD AIRLINES

Apr 16, 2021
FREEBIRD AIRLINES plans in July to begin Antalya-Manchester/-London Gatwick (A320).
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ALASKA AIRLINES

Apr 16, 2021
ALASKA AIRLINES plans June 1 to begin daily Burbank-Santa Rosa/Sonoma County (E175) to compete with AVELO.
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FALKO REGIONAL AIRCRAFT

Apr 19, 2021
FALKO REGIONAL AIRCRAFT priced its inaugural ABS financing transaction, Regional 2021-1, which totals $255m to refinance portfolio of 39 regional jet…
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AIR NOSTRUM

Apr 19, 2021
AIR NOSTRUM is seeking €103m in loans from fund managed by SEPI to offset losses due to COVID-19 and forecast of slower recovery than originally…
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AQUILA AIR CAPITAL

Apr 19, 2021
AQUILA AIR CAPITAL was formed by Warburg Pincus, Kepler Hill Capital and Al Wood to purchase/finance/lease commercial aircraft, engines and other…
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UNITED AIRLINES

Apr 19, 2021
UNITED AIRLINES plans in July to begin Newark-Dubrovnik (767), Dulles-Athens (787) and Chicago-Reykjavik (757).
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AIR NEW ZEALAND

Apr 19, 2021
AIR NEW ZEALAND deferred planned capital raise to later in 2021 to allow more time to assess impacts of recent market developments, including…
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SKY ONE

Apr 19, 2021
SKY ONE, Moldova leased ex-Qatar Airways A320-200 (1773) with V2500s from FTAI (Fortress Transportation).
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US DOT

Apr 19, 2021
US DOT says US scheduled pax airlines had 394,843 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in February, down 14.3% vs Feb 2020.
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UEP AIRWAYS

Apr 19, 2021
UEP AIRWAYS, Spain plans startup (date TBA) of scheduled services to the Balearic Islands with two ATR 72s.
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AIR FRANCE-KLM

Apr 19, 2021
AIR FRANCE-KLM successfully completed public offering to increase its capital by €1,036m after exercise in full of increase option.
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LUFTHANSA

Apr 19, 2021
LUFTHANSA retired its sixth A380 (061); it has eight remaining, which are all currently in storage.
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BRAATHENS REGIONAL AIRLINES

Apr 19, 2021
BRAATHENS REGIONAL AIRLINES (BRA) plans May 12 to resume domestic operations, initially at Stockholm Bromma, Malmö, Gothenburg, Visby, Ängelholm and…
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JFK

Apr 19, 2021
JFK handled 1.1m pax in 2020, down 78% vs 2019; cargo traffic rose 2.5%.
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AERONAVES

Apr 19, 2021
AERONAVES TSM, Mexico acquired ex-Air Incheon 737-400SF (26529) from Frontera Flight Holdings.
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CAAC

Apr 19, 2021
CAAC reports Chinese airlines lost CNY30.1b in 1Q21 (vs CNY34.6b loss in 1Q20) on 1.1% lower revenues.
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INDIGO

Apr 19, 2021
INDIGO, India agreed to sell three A321neos (10296/10381/10422) to SKY Leasing for leaseback upon deliveries in 1H21.
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KLM CITYHOPPER

Apr 19, 2021
KLM CITYHOPPER agreed to lease 15 new E195-E2s from Aircastle; first (051) was delivered with second (054) due shortly.
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ASL AVIATION GROUP

Apr 20, 2021
ASL AVIATION GROUP acquired ex-Ryanair 737-800 (35550), which is expected to be converted to freighter by Boeing.
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UNITED

Apr 20, 2021
UNITED had $1.4b net loss in 1Q21 (vs $1.7b loss in 1Q20) on 60% lower revenues and ended quarter with $21b liquidity; its average core cash burn was…
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STOBART AIR

Apr 20, 2021
STOBART AIR is expected to be sold to Isle of Man's ETTYL. It has 13 ATRs and operates as Aer Lingus Regional franchize.
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DAE

Apr 20, 2021
DAE ordered 15 737-8s in deal valued at $1.8b. It previously announced acquisition of 23 other 737-8s via sale/leaseback deals with American Airlines…
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AVION EXPRESS

Apr 20, 2021
AVION EXPRESS leased ex-Brussels A319-100 (1102) with CFM56s from AviaAM Leasing for operation as TIKETA TOUR.
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AQUILINE INTERNATIONAL

Apr 20, 2021
AQUILINE INTERNATIONAL, UAE purchased three ex-Transaero 747-400s and one ex-Transaero 777-200ER.
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GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES

Apr 20, 2021
GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES announced spin-out of CANADA JETLINES whereby GlobalX Shareholders will receive one share of Canada Jetlines for every two…
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US DOT

Apr 20, 2021
US DOT says US domestic air fares averaged all-time low of $292 in 2020 ($261 in 4Q20), down 17.6% from $355 in 2019.
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AEROMEXICO

Apr 21, 2021
AEROMEXICO had MXP4.2b net loss in 1Q21 (vs MXP2.5b loss in 1Q20) on 51.3% lower revenues, and ended quarter with MXP18b cash and operating fleet of…
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VOLARIS

Apr 21, 2021
VOLARIS, Mexico has agreed to lease eight A321neos in 2021 (on top of three to be purchased from Airbus) to take advantage of what it calls favorable…
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CRONO AVIATION

Apr 21, 2021
CRONO AVIATION, Canada leased ex-Air Transat 737-800 (30631) from Carlyle Aviation Partners.
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AIRCASTLE

Apr 21, 2021
AIRCASTLE had $95.8m net loss on $197.5m revenues for quarter ended February 28; it has 252 aircraft vs 272 a year ago. It reports as of April 15 it…
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SKYWORKS

Apr 21, 2021
SKYWORKS says in 1Q21 it arranged leases for 11 A321-200s to LATAM AIRLINES GROUP on behalf of a group of bondholders in the LATAM 2015-1 EETC, the…
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Apr 21, 2021
AMERICAN AIRLINES plans November 2 to begin twice-daily St. Louis-Boston (A319).
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MUNICH AIRPORT

Apr 21, 2021
MUNICH AIRPORT and SOF CONNECT (Meridiam and Strabag) assumed full responsibilities and business activities of Bulgaria’s SOFIA AIRPORT.
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SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES

Apr 21, 2021
SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES leased ex-Norwegian (42084) from Jackson Square Aviation.
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JETBLUE AIRWAYS

Apr 21, 2021
JETBLUE AIRWAYS plans (via Northeast Alliance with American) to add seven new destinations in 2021/2022: San Antonio; Kansas City; Milwaukee;…
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GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES

Apr 21, 2021
GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES secured US$10m equity investment from ASCENT GLOBAL LOGISTICS, MI, which operates a domestic expedited air charter operation…
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Apr 21, 2021
AMERICAN AIRLINES plans October 31 to begin JFK-New Delhi, India on October 31 (777-200).
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Apr 21, 2021
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES announced its ongoing support for US DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to develop commercially viable and scalable…
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Apr 21, 2021
SPIRIT AIRLINES had $112.3m net loss in 1Q21 (vs $27.8m loss in 1Q20) on 40.2% lower revenues, and ended quarter with $1.9b liquidity and operating…
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CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES

Apr 22, 2021
CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES took delivery of fourth/fifth new 787-9s (60314/64239) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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IATA

Apr 22, 2021
IATA is now projecting net airline industry losses of $47.7b in 2021 vs $126.4b loss in 2020, saying that current crisis is longer and deeper than…
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REX

Apr 22, 2021
REX, Australia acquired ex-Virgin Australia 737-800 (33794), increasing fleet to six; aircraft were painted with various coatings supplied by PPG…
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INDIGO

Apr 22, 2021
INDIGO agreed to sell seven A320neos and seven A321neos, with LEAP engines, to GECAS for leaseback from 4Q21-2Q22.
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ALASKA AIRLINES

Apr 16, 2021
ALASKA AIRLINES plans June 1 to begin daily Burbank-Santa Rosa/Sonoma County (E175) to compete with AVELO.
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Apr 22, 2021
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES had $116m net profit in 1Q21 (vs $94m loss in 1Q20) on 51.5% lower revenues; it has $15.3b liquidity.
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AIR MANAS

Apr 22, 2021
AIR MANAS, Kyrgystan leased ex-Red Wings A220-300 (55072) from GTLK, Russia; a second is expected.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Apr 22, 2021
AMERICAN AIRLINES had $1.3b net loss in 1Q21 (vs $2.2b loss in 1Q20) on 53% lower revenues; it has $17.3b liquidity.
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TEM ENTERPRISES

Apr 22, 2021
TEM ENTERPRISES purchased two ex-THY 737-800s (34405/34407) for operation by AVELO AIRLINES; ALM arranged deal.
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AIRBALTIC

Apr 22, 2021
AIRBALTIC signed a land reservation agreement with Riga Airport have to build 6,000 sq meter Baltic Cargo Hub for 1H24.
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ETIHAD AIRWAYS

Apr 22, 2021
ETIHAD AIRWAYS is expected to retire its 19 777-300ERs starting in 2022 in favor of operating 787s and A350s.
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AERGO CAPITAL

Apr 22, 2021
AERGO CAPITAL has acquired four unidentified ATR 72-600s in deal arranged by AELIS group; aircraft will be remarketed.
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SUPER AIR JET

Apr 22, 2021
SUPER AIR JET, Indonesia leased ex-IndiGo A320-200 (4488) with V2500s from CDB Aviation for startup.
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TRANSAVIA FRANCE

Apr 22, 2021
TRANSAVIA FRANCE leased ex-Eastar Jet 737-800 (37770) from AMCK Aviation.

Aerospace

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CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS

Apr 16, 2021
CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, CA has acquired POINTWISE, TX (computational fluid dynamics).
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BOOM SUPERSONIC

Apr 16, 2021
BOOM SUPERSONIC received $45m investment from PRIME MOVERS LAB to support development of Overture.
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ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY

Apr 19, 2021
ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY has received UKAS accreditation for creep and stress rupture testing at its Magna Way Laboratory in Sheffield.
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AÉRO MONTRÉAL

Apr 19, 2021
AÉRO MONTRÉAL created the Alliance for the Aerospace Recovery (AAR) to accelerate sustainable innovation, support company cash flow and promote…
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DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION

Apr 19, 2021
DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION signed MOU with Emirates to develop innovative solutions and enhance the future-readiness of the UAE’s aviation sector.
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BISHILL HOLDINGS

Apr 20, 2021
BISHILL HOLDINGS acquired AEROPEOPLE, UK (recruitment solutions) from Marshall Aerospace and Defense Group.
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ENTROL

Apr 20, 2021
ENTROL was selected by Nakanihon Air to supply AW139-based, FTD Level 5 H39 simulator for installation in Nagoya.
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HARBOUR AIR SEAPLANES

Apr 20, 2021
HARBOUR AIR SEAPLANES has teamed with magniX (electric propulsion system) and H55 (battery system) to certify first electric Beaver (eBeaver)…
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AEROPARTS NOW

Apr 20, 2021
AEROPARTS NOW (APN) was selected by Dumont Parts to create AI-enabled quoting sales acceleration platform to manage entire quote-to-sale process.
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BUCHER LEICHTBAU

Apr 20, 2021
BUCHER LEICHTBAU has developed ultralight bionic partition to reduce weight of A320 Family aircraft for extended range, increased payload, reduced…
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EMERALD ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING SERVICES

Apr 20, 2021
EMERALD ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING SERVICES has AS9100-2016 Rev D certification for quality control at its DataED facility in Salem, NH.
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CARLISLE INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGIES

Apr 20, 2021
CARLISLE INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGIES (CarlisleIT), FL launched vibration and mechanical shock testing to give OEMs insight into how a product will…
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AIRBUS

Apr 21, 2021
AIRBUS presented plan to create two wholly-owned integrated aerostructures assembly companies: one in France to combine activities in Saint-Nazaire…
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LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS

Apr 22, 2021
LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS launched NetLine/HubDesigner to optimize hub networks (times/connections/frequencies) using advanced AI technologies.
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VIASAT

Apr 22, 2021
VIASAT was selected by KLM to provide inflight connectivity (IFC) equipment for 18 737-800s and 21 E195s; aircraft are used in Europe exclusively.
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OMAN AIR

Apr 22, 2021
OMAN AIR signed MoUs with Sultanate of Oman Pavilion Commission and Taiseer Platform to support small to medium enterprises (SMEs) through increased…
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KAMAN AEROSPACE

Apr 22, 2021
KAMAN AEROSPACE completed first flight of unmanned K-MAX TITAN heavy lift helicopter; aircraft can lift up to 6,000 lb.
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AWIN

Apr 22, 2021
AWIN is forecasting delivery in North America of about 300 new commercial aircraft per year in 2021-2025.

Business Aviation

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GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Apr 16, 2021
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE made first flight of fully outfitted G700 and now has six aircraft in flight test program.
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PIPER AIRCRAFT

Apr 19, 2021
PIPER AIRCRAFT certified its 1,000th Seminole, which will join its demo fleet; FAA granted first type certificate in March 1978.
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GOGO

Apr 19, 2021
GOGO was selected by Jet Edge to upgrade its super-mid and large cabin fleet with AVANCE L5 inflight connectivity system.
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TRUE BLUE POWER

Apr 20, 2021
TRUE BLUE POWER, KS introduced TB60 lithium-ion aircraft battery that it says saves 50 lb for larger Part 135, 29 and 25 jets.
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JET LINX

Apr 21, 2021
JET LINX, NE introduced Joint Ownership Program to provide all the benefits of owning a private jet, but at 50% of the cost.
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DASSAULT AVIATION

Apr 21, 2021
DASSAULT AVIATION plans to announce an all-new Falcon business jet on May 6; Falcon 6X is now in flight tests.
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PILATUS

Apr 22, 2021
PILATUS earned CHF155m on CHF1.1b revenues in 2020 vs CHF153m on CHF1.1b in 2019; it delivered 129 aircraft vs 134.

Defense

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LEONARDO

Apr 16, 2021
LEONARDO, Italy has Boeing contract to supply new SRT-800 software-defined radio for retrofit on fleet of NATO E-3 AWACS aircraft to maintain…
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AIRBUS

Apr 19, 2021
AIRBUS successfully conducted a major helicopter air-to-air refuelling certification campaign for A400M, completing majority of the aircraft's…
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LOCKHEED MARTIN

Apr 20, 2021
LOCKHEED MARTIN had $1.8b net income on $16.3b sales in 1Q21 vs $1.7b on $15.7b in 1Q20. It delivered 17 F-35s, two C-130Js and 17 helicopters vs 22…
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BARNES GROUP

Apr 20, 2021
BARNES GROUP was selected by Northrop Grumman to supply metallic exhaust system assemblies for B-2s as part of Spirit Stealth Bomber Tailpipe Mid/Aft…

MRO

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MUIRHEAD AVIONICS

Apr 19, 2021
MUIRHEAD AVIONICS, UK was named by Astronics Test Systems as approved service center for its CTS 6000 testers.
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AVENTURE AVIATION

Apr 19, 2021
AVENTURE AVIATION acquired two ex-Aeromexico 737-700s (33783/33790) for part out at Marana, AZ.
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C&L AVIATION GROUP

Apr 19, 2021
C&L AVIATION GROUP is developing upgrade for ERJ 135/145 to convert Universal UNS-1K FMS to single or dual UNS-1Lw to address obsolescence issues;…
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GA TELESIS ENGINE SERVICES

Apr 20, 2021
GA TELESIS ENGINE SERVICES (GATES) has agreement with CFM International to provide MRO support for LEAP-1A (A320neo Family) and LEAP-1B (737 MAX) and…
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BROWARD AVIATION SERVICES

Apr 20, 2021
BROWARD AVIATION SERVICES, FL acquired ex-Qatar Airways A330-200 (521) for part out in Spain by TARMAC AEROSAVE.
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ASQS

Apr 20, 2021
ASQS, Austria was selected by New Zealand's Salus Aviation to provide its web-based Integrated Quality and Safety Management System (IQSMS).
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CZECH AIRLINES TECHNICS

Apr 20, 2021
CZECH AIRLINES TECHNICS (CSAT) was approved to provide 737 MAX base maintenance at Prague; LOT is launch customer.
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AAR

Apr 22, 2021
AAR has long-term United Airlines contract to provide heavy maintenance on its narrowbody aircraft at Rockford, IL.
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GULF AIR

Apr 22, 2021
GULF AIR completed its first in-house C-Check of a 787-9 in Bahrain; milestone follows first A320neo C-Check in 2020.

Business Aviation/MRO

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JET MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS

Apr 19, 2021
JET MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS (JET MS) opened business jet line maintenance station at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, France.
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AVIATION CONCEPTS TECHNICAL SERVICES

Apr 20, 2021
AVIATION CONCEPTS TECHNICAL SERVICES (ACTS) completed 6C-Check on a G650ER at Subic Bay, Philippines.
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BOMBARDIER

Apr 21, 2021
BOMBARDIER opened its 10th global line maintenance station at Geneva Airport, Switzerland with 10,000 sq meter hangar.

MRO/Defense

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STS AVIATION SERVICES

Apr 20, 2021
STS AVIATION SERVICES (STS) has 5-year contact to provide fuel tank repair services for Royal Air Force C-17s; bulk of work will take place at RAF…
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BOEING

Apr 20, 2021
BOEING has Israeli Air Force follow-on contract for Apache logistical, program, engineering and technical support.
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VERTEX AEROSPACE

Apr 20, 2021
VERTEX AEROSPACE, MS has $882m Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) task order to provide supply chain management for the E-6B (707) Mercury Airborne…

MRO/Aerospace

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AMES

Apr 21, 2021
AMES completed 17-week renovation/expansion of its component repair/overhaul and manufacturing facility in Wilmington, OH in partnership with…

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: AVIANCA HOLDINGS

Apr 16, 2021
Rohit Philip to Chief Financial Officer of Avianca Holdings, Colombia.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVOLON

Apr 19, 2021
Felipe Campos to Chief Technical Officer of Avolon, Dublin.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVOLON

Apr 19, 2021
Steven Graham to Head of Americas, based in New York, of Avolon.
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WHO'SNEWS: WARBURG PINCUS

Apr 19, 2021
Al Wood to Executive-in-Residence of Warburg Pincus, New York; he will help build Aquila Air Capital.
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WHO'SNEWS: INCORA

Apr 19, 2021
Kevin Erickson to Chief People and Diversity Officer of Incora, Fort Worth, TX.
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WHO'SNEWS: INFORM AVIATION

Apr 19, 2021
Uschi Schulte-Sasse was named the sole Senior Vice President of INFORM Aviation, Germany.
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WHO'SNEWS: NEW ENGLAND AIR MUSEUM

Apr 20, 2021
Stephanie Abrams, Principal of AbramsMediaWorks, was appointed Executive Director of the New England Air Museum, Hartford, CT.
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WHO'SNEWS: ARGUS INTERNATIONAL

Apr 20, 2021
Simon Maina to Director-Business Development of ARGUS International, CO.
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WHO'SNEWS: BOEING

Apr 20, 2021
Greg Smith, Executive Vice President-Enterprise Operations and Chief Financial Officer of Boeing, announced plan to retire on July 9, 2021.
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WHO'SNEWS: BOEING

Apr 20, 2021
David L. Calhoun, President and CEO of Boeing, received Board approval to retire at age 70 vs standard 65; he is currently 64 years old.
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WHO'SNEWS: STEVENS AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE SYSTEMS

Apr 20, 2021
Dwayne Chandler to Director of Avionics Sales of Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, Greenville, SC.
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WHO'SNEWS: ESSEX INDUSTRIES

Apr 20, 2021
Mike Balbuena to Vice President-Quality Assurance and Compliance of Essex Industries, St. Louis.
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WHO'SNEWS: AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

Apr 21, 2021
Peter Prowitt to Chief Operating Officer of Aerospace Industries Association, Arlington, VA (effective July 2021).