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Air Transport

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BREEZE AIRWAYS

May 24, 2021
BREEZE AIRWAYS announced May 27 startup date of first flights between Charleston, SC, Tampa, FL and Hartford, CT using summer fleet of 13 E190s; it…
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STONEPEAK INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS and BELLINGER ASSET MANAGEMENT

May 24, 2021
STONEPEAK INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS and BELLINGER ASSET MANAGEMENT teamed to acquire US$1.1b aircraft loan portfolio from National Australia Bank that…
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MASAIR

May 24, 2021
MASAIR, Mexico agreed to lease two EFW-converted A330-300Fs (958/964; ex-China Southern) from CDB Aviation from 1H22.
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COLORFUL GUIZHOU AIRLINES

May 24, 2021
COLORFUL GUIZHOU AIRLINES leased new A320neo (10543) with LEAPs from Aviation Capital Group; two more are planned.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

May 24, 2021
AMERICAN AIRLINES plans in January 2022 to begin Los Angeles-Christchurch, New Zealand (787-8).
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AEROCENTURY

May 24, 2021
AEROCENTURY had $5.4m net loss on $2.5m revenues in 1Q21 vs $10.2m loss on $4.8m in 1Q20; result included impairment losses totaling $6.7m, arising…
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EXIM

May 24, 2021
EXIM received Board approval for $54.9m guarantee of loan from BNP Paribas to support export of a GEnx spare engine and two GEnx spare propulsors…
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BA CITYFLYER

May 24, 2021
BA CITYFLYER, UK leased another ex-China Southern Airlines E190 (560) from CDB Aviation.
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SMARTLYNX

May 24, 2021
SMARTLYNX MALTA leased ex-flynas A320-200 (3425) with CFM56s from AerCap.
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BELARUS AND RYANAIR

May 24, 2021
BELARUS forced landing at Minsk on May 23 of Ryanair 737-800 (on Athens-Vilnius) to detain journalist on board. ICAO says incident could be…
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AIR FRANCE

May 24, 2021
AIR FRANCE sold two 777Fs (32965/32966) to Apollo Global Management (serviced by Merx Aviation), and leased them back.
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IBERIA

May 24, 2021
IBERIA (IAG) unveiled its 4-year Next Chapter plan to focus on emerging from COVID-19 pandemic, based on four pillars around developing Madrid hub to…
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SWISS

May 24, 2021
SWISS took delivery of its 30th/last A220 (55110;-300), and now has nine 125-pax A220-100s and 21 145-pax A220-300s.
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ALLEGIANT

May 25, 2021
ALLEGIANT plans to begin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport-Provo, UT on Oct 8 and -Stockton, CA on Oct 15 (A320).
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SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL

May 25, 2021
SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL ordered 14 LCC-configured 737-8s for delivery late 2021-2022 to increase its MAX portfolio to 121.
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AZUL

May 25, 2021
AZUL says it has hired advisors and is actively exploring industry consolidation opportunities in Brazil/Latin American region as post-pandemic…
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SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL

May 25, 2021
SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL earned $15.2m for year ended March 31. It closed $3b of new transactions with leading airline credits, equating to 29% of its…
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DHL

May 25, 2021
DHL agreed to lease four more (now 17) 767-300BDSFs from CAM; three are to be delivered in 2H21 and fourth in 1H22.
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QANTAS

May 25, 2021
QANTAS added seven new domestic routes (E190), increasing total routes added since start of pandemic to 45; and is deploying 787-9 on Sydney-Perth…
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FALKO

May 25, 2021
FALKO purchased ATR 72-600 (1591; leased to US-BANGLA AIRLINES) from Avation, Singapore (SPNWS; May 21).
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DHL EXPRESS

May 25, 2021
DHL EXPRESS is setting up new cargo airline in Austria for 4Q21 to operate intra-European flight services using 757-200PFs transferred from DHL Air…
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VIVA

May 25, 2021
VIVA, Colombia launched new brand (dropped "Air") and accompanying growth plans, expecting to open 15 new international routes in the next three…
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NYXAIR

May 25, 2021
NYXAIR, Estonia has acquired ex-Easyfly ATR 42-500 (651), and now has two ATRs, four Saab 340s and four Saab 2000s.
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SF AIRLINES

May 25, 2021
SF AIRLINES, China acquired converted 767-300BCF (26329; ex-LATAM Airlines Chile); aircraft was converted in Singapore.
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NORWEGIAN

May 26, 2021
NORWEGIAN emerged from Examinership. It has reduced total debt since end of 2019 by about NOK63-65b, discontinued its long haul operations, cut fleet…
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LAX

May 26, 2021
LAX handled 3.1m pax in April, down 57% vs April 2019; cargo rose 32%.
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VIVA

May 26, 2021
VIVA, Colombia leased seventh LEAP-powered A320neo (10487) from ACG as part of a multi-aircraft transaction.
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HESTON AIRLINES

May 26, 2021
HESTON AIRLINES, Lithuania took delivery of second A320-200 (3275; ex-Tigerair) from Genesis for ACMI/charter operations.
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FAA

May 26, 2021
FAA announced Government of Mexico does not meet ICAO safety standards and downgraded Mexico’s rating to Category 2.
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LUKE AIR

May 26, 2021
LUKE AIR, Malta leased second A330-200 (473; ex-Qatar Airways) for startup in deal arranged by Castlelake (SPNWS; March 13, 2020).
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SAS

May 27, 2021
SAS secured SEK3b line of credit line from major shareholders and governments of Denmark and Sweden to enhance liquidity.
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AIR ASTANA

May 27, 2021
AIR ASTANA plans June 3 to resume weekly Atyrau-Amsterdam (A321).
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SAS

May 27, 2021
SAS had SEK2.4b net loss for second quarter ended April 30 (vs SEK3.4b loss a year ago) on 63% lower revenues.
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FLAIR AIRLINES

May 27, 2021
FLAIR AIRLINES, Canada took delivery of first new 737-8 (64941) on lease from 777 Partners as part of deal for 13 (SPNWS; Jan 29).
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ACIA AERO LEASING

May 27, 2021
ACIA AERO LEASING, Dublin purchased two ex-Hop! ERJ 145s from Jetcraft for lease to a South African operator. It says it is currently working on…
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AIRBUS

May 27, 2021
AIRBUS says the A330-900 was certified by EASA for meeting ICAO's new CO2 emissions standard going into effect in 2028.
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AEROFLOT

May 27, 2021
AEROFLOT took delivery of its first LEAP-powered A321neo (10314) on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital as part of transaction that includes one more…
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LUMIWINGS

May 27, 2021
LUMIWINGS, Greece is expected to lease ex-Transavia 737-700 (30659) from DVB Bank to replace its 737-300 (25216).

Aerospace

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AIRBUS

May 24, 2021
AIRBUS began structural assembly (center/rear fuselages) of the first A321XLR in Hamburg after taking delivery of first Rear Center Tank (RCT) from…
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CRANE

May 24, 2021
CRANE signed agreement to sell its Engineered Materials segment for $360m and is renaming its Fluid Handling segment as Process Flow Technologies.
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AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP

May 24, 2021
AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP booked $7.4m order for thrust struts for GTF engine.
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GARMIN

May 25, 2021
GARMIN acquired AERODATA, AZ (aircraft performance/W&B software).
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AMETEK AMERON

May 25, 2021
AMETEK AMERON received FAA PMA for its direct drop replacement discharge outlets for OEM 224 cubic-inch dual outlet fire extinguisher installed on…
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AIRBUS

May 27, 2021
AIRBUS updated suppliers with plans to produce an average of 45 A320 Family aircraft per month in 4Q21, increasing to 64 by 2Q23 and possibly 70 by…
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FAA

May 27, 2021
FAA says Boeing will pay at least $17m in penalties to settle enforcement cases on 737. It found equipment was installed on 759 737s with sensors not…
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PwC

May 27, 2021
PwC reports the global aerospace and defense industry earned $25b on $697b revenues in 2020 vs $65b on $754b in 2019, down primarily due to impacts…
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JETTAINER

May 27, 2021
JETTAINER was selected by Etihad Cargo to manage its cool containers under cool&fly program. It has managed/maintained Etihad’s ULD fleet since 2011.
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FALCO

May 27, 2021
FALCO, AZ broke ground on 25,000 sq ft manufacturing facility near Phoenix for producing hard alloy aluminum shapes, rod, bar and forging stock.
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QUESTEK INNOVATIONS

May 27, 2021
QUESTEK INNOVATIONS, IL received Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards from Office of Naval Research to develop software tool to improve…

Aerospace/MRO

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CFM INTERNATIONAL

May 21, 2021
CFM INTERNATIONAL was selected by IndiGo to supply LEAP-1As for another 310 A320neo Family aircraft (620 engines, plus spares) in deal that includes…

MRO

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LOTAMS

May 21, 2021
LOTAMS plans to build 13,000 sq meter widebody maintenance hangar at Jasionka, Poland to open in mid-2023.
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HAECO

May 21, 2021
HAECO completed first C-Check on A330F for Air Hong Kong, which currently operates nine A300-600Fs and five A330Fs.
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MTU MAINTENANCE

May 24, 2021
MTU MAINTENANCE extended its GE Branded Service Agreement to provide CF34 maintenance for eight more years.
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PRECISION AVIATION GROUP

May 24, 2021
PRECISION AVIATION GROUP (PAG) acquired KEYSTONE TURBINE SERVICES, PA, which specializes in providing complete OEM-approved aftermarket MRO services…
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DUBLIN AEROSPACE

May 24, 2021
DUBLIN AEROSPACE earned €2.6m on €42.8m revenues for year ended Sep 30 vs €5.7m on €51m a year ago. It established its first overseas MRO subsidiary,…
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SEATEC CONSULTING AND AERMETRIC

May 24, 2021
SEATEC CONSULTING made strategic investment in AERMETRIC to form partnership to provide a bundled aircraft technical service that uses big data and…
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ABLE AEROSPACE SERVICES

May 24, 2021
ABLE AEROSPACE SERVICES, AZ renewed its service center agreement with Airbus Helicopters for three more years; it has 250,000 sq ft facility in Mesa.
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BARFIELD (AFI KLM E&M)

May 25, 2021
BARFIELD (AFI KLM E&M), Miami was selected by GlobalX to provide PBH repair and pool support for its A320/A321s.
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EMBRAER

May 25, 2021
EMBRAER is developing STC to convert existing 50-seat ERJ 145s to semi-private configuration with 16-28 premium seats.
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HAECO HONG KONG

May 25, 2021
HAECO HONG KONG extended 18-aircraft 777F heavy maintenance agreement with Germany's AeroLogic through 2024.
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CONSTANT AVIATION

May 25, 2021
CONSTANT AVIATION, OH retrofitted its 33rd Challenger 604 with COLLINS Pro Line Fusion flight deck since launch in 2018.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

May 26, 2021
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK has 10-year Flair Airlines contract to provide Total Component Support for up to 24 737-8s.
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TELEDYNE CONTROLS

May 27, 2021
TELEDYNE CONTROLS was selected by Pratt & Whitney to provide data delivery solutions to enhance EngineWise service solution with predictive…
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GA TELESIS

May 27, 2021
GA TELESIS and ATSG agreed to form joint venture to open a Specialized Procedures Aeroengine Hospital (SPAH) in Central or Midwest US (location TBA)…
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AVIONICA

May 27, 2021
AVIONICA, FL secured its FAA Part 145 Repair Station certification.
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DELTA TECHOPS SERVICES GROUP

May 27, 2021
DELTA TECHOPS SERVICES GROUP (DTSG) was formed via realignment of Delta TechOps, Delta Material Services and Delta Flight Products to combine their…
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ROLLS-ROYCE

May 27, 2021
ROLLS-ROYCE officially opened new £90m, 7,500 sq meter Testbed 80 at Derby to handle engines with up to 155,000 lb thrust.

Business Aviation/MRO

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AVIA REPAIR CO

May 21, 2021
AVIA REPAIR CO is being established in Spain by BAA Training to provide MRO services for training aircraft, initially Tecnam P2002s (BAA Training has…
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PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA

May 26, 2021
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA produced its 100th PT6 E-Series engine for the Pilatus PC-12 NGX.

Business Aviation

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SKANDIA

May 21, 2021
SKANDIA, IL has FAA STC to install its acoustic soundproofing kit on Dassault Falcon 900s (>500 F900s are in service).
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CMC ELECTRONICS

May 21, 2021
CMC ELECTRONICS received Canadian TSO for its MFD-3068 Smart Multi-Function Display for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.
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EMBRAER

May 21, 2021
EMBRAER delivered the 600th Phenom 300 to SUPERIOR CAPITAL HOLDINGS, Fayetteville, AR; aircraft was launched in 2005.
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AIR TRACTOR

May 24, 2021
AIR TRACTOR delivered the 100th PT6A-powered AT-502XP (sold by Portage Aircraft) to ACCUMARK AIRSPRAY, Canada.
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AERION SUPERSONIC

May 24, 2021
AERION SUPERSONIC has shut down due to current financial environment that has prevented access to the necessary large new capital requirements to…
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THALES

May 25, 2021
THALES has FAA Level D certification for its Reality H FFS for H145 helicopter.
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GE AVIATION

May 25, 2021
GE AVIATION has discontinued development work on its Affinity twin-shaft, twin-fan turbofan for Aerion AS2 supersonic business jet following shut…
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ONESKY FLIGHT

May 25, 2021
ONESKY FLIGHT (Directional Aviation) has acquired ASSOCIATED AIRCRAFT GROUP, NY, which provides fractional, charter, heli card, and managed aircraft…
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HONDA

May 27, 2021
HONDA unveiled the HondaJet Elite S with increased MTOW of 200 lb/range of 120 nm, new avionics features of FAA DataComm and ACARS to replace voice…
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C&L AVIATION SERVICES

May 27, 2021
C&L AVIATION SERVICES was selected to perform multiple ERJ 135/145 semi-private aircraft cabin modifications.
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SKANDIA

May 27, 2021
SKANDIA, IL has Transport Canada STC to install its acoustic soundproofing kit on Global 5000/6000.

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: AVIATION TECHNICAL SERVICES

May 21, 2021
Paul Dolan to Chief Executive Officer of Aviation Technical Services (ATS), Everett, WA; Matt Yerbic was named Executive Chairman.
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WHO'SNEWS: DELTA AIR LINES

May 24, 2021
Dan Janki to Eexecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Delta Air Lines.
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WHO'SNEWS: C&L AEROSPACE

May 24, 2021
Chris Ströh to Field Service Representative, specializing in ATR 42/72, ERJ, E170, and Beech 1900 aircraft, of C&L Aerospace, Bangor, ME.
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WHO'SNEWS: JET PARTS ENGINEERING

May 24, 2021
Chris Gardner to Regional Sales Manager-Central US, based in Tulsa, OK, of Jet Parts Engineering.
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WHO'SNEWS: MAPP TECHNOLOGIES

May 25, 2021
Joseph Risse to Senior Director of Strategies and Systems of MAPP TECHNOLOGIES, Joplin, MO.
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WHO'SNEWS: MAPP TECHNOLOGIES

May 25, 2021
Wayne Thomas to Director of Quality of MAPP TECHNOLOGIES, Joplin, MO.
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WHO'SNEWS: VORTEX AVIATION

May 25, 2021
Mitch Schuldiner to Director of Operations of the Davie, Florida Engine Shop of Vortex Aviation.
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WHO'SNEWS: GA TELESIS ENGINE SERVICES

May 25, 2021
Carsten Holm to Managing Director of GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES), Helsinki.
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WHO'SNEWS: TRANSAT

May 26, 2021
Annick Guérard to President and Chief Executive Officer of Transat, Canada.
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WHO'SNEWS: DELTA TECHOPS SERVICES GROUP

May 27, 2021
Don Mitacek, SVP-Technical Operations of Delta Air Lines, was also named President of Delta TechOps Services Group (DTSG), Atlanta.
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WHO'SNEWS: DELTA TECHOPS SERVICES GROUP

May 27, 2021
Penny Jacob to Vice President-Commercial of Delta TechOps Services Group (DTSG), Atlanta.
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WHO'SNEWS: DELTA TECHOPS SERVICES GROUP

May 27, 2021
Mike McBride to Vice President-Operations of Delta TechOps Services Group (DTSG), Atlanta.

Defense

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AIRBUS

May 25, 2021
AIRBUS delivered the 100th A400M as global fleet reached 100,000 flight hours for its eight customers; aircraft (111) is the tenth A400M for Spanish…
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BOEING

May 27, 2021
BOEING has new Royal Air Force (RAF) contract to provide C-17 crew/engineer training at Farnborough through 2040.