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Air Transport

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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Jun 14, 2021
BREEZE AIRWAYS took delivery of another ex-Air Canada E190 (077) on leased from Nordic Aviation Capital.
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FLY LEASING

Jun 14, 2021
FLY LEASING received shareholder approval to be acquired by CARLYLE AVIATION PARTNERS (SPNWS; April 2).
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AV AIRFINANCE

Jun 14, 2021
AV AIRFINANCE was launched by KKR to provide commercial aviation loan services; to support launch, it agreed to purchase a nearly $800m portfolio of…
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NAV CANADA

Jun 14, 2021
NAV CANADA reports year-over-year traffic increase of 48.6% in May 2021.
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ROYAL JORDANIAN

Jun 14, 2021
ROYAL JORDANIAN concluded restructuring agreement with one of its aircraft lessors, and is in final stages in talks with three others, to help secure…
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WESTJET

Jun 14, 2021
WESTJET plans August 5 to begin twice-weekly Calgary-Amsterdam (787); it is restarting Calgary-London Gatwick in July.
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AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS

Jun 14, 2021
AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS plans July 19 to restart Buenos Aires-JFK (A330).
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US DOT

Jun 14, 2021
US DOT reports 24 US scheduled pax airlines recorded $4.2b cumulative net loss in 1Q21 (vs $5.2b loss in 1Q20) on $17.9b operating revenues (vs $37…
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ROSSIYA AIRLINES

Jun 14, 2021
ROSSIYA AIRLINES, Russia ordered six MC-21-300s for delivery in 2022.
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LAM MOZAMBIQUE

Jun 14, 2021
LAM MOZAMBIQUE is expected to sell its two E190s (301/309) to standardize its fleet; both aircraft are currently parked.
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WESTERN GLOBAL AIRLINES

Jun 14, 2021
WESTERN GLOBAL AIRLINES is expected to acquire three ex-Lufthansa Cargo MD-11Fs (48781/48783/48784).
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ALTA

Jun 14, 2021
ALTA added KPMG member firms in the Latin American region as new consulting members.
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LUMIWINGS AIRLINES

Jun 14, 2021
LUMIWINGS AIRLINES, Greece leased ex-Transavia 737-700 (30659) from KDAC Aircraft; Deucalion Aviation arranged deal.
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STOBART AIR

Jun 14, 2021
STOBART AIR ceased operations and will be liquidated; it was operating as AER LINGUS REGIONAL with 13 ATRs.
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ITA

Jun 14, 2021
ITA, Brazil leased ex-Turkish Airlines A320-200 (2156) with V2500s from DCAL 2015-1; Deucalion Aviation arranged deal.
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DEUCALION AVIATION

Jun 14, 2021
DEUCALION AVIATION was launched as joint venture between investment funds managed by EnTrust Global and SVPGlobal following acquisition of Aviation…
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SKY AIRLINE

Jun 15, 2021
SKY AIRLINE, Chile took delivery of LEAP-powered A320neo (9344) on lease from ALAFCO.
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CARGOAIR

Jun 15, 2021
CARGOAIR, Bulgaria completed ferry flight of its first AEI-converted 737-800SF (30664; ex-SmartWings).
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EMIRATES GROUP

Jun 15, 2021
EMIRATES GROUP had AED20.3b net loss for year ended March 31 (vs AED1.7b profit a year ago) on 66% lower revenues. EMIRATES AIRLINE lost AED20.3b vs…
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AFG AVIATION IRELAND

Jun 15, 2021
AFG AVIATION IRELAND acquired ex-Saudia A320-200 (4484) from ALAFCO and placed it with BERNIQ AIRWAYS, Libya.
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AURORA

Jun 15, 2021
AURORA, Russia is expected to lease three A319-100s (TBA) from STLC Europe Four from Dec 2021 (2)/Feb 2022 (1).
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Jun 15, 2021
SPIRIT AIRLINES is projecting its 3Q21 capacity (ASMs) will be 10% higher than 3Q19; 4Q21 is expected to grow 21% vs 4Q19.
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COBHAM AVIATION SERVICES

Jun 15, 2021
COBHAM AVIATION SERVICES, Australia leased ex-Arkia E190 (616) from Falko Regional Aircraft.
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Jun 15, 2021
TAP AIR PORTUGAL plans in late 2021 to begin twice-weekly Lisbon-Punta Cana, DR (A330neo).
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AIR CANADA

Jun 15, 2021
AIR CANADA began process of converting several 767-300ERs to freighters and expects initial two aircraft to re-enter service in October, primarily…
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DHL

Jun 15, 2021
DHL acquired 737-800BDSF (30498; ex-Transaero) from Spectre Cargo Solutions for operation by iAERO AIRWAYS.
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SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL

Jun 15, 2021
SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL closed 7-year, $500m senior unsecured bond offering priced at US Treasuries plus 110 basis points.
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TURKISH AIRLINES

Jun 16, 2021
TURKISH AIRLINES secured financing for one A350-900 and three A321neos from Aviation Capital Group; ACG partnered with Societe Generale to provide…
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WILLIS LEASE FINANCE

Jun 16, 2021
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE agreed to purchase 20 V2500s from SAS through Sep 2021, and lease them back; first was completed.
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US TRAVEL ASSOCIATION

Jun 16, 2021
US TRAVEL ASSOCIATION forecasts business travel will not recover until at least 2024 due to lingering COVID restrictions and a patchwork approach to…
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COPA

Jun 16, 2021
COPA, Panama says in June will operate 24 daily flights to US to Miami (9), Fort Lauderdale (2), Los Angeles (2), New York (4), Orlando (5) and…
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DORIC

Jun 16, 2021
DORIC, Germany joined Destination Next project to promote post-pandemic advantages of A330.
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SWOOP

Jun 16, 2021
SWOOP plans in 4Q21 to begin service to Orlando Sanford, San Diego and St. Petersburg, FL (737-800).
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FLYNAS

Jun 16, 2021
FLYNAS, Saudi Arabia agreed to sell three LEAP-powered A320neos to Jackson Square Aviation for leaseback.
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BLACKBIRD CAPITAL II AIRCRAFT LEASE

Jun 16, 2021
BLACKBIRD CAPITAL II AIRCRAFT LEASE announced $745m ABS offering to purchase 18 aircraft (mostly Airbus), including 15 now on lease, two in…
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EZ AIR

Jun 16, 2021
EZ AIR, Bonaire acquired ex-Silver Airways Saab 340B+ (417) from Jetstream Aviation Capital as part of multi-aircraft deal.
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WIZZ AIR

Jun 16, 2021
WIZZ AIR plans in 3Q21 to establish base in Naples with two A321s serving 26 routes, its sixth base in Italy.
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RYANAIR

Jun 16, 2021
RYANAIR opened its 16th Italian base at Turin with two 737s serving 32 routes (123 flights per week).
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RYANAIR

Jun 16, 2021
RYANAIR took delivery of first 200-pax 737-8200 (62301); it has 209 remaining on firm order. It says due to regrettable delays, it expects to receive…
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AIR ANTWERP

Jun 16, 2021
AIR ANTWERP ceased operations and is being dissolved; it was founded in 2019 to fly Antwerp-London City with a Fokker 50.
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LUFTHANSA GROUP

Jun 16, 2021
LUFTHANSA GROUP says it is targeting €3.5b in gross savings by 2024 (vs 2019) via personnel cost savings, operational simplification/overhead…
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ROSSIYA AIRLINES

Jun 16, 2021
ROSSIYA AIRLINES, Russia agreed to lease six MC-21-300s from Avia Capital Services for delivery starting in 2H22.
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ALISCARGO

Jun 16, 2021
ALISCARGO, Italy leased intercontinental services with two ex-LATAM 777-200ERs (30869/30871) in Zero-LOPA configuration.
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AIR PEACE

Jun 16, 2021
AIR PEACE, Nigeria took delivery of its third (044) of 13 E195-E2s on order from Embraer; it also has eight ERJs.
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SWIFTAIR

Jun 16, 2021
SWIFTAIR, Spain leased ex-ASL Airlines Belgium 757-200F (24868) with RB211-535E4s from undisclosed US-based lessor.
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SPIRIT

Jun 17, 2021
SPIRIT plans October 7 to begin service to Manchester, NH from Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando and Tampa (A320).
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ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Jun 17, 2021
ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Southern California says pax volumes in May were 77.2% of pre-pandemic levels; air cargo was higher than May 2019.
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ENVIROTAINER

Jun 17, 2021
ENVIROTAINER announced Cathay Pacific has approved its Releye RLP temp-controlled, LD11-sized container for flight; unit uses rechargeable batteries.
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QANTAS

Jun 17, 2021
QANTAS expanded its QantasLink agreement with Alliance Airlines from 14 E190s to 18 as part of plan to increase domestic capacity to 107% of pre…
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FLYR

Jun 17, 2021
FLYR, Norway received its AOC to launch operations (initially Oslo-Tromsø) on June 30 with ex-Pegasus 737-800 (40014).
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FLYDUBAI

Jun 17, 2021
FLYDUBAI plans July 29 to begin twice-weekly Dubai-Ankara, Turkey (737).
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CZECH AIRLINES TECHNICS

Jun 17, 2021
CZECH AIRLINES TECHNICS was approved to provide A320 heavy maintenance; Novair is launch customer for two aircraft.
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ATW

Jun 17, 2021
ATW announced winners for its 2021 Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards (gala dinner on Oct 5): JETBLUE (Airline Market Leader); UNITED (Eco…
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ALLEGIANT AIR

Jun 17, 2021
ALLEGIANT AIR leased ex-Alaska A320-200 (2800) with CFM56s from GECAS.
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EUROWINGS DISCOVER

Jun 17, 2021
EUROWINGS DISCOVER received its AOC to launch operations out of Frankfurt (first flight on July 24) with 11 A320s/A330s.
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AIRHUB AVIATION

Jun 17, 2021
AIRHUB AVIATION, Lithuania acquired ex-Air Tahiti Nui A340-300 (668); three more are expected.
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TUS AIRWAYS

Jun 17, 2021
TUS AIRWAYS, Cyprus leased two ex-Air Malta A320-200s (2291/2665) with CFM56s from AerCap.

Aerospace

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VERTICAL AEROSPACE

Jun 14, 2021
VERTICAL AEROSPACE, UK agreed to merge with BROADSTONE ACQUISITION and go public to finance development of its VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft; it has pre…
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AIRBUS

Jun 14, 2021
AIRBUS plans in 2023 to establish Zero-Emission Development Centres at Bremen and Nantes for manufacturing cryogenic tank structures (most likely…
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REX

Jun 14, 2021
REX, Australia acquired 737NG full flight simulator from Boeing.
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ZANITE ACQUISITION

Jun 14, 2021
ZANITE ACQUISITION is in negotiations to take stake in Embraer's EVE URBAN AIR MOBILITY SOLUTIONS.
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GE AVIATION AND SAFRAN

Jun 14, 2021
GE AVIATION and SAFRAN launched CFM RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) program to develop range of disruptive technologies …
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XTI AEROSPACE, CO

Jun 14, 2021
XTI AEROSPACE, CO signed joint venture agreement with XERIANT to accelerate development of its hybrid-electric TriFan 600 VTOL aircraft, including…
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SAGE-POPOVICH

Jun 15, 2021
SAGE-POPOVICH was selected by Cadence Business Finance to manage donation of several CF34s and ALF502s to aviation mechanic schools.
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ACM AEROSPACE

Jun 15, 2021
ACM AEROSPACE, Germany introduced Avital sensor technology for cockpit seats that measures electrocardiogram (ECG) values without need for wiring to…
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US AND EUROPE

Jun 15, 2021
US and EUROPE agreed to suspend 17-year dispute over large civil aircraft subsidies for BOEING and AIRBUS for five years; both sides will seek to…
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CPaT GLOBAL

Jun 15, 2021
CPaT GLOBAL, Houston was selected by Luke Air (Blue Panorama), Italy to provide distance learning solutions for 737NG and A330 pilot training.
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UEC

Jun 16, 2021
UEC (Rostec) plans 2H21 to begin testing gas generator components for PD-35 ultra-high-thrust jet engine for future widebody; it is now starting…
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AIRBUS

Jun 16, 2021
AIRBUS confirmed previously announced plans to produce 45 A320 Family aircraft per month in 4Q21, increasing to 64 by 2Q23 and possibly 70 by 2024…
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OPSENS SOLUTIONS

Jun 16, 2021
OPSENS SOLUTIONS, Canada and TEMAI, Spain teamed to develop optical-based fuel monitoring systems for aerospace applications, incl. civil aircraft.
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NORSK TITANIUM

Jun 16, 2021
NORSK TITANIUM announced it is expanding into the industrial application market sector in collaboration with HITTECH GROUP, The Netherlands.
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GKN AEROSPACE

Jun 17, 2021
GKN AEROSPACE was selected by Deutsche Aircraft to build empennage for 40-seat D328eco using composite technology.
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GENERAL MOTORS AND LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE

Jun 17, 2021
GENERAL MOTORS and LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE agreed to collaborate to develop HYDTROTEC hydrogen fuel cell technology-based electrical power generation…
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UEC-SATURN

Jun 17, 2021
UEC-SATURN (Rostec) completed first stage of testing at Rybinsk of PD-8 gas generator for future SSJ-NEW.
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MAGNIX

Jun 17, 2021
MAGNIX, WA unveiled optimized magni350/magni650 electric propulsion units (EPUs) for commercial aircraft applications.

MRO

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IBERIA MAINTENANCE

Jun 14, 2021
IBERIA MAINTENANCE was selected by Vueling to provide A320 heavy maintenance at Barcelona's El Prat as part of new commitment to grow its maintenance…
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AJW GROUP and ARENA INVESTORS

Jun 14, 2021
AJW GROUP and ARENA INVESTORS formed $100m, Dublin-based aviation asset joint venture to acquire a targeted portfolio of aircraft, engines and…
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LOTAMS

Jun 14, 2021
LOTAMS, Poland was approved to provide 787 maintenance training.
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BOEING

Jun 15, 2021
BOEING renewed its tailored parts package agreement with Turkish Technic for three more years and expanded program with 9,000 part numbers, including…
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VD GULF

Jun 16, 2021
VD GULF, Sharjah and JORAMCO, Jordan signed framework agreement to cooperate to expand their existing capabilities and capacity and optimize their…
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EXECUTIVE JET SUPPORT

Jun 16, 2021
EXECUTIVE JET SUPPORT (EJS), UK acquired Ex-IndiGo A320-200 (2121) for part out by ECUBE SOLUTIONS, UK.
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RELIANCE AIRCRAFT INTERNATIONAL

Jun 16, 2021
RELIANCE AIRCRAFT INTERNATIONAL, TX purchased ex-Blue Air 737-800 (27989) from Aero Capital Solutions for part out.
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AERFIN

Jun 16, 2021
AERFIN, UK has Alitalia contract to provide E-Jet component support under its BeyondPool program.
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AVIANOR

Jun 16, 2021
AVIANOR, Montreal completed/certified temporary pax cabin cargo modifications on three 767s for LATAM Cargo.
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LUFTHANSA GROUP

Jun 16, 2021
LUFTHANSA GROUP says it is in the process of evaluating options for the partial divestiture of LUFTHANSA TECHNIK.
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AJW GROUP

Jun 16, 2021
AJW GROUP has contract from Cyprus' TUS Airways to provide Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) support for two A320-200s.
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321 PRECISION CONVERSIONS

Jun 16, 2021
321 PRECISION CONVERSIONS inducted its second A321-200 (775; ex-Ural) at PEMCO for conversion and plans to induct third (1204; ex-Air Astana) at…
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PRECISION AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS

Jun 16, 2021
PRECISION AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS plans in 2022 to induct 12-15 757-200s for conversion at four lines in China (3) and US (1).
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MHIRJ

Jun 17, 2021
MHIRJ broke ground on $20m, 100,000 sq ft expansion to 145,000 sq ft CRJ maintenance facility in Bridgeport, WV for 2023.
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INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE COATINGS

Jun 17, 2021
INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE COATINGS has EASA Part-145 approval for line/base maintenance on Airbus/Boeing aircraft.
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TOPCAST

Jun 17, 2021
TOPCAST, Hong Kong was selected by Engine Cleaning Technology (ECT) as distributor of its biodegradable R-MC jet engine compressor cleaner.
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AELS

Jun 17, 2021
AELS, The Netherlands is reportedly parting out ex-Cathay Dragon A320-200 (930) at Enschede Airport Twente.
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CZECH AIRLINES TECHNICS

Jun 17, 2021
CZECH AIRLINES TECHNICS was approved to provide A320 heavy maintenance; Novair is launch customer for two aircraft.

Business Aviation

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MARSH BROTHERS AVIATION

Jun 14, 2021
MARSH BROTHERS AVIATION has FAA approval for its Beech brake master cylinder upgrade/repair kit, which provides upgraded lip seal to replace the…
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WHEELS UP

Jun 15, 2021
WHEELS UP introduced customizable UP for Business solution to deliver on all corporate private flight needs ranging from aircraft charter to aircraft…
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VISIONSAFE

Jun 16, 2021
VISIONSAFE was selected by Embraer to supply EVAS (Emergency Vision Assurance System) as option for Praetor 500/600.
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UNIVERSAL AVIONICS

Jun 17, 2021
UNIVERSAL AVIONICS was selected by Mid-Canada Mod Center (MC2) to supply its InSight integrated flight deck solution for Falcon 50 NextGen upgrade to…

Defense

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QARBON AEROSPACE

Jun 16, 2021
QARBON AEROSPACE (former Triumph Group composites businesses) was selected by Boeing to supply complex composite components for AEW&C program out of…
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BOEING

Jun 17, 2021
BOEING signed agreements with ESG and LUFTHANSA TECHNIK to potentially collaborate in systems integration, training, support and sustainment work…

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: BROMFORD INDUSTRIES

Jun 14, 2021
Kevin Vicha to Chief Executive Officer of Bromford Industries, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: PILATUS AIRCRAFT

Jun 14, 2021
Hansueli Loosli was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pilatus Aircraft, Switzerland.
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WHO'SNEWS: FPG AMENTUM

Jun 14, 2021
Rupert Leggett was promoted to Chief Commercial Officer of FPG Amentum, Dublin.
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WHO'SNEWS: MENTE GROUP

Jun 14, 2021
Ken Hart was promoted to Vice President & Group Lead-Transactions of Mente Group, Dallas.
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WHO'SNEWS: COMPLY365

Jun 15, 2021
Sergio Ramos to Chief Commercial Officer of Comply365, Beloit, WI.
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WHO'SNEWS: SPAIRLINERS

Jun 15, 2021
Taco Stouten to Head of Sales & Marketing of Spairliners, Hamburg.
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WHO'SNEWS: SPAIRLINERS

Jun 15, 2021
René Popp to Head of Engineering, Asset & AOG-Desk of Spairliners, Hamburg.
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WHO'SNEWS: KAMAN DISTRIBUTION

Jun 15, 2021
C. Todd Boone to Vice President & General Manager-Automation of Kaman Distribution, Bloomfield, CT.
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WHO'SNEWS: VMO AIRCRAFT LEASING

Jun 15, 2021
Meghan O’Connor to Senior Vice President and Head of Capital Markets of Vmo Aircraft Leasing, San Francisco.
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WHO'SNEWS: NEXT LEVEL AVIATION

Jun 16, 2021
Ray Fernandez-Andes to Chief Financial Officer of Next Level Aviation, Sunrise, FL.
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WHO'SNEWS: LONGVIEW AVIATION CAPITAL

Jun 16, 2021
David Curtis announced retirement as Executive Chairman of Longview Aviation Capital, Canada (effective August 1).
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WHO'SNEWS: LONGVIEW AVIATION CAPITAL

Jun 16, 2021
David Riggs to Chief Transformation Officer of Longview Aviation Capital, Canada.
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WHO'SNEWS: LONGVIEW AVIATION CAPITAL

Jun 16, 2021
Don Boitson to Chief Operating Officer of Longview Aviation Capital, Canada.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVIANCA

Jun 17, 2021
Manuel Ambriz to Chief Commercial Officer of Avianca, Colombia.