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July 02, 2021

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Air Transport

FEDEX EXPRESS

Jun 25, 2021

FEDEX EXPRESS ordered another 20 767-300Fs (two conditional) and now has 48 on order for FY22-FY25 and 50 options.

SILK WAY WEST AIRLINES

Jun 25, 2021

SILK WAY WEST AIRLINES, Azerbaijan received Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification to handle time- and temperature-sensitive cargo and will…

WESTJET

Jun 25, 2021

WESTJET is re-establishing majority of domestic services throughout Canada.

US DOT

Jun 25, 2021

US DOT says US scheduled pax airlines employed 391,501 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in April, the lowest since 2014.

FEDEX EXPRESS

Jun 25, 2021

FEDEX EXPRESS earned $2.8b for year ended May 31 (vs $996m a year ago) on 18.5% higher revenues; it has 684 aircraft.

CALC

Jun 25, 2021

CALC received corporate family rating (CFR) of Ba1 and foreign currency/local currency issuer ratings of Ba2 from Moody's.

SCOOT

Jun 28, 2021

SCOOT took delivery of three GTF-powered A321neos (10229/10280/10345) on lease from BOC Aviation; fourth is expected.

CHINA AIRLINES

Jun 28, 2021

CHINA AIRLINES agreed to sell three A330-300s to CALC for leaseback; deal is to close by end of August 2021.

AIRBALTIC

Jun 28, 2021

AIRBALTIC sold A220-300 (55121) to Aviation Capital Group, and leased it back. It now has 27 A220s.

CORENDON AIRLINES EUROPE

Jun 28, 2021

CORENDON AIRLINES EUROPE, Malta leased ex-SpiceJet 737-800 (35106) from Aircastle.

SPIRIT AIRLINES

Jun 28, 2021

SPIRIT AIRLINES took delivery of GTF-powered A320neo (10450) on lease from AerCap as part of 7-aircraft deal from 2019.

AUSTRIAN AIRLINES

Jun 28, 2021

AUSTRIAN AIRLINES plans July 22 to begin twice-weekly Vienna-Málaga (A320).

UNITED AIRLINES

Jun 28, 2021

UNITED AIRLINES took delivery of its first 737-8 (43931).

NORDWIND AIRLINES

Jun 29, 2021

NORDWIND AIRLINES, Russia leased second ex-Jet Airways A330-300 (1370) with CF6s from CDB Aviation.

ENTER AIR

Jun 29, 2021

ENTER AIR, Poland leased ex-LOT 737-800 (30693) from Carlyle Aviation Partners.

HI AIR

Jun 29, 2021

HI AIR, South Korea leased ex-Aurigny Air Services ATR 72-500 (852) from ATRiam Capital.

UNITED AIRLINES

Jun 29, 2021

UNITED AIRLINES ordered 270 Boeing/Airbus narrowbodies, including 50 737-8s, 150 737-10s and 70 A321neos. It is now scheduled to take delivery of 40…

KOREAN AIR

Jun 29, 2021

KOREAN AIR was named ATW 2021 Airline of the Year. It posted an operating profit through every quarter in 2020.

SALAMAIR

Jun 29, 2021

SALAMAIR plans July 12 to begin weekly Muscat-Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (A320).

ONTARIO INTL AIRPORT

Jun 29, 2021

ONTARIO INTL AIRPORT, Southern California says it expects its flight capacity in July will reach 90% of pre-pandemic levels, based on current…

LAX

Jun 29, 2021

LAX handled 4.1m pax in May, down 46% vs May 2019; cargo increased 31%.

AAPA

Jun 29, 2021

AAPA members flew 5b RPKs in May 2021, down 96% vs May 2019; capacity fell 87.5% to 17.7b ASKs. PLF was 28.4%.

BRUSSELS AIRLINES

Jun 29, 2021

BRUSSELS AIRLINES was allocated three new GTF-powered A320neos by Lufthansa Group for delivery in 2023 to replace A319s.

REX

Jun 29, 2021

REX, Australia signed LOI to lease two 737-800s from unidentified lessor for delivery in August, increasing its 737 fleet to eight.

ENVOY

Jun 29, 2021

ENVOY (American) took delivery of first ex-BA CityFlyer E170 (296) on lease from Azorra as part of overall deal for six.

ALLEGIANT AIR

Jun 29, 2021

ALLEGIANT AIR plans in 2H21 to launch service to Melbourne, FL; Amarillo, TX; Washington Dulles; and Minneapolis.

CHENGDU TIANFU INTL AIRPORT

Jun 29, 2021

CHENGDU TIANFU INTL AIRPORT, China opened to traffic with three runways and two terminals totaling 710,000 sq meters to handle 60m pax per year.

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Jun 30, 2021

EUROPEAN COMMISSION opened investigation to assess proposed acquisition of AIR EUROPA by IAG as transaction may reduce competition in Spanish market…

DAE

Jun 30, 2021

DAE announced early redemption of two sets of US$1.8b senior notes due in 2022 and 2024; outstanding principle is $1.25b.

SWISS

Jun 30, 2021

SWISS plans July 2 to begin three-times-weekly Zurich-Los Angeles (777-300ER).

SMARTLYNX ESTONIA

Jun 30, 2021

SMARTLYNX ESTONIA leased ex-IndiGo A320-200 (3308) with V2500s from GECAS.

AEROFLOT

Jun 30, 2021

AEROFLOT took delivery of two A350-900s (429/441) on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital.

AVOLON

Jun 30, 2021

AVOLON leased/delivered A320neos to VISTARA (10433), FLYNAS (10442) and S7 (10413) and A330-800 (1993) to CORSAIR.

KLM

Jun 30, 2021

KLM says (with 11 destinations) its Africa network is now restored to its 2019 levell; it plans to add Mombasa in winter 2021.

LUFTHANSA

Jun 30, 2021

LUFTHANSA plans October 1 to begin three-times-weekly Munich-Dubai (A350-900).

LUFTHANSA

Jun 30, 2021

LUFTHANSA announced plan to strengthen its premium services from Munich Airport and and is temporarily reactivating five A340-600s in summer 2022 to…

BAMBOO AIRWAYS

Jun 30, 2021

BAMBOO AIRWAYS, Vietnam leased ex-China Southern E190 (605) from CDB Aviation.

SMARTLYNX

Jun 30, 2021

SMARTLYNX leased fourth A330-300 (937; ex-China Southern) from CDB Aviation as part of deal for five (SPNWS; June 11).

CARGO AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT

Jun 30, 2021

CARGO AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT (ATSG) agreed to purchase two unidentified A321-200s for delivery in 4Q21/1Q22 for conversion to cargo by 321 PRECISION…

IBOM AIR

Jun 30, 2021

IBOM AIR, Nigeria wet-leased two A220-300s (55061/55062) from EgyptAir. It is negotiating order with Airbus for 4Q22.

DAE

Jul 01, 2021

DAE says in 1H21 it sold 16 aircraft (vs 17 in 1H20), acquired 16 (vs five), and signed 91 lease transactions (vs 64), ending June with owned/managed…

FLYPOP

Jul 01, 2021

FLYPOP confirmed that London Stansted Airport will be its first UK airport base for low-cost services to India with A330s.

PORTER AIRLINES

Jul 01, 2021

PORTER AIRLINES reached agreement with Government of Canada for loans up to $270.5m, which include $20.5m for passenger refunds for flights cancelled…

STARFLYER

Jul 01, 2021

STARFLYER, Japan is expected to lease three A320neos from SMBC Aviation Capital for delivery in 2023-2025.

FLYR

Jul 01, 2021

FLYR, Norway launched operations (Oslo-Tromsø) with ex-Pegasus 737-800 (40014) (SPNWS; June 18).

ETIHAD

Jul 01, 2021

ETIHAD began Abu Dhabi-Phuket (787-9), Phuket's first international flight since closure due to pandemic.

AIR BELGIUM

Jul 01, 2021

AIR BELGIUM ordered two 286-pax A330-900s for delivery September/November 2021 to replace two 265-pax A340-300s.

SKY EXPRESS

Jul 01, 2021

SKY EXPRESS, Greece took delivery of new ATR 72-600 (1643) to join its current fleet of 10 ATR -500 series aircraft.

JET2.COM

Jul 01, 2021

JET2.COM restarted operations from Leeds, Birmingham, East Midlands, Manchester, Newcastle and London Stansted.

AIR FRANCE

Jul 01, 2021

AIR FRANCE plans to begin Paris-Zanzibar on October 18; -Muscat on October 31; -Colombo on November 1 (787-9).

Aerospace

VIRGIN GALACTIC

Jun 25, 2021

VIRGIN GALACTIC received FAA approval to carry passengers into space.

VELONTRA

Jun 28, 2021

VELONTRA, OH was formed to develop innovative solutions to unmanned supersonic and hypersonic challenges in faster, cheaper and better methods.

VOLTAERO

Jun 28, 2021

VOLTAERO signed Airways Aviation as launch customer for 4-seat Cassio 330, 6-seat Cassio 480 and 10-seat Cassio 660 hybrid-electric aircraft for…

STELIA AEROSPACE

Jun 28, 2021

STELIA AEROSPACE delivered front fuselage sections for first A321XLR from its sites in Méaulte and Rochefort.

SWISS

Jun 28, 2021

SWISS plans by end 2021 to install Premium Economy Class cabin with 24 seats (supplied by ZIM) on its 12 777-300ERs.

AVTECH SWEDEN

Jun 29, 2021

AVTECH SWEDEN extended its deal with Southwest Airlines for its Aventus NowCast Descent Winds service for one more year through end of June 2022.

FAA

Jun 29, 2021

FAA delayed start of certification tests for 777-9 after declining Boeing’s request for Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) over concerns involving…

THALES

Jun 29, 2021

THALES agreed to acquire Moog's ground-based navigation aids business, based in Salt Lake City, UT; price was not disclosed.

COLLINS

Jun 29, 2021

COLLINS completed critical design review and started fabrication of 500 kilowatt electric motor for Airlander 10 aircraft under partnership with…

ZEROAVIA

Jun 29, 2021

ZEROAVIA acquired two 19-seat Dornier 228s for retrofit with 600kW hydrogen-electric powerplants under HyFlyer II R&D program at Hollister, CA and…

HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

Jun 29, 2021

HONEYWELL AEROSPACE unveiled Presidents' Perspectives video whereby its top regional sales leaders provide their insights into future of the…

FLYHT

Jun 30, 2021

FLYHT, Canada secured $3.6m contract from major Chinese cargo operator to equip 75 aircraft with AFIRS communications solution over next five years.

SIMAERO

Jun 30, 2021

SIMAERO has EASA certification for upgraded 757/767 full flight simulator for PBN and Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) with full stall…

VELO3D

Jun 30, 2021

VELO3D was selected by Vertex Manufacturing to provide Sapphire additive manufacturing solution to meet growing demand for 3D-printed metal parts.

SHELL AND ROLLS-ROYCE

Jun 30, 2021

SHELL and ROLLS-ROYCE signed MOU to accelerate use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in aircraft engines for net zero.

IAG AERO GROUP

Jun 30, 2021

IAG AERO GROUP, Miami has consignment agreement for disassembly/parts sales of two ex-ANA 777-300ERs.

AMP AERO SERVICES

Jun 30, 2021

AMP AERO SERVICES, FL acquired significant package of CFM56-5B/7B components from unidentified airline in Middle East.

EVIATION AIRCRAFT

Jul 01, 2021

EVIATION AIRCRAFT, WA unveiled design for its 9-pax Alice all-electric aircraft with two magniX magni650 electric propulsion units and Honeywell fly…

AEROXCHANGE

Jul 01, 2021

AEROXCHANGE was selected by LATAM to provide AeroBuy/AeroRepair e-commerce solutions to automate parts procurement/repair management.

GE DIGITAL

Jul 01, 2021

GE DIGITAL was added to the aviation Digital Alliance, which was formed by Airbus and Delta TechOps to develop real solutions to curb operational…

MRO

AVIATION REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES

Jun 25, 2021

AVIATION REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES (ART), AR acquired GSO AVIATION, VA to add landing gear/fuel component capabilities to its current repair platform and…

GECAS

Jun 28, 2021

GECAS committed to three more 777-300ERSF conversions with Israel Aerospace Industries under Big Twin Program, and has now ordered 18, including…

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

Jun 28, 2021

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS completed conversion/re-delivered second 737-300 (25607; ex-Air New Zealand) to 10-pallet position freighter for Nauru…

TDA

Jun 28, 2021

TDA, The Netherlands was consigned ex-Volaris A319-100 (3045) for part out by ASCENT AVIATION SERVICES, AZ.

STANDARDAERO

Jun 28, 2021

STANDARDAERO was selected by Embraer to provide maintain APS 2300 APUs for E-Jet E1s enrolled in its Pool Program.

TURKISH TECHNIC

Jun 29, 2021

TURKISH TECHNIC received base maintenance authorization for 60,000 sq meter C/D Hangars (opened Oct 2020) at Istanbul Airport able to handle three…

SATAIR

Jun 29, 2021

SATAIR was selected by AES as exclusive distributor for 23 cabin part numbers.

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK MIDDLE EAST

Jun 29, 2021

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK MIDDLE EAST (LTME) signed MOU to provide technical support and several MRO solutions to Joramco; as part of deal, it will relocate…

GA TELESIS ENGINE SERVICES

Jun 29, 2021

GA TELESIS ENGINE SERVICES opened expanded Special Procedures Aeroengine Hospital (SPAH) shop in Helsinki to focus on specialized aircraft engine…

FCS FINLAND

Jun 29, 2021

FCS FINLAND has developed AFC-22 engine cooling system that connects to exhaust nozzle via vacuum adapter/flex hose, customizeable for engine type.

MAGNETIC MRO

Jun 30, 2021

MAGNETIC MRO signed cooperation and representation agreement with Miami-based COMPONENT OVERHAUL SERVICES to work as COS' exclusive representative in…

MTU MAINTENANCE

Jun 30, 2021

MTU MAINTENANCE launched ON-SITEPlus for on-site/near-wing activities (from borescope inspections to module swaps), hospital visits, and AOG support…

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

Jun 28, 2021

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS completed conversion/re-delivered second 737-300 (25607; ex-Air New Zealand) to 10-pallet position freighter for Nauru…

LOTAMS

Jul 01, 2021

LOTAMS completed C-Check and and additional modifications/repairs on 767-300ER (27902) for Privilege Style, Spain.

STANDARDAERO

Jul 01, 2021

STANDARDAERO completed previously announced acquisition of Signature Aviation’s Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) business: DALLAS AIRMOTIVE, H&S…

Business Aviation

JET MS

Jun 28, 2021

JET MS, Lithuania launched business jet pre-purchase inspection service in wake of what it calls an increasingly active market.

JET AVIATION

Jun 28, 2021

JET AVIATION acquired ExecuJet’s Zurich FBO and hangar operations and Luxaviation’s Swiss Aircraft Management and Charter Division, which adds a…

JET SUPPORT SERVICES

Jun 29, 2021

JET SUPPORT SERVICES has acquired SIERRATAX, Wichita (aircraft maintenance tracking software for business aircraft).

FLIGHTDATA SOLUTIONS

Jun 29, 2021

FLIGHTDATA SOLUTIONS launched BlueMAX bluetooth adapter for Garmin Perspective-equipped Cirrus piston aircraft to enable wireless streaming of…

HAWTHORNE GLOBAL AVIATION SERVICES

Jun 29, 2021

HAWTHORNE GLOBAL AVIATION SERVICES expanded its ASC deal with Embraer to include full base maintenance services and support for the Phenom 100/300,…

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Jun 29, 2021

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE is establishing G600 completion operations at its facility at Dallas Love Field.

WHO'SNEWS: GULFSTREAM DALLAS

Jun 29, 2021

Melissa Grant to Vice President and General Manager of Gulfstream Dallas, Love Field.

BOMBARDIER

Jun 30, 2021

BOMBARDIER delivered first two Global 7500s in Canada to two private customers; CHARTRIGHT AIR GROUP will manage.

EMBRAER

Jun 30, 2021

EMBRAER delivered the first limited-edition Phenom 300E aircraft as part of the Duet collaboration with PORSCHE.

BOMBARDIER

Jul 01, 2021

BOMBARDIER booked unidentified order for 10 business jets valued at $451.8m.

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Jun 29, 2021

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE is establishing G600 completion operations at its facility at Dallas Love Field.

Defense

CAE

Jun 28, 2021

CAE has all regulatory approvals to acquire Military Training business of L3HARRIS for US$1.05b; deal is to close July 2.

SWITZERLAND

Jun 30, 2021

SWITZERLAND selected F-35A for future fighter fleet, joining 14 other nations.

GERMANY

Jun 30, 2021

GERMANY signed LOA for five Boeing P-8As (737NGs) under US FMS, becoming the eighth customer for the multi-mission maritime surveillance aircraft,…

TEXTRON AVIATION

Jul 01, 2021

TEXTRON AVIATION delivered two multi-mission Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft to the PARAGUAYAN AIR FORCE, which currently operates three Cessna…

Who'sNews

WHO'SNEWS: SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL

Jun 25, 2021

Barry Flannery to Chief Commercial Officer of SMBC Aviation Capital, Dublin; Eithne Manning was appointed Acting Chief Financial Officer.

WHO'SNEWS: PAN AM FLIGHT ACADEMY

Jun 25, 2021

Damon Cram to Vice President-Sales & Marketing of Pan Am Flight Academy, FL.

WHO'SNEWS: PAN AM FLIGHT ACADEMY

Jun 25, 2021

Miguel Murciano to Vice President-Flight Training & Standards of Pan Am Flight Academy, FL.

WHO'SNEWS: HOWMET AEROSPACE

Jun 28, 2021

Lola Lin to Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Howmet Aerospace, Pittsburgh, PA.

WHO'SNEWS: CELESTIA TECHNOLOGIES GROUP

Jun 28, 2021

Willem Elemans to Chief Financial Officer of Celestia Technologies Group, The Netherlands.

WHO'SNEWS: L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES

Jun 29, 2021

Christopher E. Kubasik to Chief Executive Officer of L3Harris Technologies, Melbourne, FL; William M. Brown is now Executive Chair.

WHO'SNEWS: VMO AIRCRAFT LEASING

Jun 29, 2021

Marilyn Gan to Senior Vice President-Head of Asia-Pacific, based in Singapore, of Vmo Aircraft Leasing.

WHO'SNEWS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Jun 30, 2021

Linda Rutherford to Executive Vice President People & Communications of Southwest Airlines.

WHO'SNEWS: BOEING

Jul 01, 2021

Brian West to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Boeing (effective August 27).