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Air Transport

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VOLARIS

Jul 16, 2021
VOLARIS recorded MP1.5b net profit for 2Q21 (vs MP119m in 2Q19) on 38% higher revenues vs 2Q19; it has 92 aircraft.
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FLYBONDI

Jul 16, 2021
FLYBONDI, Argentina leased ex-Air Transat 737-800 (30701) and ex-TUI 737-800 (30703) from AerCap (SPNWS; July 16).
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FLYADEAL

Jul 16, 2021
FLYADEAL, Saudi Arabia took delivery of its first LEAP-powered A320neo (10255); 29 more are scheduled over next three years.
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AMAZON

Jul 16, 2021
AMAZON took delivery of IAI-converted 767-300BDSF (25576; ex-WestJet) for operation by CARGOJET (SPNWS; April 2).
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GLOBALX

Jul 19, 2021
GLOBALX agreed to lease ex-Thomas Cook A320-200s (1954) from Genesis for delivery Oct 2021 (SPNWS; July 16).
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FALKO

Jul 19, 2021
FALKO acquired four regional aircraft (three E175s leased to Republic and one ATR 72-600 leased to US Bangla), sold three and signed lease agreements…
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SAS

Jul 19, 2021
SAS finalized SEK3b credit facility with governments of Sweden and Denmark to support liquidity during COVID-19 recovery.
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ETIHAD AIRWAYS

Jul 19, 2021
ETIHAD AIRWAYS began twice-weekly Abu Dhabi-Vienna, Austria (787-9), its 65th destination.
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NAV CANADA

Jul 19, 2021
NAV CANADA reports traffic decrease of 58% in June 2021 vs June 2019.
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FLYDUBAI

Jul 19, 2021
FLYDUBAI agreed to sell seven new 737-8s to SMBC Aviation Capital for leaseback; first (60992) was delivered.
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FLY ONE

Jul 19, 2021
FLY ONE, Moldova leased second ex-IndiGo A320-200 (4757) with V2500s from Avolon.
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PIONAIR AUSTRALIA

Jul 19, 2021
PIONAIR AUSTRALIA sold BAe 146-300F (E3151) to Montrose Global, UK, and leased it back.
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MONTE AIRCRAFT LEASING

Jul 19, 2021
MONTE AIRCRAFT LEASING was formed by Montrose Global to exclusively finance/lease zero-emission aircraft; it also reached agreement with Tecnam…
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SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES

Jul 19, 2021
SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES leased ex-Norwegian 737-800 (40865) from SKK, Japan.
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CANADA JETLINES

Jul 19, 2021
CANADA JETLINES plans non-brokered private placement to raise $5m to advance its licensing process and increase capital.
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US TSA

Jul 19, 2021
US TSA screened 2,227,704 pax at airport security checkpoints on July 18, which was the first time volumes surpassed 2.2m since start of the pandemic…
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TRADE AIR

Jul 19, 2021
TRADE AIR, Croatia leased ex-FlyBosnia A319-100 (1808) with CFM56s from AerCap.
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UNITED AIRLINES

Jul 19, 2021
UNITED AIRLINES plans to cease (E175) operations out of Everett's Paine Field on October 5 due to low demand
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AIR CANADA

Jul 20, 2021
AIR CANADA announced current summer transborder schedule of 55 routes/34 US destinations/220 daily flights following loosening of restrictions on non…
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CYPRUS AIRWAYS

Jul 20, 2021
CYPRUS AIRWAYS plans September 10 to begin daily Lanarca-London Heathrow (A319).
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EASYJET

Jul 20, 2021
EASYJET has £318.3m pretax loss for third quarter ended June 30 vs £346.8m loss a year ago; it expects in fourth quarter to fly up to 60% of 2019…
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US DOT

Jul 21, 2021
US DOT says US domestic air fares averaged $260 in 1Q21, down 1.2% from $264 in 4Q20 and 24% from $343 in 1Q20.
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UNITED AIRLINES

Jul 21, 2021
UNITED AIRLINES posted $434m net loss in 2Q21 (vs $1.1b net profit in 2Q19) on 52% lower revenues. It expects profitability in 3Q21 and beyond as…
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AIRBUS

Jul 21, 2021
AIRBUS delivered the first A350-900 (452; to CHINA EASTERN) from its widebody completion/delivery center in Tianjin, which covers cabin installation,…
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AEROMEXICO

Jul 21, 2021
AEROMEXICO posted EBITDAR of MP1.9b for 2Q21 (vs MP0.7b in 2Q19) and ended quarter with operating fleet of 118 aircraft.
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RYANAIR

Jul 21, 2021
RYANAIR announced COVID-19 recovery schedules for summer 2021 from Scotland (245 weekly flights to 78 destinations; 4.7m annual pax), Rome (>470 to…
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JUNEYAO AIRLINES

Jul 21, 2021
JUNEYAO AIRLINES agreed to lease three new GTF-powered A320neos from SMBC Aviation Capital; first (10498) delivered.
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AEROMEXICO

Jul 21, 2021
AEROMEXICO (Chapter 11) has agreed to lease 12 737 MAXs from DAE Capital as part of previously announced agreement to add 24 new 737 MAXs to fleet as…
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ROSTEC

Jul 21, 2021
ROSTEC plans to establish an air transport leasing company in Ulyanovsk Oblast, initially with at least 10 helicopters with an initial investment of…
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IRKUT

Jul 21, 2021
IRKUT signed agreements for another 58 Sukhoi Superjets from RED WINGS (LOI for 25), PSB LEASING GROUP (15 for lease to ROSSIYA), AZIMUTH AIRLINES …
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LUFTHANSA

Jul 21, 2021
LUFTHANSA is expected to lease four ex-Philippine Airlines A350-900s from SMBC and Avolon for Frankfurt base.
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VIVA AEROBUS

Jul 21, 2021
VIVA AEROBUS, Mexico leased ex-Thomas Cook A321-200 (5606) with V2500s from Aviation Capital Group.
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HI FLY

Jul 22, 2021
HI FLY acquired ex-SAA A330-300 (1779) with Trent 700s in 249-seat configuration; it is also offering aircraft in Zero-LOPA configuration for cargo…
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Jul 22, 2021
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES had $348m net income in 2Q21 (vs $741m net profit in 2Q19) on 32.2% lower revenues vs 2Q19. It has 736 737s (68 MAXs), including…
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ALASKA AIR GROUP

Jul 22, 2021
ALASKA AIR GROUP had $397m net income in 2Q21 (vs $262m net profit in 2Q19) on 33% lower revenues vs 2Q19. It says it has repaid full $135m loan from…
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FRONTIER

Jul 22, 2021
FRONTIER sold second LEAP-powered A320neo (10565) to Aircastle and leased it back as part of overall deal for four.
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ALISCARGO AIRLINES

Jul 22, 2021
ALISCARGO AIRLINES, Italy acquired ex-Air New Zealand 777-200ER (30872) in Zero-LOPA configuration from BCC.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Jul 22, 2021
AMERICAN AIRLINES posted $19m net profit in 2Q21 (vs $662m net profit in 2Q19) on 37.5% lower revenues vs 2Q19. It ended quarter with record $21.3m…
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VIVA AEROBUS

Jul 22, 2021
VIVA AEROBUS recorded MP663m net profit for 2Q21 (vs MP63m in 2Q19) on 75% higher revenues vs 2Q19; it has 48 aircraft.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Jul 22, 2021
AMERICAN AIRLINES says it is prepaying the entirety of its $950m spare parts term loan that was scheduled to mature in April 2023. It now expects to…
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AVIANCA HOLDINGS

Jul 22, 2021
AVIANCA HOLDINGS filed with Bankruptcy Court for approval of certain preliminary documents relating to its exit from DIP financing, which would…
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HK EXPRESS

Jul 22, 2021
HK EXPRESS plans in late August to begin twice-weekly Hong Kong-Taipei/-Kaohsiung (A320).
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US DOT

Jul 22, 2021
US DOT says US scheduled pax airlines employed 392,984 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in May, the lowest FTE total for the month of May since…
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AVION EXPRESS MALTA

Jul 22, 2021
AVION EXPRESS MALTA leased ex-Wizz Air A320-200 (3409) with V2500s from AMCK Aviation.
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VOLOGODA

Jul 22, 2021
VOLOGODA, Russia agreed to lease three Il-114-300s from STLK (State Transport Leasing Company) for delivery in 2023.
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UNITED AIRCRAFT CORPORATION

Jul 22, 2021
UNITED AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (UAC) forecasts global demand for 38,100 new pax aircraft (1,800 turboprops; 3,600 regional jets; 27,100 narrowbodies;…
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AZIMUTH AIRLINES

Jul 22, 2021
AZIMUTH AIRLINES, Russia agreed to lease six 148-seat A220-300s from Air Lease Corporation for delivery in 2022-2024.
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AZUR AIR

Jul 22, 2021
AZUR AIR, Russia leased ex-Cathay Pacific 777-300ER (35301) with GE90s from Aviator Capital.

Aerospace

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MAVERICK AVIATION GROUP

Jul 16, 2021
MAVERICK AVIATION GROUP acquired Canada's BRISTOW INSTRUMENTS.
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BURLOAK TECHNOLOGIES

Jul 16, 2021
BURLOAK TECHNOLOGIES, Canada added 25,000 sq ft additive manufacturing center in Camarillo, CA to bolster capacity available at its 65,000 sq ft…
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AVTECH

Jul 16, 2021
AVTECH has agreement with Southwest Airlines for 3-month trial evaluation of Aventus Enroute Winds service with optional transition to 17-month…
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PLATINUM EQUITY

Jul 19, 2021
PLATINUM EQUITY agreed to acquire Southern California-based UNICAL AVIATION (aftermarket parts/components).
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FAA

Jul 19, 2021
FAA has opened a safety field office in Houston to monitor commercial space operations in Texas (SpaceX and Blue Origin) and New Mexico (Virgin…
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RUAG AND VIRTEK VISION INTL

Jul 20, 2021
RUAG, Switzerland and VIRTEK VISION INTL, Canada announced strategic partnership to offer CPD engineering and laser positioning products/services.
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EXXONMOBIL

Jul 20, 2021
EXXONMOBIL, TX was selected by Avelo Airlines as its exclusive lubricants supplier, including Mobil Jet Oil II, Mobil HyJet V and Mobilgrease 33.
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ARCLINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Jul 20, 2021
ARCLINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT has acquired AIR COMM, CO (ECS/thermal management systems); Houlihan Lokey and ANV Partners advised. Dave Harrison will…
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AAR

Jul 21, 2021
AAR was selected by Alaska Airlines to establish Flow Through Program to create pipeline for qualified maintenance techs.
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HEGGEMANN

Jul 21, 2021
HEGGEMANN was selected by Deutsche Aircraft to manufacture main and nose landing gear for the 40-seat D328eco.
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AMP AERO SERVICES

Jul 22, 2021
AMP AERO SERVICES, FL has acquired large material package of PW4000-100" engine components, including HPC and HPT blades and vanes.
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BAA TRAINING

Jul 22, 2021
BAA TRAINING secured €31m financing to acquire 10 simulators (including two 737 MAX FFSs) from L3HARRIS for installation at its new training center…
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FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

Jul 22, 2021
FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL has 8-year Porter Airlines contract as exclusive pilot training partner; deal includes installation at Toronto of North…
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UEC

Jul 22, 2021
UEC (Rostec), Russia launched program to develop hydrogen-powered engines for both aviation and ground applications.
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BOEING

Jul 22, 2021
BOEING received Bankruptcy Court approval to acquire TECT AEROSPACE, KS (structural components) via auction bid of $19.84m; originally TECT was to be…

MRO

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EMBRAER

Jul 16, 2021
EMBRAER has long-term Pool Program agreement with CommutAir for component repair/replacement for its 168 ERJ 145s.
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RUSADA

Jul 16, 2021
RUSADA was selected by Spirit AeroSystems to provide ENVISION MRO software.
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TOPCAST AVIATION SUPPLIES

Jul 19, 2021
TOPCAST AVIATION SUPPLIES acquired AML AVIATION TECHNOLOGIES, Shanghai for testing, repair, modification and overhaul of air conditioning,…
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BOEING

Jul 19, 2021
BOEING has commitment from AviaAM Leasing to convert 10 737-800s to freighters through mid-2022; first aircraft was completed by STAECO for delivery…
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SINE DRACO AVIATION DEVELOPMENT

Jul 20, 2021
SINE DRACO AVIATION DEVELOPMENT announced prototype A321-200 (963; ex-AtlasGlobal) to be converted to freighter entered heavy maintenance at ASCENT…
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EASYJET

Jul 21, 2021
EASYJET agreed with FBB to lease new jointly built 10,000 sq meter MRO hangar (able to handle four A321s simultaneously) at Berlin Brandenburg from…
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MAGNETIC MRO

Jul 21, 2021
MAGNETIC MRO has integrated its line maintenance capabilities with DIRECT MAINTENANCE, which now has >20 stations.
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MTU MAINTENANCE BERLIN-BRANDENBURG

Jul 21, 2021
MTU MAINTENANCE BERLIN-BRANDENBURG received LBA approval for the CFM56-7B to complement its existing strengths, such as in the CF34-8/-10 program,…
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HAECO

Jul 21, 2021
HAECO, Hong Kong completed on-wing modification of nacelles for unidentified OEM using its new remote inspection technology.
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AAR

Jul 21, 2021
AAR was selected by Alaska Airlines to establish Flow Through Program to create pipeline for qualified maintenance techs.
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AIRBUS

Jul 21, 2021
AIRBUS completed first flight of its fourth BelugaXL (modified A330-200) at Toulouse. It is building six BelugaXLs total.
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UNIFOR

Jul 21, 2021
UNIFOR is resuming labor talks with Bombardier and De Havilland Canada over pensions, contractors and erosion of bargaining unit work, plus other…
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EMBRAER

Jul 21, 2021
EMBRAER delivered 14 commercial jets (seven E175s/seven E195-E2s) in 2Q21 vs four in 2Q20 and 23 (nine E175s; two E190-E2s; 12 E195-E2s) in 1H21 vs…
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HAECO COMPONENT OVERHAUL

Jul 21, 2021
HAECO COMPONENT OVERHAUL signed collaboration agreement with Telair to support its customers’ cargo loading systems under a long-term partnership.
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AVIATOR AIRPORT SERVICES

Jul 22, 2021
AVIATOR AIRPORT SERVICES extended its ground handling services deal with FedEx Express at Malmö and Stockholm Arlanda for three more years.
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AIRBUS

Jul 22, 2021
AIRBUS has Air Manas contract to provide A220 component maintenance under its Flight Hour Services (FHS) program.
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BOEING AND UAC

Jul 22, 2021
BOEING and UAC announced successful implementation of the IATA-approved SSJ100 Standardized Computer Performance Module (SCAP) into Boeing's On-board…

Business Aviation

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COMLUX

Jul 19, 2021
COMLUX took delivery of fourth new ACJ320neo for completion at Indianapolis for undisclosed customer in Asia.
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TALLYHO! APPS

Jul 19, 2021
TALLYHO! APPS was selected by Jet It to provide platform for locating qualified aircraft service providers for its HondaJets.
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EMBRAER

Jul 19, 2021
EMBRAER has extended number of routine maintenance tasks for Legacy 600/650 from six months to one year following analysis of standard fleet data;…
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SURF AIR MOBILITY

Jul 20, 2021
SURF AIR MOBILITY, CA announced exclusive relationship with TEXTRON AVIATION to develop hybrid-electric version of the Cessna Grand Caravan EX for…
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GOGO

Jul 20, 2021
GOGO was selected by Cirrus Aviation to supply AVANCE L3 inflight connectivity system as factory option for G2+ Vision Jet.
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EMBRAER

Jul 21, 2021
EMBRAER delivered 20 business jets (12 Phenoms; eight Praetors) in 2Q21 vs 13 (nine Phenoms; Legacy 650; three Praetors) in 2Q20; and 33 (22 Phenoms;…
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QUIET TECHNOLOGY

Jul 21, 2021
QUIET TECHNOLOGY has FAA STC to install its carbon fiber engine inlet replacement barrels on G450 to combat corrosion issues.
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HERON AVIATION

Jul 21, 2021
HERON AVIATION added a third Citation Mustang to its German-registered charter fleet, and now has 12 aircraft.
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GULFSTREAM

Jul 21, 2021
GULFSTREAM surpassed 500 installations of the Inmarsat Jet ConneX inflight connectivity platform on large cabin aircraft.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Jul 21, 2021
TEXTRON AVIATION has rebranded the Cessna Denali as the Beechcraft Denali; first flight is planned by end of 2021 and two other Denali flight test…

Defense

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BELL TEXTRON AND CRESTVIEW AEROSPACE

Jul 19, 2021
BELL TEXTRON restarted UH-1Y helicopter production for the first international operator (Czech Republic), which has ordered eight. CRESTVIEW…

Defense/MRO

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TAE AEROSPACE

Jul 20, 2021
TAE AEROSPACE, Australia achieved Initial Depot Capability (IDC) requirements to repair F135 engine fan and power modules.

MRO/Defense

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PACIFIC PROPELLER INTERNATIONAL

Jul 21, 2021
PACIFIC PROPELLER INTERNATIONAL (Precision Aerospace Products Group), WA and TURBOPOWER, FL have formed strategic partnership to provide MRO services…

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: SWISS

Jul 16, 2021
Martin Apsel-von zur Gathen to Head of Operations Planning & Steering of SWISS.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIRCASTLE

Jul 16, 2021
Jim Connelly to Senior VP-ESG and Corporate Communications of Aircastle, Stamford, CT; Frank Constantinople is retiring.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIRCASTLE

Jul 16, 2021
Dane Silverman to Chief Accounting Officer of Aircastle, Stamford, CT.
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WHO'SNEWS: EMBRAER

Jul 19, 2021
Todd M. Freeman and Kevin G. McAllister were nominated to the Board of Directors of EMBRAER.
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WHO'SNEWS: KP AVIATION

Jul 19, 2021
Ben Gifford to Vice President of Sales-Airframe of KP AVIATION, Reno, NV.
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WHO'SNEWS: KF AEROSPACE

Jul 19, 2021
Tracy Medve, President of KF Aerospace, Canada, was also named Chief Executive Officer.
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WHO'SNEWS: KF AEROSPACE

Jul 19, 2021
Gregg Evjen to Chief Operating Officer of KF Aerospace, Canada.
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WHO'SNEWS: KF AEROSPACE

Jul 19, 2021
Grant Stevens to Chief Corporate Services Officer of KF Aerospace, Canada.
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WHO'SNEWS: TRIUMPH PRODUCT SUPPORT

Jul 19, 2021
Katie Wilson to General Manager of Triumph Product Support (TPS), Hot Springs, AR.
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WHO'SNEWS: AMERICAN AIRLINES CARGO

Jul 20, 2021
Sam Mendenhall to Vice President-Operations of American Airlines Cargo.
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WHO'SNEWS: DELTA AIRLINES

Jul 20, 2021
Ray Valeika, former Senior VP of Technical Operations for Delta Air Lines, has passed away.
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WHO'SNEWS: AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS

Jul 20, 2021
Melissa Klafter to a Partner and Chief Financial Officer of AE Industrial Partners, Boca Raton, FL.
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WHO'SNEWS: AERDRAGON AVIATION LEASING

Jul 20, 2021
Zhou Ningning (Clark) to Senior Vice President-Commercial of AerDragon Aviation Leasing, Beijing.
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WHO'SNEWS: RAISBECK ENGINEERING

Jul 22, 2021
Tim Morgan to Vice President of Engineering of Raisbeck Engineering, Seattle.
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WHO'SNEWS: NOVUS AVIATION CAPITAL

Jul 22, 2021
Mamoun Kuzbari to Chief Commercial Officer of Novus Aviation Capital, UAE.
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WHO'SNEWS: CANADA JETLINES

Jul 22, 2021
Anup Anand to Director of Cabin Safety and In-Flight of Canada Jetlines.
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WHO'SNEWS: CANADA JETLINES

Jul 22, 2021
Duncan Bureau to Chief Commerical Officer of Canada Jetlines.