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Air Transport

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TURKISH AIRLINES

Aug 13, 2021
TURKISH AIRLINES had US$1m net loss in 1H21 (vs US$654m loss in 1H20) on 15.7% higher revenues. It says it has cancelled 10 737 MAXs, converted…
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AIRBALTIC

Aug 16, 2021
AIRBALTIC sold third A220-300 (55126) to Aviation Capital Group and leased it back. It now has 28 A220s.
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HEAVYLIFT

Aug 16, 2021
HEAVYLIFT AUSTRALIA leased a third ex-Virgin Australia ATR 72-500 from Avation after renewing leases for first two.
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ALASKA AIRLINES

Aug 16, 2021
ALASKA AIRLINES exercised options on 12 737-9s for delivery in 2023-2024, and has now ordered 93 (five delivered).
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WESTJET ENCORE

Aug 16, 2021
WESTJET ENCORE completed new 5-year collective agreement with its CUPE-represented cabin crew members.
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ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Aug 16, 2021
ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA reports, at nearly 478,000 pax, its July traffic reached 97% of pre-COVID levels.
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HELVETIC AIRWAYS

Aug 16, 2021
HELVETIC AIRWAYS took delivery of its 12 E2-Jet (059; its fourth E195-E2), completing fleet renewal program.
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KOREAN AIR

Aug 16, 2021
KOREAN AIR had KW130b net income in 2Q21 (vs KW162.4b in 2Q20) on 16% higher revenues; it posted fifth consecutive quarterly operating profit, citing…
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US DOT

Aug 16, 2021
US DOT says US scheduled pax airlines employed 394,298 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in June, down 3.3% vs June 2020.
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SOUTH AFRICAN AIRLINES

Aug 16, 2021
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRLINES reactivated two A320-200s out of storage in preparation for restart (date TBA); aircraft underwent heavy checks in Abu Dhabi…
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DHL AIR UK

Aug 17, 2021
DHL AIR UK has agreed to acquire EFW-converted A330-300F (1401; ex-Hi Fly Malta) with Trent 700s.
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JAZEERA AIRWAYS

Aug 17, 2021
JAZEERA AIRWAYS, Kuwait took delivery of its seventh LEAP-powered A320neo (10488); it has two more scheduled for 2021.
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US DOT

Aug 17, 2021
US DOT reports US airlines carried 66.4m pax in June, down 21% vs June 2019; traffic bottomed out at 3m in April 2020.
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AIRBALTIC

Aug 18, 2021
AIRBALTIC secured €90m equity injection from Latvian Govt to compensate for losses from COVID-19, subject to EC approval.
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RYANAIR

Aug 18, 2021
RYANAIR is adding 11 new routes to UK Winter 2021 schedule, increasing it to >2,000 weekly flights to >400 destinations.
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US TSA

Aug 18, 2021
US TSA is extending airport/aircraft mask mandates through January 18.
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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Aug 18, 2021
BREEZE AIRWAYS took delivery of another ex-Air Canada E190 (092) on lease from Nordic Aviation Capital.
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US TSA

Aug 18, 2021
US TSA screened 1.6m pax on Aug 17, the lowest daily total in last 10 weeks, showing possible slowdown in traffic resurgence.
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FLY AIR41 AIRWAYS

Aug 18, 2021
FLY AIR41 AIRWAYS, Croatia leased ex-GetJet A319-100 (3950) from World Star Aviation for startup of vacation charters (initially Leipzig-Corfu) on…
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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Aug 18, 2021
BREEZE AIRWAYS secured $200m in new funds from accounts managed by BlackRock and Knighthead Capital Management to expand operations. It previously…
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WINDROSE AIRLINES

Aug 19, 2021
WINDROSE AIRLINES, Ukraine leased ex-TransAsia ATR 72-600 (1222) from Nordic Aviation Capital.
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BOC AVIATION

Aug 19, 2021
BOC AVIATION had US$254m net income on US$1.1b revenues in 1H21 vs US$323m on US$1b in 1H20 and ended half year with US$5.8b in total available…
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OMAN AIR

Aug 19, 2021
OMAN AIR took delivery of new 737-8s (43303) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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UTAIR

Aug 19, 2021
UTAIR, Russia leased ex-SpiceJet 737-800 (29685) from Avolon.
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SKYUP AIRLINES

Aug 19, 2021
SKYUP AIRLINES, Ukraine leased ex-Flybondi 737-800 (33029) from Avolon.
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AIR WISCONSIN

Aug 19, 2021
AIR WISCONSIN says it is working on getting the CRJ900 added to its AOC; it is currently operating CRJ200s and CRJ700s.
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MOSCOW DOMODEDOVO

Aug 19, 2021
MOSCOW DOMODEDOVO handled 2.7m pax in July, up about 25% vs July 2019.
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EL AL

Aug 19, 2021
EL AL had US$80.7m net loss in 2Q21 (vs US$104.7m loss in 2Q20) on 47% higher revenues; it returned to positive cash flow.
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FEDEX EXPRESS

Aug 19, 2021
FEDEX EXPRESS is expected to start bringing back its MD-11Fs out of storage; first (48478) is expected to return soon.
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LOONG AIR

Aug 19, 2021
LOONG AIR, China took delivery of first new LEAP-powered A321neo (10428) on lease from AerCap as part of overall deal for eight scheduled for…
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FRONTIER

Aug 19, 2021
FRONTIER sold third/fourth LEAP-powered A320neos (10596/10622) to Aircastle for leaseback, completing deal for four.
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QATAR AIRWAYS

Aug 19, 2021
QATAR AIRWAYS re-leased two A330-200s (760/820) from Castlelake; aircraft had been parked in France since June 2021.
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AVELO AIRLINES

Aug 19, 2021
AVELO AIRLINES plans in November to open base at Tweed New Haven Airport, CT with 737-700s serving Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Fort Myers …
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ITALIA TRASPORTO AEREO

Aug 19, 2021
ITALIA TRASPORTO AEREO (ITA) has acquired ex-Alitalia A330-200 (1313) in preparation for October 15 startup out of Rome and Milan to replace debt…
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WESTERN GLOBAL

Aug 19, 2021
WESTERN GLOBAL took delivery of second ex-Lufthansa Cargo MD-11F (48781) as part of deal for three (SPNWS; June 18).
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DHL INTERNATIONAL

Aug 19, 2021
DHL INTERNATIONAL acquired IAI-converted 767-300BDSF (33086; ex-American); aircraft was converted in Mexico City.

Aerospace

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KAMAN

Aug 13, 2021
KAMAN was selected by Transcend Air to build the Vy 400 High Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing (HSVTOL) aircraft.
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AVCORP INDUSTRIES

Aug 13, 2021
AVCORP INDUSTRIES had C$569k loss on C$24.4m revenues in 2Q21 vs C$298m profit on C$32.2m in 2Q20.
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VERTEX MANUFACTURING

Aug 13, 2021
VERTEX MANUFACTURING, OH has acquired end-to-end additive manufacturing solution from VELO3D that processes superalloy Hastelloy-X.
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TATA ADVANCED SYSTEMS

Aug 13, 2021
TATA ADVANCED SYSTEMS, India has Boeing contract to manufacture 737 fan cowl structures starting in 2024.
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INFLIGHT CANADA

Aug 13, 2021
INFLIGHT CANADA was selected by 777 Partners/Flair Airlines to provide flight deck-galley-pax cabin USB (type A&C) system, including design, non…
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PROPONENT

Aug 16, 2021
PROPONENT, CA was selected by Conidia Bioscience as global distributor of FUELSTAT fuel testing kit to detect microbial contamination in jet fuel.
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EMBRAER

Aug 16, 2021
EMBRAER says it is designing a next-gen 70-to-90-seat turboprop with aft-mounted engines (TBD) to reduce noise; it is searching for development…
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PLATINUM EQUITY

Aug 16, 2021
PLATINUM EQUITY completed acquisition of Southern California-based UNICAL AVIATION (aftermarket parts/components).
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BARFIELD

Aug 17, 2021
BARFIELD (AFI KLM E&M) signed partnership agreement with DIODON Drone Technology to sell/support its UASs in Americas.
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WEBCON

Aug 18, 2021
WEBCON was selected by Pratt & Whitney for BPS management and automation platform to digitalize business processes to align with remote work reality.
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ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES

Aug 18, 2021
ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES had US$100m net income on US$2.2m sales in 1H21 vs $82m on $2.1b in 1H20.
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ALTA

Aug 18, 2021
ALTA formed partnership with the Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance (IAMA), founded by Eclipse Technics, Envoy Aerospace, Etihad Airways…
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LAUNCH TECHNICAL WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

Aug 18, 2021
LAUNCH TECHNICAL WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS formed partnership with Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) to develop training programs for new graduates…
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HOWMET AEROSPACE

Aug 18, 2021
HOWMET AEROSPACE received Board authorization to repurchase $1.5b of outstanding common stock and launch notes offering to use net proceeds (and cash…
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GA TELESIS TARMAC SOLUTIONS

Aug 19, 2021
GA TELESIS TARMAC SOLUTIONS was selected by Paris-based WiN MS as global distributor of wire network maintenance and monitoring equipment for…

Business Aviation

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EXIM

Aug 13, 2021
EXIM approved 2-year, $97.2m revolving working capital loan guarantee facility to support exports of EMBRAER business jets.
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AVFUEL

Aug 13, 2021
AVFUEL was selected by Embraer to supply Neste MY sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for its executive jet operations at Melbourne Orlando International…
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BOMBARDIER AND ROLLS-ROYCE

Aug 16, 2021
BOMBARDIER and ROLLS-ROYCE teamed to set up BR710 (Global) engine lease pool at service centers in Wichita, Tucson, Hartford, Berlin, Biggin Hill and…
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FLYGATEWAY AVIATION INSTITUTE

Aug 17, 2021
FLYGATEWAY AVIATION INSTITUTE, PA ordered 20 Piper Pilot 100i single-engine trainers for delivery in 2022.
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NEXTANT AEROSPACE

Aug 17, 2021
NEXTANT AEROSPACE received FAA approval for upgraded software STC for Challenger 604s with Pro Line Fusion Avionics to enhance safety and awareness…
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BECKER AVIONICS

Aug 18, 2021
BECKER AVIONICS, FL was selected by IBC Airways to supply BXT6500 ADS-B transponders for its Saab 340s.
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TEXTRON

Aug 18, 2021
TEXTRON and HONEYWELL teamed to develop upgrade for Hawker 4000 and Cessna Citation Sovereign with PRIMUS EPIC cockpit to better communicate with ATC…

MRO

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HAECO ENGINE SERVICES

Aug 13, 2021
HAECO ENGINE SERVICES (XIAMEN) redelivered its 700th GE90 and completed upgrade to its test cell to handle 150,000 lb of engine thrust (GE9X series).
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EFW

Aug 16, 2021
EFW (ST Engineering/Airbus) received commitment from BBAM for at least 20 A320/A321 freighter conversions through 2025 with option to add new slots…
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C&L AVIATION SERVICES

Aug 16, 2021
C&L AVIATION SERVICES, ME completed cargo conversion of first Saab 340B+ using kit supplied by Täby Air Maintenance, and delivered aircraft to…
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APOC

Aug 17, 2021
APOC added US-based warehouse at Miami and inducted stock from four 737NG teardowns (SPNWS; January 8).
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AIRBUS

Aug 17, 2021
AIRBUS was selected by flyadeal (Saudi Arabian Airlines) to provide A320 component/material support under its Flight Hour Services (FHS) program and…
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A-TECHNICS

Aug 17, 2021
A-TECHNICS, Moscow completed program to perform C-Checks on four 777-300ERs for Aeroflot.
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DIRECT MAINTENANCE

Aug 18, 2021
DIRECT MAINTENANCE was selected by China Southern Airlines to provide A330 line maintenance at Nairobi, Kenya.
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ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES

Aug 19, 2021
ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES signed agreement with Ethiopian Airlines to establish 767-300 freighter conversion site at its maintenance center in…

Aerospace/Business Aviation

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EMBRAER

Aug 13, 2021
EMBRAER had US$43.6m net profit on US$1.1b revenues in 2Q21 vs US$198.8m loss on US$537.2m in 2Q20 and ended quarter with $2.5b in cash and US$15.9b…

Defense

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BOEING

Aug 16, 2021
BOEING completed first refueling flight (giving/receiving) of KC-46A for JAPAN (first non-US customer) for delivery in 2H21; second aircraft is now…
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L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES

Aug 17, 2021
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES was selected by US Navy to supply WESCAM MX-20 EO/IR airborne sensors for P-8As for delivery by end of 2022.

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: MERIDIAN

Aug 16, 2021
Nehemias Camacho to Director of Ground Operations of Meridian, Teterboro, NJ.
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WHO'SNEWS: SOUTH AFRICA AIRWAYS

Aug 16, 2021
Simon Newton-Smith to Interim Executive-Commercial of South African Airways.
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WHO'SNEWS: JET LINX

Aug 17, 2021
Paul Kloet to Director of Mergers & Acquisitions of Jet Linx, Omaha, NE.
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WHO'SNEWS: JET LINX

Aug 17, 2021
Jason Vanis to Senior Vice President of Integrations of Jet Linx, Omaha, NE.
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WHO'SNEWS: SAMAD AEROSPACE

Aug 18, 2021
Graeme Codner to Chief Technical Officer of SAMAD Aerospace, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: SAMAD AEROSPACE

Aug 18, 2021
Richard Abbott to Head of Airframe of SAMAD Aerospace, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: SAMAD AEROSPACE

Aug 18, 2021
Dr. Steve Wright to Head of Avionics of SAMAD Aerospace, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: SAMAD AEROSPACE

Aug 18, 2021
Glenn Waters to Head of Advanced Tech of SAMAD Aerospace, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: SAMAD AEROSPACE

Aug 18, 2021
Dr. Marwan Maurizio Chedid to Certification Manager of SAMAD Aerospace, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: SAMAD AEROSPACE

Aug 18, 2021
Fabrizio Poli to Head of Sales & Marketing of SAMAD Aerospace, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: SAMAD AEROSPACE

Aug 18, 2021
Shayan Amin to Sales & Marketing Executive of SAMAD Aerospace, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: HAECO GROUP

Aug 18, 2021
Klaus-Peter Leinauer to Vice President-Commercial for EMEA, based in Germany, of HAECO Group.
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WHO'SNEWS: AEROMETALS

Aug 18, 2021
Erik Blanck to Director of Sales and Marketing of Aerometals, Sacramento, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Aug 18, 2021
Dr. William Willms to Chief Financial Officer of Lufthansa Technik, Hamburg.
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WHO'SNEWS: TRUEAERO

Aug 19, 2021
Ann McManus to Vice President of Talent Management of TrueAero, Dallas.