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Air Transport

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GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES

Aug 31, 2021
GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES received foreign operating authority from US DOT to fly international charters with its A320s.
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NORDIC AVIATION CAPITAL

Aug 31, 2021
NORDIC AVIATION CAPITAL completed delivery of 10 E190s to BREEZE AIRWAYS; first was delivered in February 2021.
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AIRBALTIC

Aug 31, 2021
AIRBALTIC sold new A220-300 (55129) to Azorra, and leased it back; two more are planned. It now has 30 A220s.
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GLOBALX

Aug 31, 2021
GLOBALX took delivery of ex-Juneyao A320-200 (3605) with CFM56s on lease from Avolon (SPNWS; July 16).
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DHL EXPRESS

Aug 31, 2021
DHL EXPRESS added a 737-800F (operated by K-MILE ASIA) to operate six-times-weekly Hanoi-Hong Kong-Bangkok.
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA

Aug 31, 2021
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA is adding nine 737-800s to fleet in October 2021-February 2022 in preparation for expected increase in domestic travel, and plans to…
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EVE

Aug 31, 2021
EVE (Embraer) is working with strategic partners and government entities to develop a UAM network in Rio de Janeiro.
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JOY AIR

Aug 31, 2021
JOY AIR, China leased ex-Norwegian 737-800 (42276) from Seraph Aviation Group.
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JET2.COM

Aug 31, 2021
JET2.COM, UK ordered 36 232-seat A321neos (engines TBA) for delivery in 2023-2028, and optioned another 24.
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GEODIS

Aug 31, 2021
GEODIS, France leased EFW-converted A330-300F (713; ex-AirAsia X) from Stratos; TITAN AIRWAYS will operate (CMI).
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BOC AVIATION

Aug 31, 2021
BOC AVIATION signed two unsecured syndicated credit facilities totalling US$935m; 16 financial institutions participated.
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FLY LEONE

Aug 31, 2021
FLY LEONE, Italy leased one Beechcraft 1900D from ACIA Aero Leasing for startup of regional operations out of Pescara.
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FLYR

Aug 31, 2021
FLYR, Norway took delivery of ex-Norwegian 737-800 (40866) on lease from Banc of America Leasing.
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IATA

Sep 01, 2021
IATA reports global pax traffic was down 53.1% in July 2021 (vs July 2019) on 45.2% lower capacity; cargo increased 8.6%.
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EMIRATES

Sep 01, 2021
EMIRATES accelerated delivery of its final three A380s and will receive its last in November (vs June 2022), increasing its fleet of A380s to 118…
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SCHIPHOL GROUP

Sep 01, 2021
SCHIPHOL GROUP reduced its original traffic forecast of 27m-37m pax for 2021 to 21m-28m and now estimates pax volumes to return to pre-pandemic…
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GOSHAWK

Sep 01, 2021
GOSHAWK, Ireland completed US private placement of $202.5m of unsecured notes; Citi acted as lead agent.
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SAS

Sep 01, 2021
SAS lost SEK1.35b in third quarter ended July 31 vs SEK2.37b loss a year ago; capacity increased by 94% vs previous quarter.
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GRIFFIN GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

Sep 02, 2021
GRIFFIN GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT (backed by Bain Capital Credit) ordered five 737-8s for its leasing portfolio.
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JETONE X

Sep 02, 2021
JETONE X agreed to lease two 747-400Fs (30760/30761) from China Airlines in a transaction arranged by SK&Y Associates.
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ROYAL AERO

Sep 02, 2021
ROYAL AERO acquired six 737-700s (30458/30459/30460/30461/30462/30497) from Copa Airlines for part out.
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WINDROSE AIRLINES

Sep 02, 2021
WINDROSE AIRLINES, Ukraine leased ex-TransAsia ATR 72-600 (1251) from Nordic Aviation Capital.
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BLUE AIR

Sep 02, 2021
BLUE AIR, Romania took delivery of 737-8 (43326) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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ASL AIRLINES BELGIUM

Sep 02, 2021
ASL AIRLINES BELGIUM took delivery of 737-800BCF (35546; ex-Ryanair) for FEDEX operations; BOEING SHANGHAI converted.
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EVE

Aug 31, 2021
EVE (Embraer) is working with strategic partners and government entities to develop a UAM network in Rio de Janeiro.
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AEROFLOT

Sep 02, 2021
AEROFLOT lost RUB27.7b in 1H21 (vs RUB58.3b loss in 1H20) on 30.7% higher revenues; traffic increased 19.2%.
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EMERALD AIRLINES

Sep 02, 2021
EMERALD AIRLINES, Ireland received its EASA Part-CAMO certificate from the Irish Aviation Authority.
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PLAY

Sep 02, 2021
PLAY, Iceland announced it has signed LOIs with two lessors to add five more A320s (two in 1Q22/three in 1H23) and one A321 (for 1H23) to increase…
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AIR WISCONSIN

Sep 02, 2021
AIR WISCONSIN took delivery of its first AEI-converted CRJ200SF (7417; ex-ExpressJet Airlines) for charters and wet-leases.
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SETNA IO

Sep 02, 2021
SETNA IO, IL acquired ex-Jet Airways 737-800 (36847) from Aviation Capital Group for part out.
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BRISTOW GROUP AND ELECTRA.AERO

Sep 02, 2021
BRISTOW GROUP and ELECTRA.AERO signed MOU for joint development/certification and future purchase of up to 50 of Electra’s hybrid-eSTOL aircraft…
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US DOT

Sep 02, 2021
US DOT reports fuel cost for US airlines was $1.99/gallon in July vs $1.17 in July 2020; consumption rose 9.6% vs June 2021.
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EZNIS AIRWAYS

Sep 02, 2021
EZNIS AIRWAYS, Mongolia leased ex-KLM 737-700 (38127) from Fly Leasing and subleased it to ARIK AIR, Nigeria.

Aerospace

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BOEING

Aug 31, 2021
BOEING signed MOU with Ethiopian Airlines to develop aviation manufacturing, training and aftermarket capabilities in Ethiopia.
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HAECO CABIN SOLUTIONS

Aug 31, 2021
HAECO CABIN SOLUTIONS was selected by Cathay Pacific to supply Vector economy class seats for its A321neos.
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EMBRAER

Aug 31, 2021
EMBRAER opened an office in Budapest, Hungary for Central/Eastern Europe.
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SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS

Aug 31, 2021
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS (EUROPE) delivered its first shipset of redesigned composite spoilers to Airbus for A320 Family aircraft.
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KONGSBERG PRECISION CUTTING SYSTEMS

Aug 31, 2021
KONGSBERG PRECISION CUTTING SYSTEMS has acquired Dallas-based MULTICAM (automated cutting solutions), which was advised by Livingstone.
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SATAIR

Aug 31, 2021
SATAIR was named by FACC as exclusive global distributor of its Airspace XL bins, entrance area, ceiling panels, and all related spares for A320…
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Aug 31, 2021
COLLINS AEROSPACE (Raytheon Technologies) agreed to acquire FLIGHTAWARE, TX (flight tracking/data solutions).
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ANSETT AIRCRAFT SPARES & SERVICES

Sep 01, 2021
ANSETT AIRCRAFT SPARES & SERVICES, CA was named by CTRL Systems as exclusive global distributor for its Boeing-approved ultrasound test equipment.
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Sep 02, 2021
ROLLS-ROYCE appointed UBS as joint corporate broker to work alongside Morgan Stanley, its existing corporate broker.
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AEROXCHANGE

Sep 02, 2021
AEROXCHANGE, TX was selected by Avianca to provide AeroBuy e-commerce solution to consolidate/automate parts procurement throughout airline group.
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GA TELESIS

Sep 02, 2021
GA TELESIS received ISO 14001 certification for environmental management.
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AEROCITY TECH VENTURES FUND

Sep 02, 2021
AEROCITY TECH VENTURES FUND was formed by Avia Solutions Group to finance new aviation technology ideas/companies.
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SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS

Sep 02, 2021
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS hosted open house for new 150,000 sq ft Global Digital Logistics Center at Wichita with automated high-bay shuttle system (HBSS)…

Business Aviation

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PIPER AIRCRAFT

Aug 31, 2021
PIPER AIRCRAFT received EASA approval for Pilot 100i trainer.
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GAMA

Sep 01, 2021
GAMA reports manufacturers delivered 618 general aviation aircraft (330 pistons/137 turboprops/151 jets) worth $4.7b in 2Q21 vs 489 (278 pistons/81…
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NBAA

Sep 01, 2021
NBAA announced it is requiring that attendees of NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, on October 12-14, be vaccinated for COVID-19.
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SHELTAIR

Sep 02, 2021
SHELTAIR broke ground on $10m expansion at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (near Denver) that comprises second large business jet hangar to…

MRO

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JORAMCO

Aug 31, 2021
JORAMCO was selected by GetJet Airlines, Lithuania to perform C-Check on an A320-200.
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PORTER AIRLINES

Aug 31, 2021
PORTER AIRLINES completed cabin refurbishment of its 29 Dash 8s in preparation for return to service on September 8; workscope included adding new…
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GA TELESIS

Aug 31, 2021
GA TELESIS, FL introduced a transmissivity test cell for repairing and overhauling aircraft radomes.
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WORLDWIDE FLIGHT SERVICES

Aug 31, 2021
WORLDWIDE FLIGHT SERVICES has 10-year AirBridgeCargo Airlines contract to provide cargo handling services at Liege, supporting 15 weekly 747 flights.
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PRECISION AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS

Aug 31, 2021
PRECISION AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS was selected by Aviation Holdings III (Blackrock) to convert four 757-200s to freighters; first aircraft has been…
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ATLAS AIR AND SHARP TECHNICS K

Aug 31, 2021
ATLAS AIR and SHARP TECHNICS K signed MOA to form joint venture to develop widebody MRO facility at Incheon for 2025.
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TDA

Aug 31, 2021
TDA acquired four ex-Czech Airlines A319-100s (3094/3406/3452/3660) and parted them out at ASI, UK and ECUBE, Wales.
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OEMSERVICES

Sep 01, 2021
OEMSERVICES was selected by PLAY, Iceland to provide A321neo component support; PLAY currently has three aircraft.
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PEMCO CONVERSIONS

Sep 02, 2021
PEMCO CONVERSIONS (ATSG) has delivered a second 737-700 FlexCombi (34170; ex-Transavia) Chisholm Enterprises for operation by TEXEL AIR out of…
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FL TECHNICS ENGINEERING

Sep 02, 2021
FL TECHNICS ENGINEERING received EN 9110-2018 certification for quality.
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AVIATOR AIRPORT ALLIANCE

Sep 02, 2021
AVIATOR AIRPORT ALLIANCE has 3-year Norwegian contract to provide de-icing services in Norway at Bergen, Bodø, Bardufoss, Tromsø and Trondheim.
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PLAY

Sep 02, 2021
PLAY, Iceland announced it has signed LOIs with two lessors to add five more A320s (two in 1Q22/three in 1H23) and one A321 (for 1H23) to increase…
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GE MARINE

Sep 02, 2021
GE MARINE renewed customized service agreement with the Royal Canadian Navy for 24 GE LM2500 aeroderivative marine gas turbines plus spare engines.

Defense

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REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

Sep 01, 2021
REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN ordered two A400Ms for delivery starting 2024 in deal that includes MOU to collaborate on maintenance and overhaul services…

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: MENTE GROUP

Aug 31, 2021
Jim Lewis to Senior Managing Director, based in Portland, OR, of Mente Group.
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WHO'SNEWS: JET EAST

Aug 31, 2021
David Grup to Vice President of Sales of Jet East, Trenton, NJ.
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WHO'SNEWS: UNICAL AVIATION

Aug 31, 2021
Dori Konig to Chief Executive Officer of Unical Aviation, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: AFI KLM E&M

Sep 01, 2021
Pierre Teboul to Senior Vice President-Commercial of AFI KLM E&M.
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WHO'SNEWS: LILIUM

Sep 01, 2021
David Neeleman is expected to be named to the Board of Directors of Lilium upon business combination with Qell Acquisition Corp.
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WHO'SNEWS: BOEING

Sep 01, 2021
David L. Joyce was elected to the Board of Directors of Boeing.
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WHO'SNEWS: PEREGRINE

Sep 01, 2021
Todd Bailey to Vice President-Operations of Peregrine, Englewood, CO.
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WHO'SNEWS: ELBIT SYSTEMS

Sep 01, 2021
Joseph Gaspar to Senior Executive Vice President-Business Management of Elbit Systems, Israel (effective April 2022).
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WHO'SNEWS: ELBIT SYSTEMS

Sep 01, 2021
Dr. Kobi Kagan to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Elbit Systems, Israel (effective April 2022).
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WHO'SNEWS: ST. ENGINEERING

Sep 02, 2021
Tan Lee Chew to President-Commercial of ST Engineering, Singapore.
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WHO'SNEWS: ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES

Sep 02, 2021
Yehuda (Hudi) Lahav to Executive Vice President of Marketing of Israel Aerospace Industries.
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WHO'SNEWS: CERTIFIED AVIATION SERVICES

Sep 02, 2021
Marcelo Bellezze to Services Sales and Contract Director of Certified Aviation Services, Ontario, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: AZORRA

Sep 02, 2021
Douglas Mathieson to Technical Manager of Azorra, Fort Lauderdale.
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WHO'SNEWS: RAISBECK ENGINEERING

Sep 02, 2021
James D. Raisbeck, founder of Raisbeck Engineering, passed away; he was 84.
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WHO'SNEWS: L2 AVIATION

Sep 02, 2021
Bill Darbe to Director of Business Development of L2 Aviation, Austin, TX.