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Air Transport

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HELVETIC AIRWAYS

Sep 03, 2021
HELVETIC AIRWAYS made first commercial flight of E190-E2 into London City.
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INDIGO

Sep 07, 2021
INDIGO, India agreed to lease five new ATR 72-600s from Falko Regional Aircraft for delivery by end of 2021.
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PHILIPPINE AIRLINES

Sep 07, 2021
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES made vaoluntary decision to undergo financial restructuring under US Chapter 11 process as part of a set of major agreements…
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RYANAIR

Sep 07, 2021
RYANAIR announced talks with Boeing for large 737-10 order ended over pricing gap; it will still take 210 737-8200s by 2025.
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LUFTHANSA

Sep 07, 2021
LUFTHANSA began operating its first A320 Family aircraft (A321neo) with Airspace cabin; it has ordered 80.
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MWANT JET

Sep 07, 2021
MWANT JET, Congo purchased second ex-Eastern Airways ERJ145 (570) in deal arranged by Skyworld Aviation.
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DELTA MATERIAL SERVICES

Sep 07, 2021
DELTA MATERIAL SERVICES sold MD-88 material, two MD-88 airframes, and five JT8D-219s to ERICKSON AERO TANKER to support aerial firefighting ops.
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KOREAN AIR

Sep 07, 2021
KOREAN AIR engaged SK Energy to purchase one month’s supply of carbon-neutral jet fuel for flights out of Jeju and Cheongju.
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FLY JINNAH

Sep 07, 2021
FLY JINNAH, Pakistan is being launched by Air Arabia Group and Lakson Group to launch LCC services (startup/fleet TBA).
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EMERALD AIRLINES

Sep 07, 2021
EMERALD AIRLINES received its AOC. It has franchise agreement with Aer Lingus to operate as Aer Lingus Regional starting in 2023, but says it…
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GREATER BAY AIRLINES

Sep 07, 2021
GREATER BAY AIRLINES, Hong Kong leased ex-Norwegian 737-800 (42277) from ICBC Leasing for startup.
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AVIANCA

Sep 07, 2021
AVIANCA leased ex-Interjet A320neo (9238) with LEAPs from Aviation Capital Group.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Sep 07, 2021
AMERICAN AIRLINES took delivery of new LEAP-powered A321neo (10564) on lease from Avolon.
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AEROMEXICO

Sep 07, 2021
AEROMEXICO leased ex-Fly Gangwon 737-800 (39017) from BBAM.
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LATAM AIRLINES BRASIL

Sep 07, 2021
LATAM AIRLINES BRASIL leased ex-Gulf Air A320-200 (4827) with CFM56s from AMCK Aviation.
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MALTA MEDAIR

Sep 07, 2021
MALTA MEDAIR ordered a third A320neo (engines TBA) to join its CFM56-powered A320-200 (2768) on lease from AerCap.
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AIR CANADA ROUGE

Sep 07, 2021
AIR CANADA ROUGE resumed service (Toronto-Las Vegas/-Orlando/-Regina) on September 7; other destinations are planned in September, including Cancun…
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CHINA AIRLINES

Sep 07, 2021
CHINA AIRLINES agreed to sell two A330-300s to CALC (via SPVs) for leaseback in deal to close by end of September.
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CAA OF SINGAPORE

Sep 07, 2021
CAA OF SINGAPORE has lifted restrictions on 737 MAX operations.
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MAX AIR

Sep 07, 2021
MAX AIR, Nigeria agreed to purchase ex-ExpressJet ERJ 145 (563) in deal arranged by Skyworld Aviation, UK.
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BERNIQ AIRWAYS

Sep 07, 2021
BERNIQ AIRWAYS, Libya leased ex-Saudi Arabian Airlines A320-200 (4484) with CFM56s on lease from ALAFCO.
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OTT AIRLINES

Sep 07, 2021
OTT AIRLINES, China took delivery of new ARJ21-700 (160) on lease from AVIC International Leasing; it now has six.
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BUZZ

Sep 07, 2021
BUZZ (Ryanair), Poland took delivery of its first 737-8200 (62323). RYANAIR is due to take 54 MAXs in Sept 2021-April 2022.
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PORTER AIRLINES

Sep 08, 2021
PORTER AIRLINES resumed service (Toronto-Montreal/-Ottawa/-Thunder Bay) on September 8; other destinations are planned in September, including…
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BANGKOK AIRWAYS

Sep 08, 2021
BANGKOK AIRWAYS says it is currently using only eight of its 39 aircraft; it is operating only domestic service.
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US DOT

Sep 08, 2021
US DOT says aUS scheduled pax airlines employed 715,312 full-time/part-time workers in July, down 3.7% vs July 2019.
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AIRASIA GROUP

Sep 08, 2021
AIRASIA GROUP had RM720m net loss in 2Q21 (vs RM1.2b loss in 2Q20); aviation revenue rose 176%. It says it continues to evaluate funding, potential…
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AIRASIA

Sep 08, 2021
AIRASIA says it will have completed two batches of lease restructuring by end 3Q21 with full exercise completed by end 2021.
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DELTA AIR LINES

Sep 08, 2021
DELTA AIR LINES signed MOU with Chevron and Google to track sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) test batch emissions data using cloud-based technology;…
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LUFTHANSA CARGO

Sep 09, 2021
LUFTHANSA CARGO agreed to lease two EFW-converted A321P2Fs from BBAM; LUFTHANSA CITYLINE will operate aircraft.
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SPIRIT

Sep 09, 2021
SPIRIT reached agreement with Air Lease Corporation to lease 10 A321neos in 2023-2024 and sell/leaseback five A320neos (to be owned by one of ALC’s…
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Sep 09, 2021
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES reports it continues to experience softness in bookings and elevated trip cancellations as a result of the rise in COVID-19 cases…
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BLUE AIR

Sep 09, 2021
BLUE AIR, Romania took delivery of another 737-8 (43325) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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FRONTIER AIRLINES

Sep 09, 2021
FRONTIER AIRLINES retired its last A319-100 (2857; built in 2006) as part of fleet modernization plan; it has 140 aircraft on order.
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SALAMAIR

Sep 09, 2021
SALAMAIR, Oman agreed to lease new LEAP-powered A321-200neo (10483) from GECAS.
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AMAZON PRIME AIR

Sep 09, 2021
AMAZON PRIME AIR has acquired ex-Air Caraïbes ATR72-500F (736).
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Sep 09, 2021
AMERICAN AIRLINES now expects 3Q21 revenues to be down 24-28% vs 3Q19 and UNITED now expects 33% drop vs 3Q19.
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AIR CANADA

Sep 09, 2021
AIR CANADA restarted three-times-weekly Calgary-London Heathrow (787-9).
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BAMBOO AIRWAYS

Sep 09, 2021
BAMBOO AIRWAYS plans September 23 to begin service to San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle (787-9).
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EMIRATES

Sep 09, 2021
EMIRATES plans October 8 to resume Dubai -St. Petersburg, Russia (777-300ER).

Aerospace

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FDH AERO

Sep 03, 2021
FDH AERO has acquired Texas-based MADISON AEROSPACE (hardware distributor); current management is retained.
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AIRBUS CANADA

Sep 03, 2021
AIRBUS CANADA rolled out the first A220-300 (55136) for IRAQI AIRWAYS, which has ordered five.
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HEGGEMANN

Sep 03, 2021
HEGGEMANN, Germany was selected by Deutsche Aircraft for wing industrialization/production for D328eco; wing and its subcomponents will be…
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TRANSDIGM GROUP

Sep 07, 2021
TRANSDIGM GROUP decided not to make a firm offer for MEGGITT over limited due diligence information (SPNWS; Aug 27).
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ELECTROIMPACT, TORAY AND JANICKI INDUSTRIES

Sep 07, 2021
ELECTROIMPACT, TORAY and JANICKI INDUSTRIES teamed to develop automated, cost-effective processing technologies that can manufacture large-scale…
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FACC

Sep 07, 2021
FACC was selected by Airbus to produce A220 empennage components, including the rudder and elevator, starting in 2022.
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SAMAD AEROSPACE

Sep 07, 2021
SAMAD AEROSPACE, UK launched certification process for its all-electric, remotely piloted Starling Cargo aircraft, which has cruise speed of 95 mph…
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ACC AVIATION

Sep 07, 2021
ACC AVIATION, UK launched Technical Services Division to offer aircraft inspection services; lease returns, asset recovery, and transitions;…
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NAVBLUE

Sep 07, 2021
NAVBLUE (Airbus) was selected by FitsAir, Sri Lanka to provide suite of operating solutions.
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TEXAS AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES

Sep 07, 2021
TEXAS AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES was selected by D.Marchiori (DMA), Italy as sales rep in Latin/South America for its aircraft ground testing equipment.
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BOEING

Sep 07, 2021
BOEING could be forced to continue 787 delivery suspension until late October, according to unconfirmed media reports.
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SKYSELECT

Sep 07, 2021
SKYSELECT was selected by Azul Linhas Aéreas to provide its parts purchasing service that uses smart algorithms and robotic process automation to cut…
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AMERON

Sep 07, 2021
AMERON received CAAC approval to sell 29 types of aircraft PMA pyrotechnic parts in China in addition to the 53 PMA parts that were previously…
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AIRBUS

Sep 07, 2021
AIRBUS delivered 40 aircraft (five A220s; 33 A320 Family; two A350s) in August 2021 vs 39 (35 A320 Family; two A330s; two A350s) in August 2020; it…
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GE AVIATION

Sep 07, 2021
GE AVIATION has China Express Airlines order to supply 57 CF34-8C5 and one CF34-10A spare engines.
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GE AVIATION

Sep 07, 2021
GE AVIATION began testing its second XA100 adaptive cycle engine as part of USAF Adaptive Engine Transition Program; engine combines three…
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LUFTHANSA AVIATION TRAINING

Sep 08, 2021
LUFTHANSA AVIATION TRAINING is consolidating its cockpit/cabin training to facility near Berlin-Brandenburg Airport; it closed Waltersdorf on August…
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DUKANE SEACOM

Sep 08, 2021
DUKANE SEACOM (HEICO) teamed with Eirtech Aviation Services to support STC with DK406-AF ELT for Ryanair 737-8200s.
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CAE

Sep 08, 2021
CAE has 5-year Air Canada contract to provide aircraft maintenance/engineering training under exclusive partnership.
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THYSSENKRUPP AEROSPACE

Sep 09, 2021
THYSSENKRUPP AEROSPACE has 15-year Rolls-Royce contract to manage storage and logistics, including inventory management, kitting and inspection, of…
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SKYDWELLER AERO

Sep 09, 2021
SKYDWELLER AERO, OK secured $40m via funding round led by Leonardo, Marlinspike Capital, and Advection Growth Capital, to accelerate development of…
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UNITED AIRLINES AND HONEYWELL

Sep 09, 2021
UNITED AIRLINES and HONEYWELL announced joint investment in ALDER FUELS for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from abundant biomass, such as…
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TURKISH AEROSPACE

Sep 09, 2021
TURKISH AEROSPACE was selected by Spirit AeroSystems to supply Section 48 for 737-8, plus >400 parts/subassemblies for various Boeing platforms;…

Business Aviation

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EMBRAER

Sep 03, 2021
EMBRAER delivered its 1,500th business jet, a Phenom 300E to HAUTE AVIATION, Switzerland; first delivered 34 years ago.
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INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT

Sep 07, 2021
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT has EASA/Transport Canada STC for its ThrustSense autothrottle for King Air aircraft.
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HERON AVIATION

Sep 08, 2021
HERON AVIATION, Berlin added a Falcon 2000 to its German-registered charter fleet, and now has four Falcons.
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XCALIBUR AVIATION

Sep 08, 2021
XCALIBUR AVIATION leased three Cessna Caravan 208Bs for geophysical surveys in deal arranged by Montrose Global.
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KKR

Sep 09, 2021
KKR agreed to invest $40M in preferred equity in JET EDGE INTERNATIONAL, OH (Challenger/Gulfstream charters).
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JET AVIATION

Sep 09, 2021
JET AVIATION received approval from EASA to perform G500/G600 line maintenance in Vienna, Austria.
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GAMA

Sep 09, 2021
GAMA added AIR, Israel (eVTOL); ARCHER, CA (eVTOL); and DBT AERO, UT (drag reduction) as new associate members.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Sep 09, 2021
TEXTRON AVIATION received type certification from EASA for Beechcraft King Air 360/360ER and King Air 260.
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DUNCAN AVIATION

Sep 09, 2021
DUNCAN AVIATION completed interior refurbishment/avionics upgrade, including new KU/KA Tail radome, on a G550.

MRO

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STANDARDAERO

Sep 07, 2021
STANDARDAERO has long-term AerFin contract to provide CFM56/CF34/V2500 component/material repair.
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HESTON MRO

Sep 07, 2021
HESTON MRO extended agreement with Singapore Airlines for handling its flights in Australia for three more years.
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VD GULF, UAE

Sep 07, 2021
VD GULF, UAE opened line maintenance stations at Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada under EASA approval.
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BIMAN BANGLADESH AIRLINES

Sep 07, 2021
BIMAN BANGLADESH AIRLINES was certified to perform in-house C-Checks on its six 787s, expected to save about US$4m.
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C&L AEROSPACE

Sep 08, 2021
C&L AEROSPACE announced it is currently parting out 15 aircraft (two E170s; nine ERJs; two Saab 340B+; ATR 72; Challenger 604) and recently purchased…
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FEAM MAINTENANCE/ENGINEERING

Sep 08, 2021
FEAM MAINTENANCE/ENGINEERING, FL has acquired BOSA, UK (line maintenance/component repair).
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TRAX

Sep 08, 2021
TRAX announced RwandAir went live with its eMRO software (SPNWS; Jan 29).
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WSU-NIAR WERX

Sep 09, 2021
WSU-NIAR WERX received first 777-300ER for conversion to freighter in partnership with KANSAS MODIFICATION CENTER, which will own STC and license…
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AIRBORNE MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING SERVICES

Sep 09, 2021
AIRBORNE MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING SERVICES (ATSG) has long-term United Airlines contract to perform heavy checks on 767s, 737s, 757s and A320s; it…
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AJW GROUP

Sep 09, 2021
AJW GROUP opened new European MRO facility (AJW TECHNIQUE EUROPE) near London Gatwick, which will specialize in battery repair via acquisition of…
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TAP MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING

Sep 09, 2021
TAP MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING completed C-Checks on two A330-900s (1937/1938) for Aircalin.
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FOKKER SERVICES

Sep 09, 2021
FOKKER SERVICES has 7-year Collins Aerospace contract to provide pneumatic repair/overhaul services at LaGrange, GA.
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JETMS

Sep 09, 2021
JETMS was approved by UK CAA to perform base/line maintenance services on ERJ 135s and ERJ 145s out of London.
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MAMMOTH FREIGHTERS

Sep 09, 2021
MAMMOTH FREIGHTERS, FL was formed with backing by private investment funds managed by Fortress Investment Group to develop 777 freighter conversion…

Defense

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SIMAERO

Sep 09, 2021
SIMAERO, France has French Air Force contract to provide A330 MRTT pilot training.

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: ACC AVIATION

Sep 07, 2021
Julian Aldana to Vice President-Technical Services of ACC Aviation, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: LUFTHANSA GROUP

Sep 07, 2021
Jörg Eberhart to Chief Strategy Officer of Lufthansa Group.
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WHO'SNEWS: SABENA TECHNICS

Sep 07, 2021
Bruno Paccagnini to Deputy Chief Operating Officer-Military Affairs of Sabena technics, France.
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WHO'SNEWS: BOEING

Sep 07, 2021
Matt Welch to Vice President of Investor Relations of Boeing.
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WHO'SNEWS: STRATOS

Sep 07, 2021
Lourens Geldenhuys to Chief Financial Officer of Stratos, Monaco.
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WHO'SNEWS: STRATOS

Sep 07, 2021
David Goring-Thomas to Chairman of Stratos, Monaco.
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WHO'SNEWS: CARGOJET

Sep 08, 2021
Vito Cerone to Senior Vice President-International of Cargojet, Canada.
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WHO'SNEWS: CIT GROUP

Sep 08, 2021
Eduard Vernède to Managing Director-Aerospace, Defense and Government Services of CIT Group, New York.
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WHO'SNEWS: PCX AEROSYSTEMS

Sep 08, 2021
Thomas Holzthum to Chief Executive Officer of PCX Aerosystems, CT; Jeff Frisby has accepted role of Executive Chairman.
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WHO'SNEWS: JETBLUE AIRWAYS

Sep 08, 2021
Ursula Hurley to Chief Financial Officer of JetBlue Airways, New York.
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WHO'SNEWS: GLOBAL AEROSPACE

Sep 08, 2021
Rachel Barrie to Group Chief Executive Officer of Global Aerospace, UK.