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Air Transport

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GULF AIR

Sep 10, 2021
GULF AIR plans September 30 to begin twice-weekly Manama-Tel Aviv (787).
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WIZZ AIR

Sep 10, 2021
WIZZ AIR is reportedly in negotiations with Airbus about potential order for another 100 A320neo Family aircraft.
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A4A

Sep 10, 2021
A4A announced its member carriers have pledged to work with government leaders and other stakeholders to make 3b gallons of cost-competitive…
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SKY ONE, UAE

Sep 13, 2021
SKY ONE, UAE agreed to lease PAS-converted 737-400F (25102; ex-Alaska) from Avmax, Canada.
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BREEZE AIRWAYS AND AIRBUS

Sep 13, 2021
BREEZE AIRWAYS confirmed it is previously undisclosed customer for 20 A220-300s (SPNWS; April 30), bringing its total orderbook to 80 for delivery…
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AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP

Sep 13, 2021
AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP secured €300m structured equity investment from US-based CERTARES MANAGEMENT.
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ACCC

Sep 13, 2021
ACCC found an alliance between QANTAS and JAPAN AIRLINES is not in the public interest and denied authorization.
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AAPA

Sep 13, 2021
AAPA announced its member carriers have committed to net zero emissions by 2050, based on use of SAF.
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ITA

Sep 13, 2021
ITA, Italy received EU approval to launch operations without having to repay some €900 million in illegal state loans granted to Alitalia. It plans…
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ATLAS AIR

Sep 13, 2021
ATLAS AIR completed joint CBA for its Atlas Air and Southern Air pilots, represented by the Intl. Brotherhood of Teamsters.
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ENVOY

Sep 13, 2021
ENVOY (American) took delivery of third ex-BA CityFlyer E170 (298) on lease from Azorra as part of overall deal for six.
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AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL

Sep 13, 2021
AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL leased PAS-converted 757-200PCF (32400; ex-American) from AerSale.
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NAV CANADA

Sep 13, 2021
NAV CANADA reports traffic decrease of 42.2% in August 2021 vs Aug 2019.
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2021 TREND REPORT FOR AVIATION ABS

Sep 13, 2021
2021 Trend Report for Aviation Asset-Baked Securitization Industry: A Portrait of Resilience, Stability & Future Growth, from Phoenix American,…
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AVION EXPRESS MALTA

Sep 13, 2021
AVION EXPRESS MALTA leased ex-Wizz Air A320-200 (3562) with V2500s from AMCK Aviation.
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CARGOJET

Sep 13, 2021
CARGOJET recertified its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard Accreditation.
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA

Sep 13, 2021
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA re-leased 737-800 (34441) from Aviation Capital Group; aircraft had been stored at Victorville, CA.
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BOEING

Sep 14, 2021
BOEING forecasts demand for 43,610 new commercial jets (2,390 RJs/32,660 narrowbodies/7,670 widebodies/890 freighters) worth $7.2 trillion in 2021…
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BOEING

Sep 14, 2021
BOEING is projecting global dedicated freighter fleet to increase to 3,435 aircraft in 2040 from 2,010 at end of 2019.
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ATLAS AIR

Sep 14, 2021
ATLAS AIR extended agreement with DHL Express to operate 20 widebody freighters, including six 747-8Fs, two 747-400Fs, eight 777-200Fs and four 767…
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IDEAWORKSCOMPANY

Sep 14, 2021
IDEAWORKSCOMPANY reports WIZZ AIR (55.9%), SPIRIT AIRLINES (55.8%), VIVA AEROBUS (52.6%) and ALLEGIANT (51.8%) secured more than half of their…
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DAE

Sep 14, 2021
DAE announced early retirement of US$488m in senior notes that were not due to be redeemed until October 15, 2021.
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BA CITYFLYER

Sep 14, 2021
BA CITYFLYER leased ex-China Southern E190 (564) from CDB Aviation.
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AVELO AIRLINES

Sep 14, 2021
AVELO AIRLINES took delivery of third ex-Southwest 737-700 (36626) on lease from Castlelake.
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BOEING

Sep 14, 2021
BOEING delivered 22 aircraft (14 737 MAX; two P-8s; four 767s; two 777Fs) in August vs 13 (two P-8As; four 767s; three 777Fs; four 787s) in August…
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BOEING

Sep 14, 2021
BOEING announced new orders from August from 777 PARTNERS for eight more 737 MAXs (now 32; eight delivered) and from three unidentified customers for…
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AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL

Sep 13, 2021
AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL leased PAS-converted 757-200PCF (32400; ex-American) from AerSale.
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FLYEGYPT

Sep 14, 2021
FLYEGYPT leased new 737-8 (61858) from SMBC Aviation Capital and ex-Air China 737-800 (32692) from GECAS.
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RYANAIR

Sep 14, 2021
RYANAIR teamed with Airline Flight Academy to open €50m Aviation Training Centre near Dublin Airport with three full-flight simulators (one 737 MAX…
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EMIRATES

Sep 14, 2021
EMIRATES plans October 1 to start using an A380 on one of its two daily Dubai-Istanbul flights.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Sep 14, 2021
AMERICAN AIRLINES has delayed start of Seattle-Bangalore and DFW-Tel Aviv to early January 2022 (787).
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FRANKFURT AIRPORT

Sep 15, 2021
FRANKFURT AIRPORT handled 3.4m pax in August, down 51.3% vs Aug 2019.
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SKY EXPRESS

Sep 15, 2021
SKY EXPRESS, Greece agreed to lease undisclosed number of ATR 72-600s from TrueNoord under phased induction program.
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AUSTRIAN AIRLINES

Sep 15, 2021
AUSTRIAN AIRLINES plans October 1 to restart three-times-weekly Vienna-Montreal (767).
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LUFTHANSA

Sep 15, 2021
LUFTHANSA retired its last A380 (070) to Teruel, Spain, which currently houses >150 aircraft. It operated 14 A380s at peak.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Sep 15, 2021
AMERICAN AIRLINES agreed to acquire 5.2% stake in GOL for US$200m as part of an expanded partnership that includes exclusive codeshare agreement,…
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US DOT

Sep 15, 2021
US DOT reports 24 US scheduled pax airlines recorded $1b cumulative net profit in 2Q21 (vs $11b loss in 2Q20) on $31.6b operating revenues ($20.7b in…
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SAMAD AEROSPACE

Sep 16, 2021
SAMAD AEROSPACE, UK made first test flight of its all-electric Starling aircraft. It has 220 km range with single pax.
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ACIA AERO LEASING

Sep 16, 2021
ACIA AERO LEASING has purchased its first E190, which will undergo maintenance prior to being offerte for lease to customers.
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FLYDUBAI

Sep 16, 2021
FLYDUBAI leased third new 737-8 (60995) from SMBC Aviation Capital as part of deal for seven for delivery through end 2021.
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RYANAIR GROUP

Sep 16, 2021
RYANAIR GROUP raised its 5-year traffic growth forecast from 33% to 50% from pre-COVID total of 149m pax to >225m by March 2026, which is 25m pax per…
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US DOT

Sep 16, 2021
US DOT reports US airlines carried 73.4m pax in July, down 15% vs July 2019; international traffic fell 40% vs July 2019.
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AIRBALTIC

Sep 16, 2021
AIRBALTIC took delivery of its 31st A220-300 (55131), the sixth out of seven planned for 2021. It has ordered 50.

Aerospace

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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Sep 10, 2021
COLLINS AEROSPACE unveiled Lilac-UV sanitizing light solution for aircraft cabin; it uses technology developed by Boeing.
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SAFRAN

Sep 13, 2021
SAFRAN was selected by Flair Airlines to supply wheels/carbon brakes (manufactured at Walton, KY) for its 737s.
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MAC AERO INTERIORS

Sep 13, 2021
MAC AERO INTERIORS (Magnetic MRO) is developing touchless lavatory solutions.
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GE AVIATION AND FAA

Sep 13, 2021
GE AVIATION and FAA plan to invest $55m over five years to accelerate development of technologies for more sustainable aviation, including open fan…
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EXIM

Sep 13, 2021
EXIM approved renewal of a 90% guarantee of $180m purchase facility to support aircraft engine sales from CFM INTERNATIONAL to BOEING for use in…
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AJW GROUP

Sep 14, 2021
AJW GROUP launched AJW Technique Interiors to design, develop, test and produce (lean manufacturing) aircraft seat covers using SkyLeather synthetic…
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AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS

Sep 14, 2021
AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS acquired JENNINGS AERONAUTICS, CA (small UAS) and will combine it with UAV FACTORY.
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WHO'SNEWS: NASMYTH GROUP

Sep 14, 2021
Stuart Fyfe to Chief Financial Officer of Nasmyth Group, UK.
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AIAA

Sep 14, 2021
AIAA says survey found outlook on the aerospace industry is cautiously optimistic; mood varies widely between professionals in US vs those in other…
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JET PARTS ENGINEERING

Sep 14, 2021
JET PARTS ENGINEERING, Seattle secured 18 new FAA PMAs; parts include 747/767 aileron lockout switches, 737 wingtip and strobe lens hardware, A320…
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SAF+

Sep 14, 2021
SAF+ began production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in Canada at the ParaChem industrial site near Montreal. SAF+ aims to bring to market, by…
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AAR

Sep 15, 2021
AAR was selected by Arkwin Industries as exclusive distributor for its engine actuation/commercial aviation products for commercial aviation…
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TOPCAST AVIATION SUPPLIES

Sep 15, 2021
TOPCAST AVIATION SUPPLIES, Hong Kong was selected by Greene Tweed as exclusive distributor for aerospace OEMs in Asia-Pacific and South America for …
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ATR

Sep 15, 2021
ATR has kicked off its 40-year anniversary: https://youtu.be/of9PcVKv02c
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SA GROUP

Sep 15, 2021
SA GROUP acquired the aircraft division of CLASSIC TRIM, Denmark (interior\ cleaning/restoration/refurbishment/mods).
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CYIENT

Sep 15, 2021
CYIENT, India introduced AS9145 supplier PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) compliance software/services for enabling intelligent supply chain.
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CAE

Sep 15, 2021
CAE was selected by BETA Technologies as partner to design and develop its pilot and maintenance technician training program for the ALIA eVTOL…
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AIA

Sep 15, 2021
AIA says aerospace and defense industry accounted for 1.8% ($382b) of US GDP in 2020 and supported >2.09m US jobs (1.4% of total US employment), down…
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Sep 15, 2021
ROLLS-ROYCE made first flight (15 minutes) of its all-electric Spirit of Innovation aircraft with 400kW (>500 hp) electric powertrain out of Boscombe…
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SATTERFIELD AEROSPACE

Sep 16, 2021
SATTERFIELD AEROSPACE, CA was selected by Adient Aerospace to design/build meal tables for its new business class seat.
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AIR NEW ZEALAND AND AIRBUS

Sep 16, 2021
AIR NEW ZEALAND and AIRBUS signed MOU to jointly research the impact of hydrogen-powered aircraft in Aotearoa. Airbus is currently looking at three…
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COMAC

Sep 16, 2021
COMAC began final assembly of first C919 production aircraft for planned delivery to CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES by end of 2021.
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BRAATHENS REGIONAL AIRLINES, ATR AND NESTE

Sep 16, 2021
BRAATHENS REGIONAL AIRLINES, ATR and NESTE formed partnership to accelerate certification of SAF for ATR aircraft.

MRO

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HAECO AMERICAS

Sep 10, 2021
HAECO AMERICAS was selected by 321 Precision Conversions to perform heavy maintenance and structural modifications for its A321 pax-to-freighter…
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AELS

Sep 10, 2021
AELS, The Netherlands acquired ex-Avion Express A320-200 (1005) from AVICO Asset Management for part out.
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Sep 10, 2021
ROLLS-ROYCE has TotalCare service agreement with Airlink, South Africa to support its 28 AE3007-powered ERJ 135s.
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THALES

Sep 13, 2021
THALES was selected by AJW Group to provide A320/A330 avionics equipment maintenance and support at Châtellerault.
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BOEING

Sep 14, 2021
BOEING projects 20-year global commercial aviation services market of $9,540b (39.3% in Asia-Pacific), up 5.5% from 2020 forecast, plus global demand…
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Sep 15, 2021
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK has Rossiya Airlines contract to overhaul four CFM56-5Bs at Hamburg through mid-2022.
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HESTON MRO EUROPE

Sep 15, 2021
HESTON MRO EUROPE, Lithuania was established to provide component support and asset management for European market.
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SR TECHNICS MALTA

Sep 15, 2021
SR TECHNICS MALTA was hired by Aerospheres UK for storage/supply of its own paints, adhesives, sealants, cleaners and lubricants required for…
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WSU-NIAR WERX

Sep 15, 2021
WSU-NIAR WERX is converting ex-Emirates 777-300ER (37704) to freighter in partnership with KANSAS MODIFICATION CENTER (SPNWS; September 10).
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AVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE

Sep 16, 2021
AVIATION INSTITUTE OF MAINTENANCE (AIM) opened 137,000 sq ft FAA-certified aviation training facility in Chicago.
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AVENTURE AVIATION

Sep 16, 2021
AVENTURE AVIATION purchased ex-Copa 737-700 (30459) for part out at Roswell, NM; it has acquired four 737NGs in 2021.
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SAFRAN

Sep 16, 2021
SAFRAN opened new wheel/brake repair facility in Grand Prairie, TX, increasing its MRO footprint in US (five facilities) to 150,000 sq ft.

MRO/Business Aviation

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MTU MAINTENANCE

Sep 10, 2021
MTU MAINTENANCE was approved to maintain PW307s at Berlin-Brandenburg; PW307D powers the Falcon 8X.

Defense

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FOKKER ELMO SASMOS INTERCONNECTION SYSTEMS

Sep 10, 2021
FOKKER ELMO SASMOS INTERCONNECTION SYSTEMS (FE-SIL), Bangalore, India has Saab contract to manufacture electrical interconnection systems (EWIS) for…
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Sep 13, 2021
ROLLS-ROYCE agreed to sell its 23.1% stake in AIRTANKER HOLDINGS (air-to-air refueling with 14 A330-200s) to Equitix Investment Management for cash…
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L3HARRIS

Sep 13, 2021
L3HARRIS announced Hensoldt, Germany; Jacobs, UK; General Dynamics, Canada & Italy; CAE, Canada; and Viasat, US as team members to bid on Alliance…
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PILATUS

Sep 14, 2021
PILATUS delivered first PC-21 to SPANISH AIR FORCE, which has ordered 24 for its pilot training program in San Javier.

Business Aviation

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VOLATO

Sep 13, 2021
VOLATO, Atlanta launched HondaJet Elite S fractional ownership program with orders for multiple aircraft (first delivered).
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EXECUJET MRO SERVICES MIDDLE EAST

Sep 14, 2021
EXECUJET MRO SERVICES MIDDLE EAST, Dubai was approved by Saudi Arabia to perform Falcon 900B maintenance.
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EVIATION AIRCRAFT

Sep 14, 2021
EVIATION AIRCRAFT partnered with Clay Lacy Aviation to provide electric charging stations for Alice aircraft at its FBOs.
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BOMBARDIER

Sep 14, 2021
BOMBARDIER launched 10-pax, HTF7350-powered Challenger 3500 super mid-size jet for 2H22 with redesigned interior featuring Nuage seat and reduced…

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: ITT

Sep 13, 2021
Bartek Makowiecki to Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development of ITT, White Plains, NY.
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WHO'SNEWS: AMERIJET

Sep 13, 2021
Vic Karjian, Executive Chairman of Amerijet International, will now also serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer (effective September 18).
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WHO'SNEWS: WHEELS UP

Sep 13, 2021
Julia Zhang to Senior Vice President of Pricing and Revenue Management of Wheels Up, New York.
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WHO'SNEWS: VMO AIRCRAFT LEASING

Sep 13, 2021
Peter Watson to Chief Commercial Officer of Vmo Aircraft Leasing, San Francisco.
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WHO'SNEWS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Sep 14, 2021
Mike Van de Ven, Chief Operating Officer of Southwest Airlines, was also named President, Tom Nealon is retiring.
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WHO'SNEWS: IATA

Sep 14, 2021
Philip Goh to Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific, based in Singapore, of IATA.
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WHO'SNEWS: VISTARA

Sep 15, 2021
Vinod Kannan to Chief Executive Officer of Vistara, Inda.
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WHO'SNEWS: WESTJET

Sep 15, 2021
Harry Taylor to Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of WestJet, Canada.
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WHO'SNEWS: BOEING

Sep 16, 2021
Ziad S. Ojakli to Executive Vice President of Government Operations of Boeing.