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Air Transport

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UNITED AIRLINES

Sep 17, 2021
UNITED AIRLINES plans November 29 to begin three-times-weekly Washington, DC-Lagos, Nigeria (787).
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LUFTHANSA GROUP

Sep 20, 2021
LUFTHANSA GROUP is launching €2.1b capital increase to establish sustainable/efficient capital structure and to enable Group to repay Germany's…
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US DOT

Sep 20, 2021
US DOT says US scheduled pax airlines employed 402,561 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in July, down 10.5% vs July 2019.
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ITA

Sep 20, 2021
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ALLEGIANT AIR

Sep 20, 2021
ALLEGIANT AIR leased ex-Alaska Airlines A320-200 (2800) with CFM56s from GECAS.
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AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP

Sep 20, 2021
AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP sold $750m in senior unsecured notes due 2026 to repay debt/purchase commercial aircraft.
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GOL

Sep 21, 2021
GOL signed non-binding LOI to acquire/lease 250 VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft (manufactured by Vertical Aerospace, UK) from Avolon starting mid-2025 to launch…
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ASHLAND PLACE FINANCE

Sep 21, 2021
ASHLAND PLACE FINANCE was formed by Davidson Kempner to offer capital solutions to commercial aerospace industry.
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REPUBLIC AIRWAYS

Sep 21, 2021
REPUBLIC AIRWAYS is moving its training activities and headquarters to Carmel, IN, which is providing financial incentives.
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PLAY

Sep 21, 2021
PLAY, Iceland agreed to lease three A320neos and one A321NX from GECAS for delivery 2022-2023; it currently has three A321neos.
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VUELING

Sep 21, 2021
VUELING was awarded 18 daily slots at Paris-Orly for new service starting Nov 2021; European Commission ordered slots be made available by Air France…
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EASYJET

Sep 21, 2021
EASYJET plans in May 2022 to add five more aircraft at its bases in Malaga (2), Palma de Mallorca (2) and Faro (1), increasing fleets to five…
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AIRBALTIC

Sep 21, 2021
AIRBALTIC sold second new A220-300 (55131) to Azorra, and leased it back; a third is planned. It now has 31 A220s.
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EL AL

Sep 21, 2021
EL AL is reportedly considering urgent cost-cutting measures that could include selling off up to 26 aircraft (mostly 737s).
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UTAIR

Sep 21, 2021
UTAIR, Russia secured 12-year, €139.5m loan from Rossiya Bank to finance its debt restructuring program.
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ASL AIRLINES BELGIUM

Sep 21, 2021
ASL AIRLINES BELGIUM took delivery of 737-800BCF (29940; ex-Ryanair) for FedEx operations; STAECO converted.
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LUFTHANSA CARGO

Sep 21, 2021
LUFTHANSA CARGO leased ex-Emirates 777F (35612) from DAE Capital.
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WALTZING MATILDA AVIATION

Sep 22, 2021
WALTZING MATILDA AVIATION (dba Connect Airlines), MA leased ex-Flybe Dash 8-400 (4216) from Chorus Aviation.
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TUIFLY NORDIC

Sep 22, 2021
TUIFLY NORDIC acquired 787-9 (44579) from sister company TUI Airways, UK; aircraft is leased from BBAM.
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US DEPT OF JUSTICE

Sep 22, 2021
US DEPT OF JUSTICE is attempting to block Northeast Alliance between AMERICAN and JETBLUE over competition issues.
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AEROMEXICO

Sep 22, 2021
AEROMEXICO was granted extension by US Bankrutpcy Court and must now file its Plan of Reorganization by October 8.
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MARUBENI

Sep 22, 2021
MARUBENI signed agreement with Vertical Aerospace to explore sustainable, emissions-free Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) travel solutions in Japan,…
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APOC AVIATION

Sep 22, 2021
APOC AVIATION, The Netherlands secured finance facility with Investec to grow its engine and landing gear portfolio.
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BESTFLY CAPE VERDE

Sep 22, 2021
BESTFLY CAPE VERDE leased ex-Nordica ATR 72-600 (1028) from Elix Aviation Capital.
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FEDEX EXPRESS

Sep 22, 2021
FEDEX EXPRESS leased two 747-400Fs from Atlas Air on full-time ACMI basis under long-term agreement.
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SMARTWINGS

Sep 22, 2021
SMARTWINGS, Czech Republic plans starting mid-October to base three A320s in the Canary Islands to operate flights to six destinations in Europe,…
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NORTHERN PACIFIC AIRWAYS

Sep 22, 2021
NORTHERN PACIFIC AIRWAYS agreed to purchase ex-American 757-200 (27808) from AerSale for startup of pax services out of Anchorage, AK to cities in US…
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AVIANCA

Sep 22, 2021
AVIANCA plans December 17 to begin three-times-weekly Bogota-Toronto (A320).
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STARLUX AIRLINES

Sep 23, 2021
STARLUX AIRLINES began twice-weekly Singapore-Taipei (A321neo).
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AIRASIA

Sep 23, 2021
AIRASIA says following government’s announcement of resumption of interstate travel and reopening of tourism activities once vax rate for adults…
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BRISTOW GROUP

Sep 23, 2021
BRISTOW GROUP signed MOU with Eve (Embraer) to develop UAM operating model/AOC for its eVTOL aircraft, of which includes order for up to 100 eVTOLs…
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ONEWORLD

Sep 23, 2021
ONEWORLD announced its support for the World Economic Forum Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition’s 10% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030 ambition…
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SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS

Sep 23, 2021
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS restarted (both domestic and continental) services on September 23 (SPNWS; August 27).
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VISTARA

Sep 23, 2021
VISTARA plans November 7 to begin twice-weekly Delhi-Paris CDG (787-9).
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LUFTHANSA

Sep 23, 2021
LUFTHANSA removed last (29872) of nine 747-400s from storage at Twente Airport; it has been parked for 15 months.
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SAS

Sep 23, 2021
SAS took delivery of second (10408) of three LEAP-powered A321LRs on lease from ALC for transatlantic routes.
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RYANAIR

Sep 23, 2021
RYANAIR plans December 18 to begin seasonal weekly Manchester-Grenoble (737-8200).
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CONGO AIRWAYS

Sep 23, 2021
CONGO AIRWAYS subleased two E190s (418/431) from Kenya Airways; it has two E195-E2s and two E190-E2s on order.
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AVELO AIRLINES

Sep 23, 2021
AVELO AIRLINES plans November 18 to begin Las Vegas-Eureka, CA (737-800).
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QATAR AIRWAYS

Sep 23, 2021
QATAR AIRWAYS plans November 19 to begin twice-weekly Doha-Almaty, Kazakhstan (A320).

Aerospace

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SAFRAN CABIN

Sep 17, 2021
SAFRAN CABIN announced Air France Industries completed first retrofit of its ECOS (Efficient Cabin Open Space) shelf bins on an A320 for Air France,…
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SPECTRALUX AVIONICS

Sep 17, 2021
SPECTRALUX AVIONICS was selected by Air Wisconsin to install its Envoy data link communications system on its CRJs.
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UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN

Sep 20, 2021
UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN is establishing engineering/design center in Toulouse to support development of conversion kits for retrofitting regional aircraft…
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GKN AEROSPACE

Sep 20, 2021
GKN AEROSPACE was selected by Vertical Aerospace, UK to supply electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS)/aerostructures for VA-X4 eVTOL…
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PRATT & WHITNEY AND FAA

Sep 20, 2021
PRATT & WHITNEY and FAA are each investing $25m to develop ultra-quiet engine fan and advanced combustion technology to reduce noise, emissions, and…
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ASCENDANCE FLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

Sep 20, 2021
ASCENDANCE FLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, Toulouse closed €10m funding round backed by Habert Dassault Finance, Celeste Management, M Capital, Kima Ventures…
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FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS

Sep 20, 2021
FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS has acquired the Water Vapor Sensing System (WVSS-II) product line from SpectraSensors.
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RECARO

Sep 20, 2021
RECARO was selected by Qatar Airways to supply CL3810 economy class seats for 20 A321neos starting in late 2022.
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C&L AVIATION GROUP

Sep 20, 2021
C&L AVIATION GROUP opened 27,000 sq ft parts warehouse at Bangor, ME to store new ERJ 145, E170, ATR, and Challenger inventories, and now has three…
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SPATIAL

Sep 20, 2021
SPATIAL has S7 Airlines order for A320 cabin service trainer and door trainer.
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AAR

Sep 20, 2021
AAR has $41m US National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) contract to convert a 737-700 to FlexCombi configuration.
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AIRBUS

Sep 21, 2021
AIRBUS revealed its all-electric CityAirbus NextGen UAM solution with fixed wings, a V-shaped tail, and eight propellers to fly up to four passengers…
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AIRBUS, AIR FRANCE AND DSNA

Sep 21, 2021
AIRBUS, AIR FRANCE and DSNA plan series of test flights in 2021/2022 using mature operational solutions, including four-dimensional optimized…
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XERIANT

Sep 21, 2021
XERIANT signed LOI to acquire XTI AIRCRAFT, CO (TriFan 600); companies set October 22 as deadline for final agreement.
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BRISTOW GROUP

Sep 21, 2021
BRISTOW GROUP signed partnership agreement with Vertical Aerospace, UK to cooperate on certification, operational planning and potential purchase of…
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PIPER AND INTL AEROTECH ACADEMY

Sep 21, 2021
PIPER and INTL AEROTECH ACADEMY initiated joint program to provide Piper with aviation maintenance professionals.
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CEFA FAS

Sep 21, 2021
CEFA FAS was selected by Turkish Airlines to provide flight data animation.
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AIRBUS

Sep 22, 2021
AIRBUS reached agreement with Signature Flight Support to supply SAF to its US final assembly facility in Mobile as part of plan to start delivering…
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VERTICAL AEROSPACE

Sep 22, 2021
VERTICAL AEROSPACE, UK now has conditional pre-order book of 1,350 VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft with total value of about US$5.4b; customers include American…
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SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS

Sep 22, 2021
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS (EUROPE) opened 90,000 sq ft Aerospace Innovation Centre in Prestwick for R&D of advanced materials and digital manufacturing…
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AIRBUS

Sep 22, 2021
AIRBUS was selected by LATAM Airlines to upgrade onboard FMS performance database on >200 A320 Family aircraft with new Descent Profile Optimisation …
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AIRBUS

Sep 22, 2021
AIRBUS has specially configured A350-900 (002) into Airspace Explorer testbed for demonstrating new cabin technologies.
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BOEING

Sep 22, 2021
BOEING forecasts European carriers will require 8,705 aircraft (7,100 single-aisle/1,545 widebodies) worth €1.25 trillion and €1.6 trillion in…
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AIRBUS

Sep 22, 2021
AIRBUS launched extra-performing wing demonstrator project (using Citation VII) to improve and optimize aerodynamics and performance; it also…
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GE AVIATION

Sep 22, 2021
GE AVIATION has MOU from Bamboo Airways to provide GEnx-1Bs for 10 firm/20 option 787-9s for delivery from 2022.
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PAN AM ACADEMY

Sep 23, 2021
PAN AM ACADEMY was selected by Nolinor Aviation to provide 737-800 pilot training.
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CPaT

Sep 23, 2021
CPaT was selected by ITA, Brazil to provide aircraft systems distance learning courses and general subjects library for A320 initial and recurrent…
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BOEING

Sep 23, 2021
BOEING forecasts demand in China for 8,700 aircraft (6,500 single-aisle/1,850 widebodies) worth €1.47 trillion and €1.8 trillion in aviation services…
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AEROCLASS

Sep 23, 2021
AEROCLASS attracted US$1.2m in seed funding from AeroCity Tech Ventures for startup of modern online training platform for aviation professionals.
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SAFRAN AND UNIVERSAL MOVEMENT

Sep 23, 2021
SAFRAN and UNIVERSAL MOVEMENT announced jointly developed Interspace premium economy seat has moved from concept into production phase.
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CAELI NOVA

Sep 23, 2021
CAELI NOVA, UK signed co-development partnership agreement with Airbus to enhance its Cordillera pax emergency oxygen system for use on Airbus…
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WENCOR

Sep 23, 2021
WENCOR was selected by PMA Aeroparts as exclusive global distributor of its PMA product line, including filtration, sensors, switches, controls and…

Defense

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BOEING

Sep 17, 2021
BOEING plans new 300,000 sq ft facility at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport to build US Navy's MQ-25 Stingray UAVs from 2024.
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USAF

Sep 21, 2021
USAF says Northrop Grumman is currently building five B-21 bombers.
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BOEING AUSTRALIA

Sep 22, 2021
BOEING AUSTRALIA plans to establish manufacturing/final assembly facility at Wellcam Airport in Toowoomba for Loyal Wingman combat aircraft (Boeing's…

MRO

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EMBRAER

Sep 20, 2021
EMBRAER has Alliance Airlines contract to provide materials support (>300 repairable components) for up to 32 E190s.
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REVIMA

Sep 21, 2021
REVIMA was selected by S7 Airlines to perform A320/737NG landing gear overhaul at new 11,000 sq meter facility in Thailand.
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SEABURY SOLUTIONS

Sep 21, 2021
SEABURY SOLUTIONS was selected by LAS Cargo, Colombia to provide its Alkym MRO IT platform with modules for planning, engineering, maintenance…
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GA TELESIS ENGINE SERVICES

Sep 21, 2021
GA TELESIS ENGINE SERVICES (GATES), Finland was certified by India DGCA to overhaul CFM56-5B/7B engines.
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FLYING COLOURS AVIATION

Sep 21, 2021
FLYING COLOURS AVIATION, Australia was selected by Nauru Airlines to strip/paint ex-Surinam Airways 737-700 (34538).
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UEC-SATURN

Sep 21, 2021
UEC-SATURN was selected by S7 Technics to perform bench tests of CFM56s under maintenance contracts from 2022.
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AAR

Sep 22, 2021
AAR extended deal with Volotea, Spain to provide PBH component support for about 40 A320 Family aircraft.
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AERFIN

Sep 22, 2021
AERFIN acquired unidentified A319-200 (its 20th A320 Family aircraft) from Banc of America Leasing Ireland for part out.
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LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE

Sep 22, 2021
LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE has exclusive 10-year Embraer contract to provide Lineage 1000 landing gear overhaul services.
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BATAM AERO TECHNIC

Sep 22, 2021
BATAM AERO TECHNIC, Indonesia plans by end of 2021 to add six more 737 MRO lines, increasing total to 21.
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EMBRAER

Sep 22, 2021
EMBRAER extended Pool Program deal with Cobham, Australia for three E190s; Pool Program offers full repair coverage for components/parts, airframe…
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SOUTHWEST

Sep 22, 2021
SOUTHWEST plans in 2022 to open MRO facility at Baltimore/Washington International to house three 737s simultaneously.
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THALES AND LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Sep 23, 2021
THALES and LUFTHANSA TECHNIK signed long-term repair maintenance service agreement to support a major Airbus fleet; deal includes a spares purchase…
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EIRTRADE AVIATION

Sep 23, 2021
EIRTRADE AVIATION, Ireland was retained by joint liquidators of now defunct Stobart Air to broker sale of remaining inventories for ATRs and E-Jets.
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GDC TECHNICS

Sep 23, 2021
GDC TECHNICS was selected by Mammoth Freighters as modification center for 777-200LR/300ER pax-to-freighter conversions; it operates 840,000 sq ft…
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DIRECT MAINTENANCE

Sep 23, 2021
DIRECT MAINTENANCE (Magnetic MRO) opened new line maintenance stations at Frankfurt and Munich, joining Cologne-Bonn.
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EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING

Sep 23, 2021
EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING and ATG, Czech Republic have formed partnership to offer NDT training to ATG clients at EM&E's facilities.
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AERY AVIATION

Sep 23, 2021
AERY AVIATION began construction of US$15.3m, 60,000 sq ft hangar facility at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, VA for completion in…
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MARILAKE AEROSYSTEMS

Sep 23, 2021
MARILAKE AEROSYSTEMS, UK updated its capability list and now supports almost 8,000 avionics/instrument/galley parts.
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NEXT LEVEL AVIATION

Sep 23, 2021
NEXT LEVEL AVIATION, FL launched Next Level USM partnership program for OEMs, airlines, leasing companies and MROs to act as single point of contact…

Business Aviation

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GEMINI WINGS

Sep 20, 2021
GEMINI WINGS, Prague added a Phenom 100 to its international alliance fleet.
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FAI RENT-A-JET

Sep 21, 2021
FAI RENT-A-JET, Germany has reconfigured one of its Global Express business jets into an air ambulance.
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GLOBAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Sep 22, 2021
GLOBAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, Wichita signed collaboration agreement with Bombardier to provide enhanced interior repair and refurbishment…
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CIRRUS ORLANDO

Sep 22, 2021
CIRRUS ORLANDO was formed to provide concierge-level flight training, aircraft maintenance and aircraft management/sales for SR Series piston…

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: VELO3D

Sep 17, 2021
Steve Starner to Vice President of Sales of Velo3D, Campbell, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIR DOLOMITI

Sep 20, 2021
Steffen Harbarth to Chief Executive Officer of Air Dolomiti, Italy (effective January 2022).
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WHO'SNEWS: ATR

Sep 20, 2021
Guillaume Daudin to Senior Vice President-Programs of ATR, Toulouse.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVIATION SUPPLIERS ASSOCIATION

Sep 20, 2021
Nicole Wright, of Wyatt Aerospace, was elected to the Board of Directors of Aviation Suppliers Association.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVIATION SUPPLIERS ASSOCIATION

Sep 20, 2021
Mary Wanke, of VX Consultants, was elected to the Board of Directors of Aviation Suppliers Association.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVIATION SUPPLIERS ASSOCIATION

Sep 20, 2021
Jimmy Wu, of Infinity Air, was elected to the Board of Directors of Aviation Suppliers Association.
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WHO'SNEWS: ASHLAND PLACE FINANCE

Sep 21, 2021
Jennifer Villa Tennity to President of Ashland Place Finance, New York.
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WHO'SNEWS: MESA AIR GROUP

Sep 21, 2021
Torque Zubeck to Chief Financial Officer of Mesa Air Group, Phoenix.
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WHO'SNEWS: DELTA MATERIAL SERVICES

Sep 21, 2021
David Craig to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Delta Material Services, Atlanta.
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WHO'SNEWS: AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL

Sep 21, 2021
Tim Strauss, who previously announced his intention to resign, has agreed to continue as CEO of Amerijet International, Miami.
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WHO'SNEWS: C&L AVIATION

Sep 22, 2021
David Kay to Regional Sales Manager-Corporate MRO for Midwestern US, based in Chicago, of C&L Aviation.
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WHO'SNEWS: NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS

Sep 22, 2021
Andrew Hodges to Chief Commercial Officer of Norse Atlantic Airways, Norway.