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Air Transport

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AEROSTAR

Oct 01, 2021
AEROSTAR, Russia agreed to lease two 737-800BCFs (29927; ex-Aeromexico/30643; ex-Jettime) from Arena Aviation Capital.
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ITA

Oct 01, 2021
ITA, Italy agreed to lease 31 new aircraft (15 A220s; two A320neo; nine A321neo; five A330-900s) from Air Lease Corporation for delivery in 2H22-1H25…
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SMARTLYNX

Oct 01, 2021
SMARTLYNX MALTA took delivery of second EFW-converted A321-200F (1017; ex-R Airlines) from Vallair for DHL operations.
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AVATION

Oct 01, 2021
AVATION had US$85m net loss on US$118m revenues for year ended June 30 vs $9.7m profit on $135m a year ago; it ended fiscal year with 44 aircraft:…
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FPG AMENTUM

Oct 01, 2021
FPG AMENTUM arranged sale of A321neo (9374; leased to AMERICAN AIRLINES) to unidentified US-based lessor.
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AEROFLOT

Oct 01, 2021
AEROFLOT sold two new 777-300ERs (65312/65311) to GTLK Europe for leaseback; it now leases eight 777s from GTLK.
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ICELANDAIR

Oct 01, 2021
ICELANDAIR reached agreement with Aviation Capital Group for sale/leaseback of two 737-8s and finance lease of one 737-9.
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QANTAS

Oct 01, 2021
QANTAS is accelerating restart of international flights to November 14, initially with three-times-weekly Sydney-LAX (787-9).
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TOKI AIR

Oct 01, 2021
TOKI AIR, Japan agreed to lease two new ATR 72-600s (1565/1620) from Nordic Aviation Capital for 1H22 delivery for startup.
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AIR MAURITIUS

Oct 01, 2021
AIR MAURITIUS exited voluntary administration with US$280m government loan; it cut fleet to from 15 to nine aircraft: four A350-900s, two A330-900s…
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AEROMEXICO

Oct 04, 2021
AEROMEXICO filed Plan of Reorganization; it is negotiating to acquire 48.9% of PLM (operates its loyalty program) from AIMIA.
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IBERIA

Oct 04, 2021
IBERIA sold two ex-LEVEL A330-200s (1864/1882) with CF6-80E1s to Aergo Capital, and leased them back.
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COBHAM AVIATION SERVICES

Oct 04, 2021
COBHAM AVIATION SERVICES leased ex-Mandarin E190 (087) from TrueNoord; aircraft had been stored in the Philippines.
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AVOLON

Oct 04, 2021
AVOLON reports that in 3Q21 it executed 54 lease transactions (vs 55 in 3Q20), delivered eight new/nine used aircraft (vs 4/1) and sold two aircraft …
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DAE CAPITAL

Oct 04, 2021
DAE CAPITAL acquired 23 aircraft, sold 23, and executed 147 lease transactions in the first nine months of 2021. It has owned/managed/committed fleet…
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ALMASRIA UNIVERSAL AIRLINES

Oct 04, 2021
ALMASRIA UNIVERSAL AIRLINES began twice-weekly Moscow-Domodedovo-Hurghada/-Sharm el-Sheikh (A320).
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EVE

Oct 04, 2021
EVE (Embraer) signed partnership agreement with Brazil's Aviation Management Services-Serviços Aeronáuticos (Avantto) to develop UAM ecosystem in…
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ELECTRA.AERO

Oct 04, 2021
ELECTRA.AERO secured purchase commitments for its eSTOL aircraft from FLAPPER, Brazil for 15 and Australia's SKYPORTZ for 100; it how has commitments…
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LUFTHANSA GROUP

Oct 04, 2021
LUFTHANSA GROUP agreed to lease four A350-900s from Avolon (2), SMBC Aviation Capital (1) and Goshawk (1) for delivery in 1H22 to increase fleet to…
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LUFTHANSA

Oct 04, 2021
LUFTHANSA (as partner) announced opening of world's first production plant for power-to-liquid (PtL) aviation fuels in Emsland, Germany, and agreed…
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PHILIPPINE AIRLINES

Oct 04, 2021
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES received US Bankrutpcy Court approval to access US$505m in DIP financing to fund operations.
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IATA

Oct 04, 2021
IATA now projects cumulative net airlines industry losses of $201b in 2020-2022, including $137.7b in 2020 (revised from $126.4b), $51.8b in 2021 …
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GLOBALX

Oct 04, 2021
GLOBALX, FL agreed to lease three ex-Virgin America/Alaska A320-200s (TBA) from two lessors for delivery by end 2021.
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AVOLON

Oct 04, 2021
AVOLON says in 3Q21 it upsized its unsecured revolving facility by $1.1b to $4.3b and repaid about $650m of secured debt.
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IATA

Oct 04, 2021
IATA approved resolution (at its 77th AGM) for global air transport industry to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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GOL

Oct 04, 2021
GOL, Brazil took delivery of new 737-8 (60235) on lease from CDB Aviation.
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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Oct 04, 2021
BREEZE AIRWAYS took delivery of another ex-Air Canada E190 (132) on lease from Nordic Aviation Capital.
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AVIANCA

Oct 04, 2021
AVIANCA reportedly agreed to acquire 40% stake in SKY AIRLINE, Chile (23 A320 Family aircraft) for US$60m-70m.
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SICHUAN LONGHAO PILOT TRAINING

Oct 05, 2021
SICHUAN LONGHAO PILOT TRAINING, China ordered 20 Cessna Skyhawk piston trainers from Textron for delivery in 2022.
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DELTA

Oct 05, 2021
DELTA plans in mid-2022 to begin Boston-Athens/-Tel Aviv (A330); -Baltimore (E175); and -Denver/-San Diego (737-900).
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ENVOY

Oct 05, 2021
ENVOY (American) took delivery of fourth ex-BA CityFlyer E170 (300) on lease from Azorra as part of overall deal for six.
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AIRBALTIC

Oct 05, 2021
AIRBALTIC sold third new A220-300 (55133) to Azorra, and leased it back; aircraft is its last A220 to be delivered in 2021.
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FINNAIR

Oct 05, 2021
FINNAIR retired its undrawn revolving credit facility of €175m; agreement, signed in January 2019, had 3-year maturity.
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ASL AIRLINES BELGIUM

Oct 05, 2021
ASL AIRLINES BELGIUM took delivery of STAECO-converted 737-800BCF (35552; ex-Ryanair) for FedEx operations.
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EAT LEIPZIG

Oct 05, 2021
EAT LEIPZIG was selected by DHL to operate EFW-converted A330-300P2F (1477; ex-Hi Fly Malta) with Trent 700s.
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WESTJET

Oct 05, 2021
WESTJET plans May 15, 2022 to begin nonstop Toronto-Dublin, Ireland (737 MAX).
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GLOBALX

Oct 05, 2021
GLOBALX agreed to lease four A321P2Fs from Greenwich Highland Aviation; 321 PRECISION CONVERSIONS was contracted to convert first two (1438/1953; ex…
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JET2

Oct 05, 2021
JET2, UK ordered 15 more A321neo for 2026-2029 and has now ordered 51 with the flexibility to extend up to 60 aircraft.
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QANTAS

Oct 05, 2021
QANTAS has entered final stages of formal tender process to order at least 100 narrowbodies for delivery from late 2023 to end 2034 to replace 737…
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FLY AIR41 AIRLINES

Oct 06, 2021
FLY AIR41 AIRLINES, Croatia leased ex-GoAir A320-200 (3972) with CFM56s from Aircastle.
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EMERALD AIRLINES

Oct 06, 2021
EMERALD AIRLINES, Ireland agreed to lease four used ATR 72-600s (TBA) from Nordic Aviation Capital for delivery in 2022.
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AIRASIA GROUP

Oct 06, 2021
AIRASIA GROUP has converted its 13 remaining A320neo orders to A321neos and now has 362 A321neos on order to eventually replace its older A320s. It…
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AELF FLIGHTSERVICE

Oct 06, 2021
AELF FLIGHTSERVICE added its fourth A330-200 (466; ex-TAM) to Maleth Aero's certificate; it is in Zero-LOPA configuration.
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GOSHAWK

Oct 06, 2021
GOSHAWK upsized its unsecured Revolving Credit Facility from $1.2b to $1.4b and extended maturity to November 2024.
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AIR LEASE CORPORATION

Oct 06, 2021
AIR LEASE CORPORATION launched public offering of 300,000 new Series C preferred shares of stock at $1,000 each.
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BRITISH AIRWAYS

Oct 06, 2021
BRITISH AIRWAYS plans in November to return four A380s to service, initially operating to LAX, Miami and Dubai, as part of plan to expand network …
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SPICEJET

Oct 06, 2021
SPICEJET, India says it is aiming to redeploy its 13 737-8s by November 2021. It plans to receive another 30-40 in 2022-2023.
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VOEPASS

Oct 06, 2021
VOEPASS, Brazil commenced certification process to add 737-700/800 into fleet; it currently operates fleet of ATRs.
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AIRASIA GROUP

Oct 06, 2021
AIRASIA GROUP, Malaysia received approval from Danajamin for 80%-guaranteed loan (Club Facility) of up to RM500m.
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PORTER AIRLINES

Oct 06, 2021
PORTER AIRLINES announced it has officially returned to all 18 of its year-round destinations. It has 29 Dash 8s.
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WAMOS AIR

Oct 06, 2021
WAMOS AIR, Spain leased two ex-AirAsia X A330-300 (741/786) with Trent 700s from AerCap.
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US DOT

Oct 06, 2021
US DOT reports fuel cost for US airlines was $1.97/gallon in Aug vs $1.21 in Aug 2020; consumption fell 1.9% vs July 2021.
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BAMBOO AIRWAYS

Oct 06, 2021
BAMBOO AIRWAYS, Vietnam leased second ex-China Southern E190 (613) from CDB Aviation.
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EMBRAER

Oct 07, 2021
EMBRAER secured BNDES approval for US$500m financing to export 24 88-seat E175s to SKYWEST through April 2022.
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UNITED

Oct 07, 2021
UNITED announced plans to operate its largest domestic schedule this winter (>3,500 daily flights) since March 2020.
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AERCAP

Oct 07, 2021
AERCAP signed lease agreements for 42 aircraft (five widebodies/37 narrowbodies) in 3Q20 vs 28 (three/25) in 3Q20, and ended quarter with owned…
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SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS

Oct 01, 2021
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS has SF Airlines contract to repair/modify 757-200F inlet cowlings at Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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ALASKA AIRLINES

Oct 07, 2021
ALASKA AIRLINES plans June 18 to begin twice-weekly Anchorage-Salt Lake City (737-900ER).
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GLOBALX

Oct 05, 2021
GLOBALX agreed to lease four A321P2Fs from Greenwich Highland Aviation; 321 PRECISION CONVERSIONS was contracted to convert first two (1438/1953; ex…
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US TSA

Oct 07, 2021
US TSA screened 10.4m pax at airport security on October 1-6, down 23.5% from 13.6m on October 1-6, 2019. It surpassed 2m pax on both Oct 1 and Oct 3…
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US DOT

Oct 07, 2021
US DOT says US scheduled passenger airlines employed 718,407 workers in August, down 3.2% vs August 2019.
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Oct 07, 2021
SPIRIT AIRLINES agreed to lease 20 new GTF-powered A320neo Family aircraft from AerCap for delivery in 2022-2024.

Aerospace

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EMBRAER

Oct 01, 2021
EMBRAER says it has doubled Ipanema sales in 2021 vs 2020 with 50.
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ONTIC

Oct 01, 2021
ONTIC completed sales/licensing agreement of certain product lines (for A330, BAe Hawk and Tornado) from Triumph Group's faciity in Staverton, UK.
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ALCOA OF AUSTRALIA

Oct 01, 2021
ALCOA OF AUSTRALIA executed a binding term sheet with WA-based FYI Resources for development activities to produce high-purity alumina, or HPA; AoA…
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SIEMENS

Oct 01, 2021
SIEMENS launched Xcelerator as a Service (XaaS) engineering software, services and application development platform to enable innovative product…
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GE AVIATION

Oct 04, 2021
GE AVIATION was selected by NASA as partner to develop megawatt-class hybrid electric propulsion system under EPFD technology demonstrator program to…
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LEASEWORKS

Oct 04, 2021
LEASEWORKS, UK signed FTAI as launch customer for Aeris Portal to digitally transform way in which lessors collaborate/exchange info with customers.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Oct 04, 2021
PRATT & WHITNEY announced GTF orders from Aviation Capital Group for 17 (10 firm/seven option) A320neo Family aircraft and BOC Aviation for 25 (10…
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AIRBUS

Oct 04, 2021
AIRBUS has placed its fourth BelugaXL (modified A330-200) into service.
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PROPONENT

Oct 05, 2021
PROPONENT received Platinum status for AMP Supplier Alliances Program by meeting requirements on connectivity, operations and business development.
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GKN AEROSPACE

Oct 05, 2021
GKN AEROSPACE teamed with KTH (Swedish Royal Institute of Technology) to jointly develop fan technology (Electric Fan Thruster) for all-electric…
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THOMAS GLOBAL SYSTEMS

Oct 05, 2021
THOMAS GLOBAL SYSTEMS has JAL order to supply TFD-7000 LCD flight displays as drop-in replacement for its 30 767s.
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HONEYWELL

Oct 06, 2021
HONEYWELL unveiled new Anthem flight deck with always-on cloud connectivity as a clear path to autonomous flight.
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FLYHT

Oct 06, 2021
FLYHT received additional $1.5m purchase order for Iridium modems/license fees from long-time OEM partner for three certified aircraft platform types…
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STRATASYS

Oct 06, 2021
STRATASYS acquired remaining 55% stake in XAAR 3D (powder-based SAF).
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BOEING

Oct 06, 2021
BOEING formed dedicated Integrated Product Team to create digital environment where its next aircraft and production system can be designed together,…
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AUSTRIAN AIRLINES

Oct 07, 2021
AUSTRIAN AIRLINES reached 100,000 flight hours with a GE90-94B.
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ATR

Oct 07, 2021
ATR inaugurated new Customer Experience Studio in Toulouse that has seven cameras, high-performance sound system, touch screens and virtual reality…

MRO

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SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS

Oct 01, 2021
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS has SF Airlines contract to repair/modify 757-200F inlet cowlings at Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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VD GULF

Oct 01, 2021
VD GULF was approved by Jordan's CARC to perform line maintenace on A320 Family and 737CLs at Sharjah Intl. Airport.
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ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES

Oct 04, 2021
ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES signed Avolon as launch customer for 30 A330-300 freighter conversions in 2025-2028.
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BOEING

Oct 04, 2021
BOEING has Genesis order to convert two 737-800s (TBA) to freighters; first will be complete in 1H22 and second in 1H23.
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SIA ENGINEERING

Oct 04, 2021
SIA ENGINEERING is expected to part out two A380s (021/019) and 777-200ER (30875) for Singapore Airlines.
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A-TECHNICS

Oct 04, 2021
A-TECHNICS, Russia opened its seventh line maintenance station at Sochi to support Aeroflot A330s, A350s, 777s and 747s.
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CASCADE SPARES

Oct 05, 2021
CASCADE SPARES has secured 5-year lease on 26,000 sq ft hangar at Southern Illinois Airport to perform 757 maintenance.
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APOC

Oct 05, 2021
APOC, Netherlands purchased its first CFM56-5B for part out by GA TELESIS.
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ATR

Oct 05, 2021
ATR extended its Global Maintenance Agreement (LRU pool/repair) with Air Calédonie for four ATR 72-600s for five years.
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HAECO HONG KONG

Oct 06, 2021
HAECO HONG KONG completed first 3C-Check on 737NG for Virgin Australia as part of larger base maintenance agreement.
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STANDARDAERO

Oct 07, 2021
STANDARDAERO agreed to acquire remaining 59.2% stake in ASIAN SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES, Singapore (PW4000 fan blade overhaul and thermal spray coating…
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BELL TEXTRON

Oct 07, 2021
BELL TEXTRON is launching MRO operations at its 660,000 sq ft facility in Mirabel to support its customers in Canada.
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LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE

Oct 07, 2021
LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE was selected by airBaltic and SWISS to provide predictive maintenance algorithms and trend monitoring applications.
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GE AVIATION

Oct 07, 2021
GE AVIATION delivered its final CF6-80E1 production engine to China Airlines for installation on an A330; first entered service in 1994. The CF6…

Business Aviation

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JETCRAFT

Oct 04, 2021
JETCRAFT, UK opened office in Singapore to support growth in Southeast Asia.
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DUNCAN AVIATION

Oct 04, 2021
DUNCAN AVIATION was authorized by Bombardier for Learjet, Challenger and Global 5500/6500 maintenance at its three facilities.
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JET EAST AVIATION

Oct 04, 2021
JET EAST AVIATION opened 70,000 sq ft business jet heavy maintenance facility at Millville Executive Airport, NJ.
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CHICAGO JET GROUP

Oct 05, 2021
CHICAGO JET GROUP has FAA STC to install Universal Avionics’ InSight flight deck upgrade on Falcon 900B.
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GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Oct 05, 2021
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE introduced new Pearl 700-powered G800 with 8,000 nm range at Mach 0.85 (with eight pax/four crew) for 2023; and new PW812GA…
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C&L AEROSPACE

Oct 05, 2021
C&L AEROSPACE acquired Legacy 500 inventory (1,100 line items) to be stocked at its new 27,000 sq ft warehouse in Bangor.
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KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Oct 05, 2021
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ordered 10 Cessna Skyhawk piston trainers, increasing its Salina-based Skyhawk fleet to 20.
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GARMIN

Oct 06, 2021
GARMIN says 10% of Cessna Citation Excel/XLS fleet has been retrofitted with its G5000 integrated flight deck upgrade. It also announced program to…
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AIRBUS

Oct 04, 2021
AIRBUS has placed its fourth BelugaXL (modified A330-200) into service.

WHO'SNEWS

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WHO'SNEWS: SR TECHNICS

Oct 01, 2021
Anisa Diwakar to Head of Parts Repair Customer Services of SR Technics, Switzerland.
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WHO'SNEWS: JET EAST

Oct 04, 2021
Dwayne Chandler to Senior Director of Avionics Sales and Business Development of Jet East, Trenton, NJ.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIR NEW ZEALAND

Oct 04, 2021
Carrie Hurihanganui announced her resignation as Chief Operating Officer of Air New Zealand (effective 2022).
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WHO'SNEWS: TEXAS AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES

Oct 04, 2021
Julie Westcott to Vice President of Operations & OEM Development of Texas Aerospace Technologies, Abilene.
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WHO'SNEWS: ED BEAUVAIS

Oct 04, 2021
Ed Beauvais, Founder of America West Airlines, has passed away; he was 84.
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WHO'SNEWS: IBA

Oct 05, 2021
Geoffrey van Klaveren to Managing Director-Advisory of IBA, London.
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WHO'SNEWS: VERTICAL AEROSPACE

Oct 05, 2021
Harry Holt to Chief Operating Officer of Vertical Aerospace, Bristol, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: WHEELS UP

Oct 05, 2021
Vinayak Hegde to President of Wheels Up, New York.
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WHO'SNEWS: IAI NORTH AMERICA

Oct 05, 2021
Oren Poleg to President and Chief Executive Officer of IAI North America, Herndon, VA.
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WHO'SNEWS: IATA

Oct 06, 2021
Mehmet T. Nane, CEO of Pegasus Airlines, was elected as next Chair of IATA (effective June 2022).
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WHO'SNEWS: JORAMCO

Oct 06, 2021
Adam Voss to Chief Operating Officer of Joramco, Amman.
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WHO'SNEWS: MAGMA AVIATION

Oct 06, 2021
Conor Brannigan to Chief Executive Officer of Magma Aviation, London.
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WHO'SNEWS: BOEING

Oct 06, 2021
Linda Hapgood to Program Manager-Digital Transformation of Boeing; Danen Barnhart was named IT&DA Program Manager.
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WHO'SNEWS: TRANSAT

Oct 07, 2021
Patrick Bui to Chief Financial Officer of Transat, Montreal.
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WHO'SNEWS: ROLLS-ROYCE

Oct 07, 2021
Grazia Vittadini to Chief Technology Officer, Designate, of Rolls-Royce.
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WHO'SNEWS: JET LINX

Oct 07, 2021
Jay Vidlak to Senior Vice President-Aircraft Acquisition and Sales of Jet Linx, Omaha, NE.
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WHO'SNEWS: AEROSPACE TURBINE ROTABLES

Oct 07, 2021
Shad Newbury to Vice President & General Manager of Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Wichita.