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Air Transport

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QANTAS GROUP

Oct 22, 2021
QANTAS GROUP is bringing forward restart of more international flights from different states/territories as borders open. It is accelerating return…
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VOLARIS

Oct 22, 2021
VOLARIS had MP1.5b net income in 3Q21 (vs MP713m in 3Q19) on 35% higher revenues vs 3Q19 and ended quarter with MP12.7b cash. It has 94 aircraft (six…
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AERCAP

Oct 22, 2021
AERCAP announced pricing of $21b aggregate principal amount of senior notes to fund a portion of its GECAS acquisition.
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Oct 22, 2021
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES says its operational problems on Oct 8-13, which prompted >2,000 canceled flights, cost $75m.
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GE and AERCAP

Oct 22, 2021
GE and AERCAP obtained all required regulatory clearances for their GECAS transaction, which is expected to close Nov 1.
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PEGASUS AIRLINES

Oct 22, 2021
PEGASUS AIRLINES, Turkey ordered six more A321neos and has now ordered 64 (seven delivered), plus 42 A320neos (40).
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HAWAIIAN AIRLINES

Oct 25, 2021
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES plans December 13 to resume five-times-weekly Honolulu-Sydney, Australia (A330).
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SILVER AIRWAYS

Oct 25, 2021
SILVER AIRWAYS began operating ATR 72-500F (853; ex-Aurigny Air Services) on behalf of AMAZON PRIME AIR.
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AHA!

Oct 25, 2021
aha! (Expressjet Airlines) launched services out of Reno to smaller cities in western US with CRJ200s (SPNWS; October 1).
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ACC AVIATION

Oct 25, 2021
ACC AVIATION, UK reports in 3Q21 it remarketed two Dash 8-100s from Canadian North to Bighorn Airways and arranged acquisition of two 737-400s by…
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AIRHUB AIRLINES

Oct 25, 2021
AIRHUB AIRLINES has converted ex-Air Tahiti Nui A340-300 (668) to Zero-LOPA configuration for early November startup of widebody charters under its…
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AIR INCHEON

Oct 25, 2021
AIR INCHEON, South Korea leased AEI-converted 737-800SF (28535; ex-Corendon) from Vx Capital Partners.
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WESTJET

Oct 25, 2021
WESTJET plans by end 2021 to have restored service to >95 destinations across the airline's domestic/international network.
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ACI EUROPE

Oct 25, 2021
ACI EUROPE reports European airport traffic is down 1.26b pax (62%) so far in 2021 vs 2019, including down 41% in August-October. It is forecasting…
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ASL AIRLINES IRELAND

Oct 25, 2021
ASL AIRLINES IRELAND took delivery of another AEI-converted 737-800SF (29925, ex-Go2Sky) on lease from Aero Capital Solutions for operation for…
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SILVER AIRWAYS

Oct 25, 2021
SILVER AIRWAYS leased ATR 72-500F (682; ex-Air Caraibes) from ATRiam Capital, its third ATR for operation for AMAZON.
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AIR TRANSAT

Oct 26, 2021
AIR TRANSAT plans May 11 to begin seasonal weekly Quebec City-London Gatwick (A321neoLR).
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AAPA

Oct 26, 2021
AAPA members carried 1.2m pax in Sept 2021 vs 30m in Sept 2019; capacity was only 13.9% of pre-pandemic levels.
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GOL

Oct 26, 2021
GOL completed refinancing R$1.2b of short-term debt with UBS, Bradesco and Santander, strengthening its balance sheet.
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JETBLUE

Oct 26, 2021
JETBLUE had $130m net income in 3Q21 (vs $187m in 3Q19) on 5.5% lower revenues vs 3Q19; it has $3.3b in cash.
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UNITED

Oct 26, 2021
UNITED plans October 31 to begin hourly Newark-Reagan National shuttle service (CRJ550/737-8) with 32 flights per day.
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JAMBOJET

Oct 26, 2021
JAMBOJET, Kenya has retained Zela Aviation to remarket/lease its Dash 8-Q400s under ACMI terms and conditions.
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AIR ATLANTA ICELANDIC

Oct 26, 2021
AIR ATLANTA ICELANDIC has acquired ex-Iberia A340-600 (440) with Trent 500s. It also has 12 747s.
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LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Oct 26, 2021
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT handled 4.37m pax in Sept 2021, down 37.6% from 7m in Sept 2019.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC

Oct 26, 2021
VIRGIN ATLANTIC plans Nov 8 to resume London Heathrow-Las Vegas (787)/-Orlando (A350) and Manchester-JFK (A330).
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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Oct 26, 2021
BREEZE AIRWAYS unveiled first of 80 126-seat A220-300s on order for delivery from Mobile FAL in November (EIS in 2Q22).
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LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Oct 26, 2021
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT handled 4.37m pax in Sept 2021, down 37.6% from 7m in Sept 2019.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC

Oct 26, 2021
VIRGIN ATLANTIC plans Nov 8 to resume London Heathrow-Las Vegas (787)/-Orlando (A350) and Manchester-JFK (A330).
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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Oct 26, 2021
BREEZE AIRWAYS unveiled first of 80 126-seat A220-300s on order for delivery from Mobile FAL in November (EIS in 2Q22).
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WINGS CAPITAL PARTNERS

Oct 27, 2021
WINGS CAPITAL PARTNERS, CA announced acquisition of two 737-800s and one A320-200 on lease to airlines in US/Europe.
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WIZZ AIR

Oct 27, 2021
WIZZ AIR agreed to sell four GTF-powered A321neos to Dynam Aviation (3) and Sato Aviation (1) for leaseback from 2022.
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HAWAIIAN

Oct 28, 2021
HAWAIIAN had $14.7m net income in 3Q21 (vs $80.1m in 3Q19) on 32.6% lower revenues vs 2019, and ended quarter with $2.2b in liquidity. It extended…
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LATAM AIRLINES BRASIL

Oct 28, 2021
LATAM AIRLINES BRASIL leased ex-Gulf Air A320-200 (4860) with CFM56s from AMCK Aviation.
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ELITE AIRWAYS

Oct 28, 2021
ELITE AIRWAYS leased ex-Airest CRJ200SF (7452) from Regional One, and now has 11 CRJs.
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AVOLON

Oct 28, 2021
AVOLON and AERCAP have reportedly expressed concerns to Airbus whether ramp up of A320 Family production (to as many as 70/month) is feasible as…
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ASL AIRLINES BELGIUM

Oct 28, 2021
ASL AIRLINES BELGIUM took delivery of STAECO-converted 737-800BCF (35553; ex-Ryanair) for operation for FEDEX.
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NORWEGIAN

Oct 28, 2021
NORWEGIAN signed LOIs with various (previous) lessors for up to 13 737-800s for delivery in 4Q21-1Q22 for its summer 2022 schedule; lease terms are…
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ALLEGIANT AIR

Oct 28, 2021
ALLEGIANT AIR finalized 5-year collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters-represented mechanics, their first.
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IATA

Oct 28, 2021
IATA is projecting delivery in 2022 of 591 aircraft in Asia Pacific (vs 320 in 2021), 378 in Europe (vs 287), 368 in North America (vs 283), 243 in…
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ALLEGIANT TRAVEL

Oct 28, 2021
ALLEGIANT TRAVEL had $39.2m net income in 3Q21 (vs $43.9m in 3Q19) on 5.3% higher revenues vs 3Q19; it has 106 aircraft.
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Oct 28, 2021
SPIRIT AIRLINES had $14.8m net income in 3Q21 (vs $83.5m in 3Q19) on flat revenues vs 3Q19, and ended quarter with $1.9b in liquidity. It took…
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DHL EXPRESS

Oct 28, 2021
DHL EXPRESS opened €22m, 112,000 sq ft sorting facility at Bengaluru, India to handle >90,000 tons of shipment per year from 11 DHL-operated…
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AVIATION CLIMATE TASKFORCE

Oct 28, 2021
AVIATION CLIMATE TASKFORCE (ACT) was formed Air Canada, Air France-KLM, American, Cathay Pacific, Delta, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Southwest, United and…
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WINGO

Oct 28, 2021
WINGO, Colombia wet-leased 737-800 (40890) from Copa Airlines; aircraft will be operated by AERO REPUBLICA.
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RED WINGS

Oct 28, 2021
RED WINGS, Russia leased ex-irAero 777-200ER (27251) with Trents from Veling; aircraft had been stored at Addis Ababa.
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BLUE PANORAMA

Oct 28, 2021
BLUE PANORAMA, Italy suspended operations according to its unions. It has two 737CLs, eight 737NGs, and two A330-200s.
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BRITISH AIRWAYS

Oct 28, 2021
BRITISH AIRWAYS plans December 1 to resume LondonHeathrow-Buenos Aires, Argentina (A350).
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CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES

Oct 28, 2021
CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES agreed to sell 12 V2500-powered A321-200s to wholly-owned SPVs of CALC for leaseback.
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FLYPOP

Oct 28, 2021
FLYPOP, UK leased ex-Cebu A330-300 (1445) from Avolon for operation by HI FLY MALTA; second (1420) is due shortly.
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CARGOJET

Oct 28, 2021
CARGOJET, Canada successfully renewed its IATA IOSA registration.
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UNITED AIRLINES

Oct 28, 2021
UNITED AIRLINES plans March 26 to begin daily Boston-London Heathrow (767-300ER).
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FLYBONDI

Oct 28, 2021
FLYBONDI plans January 2 to begin Buenos Aires-Rio de Janeiro/-São Paulo (737-800).

Aerospace

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HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

Oct 22, 2021
HONEYWELL AEROSPACE earned $740m on $2.7b sales in 3Q21 vs $617m on $2.7b in 3Q20; Commercial aftermarket sales were up 38% vs 3Q20 and air transport…
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MHIRJ AND ZEROAVIA

Oct 25, 2021
MHIRJ and UK-based ZEROAVIA signed partnership agreement to develop hydrogen-electric propulsion for regional jet (CRJ) applications, leveraging…
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Oct 25, 2021
PRATT & WHITNEY was selected by NASA to develop advanced high pressure turbine technologies (using CMCs) to reduce fuel consumption/emissions for…
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DE HAVILLAND

Oct 26, 2021
DE HAVILLAND announced Dash 8-400 was certified by EASA/FAA to meet ICAO Chapter 14 standards for noise emissions.
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ALASKA AIR GROUP AND ZEROAVIA

Oct 26, 2021
ALASKA AIR GROUP and ZEROAVIA teamed to develop ZA2000 hydrogen-powered engine for Dash 8-Q400; it is also investing in the company, alongside Amazon…
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Oct 26, 2021
COLLINS AEROSPACE earned $478m on $4.6b sales in 3Q21 vs $526m on $4.3b in 3Q20. It says increase in sales was driven by 38% increase in commercial…
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Oct 26, 2021
PRATT & WHITNEY earned $187m on $4.7b sales in 3Q21 vs $615m loss on $3.5b in 3Q20. It delivered 698 engines (165 large commercial; 58 military; 475…
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THALES

Oct 26, 2021
THALES reported €3.1b in aerospace sales for first nine months of 2021 vs €2.9b a year ago; order intake was €3.7b vs €2.3b.
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TRIUMPH INTERIORS

Oct 26, 2021
TRIUMPH INTERIORS has Boeing contract to supply air distribution system composite ducting and composite cockpit assemblies for 777X, plus the thermal…
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LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS

Oct 26, 2021
LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS was selected by Universal Avionics to provide Lido FMS navigation data as the primary source for its navigational databases.
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SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE

Oct 26, 2021
SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE opened 4,580 sq m R&D facility in Valence to develop solutions for more electric aircraft and space/defense markets.
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JW HILL CAPITAL

Oct 26, 2021
JW HILL CAPITAL acquired PERFORMANCE PLASTICS, CA (precision-engineered composite aerostructure components) and ANGELES COMPOSITES TECHNOLOGIES, WA …
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CRANE AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS

Oct 26, 2021
CRANE AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS earned $33m on $169m sales in 3Q21 vs $25m on $157m in 3Q20; it has $479m backlog.
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FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

Oct 26, 2021
FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL was selected by Breeze Airways to supply A220 and E190 full flight simulators (FFS) and FTDs for delivery in 2022; as part…
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PAN AM FLIGHT ACADEMY

Oct 26, 2021
PAN AM FLIGHT ACADEMY says recently acquired 757-200 full-flight simulator (RB211s) has been installed in Miami and ready for operation (SPNWS; Aug 6…
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DE HAVILLAND

Oct 26, 2021
DE HAVILLAND finalized new 3-year contract with Unifor members, ending 3-month strike at Downsview facility in Toronto.
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LATÉCOÈRE

Oct 27, 2021
LATÉCOÈRE acquired SHIMTECH DE MEXICO, Hermosillo (composite assemblies/components) from Avantus Aerospace.
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BOEING

Oct 27, 2021
BOEING says since FAA approval to return the 737 MAX to service, it has delivered >195 aircraft and airlines have returned >200 to service; with…
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BOEING

Oct 27, 2021
BOEING says it is focusing 787 production resources on inspections/rework and continues to work with FAA on required actions for resuming delivery;…
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BOEING

Oct 27, 2021
BOEING forecasts (as part of CMO announced last month) demand in Russia/Ukraine/CIS for 1,540 aircraft worth $200b over next 20 years to satisfy 2.9%…
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BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES

Oct 27, 2021
BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES earned $644m on $4.2b revenues in 3Q21 vs $271m on $3.7b in 3Q20; it has $19b backlog.
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ENTROL

Oct 27, 2021
ENTROL installed an en-1000x FNPT II simulator for Air Plan Aviation, Greece.
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VERTICAL AEROSPACE

Oct 27, 2021
VERTICAL AEROSPACE, UK secured $205m in additional funding from Mudrick Capital Management ($200m) and Kouros SA ($5m) to support path to scale…
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SIMAERO

Oct 27, 2021
SIMAERO, France has EASA certification for 737-800 full-flight simulator after a full upgrade of the flight model software (new Boeing model Block 3…
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ZEROAVIA

Oct 27, 2021
ZEROAVIA, UK teamed with Royal Schiphol Group and Rotterdam The Hague Innovation Airport Foundation to test and demonstrate supply chain refuelling…
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BOEING

Oct 28, 2021
BOEING expects the supply chain will be restrained in 2022 and possibly 2023.
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GE AVIATION

Oct 28, 2021
GE AVIATION has multiple cost-share contracts (under HyTEC program) worth $20m by NASA test/mature compact jet engine core designs, including…
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BOEING

Oct 28, 2021
BOEING continues to target first delivery of 777X in late 2023; it has 320 on backlog. It is also evaluating the timing of a freighter version of the…
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BOEING

Oct 27, 2021
BOEING had $132m net loss on $15.3b revenues in 3Q21 vs $466m loss on $14.1b in 3Q20; it believes it has sufficient liquidity and will be cash flow…
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AIRBUS

Oct 28, 2021
AIRBUS had €404m net income on €10.5b revenues in 3Q21 vs €767m loss on €11.2b in 3Q20; Commercial aircraft earned €502m (vs €591m loss a year ago)…
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AIRBUS

Oct 28, 2021
AIRBUS is increasing A220 production from five to six per month in early 2022; ramping up to build 65 A320 Family aircraft per month by mid-2023; and…
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CAE

Oct 28, 2021
CAE has agreed to acquire Sabre's AirCentre airline operations portfolio in deal valued at $392.5m to significantly expand its position in flight and…
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FLYHT

Oct 28, 2021
FLYHT, Canada has COMAC contract to supply AFIRS 228 for the C919.
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FACC

Oct 28, 2021
FACC delivered its 1,000th translating sleeve shipset for A350 to Collins.
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HEXCEL

Oct 28, 2021
HEXCEL had $9m net income on $333.8m sales in 3Q21 vs $9.7m on $286.9m in 3Q20; civil aerospace sales increased 30%.
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ALLEGHENY TECHNOLOGIES

Oct 28, 2021
ALLEGHENY TECHNOLOGIES (ATI) reports commercial aerospace sales were flat in 3Q21 vs 2Q21, with higher forgings sales offsetting lower specialty…
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HERITAGE GLOBAL PARTNERS

Oct 28, 2021
HERITAGE GLOBAL PARTNERS and CLOUD INVESTMENT PARTNERS teamed to auction off inventory of 737/757/767/MD-80 rotable, repairable and expendable parts…

Aerospace/MRO

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PRATT & WHITNEY

Oct 25, 2021
PRATT & WHITNEY was selected by NASA to develop advanced high pressure turbine technologies (using CMCs) to reduce fuel consumption/emissions for…

MRO

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JORAMCO

Oct 25, 2021
JORAMCO extended deal with Lufthansa Group to operate three A330/A340 and two A320 heavy maintenance lines for aircraft operated by Lufthansa, SWISS…
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ANTAVIA

Oct 25, 2021
ANTAVIA opened new 2,500 sq meter wheel/brake MRO facility at Paris CDG, expanding on its current operation at Toulouse.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

Oct 25, 2021
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS has follow-on GA Telesis order to convert six 737-800s (now 12) to freighters in 2022-2023.
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SWISS-AS

Oct 26, 2021
SWISS-AS opened office in Japan in cooperation with Lufthansa Systems.
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MTU MAINTENANCE

Oct 26, 2021
MTU MAINTENANCE was selected by Mammoth Freighters to provide GE90 engine maintenance for its 777 conversion program.
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DUBLIN AEROSPACE

Oct 26, 2021
DUBLIN AEROSPACE opened €12m, 70,000 sq ft narrowbody landing gear repair/overhaul facility in Ashbourne, Co Meath.
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EFW

Oct 26, 2021
EFW, Germany says it plans to ramp up Airbus freighter conversion capacity from <20 to 60 aircraft per year by 2024; all available A330 conversion…
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Oct 27, 2021
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK has 5-year Smartwings contract to provide Total Component Support for 13 737-8s.
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TRAX

Oct 27, 2021
TRAX was selected by Transavia to provide its Line Control and QuickTurn eMobility apps for its maintenance operations in support of its 737NGs.
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ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES

Oct 27, 2021
ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES began converting first 777-300ER to freighter (cut aft fuselage section for large cargo door) and says process is…
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iAERO THRUST

Oct 28, 2021
iAERO THRUST opened new CFM56 engine test cell facility in Medley, FL.
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ARGO MRT AMERICAS

Oct 28, 2021
ARGO MRT AMERICAS was formed by Canada's DRAKKAR Aerospace & Ground Transportation and Germany's Argo Aviation Group to provide mobile repair…
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ST ENGINEERING

Oct 28, 2021
ST ENGINEERING has 5-year JAL contract to provide PBH component support for its 787s and 787s operated by ZIPAIR.
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MENA TECHNICS

Oct 28, 2021
MENA TECHNICS was selected by Pulsar Aviation Services, CA as Middle East representative (exclusive in Bahrain/non-exclusive in other GCC markets)…

Business Aviation

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GAMA

Oct 26, 2021
GAMA added AirCorps Aviation, MN; Dynon, WA; Kaney Aerospace, IL; and teTra aviation, Japan as new members.
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AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP

Oct 27, 2021
AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP has acquired BIGGIN HILL HANGAR COMPANY, which owns Hangar 510 at London Biggin Hill Airport.
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GENERAL DYNAMICS AEROSPACE

Oct 27, 2021
GENERAL DYNAMICS AEROSPACE earned $262m on $2.1b sales in 3Q21 vs $283m on $2b in 3Q20; book-to-bill ratio was 1.57 vs 0.92 a year ago. GULFSTREAM…
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MODERN AVIATION

Oct 28, 2021
MODERN AVIATION, NY agreed to acquire HILL AVIATION, which includes FBO at San Juan, PR, with >91,000 sq ft hangar and office space, and satellite…
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Oct 28, 2021
TEXTRON AVIATION earned $98m on $1.2b revenues in 3Q21 vs $29m loss on $795m in 3Q20; Citation jet volume rose by $290m. It delivered 49 jets and 35…

Defense

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LOCKHEED MARTIN

Oct 26, 2021
LOCKHEED MARTIN had $614m net income (after non-cash pension settlement charge of $1.7b) on $16b sales in 3Q21 vs $1.7b on $16.5b in 3Q20;…
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FIELD AEROSPACE

Oct 27, 2021
FIELD AEROSPACE completed cockpit upgrade on 50th USAF T-1A (Beechjet/Hawker 400A) as part of contract for 178.

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: STEVENS AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE SYSTEMS

Oct 25, 2021
Ricky Vongsiprasom to Maintenance Director-AOG Division of Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, Greenville, SC.
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WHO'SNEWS: JENNIFER BROCK

Oct 28, 2021
Jennifer Brock, Project Manager of sage-popovich, has announced her retirement after 21 years (effective November 19).

Defense/MRO

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BOEING

Oct 28, 2021
BOEING broked ground on 370,000 sq ft military jet MRO facility (270,000 sq ft hangar space and 100,000 sq ft office/support shops) at Cecil Airport…