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Aerospace

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EFW

Nov 12, 2021
EFW has Eurowings contract to provide composite spare parts, including floor panels/cargo linings, for A320 Family aircraft.
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HÉROUX-DEVTEK

Nov 12, 2021
HÉROUX-DEVTEK had C$7.5m net profit on C$131m sales in second quarter ended Sept 30 vs C$3.8m on C$137m a year ago.
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SEKISUI AEROSPACE

Nov 12, 2021
SEKISUI AEROSPACE has acquired Continuous Compression Molding (CCM) thermoplastics technology/equipment for installation at its Renton, WA facility.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Nov 12, 2021
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK was named by Aero HygenX as non-exclusive global distributor of its RAY line of autonomous UV-C disinfecting robots for aircraft.
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EMBRAER AND MULTISIM

Nov 12, 2021
EMBRAER and MULTISIM, The Netherlands signed MOU to discuss a potential partnership for developing defense and dual-use training solutions.
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AIRBUS

Nov 15, 2021
AIRBUS forecasts need for 39,020 new aircraft (29,690 small; 5,340 medium; 3,990 large), plus >550,000 pilots and >710,000 technicians, over next 20…
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AIRBUS

Nov 15, 2021
AIRBUS forecasts delivery of 2,440 freighters (880 new-build/1,560 conversions; 50% for replacement) over next 20 years, increasing global freighter…
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PILATUS

Nov 15, 2021
PILATUS launched PC-7 MKX smart basic trainer with new glass cockpit.
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IRKUT

Nov 15, 2021
IRKUT (Rostec) made first international demonstration flight of MC-21-310 with PD-14s at the Dubai Airshow.
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EMBRAER

Nov 15, 2021
EMBRAER forecasts demand for 10,900 <150-seat aircraft (8,640 jets/2,260 turboprops) worth US$650b over next 20 years.
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MAGNIX

Nov 15, 2021
MAGNIX was selected by Flapper, Brazil to provide 20 magni650 Electric Propulsion Units for its Cessna Caravans from 2024.
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GA TELESIS

Nov 15, 2021
GA TELESIS closed new 5-year, $225m ABL credit facility led by HSBC Bank USA and Fifth Third Bank as Joint Lead Arrangers.
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VSMPO-AVISMA

Nov 15, 2021
VSMPO-AVISMA signed MOU with Boeing for continued supply of titanium for current and fugure commercial aircraft, working together to develop new…
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BOEING AND ETIHAD

Nov 15, 2021
BOEING and ETIHAD reached expanded agreement to collaborate on environmental goals, centered on the 787, focusing on enhancing efficiency of…
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UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN

Nov 15, 2021
UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN has LOI from ACIA Aero Leasing to provide 10 firm/20 option hydrogen fuel conversion kits for ATRs.
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INMARSAT

Nov 15, 2021
INMARSAT was selected by SAUDIA to provide GX Aviation inflight broadband solution for 20 A321neo/15 A321XLR aircraft.
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TRUSTFLIGHT, BOEING, RACEROCKS AND UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Nov 15, 2021
TRUSTFLIGHT, BOEING, RACEROCKS and UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA launched new project to develop a Digital Aircraft Record System in Canada.
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BOEING

Nov 16, 2021
BOEING completed critical design review of an enhanced angle-of-attack (AOA) system for 737 MAX for flight tests in 2022.
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PANASONIC AVIONICS

Nov 16, 2021
PANASONIC AVIONICS was selected by SAUDIA to provide NEXT 4K and Bluetooth audio IFE system for 20 A321neo/15 Airbus A321XLR aircraft and by Iraqi…
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VSE AVIATION

Nov 16, 2021
VSE AVIATION, Miami was selected by Southwest Airlines to manage its end-of-life solutions for 737NGs and surplus material.
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GE AVIATION AND ETIHAD

Nov 16, 2021
GE AVIATION and ETIHAD agreed to collaborate on initiatives to lower CO2 emissions from 787s via new technologies/SAF.
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SANAD

Nov 16, 2021
SANAD (Mubadala), UAE closed new US$100m evergreen revolving credit facility with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).
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AVIC CABIN SYSTEMS

Nov 16, 2021
AVIC CABIN SYSTEMS (ACS) says Singapore Airlines has selected THOMPSON AERO SEATING to supply Vantage business class seats and AIM ALTITUDE to supply…
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VIASAT

Nov 16, 2021
VIASAT, CA was selected by Embraer to supply its Ka-band inflight connectivity (IFC) system as option for E2 aircraft family.
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PANASONIC AVIONICS

Nov 16, 2021
PANASONIC AVIONICS was selected by Emirates to supply IFE systems for new Premium Economy cabin being added to 52 A380s and 53 777s.
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SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES

Nov 16, 2021
SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES ordered an IoT solution from Orange Business Services to remotely track its tools at Villaroche and Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines…
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Nov 17, 2021
COLLINS AEROSPACE formed UK-based consortium with Bitrez, Composite Integration and Crompton Mouldings to develop next-generation composite component…
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Nov 17, 2021
COLLINS AEROSPACE has Emirates contract to upgrade 101 777s and 107 A380s with GLU-2100 multi-mode receiver (MMR).
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COLLINS AEROSPACE and AIRBUS

Nov 17, 2021
COLLINS AEROSPACE and AIRBUS developed Ground Flight Operations and Maintenance Exchanger (Ground FOMAX) to provide VPN-secured IP connection between…
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THALES and DIEHL

Nov 18, 2021
THALES and DIEHL were selected by Airbus to supply the electrical flight controls for CityAirbus NextGen air taxi, scheduled to make first flight in…
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AEROSUD

Nov 18, 2021
AEROSUD, South Africa was selected by SAMAD Aerospace to develop/manufacture Starling Cargo pilotless eVTOL aircraft.
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VIASAT

Nov 18, 2021
VIASAT was selected by Porter Airlines to provide inflight connectivity solution for 30 E195-E2s for delivery starting 2H22.

Aerospace/Air Transport

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PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA, ATR AND AIR CORSICA

Nov 15, 2021
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA introduced PW127XT engine for regional turboprops to provide 40% extended time on wing and 20% less maintenance costs. ATR…
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SINGAPORE AIRLINES

Nov 16, 2021
SINGAPORE AIRLINES unveiled new cabin for 31 737-800s with 10 lie-flat business class seats (designed by FACTORYDESIGN and built by THOMPSON AERO…

Air Transport

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LUFTHANSA

Nov 12, 2021
LUFTHANSA repaid/cancelled all remaining stabilization funds from Federal Republic of Germany; repayment was made much earlier than originally…
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FTAI AVIATION

Nov 12, 2021
FTAI AVIATION closed sale/leaseback transaction with ALITALIA (with novation to ITA) for majority of 16 A320 Family aircraft with CFM56s; deal…
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PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES

Nov 12, 2021
PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES leased second ex-Interjet A320-200 (7792) with CFM56s from Seraph Aviation.
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PORTER AIRLINES

Nov 12, 2021
PORTER AIRLINES completed sale/leaseback deals for 14 E195-E2s, for delivery in 2022-2023, with Azorra (5), Falko (5) and Elevate Capital Partners (4…
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AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS

Nov 15, 2021
AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS agreed to lease two ex-TAP A330-200s (877/899) with CF6-80E1s from TrueAero.
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HI FLY MALTA

Nov 15, 2021
HI FLY MALTA leased ex-Cebu Pacific A330-300 (1445) with Trent 700s from Avolon for wet-lease to FLYPOP, UK.
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NAV CANADA

Nov 15, 2021
NAV CANADA reports traffic decrease of 30.7% in October 2021 vs Oct 2019.
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ATR

Nov 15, 2021
ATR announced ATR 72-600 orders from BINTER for four, plus one option, and from TAROM, Romania for another three.
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INDIGO PARTNERS

Nov 15, 2021
INDIGO PARTNERS ordered 255 A321neos for WIZZ AIR (75 A321neo/27 A321XLR), FRONTIER (91 A321neo), VOLARIS (39 A321neo) and JETSMART (21 A321neo/two…
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AIR LEASE CORPORATION

Nov 15, 2021
AIR LEASE CORPORATION signed LOI to order 111 Airbus aircraft: 25 A220-300s, 55 A321neos, 20 A321XLRs, four A330neos and seven A350 Freighters;…
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EMIRATES

Nov 15, 2021
EMIRATES ordered two 777Fs to increase fleet to 12; orders were previously attributed by Boeing to an unidentified customer.
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OVERLAND AIRWAYS

Nov 15, 2021
OVERLAND AIRWAYS, Nigeria ordered three 88-seat E175s for delivery from 2023, and took purchase rights on three more.
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STRATOS

Nov 15, 2021
STRATOS announced (as servicer) new aircraft-backed ABS, SOLRR 2021-1, closed and raised US$706.5m of securitized debt for 22 narrowbodies on lease…
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BESTFLY WORLDWIDE

Nov 16, 2021
BESTFLY WORLDWIDE, Angola agreed to lease ex-American E190 (102) and ex-MAS Wings ATR 72-600 (1099) from ACIA Aero Leasing, joining two ATR 72-600s…
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SKY ONE FZE, UAE

Nov 16, 2021
SKY ONE FZE, UAE purchased three ex-Singapore 777-300s (32327/33374/33376) with Trents from Boeing Capital.
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AKASA AIR

Nov 16, 2021
AKASA AIR, India ordered 72 737 MAXs, including -8s and -8200s.
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JAZEERA AIRWAYS

Nov 16, 2021
JAZEERA AIRWAYS signed MOU to order 20 A320neo/eight A321neo aircraft, and option five.
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IBOM AIR

Nov 16, 2021
IBOM AIR, Nigeria ordered 10 A220s to join its current fleet of two.
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ATR

Nov 16, 2021
ATR has order from AFRIJET for three ATR 72-600s (two with PW127XT-Ms) and LOI from Japan's TOKI AIR for unidisclosed number of ATR 42-600s,…
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DHL EXPRESS

Nov 16, 2021
DHL EXPRESS launched six-times-weekly Hong Kong-Bangkok (K-Mile Asia 737-400SF); a sixth Beijing-Hong Kong-Beijing and Hong Kong-Cebu-Manila-Hong…
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AIR TANZANIA

Nov 16, 2021
AIR TANZANIA ordered one 787-8, one 767-300F and two 737 MAXs for growth.
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WALTZING MATILDA AVIATION

Nov 16, 2021
WALTZING MATILDA AVIATION (dba Connect Airlines), MA leased ex-Flybe Dash 8-400 (4221) from Chorus Aviation.
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LYNX AIR

Nov 16, 2021
LYNX AIR (formerly Enerjet), Canada plans 1H22 startup of ULCC services out of Calgary using 737 MAXs. It says it has firm orders/lease agreements in…
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AIR SENEGAL

Nov 17, 2021
AIR SENEGAL agreed to lease five A220-300s from Macquarie AirFinance for delivery starting in 2023.
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AERSALE

Nov 17, 2021
AERSALE received Strong Buy recommendation from Prescience Point Capital Management for its stock at price target of $47.
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EQUAIR

Nov 17, 2021
EQUAIR, Ecuador plans December 15 startup with two 737-700s (TBA) initially serving Quito-Guayaquil-Baltra/-San Cristóbal.
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FRENCH BEE

Nov 17, 2021
FRENCH BEE plans in April 2022 to begin nonstop Paris Orly-Los Angeles (A350-900).
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EZ AIR

Nov 17, 2021
EZ AIR, Bonaire acquired second ex-Silver Airways Saab 340B+ from Jetstream Aviation Capital as part of multi-aircraft deal.
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US DOT

Nov 18, 2021
US DOT reports US airlines carried 58.4m pax in September, down 19.5% vs Sep 2019; international traffic fell 50% vs Sep 2019.
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FLYBE

Nov 18, 2021
FLYBE is planning early 2022 restart of scheduled operations out of Birmingham Airport with unique fleet of Dash 8-400s.
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GOJET AIRLINES

Nov 18, 2021
GOJET AIRLINES leased ex-Adria Airways CRJ700 (10080) from Regional One for United Express operations.
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FLAIR AIRLINES

Nov 18, 2021
FLAIR AIRLINES plans in Feb 2022 to begin Ottawa-/Kitchener-Cancun and Abbotsford-/Edmonton-/Vancouver-Cabo (737).
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SKY ONE FZE, UAE

Nov 16, 2021
SKY ONE FZE, UAE purchased three ex-Singapore 777-300s (32327/33374/33376) with Trents from Boeing Capital.
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PLAY

Nov 18, 2021
PLAY, Iceland agreed to lease two new LEAP-powered A320neos from CALC for operation starting in March 2022.
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AEGEAN AIRLINES

Nov 18, 2021
AEGEAN AIRLINES, Greece agreed to purchase three ex-Virgin Australia ATR 72-600s (TBA) from Avation.
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ATLAS AIR and SOUTHERN AIR

Nov 18, 2021
ATLAS AIR and SOUTHERN AIR merged operating certificates, providing Atlas with 777 and 737 aircraft operating platforms.
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WESTJET

Nov 18, 2021
WESTJET plans in early 2022 to begin Calgary-London Heathrow (787).
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SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL

Nov 18, 2021
SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL recorded $94.2m pretax profit for six months ended September 30 vs $17.3m a year ago.
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FLYPOP

Nov 18, 2021
FLYPOP plans to launch Zero-LOPA cargo operations with ex-Cebu A330-300 (1445) operated by HI FLY MALTA. It plans to commence its first pax services…
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ASL AIRLINES IRELAND

Nov 18, 2021
ASL AIRLINES IRELAND took delivery of another AEI-converted 737-800SF (30877; ex-Jeju Air) on lease from Aero Capital Solutions for operation for…
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BRITISH AIRWAYS

Nov 18, 2021
BRITISH AIRWAYS plans December 9 to restart three-times-weekly London Heathrow-Nashville, TN (787-8).
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA

Nov 18, 2021
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA says it has signed LOIs to acquire seven 737NGs (TBA), increasing its fleet to 84 aircraft. It also says its WA operation, VARA,…
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UNITED AIRLINES

Nov 18, 2021
UNITED AIRLINES plans January 5 to restart San Francisco-Singapore (787-9).
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WIDERØE

Nov 18, 2021
WIDERØE plans December 14 to begin Helsinki-Bergen/-Tromsø (Dash 8-400) on behalf of FINNAIR.
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CARIBBEAN AIRLINES

Nov 18, 2021
CARIBBEAN AIRLINES took delivery of first new LEAP-powered 737-8 (43385) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.

Air Transport/MRO

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ENGINE LEASE FINANCE

Nov 15, 2021
ENGINE LEASE FINANCE, Ireland purchased 25 GTF engines from Pratt & Whitney and leased them back for onward sublease to P&W's airline customers…

Business Aviation

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PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA

Nov 15, 2021
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA named Jet Aviation Singapore, Singapore; Jet Aviation Cairns, Australia; Jet Aviation Hong Kong; Jet Aviation Manila; and Jet…
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TEXAS AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES

Nov 15, 2021
TEXAS AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES was named by AEM as South American sales rep for its LS/LSA/LSC loudspeaker and audio accessories, master caution panels…
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ATLANTIC AVIATION AND ROSS AVIATION

Nov 16, 2021
ATLANTIC AVIATION and ROSS AVIATION agreed to merge their FBO networks in 2022; KKR will be majority shareholder.
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LATECOERE

Nov 16, 2021
LATECOERE was selected by Alpha Star Aviation, Saudi Arabia to supply 12 ACJ Smart LiFi Monitors for retrofit on three ACJs.
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GOGO BUSINESS AVIATION

Nov 16, 2021
GOGO BUSINESS AVIATION says its AVANCE L5 system has flown on >500,000 flights since it was launched in August 2017.
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GE AVIATION

Nov 17, 2021
GE AVIATION was selected by Gulfstream to supply the data concentration network, advanced power management system and health management system for…
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FIVE

Nov 17, 2021
FIVE, Dubai purchased one ACJ TwoTwenty from Comlux Group; completion work will be done in Indianapolis for early 2023.
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AMBER AVIATION

Nov 17, 2021
AMBER AVIATION, China closed Series B funding round with Hony Capital and new investors NetJets, Fung Investment and Macau's Liu's Group; NetJets…

Business Aviation/Aerospace

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EMIRATES-CAE FLIGHT TRAINING CENTRE

Nov 16, 2021
EMIRATES-CAE FLIGHT TRAINING CENTRE is adding Global 6500 full-flight simulator as authorized training provider for Bombardier. It is also deploying…

Business Aviation/MRO

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FLYING COLOURS

Nov 15, 2021
FLYING COLOURS, Canada was approved by Guernsey Director of Civil Aviation to maintain business aircraft on 2-REG registry.

Defense

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SPANISH MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Nov 12, 2021
SPANISH MINISTRY OF DEFENCE signed contract with Airbus to acquire three A330 MRTTs in 2023-2025, plus provide spares, GSE, training and in-service…
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EMBRAER

Nov 12, 2021
EMBRAER reports Brazilian Federal Govt decided to unilaterally reduce by 25% the total value of contracts for 28 KC-390s.
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UAE

Nov 15, 2021
UAE formerly ordered two additonal A330 MRTTs for delivery from 2024 to increase Air Force & Air Defence fleet to five.
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ROSOBORONEXPORT

Nov 16, 2021
ROSOBORONEXPORT (Rostec) signed >$1.3b in new contracts at Dubai for combat aircraft, helicopters, drones and engines.
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INDONESIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Nov 18, 2021
INDONESIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ordered two A400Ms in MRTT configuration and signed LOA for another four.
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NORWAY

Nov 18, 2021
NORWAY took delivery of first of five P-8As (737-800As); remaining four are due in 2022. BOEING has now delivered 142 P-8s.

Defense/MRO

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SANAD

Nov 15, 2021
SANAD signed MOU with MIDDLE EAST PROPULSION COMPANY, Saudi Arabia to collaborate on military engine repairs; and partnership agreement with GAL …

MRO

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ST ENGINEERING

Nov 12, 2021
ST ENGINEERING has 5-year Virgin Australia contract for 737NG component maintenance on maintenance-by-the-hour basis.
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AEI AND KF AEROSPACE

Nov 12, 2021
AEI has Aircastle contract to convert four 737-800s to freighters in 2022-2023; KF AEROSPACE will perform mod work.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Nov 12, 2021
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK PHILIPPINES has Kuwait Airways contract for four A330-200 heavy checks; two have been completed.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Nov 15, 2021
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK has Royal Jordanian contract to provide total component support for five A319s/six A320s/two A321s.
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BOEING

Nov 15, 2021
BOEING has Icelease order to convert 11 737-800s to freighters and now has >200 orders/commitments from 19 customers, driving the opening of three…
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GE AVIATION

Nov 15, 2021
GE AVIATION says 1,000th 360 Foam Wash has been completed since 2017.
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GE AVIATION

Nov 15, 2021
GE AVIATION has 7-year flyadeal contract to provide time and material support for CFM56-5B overhauls for 11 A320-200s.
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SAUDI AEROSPACE ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES AND THALES

Nov 15, 2021
SAUDI AEROSPACE ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES and THALES signed MOU to form partnership in line maintenance and (later) in developing parts repair.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Nov 15, 2021
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK has MOU with Etihad Airways to provide AVIATOR fuel analytics, condition monitoring and line maintenance planning solutions.
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CFM INTERNATIONAL

Nov 15, 2021
CFM INTERNATIONAL was selected by Salam Air, Oman to provide LEAP-1A support for eight A320neo Family aircraft.
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BOEING

Nov 15, 2021
BOEING has DHL Express contract to convert nine more 767-300s to freighters. DHL has already taken delivery of seven of a batch of eight 767-300BCFs…
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MTU MAINTENANCE

Nov 15, 2021
MTU MAINTENANCE has launch order from LATAM Airlines Group to provide engine fleet management services (based on CORTEX software tool) for >200…
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AMP AERO SERVICES

Nov 15, 2021
AMP AERO SERVICES, Miami has 3-year CFM56-5B/-7B material parts consignment agreement from Jazeera Airways, Kuwait.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

Nov 15, 2021
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS has follow-up order from Aero Capital Solutions for another 13 737-800SF freighter conversions in 2023 at COMMERCIAL JET in…
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BOEING

Nov 15, 2021
BOEING was selected by Saudi Arabian Airlines to provide suite of digital analytic services (Optimized Maintenance Program and Airplane Health…
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ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES

Nov 15, 2021
ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES was selected by Emirates to convert four 777-300ERs to freighters; mod work will be performed by ETIHAD ENGINEERING in…
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Nov 15, 2021
ROLLS-ROYCE was selected by Silk Way West Airlines to provide replacement engines for five RB211-powered 747-400Fs to ensure operational…
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SR TECHNICS

Nov 15, 2021
SR TECHNICS was selected by Somon Air, Tajikistan for CFM56-7B repair/overhaul for two 737NGs and Constellation Aviation, Dubai for CFM56-5B MRO for…
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CUSCO AVIATION

Nov 15, 2021
CUSCO AVIATION, CA was retained by unidentified US lessor(s) to complete redelivery process of serviceable GTCP131-9B and GTCP331-200ER APUs and one…
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BOEING

Nov 15, 2021
BOEING has MOU from Ethiopian Airlines to provide airline with a 787 landing gear exchange program to support 29 aircraft.
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SAUDIA AEROSPACE ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES

Nov 16, 2021
SAUDIA AEROSPACE ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES (SAEI) was appointed by Honeywell as authorized 131-9 APU service center.
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EMBRAER

Nov 16, 2021
EMBRAER is considering an E190/E195 freighter conversion program for 2024; aircraft could carry 14 tons about 2,000 nm. It sees market for ~700…
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AFI KLM E&M

Nov 16, 2021
AFI KLM E&M has Gulf Air contract for CFM56-5B maintenance support, covering approximately 17 A320ceo Family aircraft.
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AVAIR

Nov 16, 2021
AVAIR, AZ was selected by GE Aviation Materials for asset management program for >50,000 line items/70,000 components.
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GE AVIATION

Nov 16, 2021
GE AVIATION says Air India has now industrialized 360 Foam Wash system into its GEnx maintenance process.
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LOTAMS

Nov 16, 2021
LOTAMS, Poland extended heavy maintenance deal with euroAtlantic Airways, Portugal and completed C-Check on a 767-300.
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AMP AERO SERVICES

Nov 16, 2021
AMP AERO SERVICES, FL has consignment agreement with major North American lessor to part out three CFM56-3C1s and remarket material.
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OEMSERVICES

Nov 16, 2021
OEMSERVICES was selected by EgyptAir to provide various spare parts in coordination with EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering
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AIRBUS

Nov 17, 2021
AIRBUS has Flight Hour Services (FHS) agreements from Air Tanzania (12 A220s) and Uganda Airlines (two A330-800s).
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Nov 17, 2021
ROLLS-ROYCE extended its Trent 700 TotalCare agreement with MNG Airlines for two A330-200P2Fs on top of its A300-200F.
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ETIHAD ENGINEERING

Nov 17, 2021
ETIHAD ENGINEERING, Abu Dhabi has Virgin Australia contract to provide heavy maintenance/mods; deal covers >30 visits.
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AMERIFLIGHT COMPONENTS AND EXCHANGES

Nov 17, 2021
AMERIFLIGHT COMPONENTS AND EXCHANGES, Dallas was formed by Ameriflight as parts trading company initially offering >5,000 unique part types …
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LOREAU AVIATION GROUP

Nov 17, 2021
LOREAU AVIATION GROUP agreed to retain ARTS Solutions as business development partner/technical advisor, while LorEau will perform NDT Borescope…
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK MIDDLE EAST and SANAD

Nov 17, 2021
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK MIDDLE EAST and SANAD signed technology collaboration agreement for digitizing MRO operations.
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MAGNETIC MRO

Nov 17, 2021
MAGNETIC MRO has completed its 700th C-Check (on SAS A320neo).
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Nov 17, 2021
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK has multi-year Canada Jetlines contract to provide total component support for its A320-200s.
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OEMSERVICES

Nov 18, 2021
OEMSERVICES, France has 5-year Etihad Airways contract to provide A320/A321 component support.
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EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING

Nov 18, 2021
EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING signed new contracts with Fly Jordan to provide base maintenance services for its two 737-300s and from Kuwait's…
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK MIDDLE EAST

Nov 18, 2021
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK MIDDLE EAST signed consignment agreement with Killick Aerospace to provide storage solutions, spares and inspection/repair/overhaul…
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JORAMCO

Nov 18, 2021
JORAMCO extended deal with Ryanair for 737-800 heavy maintenance; first aircraft under new deal has been completed.
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FL TECHNICS

Nov 18, 2021
FL TECHNICS, Lithuania has 4-year Wizz Air contract to provide A320/A321 heavy maintenance starting in July 2022.
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AVENSIS AVIATION

Nov 18, 2021
AVENSIS AVIATION, UK has AELF FlightService contract for 10 Medius PTF kits to convert its A330s/A340s (operated by Maleth Aero) to Zero-LOPA for…

MRO/Air Transport

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MAMMOTH FREIGHTERS

Nov 16, 2021
MAMMOTH FREIGHTERS has order from Cargojet (launch customer) for two 777-200LRMFs, plus options for two -300ERMFs and two -200LRMFs; GDC TECHNICS,…

WHO'SNEWS

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WHO'SNEWS: EASTERN AIR HOLDINGS

Nov 12, 2021
Mark L. Ebanks to Executive Vice President-Aircraft Management and Leasing of Eastern Air Holdings, Wayne, PA.
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WHO'SNEWS: FRANK BROWN

Nov 15, 2021
Phil Brugger to Sales Representative for Aircraft Lessors of Frank Brown, London.
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WHO'SNEWS: MENTE GROUP

Nov 15, 2021
Jay Bushouse to Managing Director-US Midwest, based in Kansas City, of Mente Group.
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WHO'SNEWS: IATA

Nov 15, 2021
Marie Owens Thomsen to Chief Economist of IATA (effective January 4).
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WHO'SNEWS: SHELL AVIATION

Nov 15, 2021
Jan Toschka to President of Shell Aviation, The Netherlands.
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WHO'SNEWS: SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS

Nov 15, 2021
William A. Fitzgerald, GE Aviation (ret.), and Patrick M. Shanahan, Boeing (ret.), were named to Board of Directors of Spirit AeroSystems.
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WHO'SNEWS: CASTLELAKE

Nov 15, 2021
Chris Buckley was promoted to Partner-Aviation, based in London, of Castlelake.
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WHO'SNEWS: WORLD STAR AVIATION

Nov 15, 2021
Nuno Leal to Chief Marketing Officer of World Star Aviation, London.
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WHO'SNEWS: PRATT & WHITNEY

Nov 16, 2021
Graham Webb to Chief Sustainability Officer of Pratt & Whitney.
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WHO'SNEWS: AERFIN

Nov 18, 2021
Simon Goodson to Chief Executive Officer of AerFin, UK (effective December 1); Bob James will transition to Non-Executive Director.

Aerospace/MRO

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CFM INTERNATIONAL

Nov 17, 2021
CFM INTERNATIONAL was selected by Akasa Air, India to provide LEAP-1B spare engines and long-term maintenance in support of 72 737 MAXs ordered this…