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Aerospace

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EQUISPHERES

Nov 19, 2021
EQUISPHERES, Canada has teamed with TRUMPF to qualify its three lines of AlSiMg 10 aluminum additive manufacturing powders on TRUMPF 3D printers.
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Nov 22, 2021
COLLINS AEROSPACE acquired DUTCH THERMOPLASTIC COMPONENTS (structural thermoplastic composite parts).
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Nov 22, 2021
ROLLS-ROYCE delivered its 1,000th Trent XWB-84; first entered service in 2015.
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INFLIGHT CANADA

Nov 22, 2021
INFLIGHT CANADA reports EASA approved certification plan for IFC reversible P2F main deck cargo system and issued Letter of Involvement; first system…
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PANASONIC

Nov 24, 2021
PANASONIC was selected by Singapore Airlines to supply eX1 IFE and global inflight connectivity services for 37 737-8s.

Air Transport

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748 AIR SERVICES

Nov 19, 2021
748 AIR SERVICES, Kenya leased two ex-Flybe Dash 8-400s (4180/4185) from Aergo Capital.
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AIR CANADA

Nov 19, 2021
AIR CANADA says because of its improved liquidity position and ongoing recovery from pandemic, it is withdrawing from further Government of Canada…
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COPA

Nov 19, 2021
COPA had $8.2m net income in 3Q21 (vs $104m in 3Q19) on 37.2% lower revenues vs 3Q19; it has 68 737-800s, 13 737-9s, and six 737-700s, and reached…
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Nov 19, 2021
AMERICAN AIRLINES took delivery of LEAP-powered A321neo (10684) on lease from Avolon, its 21st aircraft from Avolon.
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URAL AIRLINES

Nov 19, 2021
URAL AIRLINES leased new LEAP-powered A321neo (10476) from SMBC Aviation Capital.
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AIR CHARTER EXPRESS

Nov 19, 2021
AIR CHARTER EXPRESS, Milwaukee leased ex-PenAir Saab 2000 (020) from Jetstream Aviation Capital.
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CMA GCM GROUP

Nov 19, 2021
CMA GCM GROUP, France signed MOU to order four A350Fs to join its current fleet of five A330-200Fs.
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AEROMEXICO

Nov 22, 2021
AEROMEXICO agreed to lease five 737-8s from SMBC Aviation Capital; first (42837) was delivered.
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AMAZON PRIME AIR

Nov 22, 2021
AMAZON PRIME AIR took delivery of 767-300BDSF (29605; ex-American) on lease from CAM for operation by ATI.
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TRANSAVIA

Nov 22, 2021
TRANSAVIA leased two ex-Norwegian 737-800s (42087/42278) from ICBC Leasing.
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FLY AIR41 AIRWAYS

Nov 22, 2021
FLY AIR41 AIRWAYS, Croatia leased ex-Air Cairo A320-200 (3840) with CFM56s from Aircastle.
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BRUSSELS AIRLINES

Nov 22, 2021
BRUSSELS AIRLINES plans to add a ninth A330-300 in June 2022 to restart service to Conakry, Guinea and Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. It had reduced its…
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CORSAIR

Nov 22, 2021
CORSAIR, France leased new A330-900 (1992) from a private investor in deal arranged by Stratos; a second is planned.
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SKY AIRLINE

Nov 24, 2021
SKY AIRLINE, Chile took delivery of new LEAP-powered A320neo (10055) on lease from CALC.
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SMARTLYNX MALTA

Nov 24, 2021
SMARTLYNX MALTA leased ex-PAL A330-300 (1531) with Trent 700s from DAE Capital; aircraft is now in Zero-LOPA.
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PLAY

Nov 24, 2021
PLAY, Iceland took delivery of first (9357) of three LEAP-powered A320neos on lease from CALC (SPNWS; November 19).
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SPICEJET

Nov 24, 2021
SPICEJET, India has restarted 737 MAX services (SPNWS; Oct 8). It has 13 and plans to receive another 30-40 in 2022-2023.
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FALKENSTEG

Nov 24, 2021
FALKENSTEG has been commissioned by provisional insolvency administrator to look for one or more investors for FRANKFURT-HAHN AIRPORT GROUP or all or…
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AIRASIA GROUP

Nov 24, 2021
AIRASIA GROUP had RM1.11b net loss before tax on RM296m revenues in 3Q21, down 37% vs 3Q20; it has 67% load factor.
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ITA AIRWAYS

Nov 24, 2021
ITA AIRWAYS, Italy is expected to lease four A350-900s (285/308/323/338) via Airbus in mid-2022; deal is not confirmed.
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AIR NEW ZEALAND

Nov 24, 2021
AIR NEW ZEALAND is expected to restart flights to Australia on January 17 and other international flights on February 14.
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AIR PEACE

Nov 24, 2021
AIR PEACE, Nigeria has damp-leased two A320-200s from SmartLynx Malta through May 11, 2022.
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JFK

Nov 24, 2021
JFK handled 2.9m pax in September, down 44.6% vs September 2019.
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NEWARK

Nov 24, 2021
NEWARK handled 2.5m pax in September, down 32.8% vs Sept 2019.
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SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL

Nov 24, 2021
SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL is looking at acquiring GOSHAWK AVIATION, according to unconfirmed media reports.

Business Aviation

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GAMA

Nov 19, 2021
GAMA reports manufacturers delivered 640 general aviation aircraft (330 pistons/136 turboprops/174 jets) worth $4.8b in 3Q21 vs 633 (397 pistons/102…
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Nov 24, 2021
TEXTRON AVIATION made first flight of the Beechcraft Denali. It says flight test program will consist of prototype aircraft, along with two…

Business Aviation/MRO

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COMLUX

Nov 19, 2021
COMLUX plans to develop 12,000 sq meter hangar facility at Dubai South's Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub for mid-'23.

Defense

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LOCKHEED MARTIN

Nov 19, 2021
LOCKHEED MARTIN has completed final assembly of X-59 Low Boom Supersonic Demonstrator, built under NASA's QueSST program, at Palmdale; aircraft will…
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ITPS

Nov 24, 2021
ITPS was selected by Turkish Aerospace Industries to train its flight test team for TF-X fighter, Hurjet advanced jet trainer and heavy attack…

MRO

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J&C AERO

Nov 19, 2021
J&C AERO, Lithuania received its EASA Part 145 approval and launched component repair shop for air conditioning and pressurization systems, doors and…
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OGMA

Nov 19, 2021
OGMA, Portugal was named by Pratt & Whitney as authorized PW1900G repair center for E2; it is investing €80m into project.
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SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS

Nov 19, 2021
SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS has 5-year Gulf Air contract to provide landing gear maintenance for six A321s and an A320.
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S7 TECHNICS

Nov 24, 2021
S7 TECHNICS opened facility at Moscow Domodedovo for repairing thermal acoustic insulation mats for Embraer aircraft.
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HUTCHINSON

Nov 24, 2021
HUTCHINSON agreed to acquire 20% of CHINA AIRCRAFT SERVICES (CASL), Hong Kong from Gama Aviation for US$2m.
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VD GULF

Nov 24, 2021
VD GULF, UAE was selected by Yamal Airlines to perform base maintenance/cabin refurb on three A320 Family aircraft.
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EFW

Nov 24, 2021
EFW began its first A321-200 pax-to-freighter conversion in US at VT SAN ANTONIO AEROSPACE for GTLK Europe for lease to SMARTLYNX. It also received…
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Nov 24, 2021
COLLINS AEROSPACE was selected by Japan Airlines to support its 787s through Dispatch flight hour program providing global pool access, maintenance…

WHO'SNEWS

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WHO'SNEWS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Nov 19, 2021
David Hess, formerly of Pratt & Whitney, was elected to the Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines.
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WHO'SNEWS: RECARO HOLDING

Nov 22, 2021
Dr. Mark Hiller, CEO of Recaro Aircraft Seating, was also named CEO of Recaro Holding, Germany.
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WHO'SNEWS: APOC

Nov 22, 2021
Kevin Wall to Senior Vice President of Business Development-Americas, based in Miami, of APOC.
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WHO'SNEWS: CASTLELAKE

Nov 22, 2021
Wilhelm Steinmark to European Head of Aviation Lending, Direct Structured Credit & Capital Markets of Castlelake, Dublin.
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WHO'SNEWS: ARCHER AVIATION

Nov 24, 2021
Sergio Ferreira to Director-Fly-By-Wire Control System of Archer Aviation, CA; Damien Bardon to Director-Vehicle Management Systems.
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WHO'SNEWS: SAFRAN CABIN

Nov 24, 2021
Jorge Ortega to Chief Executive Officer of Safran Cabin.
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WHO'SNEWS: NORWEGIAN

Nov 24, 2021
Hans-Jørgen Wibstad to Chief Financial Officer of Norwegian (effective June 1).
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WHO'SNEWS: KUEHNE + NAGEL INTERNATIONAL

Nov 24, 2021
Stefan Paul to Chief Executive Officer of Kuehne + Nagel International, Switzerland (effective August 2022).