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Aerospace

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ST ENGINEERING

Nov 29, 2021
ST ENGINEERING formed partnership with A*STAR’s Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) to begin 3-year research program to co…
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BAM

Nov 29, 2021
BAM, Germany established a Centre of Competence for Additive Manufacturing (AM) in Berlin.
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AERSALE

Nov 29, 2021
AERSALE plans to redeem all of its public warrants to purchase its common stock; warrants are listed on Nasdaq as “ASLEW.”
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COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES (CPI)

Nov 29, 2021
COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES (CPI) completed acquisition of ESSCO, MA (radomes) from L3Harris Technologies.
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ONEWEB and GDC ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

Dec 01, 2021
ONEWEB and GDC ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY agreed to collaborate on development of new inflight connectivity terminal (based on Ball Aerospace's…
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AERNNOVA

Nov 29, 2021
AERNNOVA, Spain was selected by Heart Aerospace to co-design structure of 19-pax ES-19 all-electric regional aircraft for 2026.
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HANSAIR

Dec 01, 2021
HANSAIR and HCL entered into formal agreement to pursue IoT solutions for commercial aerospace, focusing on RFID technology for the cabin and MRO.
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ENTROL

Dec 01, 2021
ENTROL, Spain sold an en-1000x FNPT II simulator to Ukraine's Chernigiv High Aviation School.
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ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY

Dec 01, 2021
ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY has achieved UKAS accreditation for its electrical safety testing capabilities in Wimborne, UK after recent investments.
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ATKINS

Dec 01, 2021
ATKINS (SNC-Lavalin Group) was selected by UK's Electric Aviation Group to collaborate on development of sustainable aviation technologies for 90…
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CPaT

Dec 01, 2021
CPaT has Eastar Jet contract to provide distance learning systems for 737.
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CFM INTERNATIONAL

Dec 02, 2021
CFM INTERNATIONAL made first flight of the CFM56 on December 2, 1979.
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J&C AERO

Dec 02, 2021
J&C AERO has AML STC from EASA to produce installation kits/install HONEYWELL 406SG ELTs on A330/A340/A350/A380 and 737/747/757/767/777/787; it is…
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Dec 02, 2021
PRATT & WHITNEY announced upgraded, SAF-compatible GTF Advantage engine for A320neo Family for 2024; PIP increases thrust to 34,000 lb and lowers…
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CPaT GLOBAL

Dec 02, 2021
CPaT GLOBAL has Norse Atlantic Airways contract to provide distance learning systems for 787.
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MOMENT

Dec 02, 2021
MOMENT, France was selected to supply its Flymingo Box wireless IFE solution by Fly Baghdad for five 737NGs and by Malaysia Airlines for inflight…
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BYE AEROSPACE, CO

Dec 02, 2021
BYE AEROSPACE, CO secured purchase deposits from Skye Aviation for two more 8-seat eFlyer 800s (now 17) and paid option agreements for three. It is…
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ANDREY BOGINSKY

Dec 02, 2021
ANDREY BOGINSKY to Deputy General Director of Civil Aviation-General Director of Irkut Corporation, Russia.
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ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY

Dec 02, 2021
ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY, UK has acquired NORTON STRAW, UK as a further step in the growth of Element Digital Engineering, providing engineering…
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EMBRAER

Dec 02, 2021
EMBRAER received shareholder approval for partial spin-off of Yaborã Indústria Aeronáutica with transfer of the spun-off portion to Embraer on…

Air Transport

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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP

Nov 29, 2021
LATAM AIRLINES GROUP filed Plan of Reorganization that proposes infusion of $8.19b via mix of new equity, convertible notes, and debt to exit Chapter…
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AIR ASTANA

Nov 29, 2021
AIR ASTANA plans December 16 to resume three-times-weekly Almaty-New Delhi (A320).
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CEBU PACIFIC

Nov 29, 2021
CEBU PACIFIC, Philippines took delivery of its first A330neo (2001) on lease from Avolon, which has agreed to deliver eight aircraft. Cebu has…
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AAPA

Nov 29, 2021
AAPA members carried 1.2m pax in October 2021 vs 31m in Oct 2019; capacity was only 14.4% of pre-pandemic levels.
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MYANMAR AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL

Nov 29, 2021
MYANMAR AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL leased ex-Air Astana E190 (543) from TrueNoord.
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FLYBE

Nov 29, 2021
FLYBE, UK took delivery of first Dash 8-400 (4155) from Nordic Aviation Capital for restart in early 2022 as part of deal for 12.
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GLOBALX

Nov 29, 2021
GLOBALX, FL leased ex-Alaska Airlines A320-200 (2830) with CFM56s from FTAI Aviation (SPNWS; November 5).
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA

Nov 29, 2021
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA leased ex-SilkAir 737-800 (44232) from Avolon.
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EQUAIR

Nov 29, 2021
EQUAIR, Ecuador leased two ex-KLM 737-700s (38125/38634) from BBAM for startup out of Quito (SPNWS; November 19).
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AIR CAIRO

Nov 29, 2021
AIR CAIRO plans in March 2022 to begin Sharm el Sheikh-Belgrade and Hurghada-Sarajevo/-Banja Luka (A320).
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BINDER CAPITAL

Nov 29, 2021
BINDER CAPITAL purchased fourth ex-CommutAir Dash 8-300 (553) for operation by CENTRAL MOUNTAIN AIR or PIVOT AIRLINES in deal arranged by Airstream…
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AIR SEYCHELLES

Nov 29, 2021
AIR SEYCHELLES retained BAC Leasing to sell three DHC-6-400s (900/927/945) for leaseback to raise capital.
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EXECUTIVE JET SUPPORT

Nov 29, 2021
EXECUTIVE JET SUPPORT (EJS) agreed to purchase ex-Cathay Dragon A320-200 (1721) from Castlelake for part out at ECUBE.
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GREATER BAY AIRLINES

Nov 29, 2021
GREATER BAY AIRLINES, Hong Kong now plans 2Q22 startup with three 737-800s; it is still awaiting its air transport license.
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Nov 29, 2021
SPIRIT AIRLINES agreed to sell 14 A320neo Family aircraft to SMBC Aviation Capital for leaseback; first A320neo (10710) was completed.
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US-BANGLA AIRLINES

Nov 29, 2021
US-BANGLA AIRLINES, Bangladesh leased two ex-SunExpress 737-800s (39428/39430) from DAE Capital.
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TSA

Nov 29, 2021
TSA announced that it screened 2.45m passengers on Sunday, November 28, marking new pandemic high; checkpoint volume for 10 days leading up to and…
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ZAMBIA AIRWAYS

Nov 29, 2021
ZAMBIA AIRWAYS is being launched by IDC (55%) and Ethiopian Airlines (45%) for December startup of domestic services out of Lusaka (aircraft TBA); it…
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JET2.COM

Nov 29, 2021
JET2.COM leased ex-Thomas Cook A321-200 (6038) with CFM56s from Air Lease Corporation.
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CONDOR

Nov 29, 2021
CONDOR agreed to lease four ex-Etihad A330-200s from Avolon (975/991) and Altavair (824/852) for delivery by May 2022.
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LCI

Dec 01, 2021
LCI agreed to acquire NOVA CAPITAL AVIATION (IRELAND), expanding portfolio to >140 twin-engine rotary/fixed-wing aircraft.
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ALLEGIANT

Dec 01, 2021
ALLEGIANT agreed to form commercial alliance with VIVA AEROBUS (pending government approvals) for operations between the US and Mexico starting in…
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SOUTHERN AIRWAYS EXPRESS

Dec 01, 2021
SOUTHERN AIRWAYS EXPRESS, Palm Beach, FL agreed to order 20 all-electric REGENT seagliders, including 15 12-pax Viceroys and five 100-pax Monarchs,…
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FRONTIER

Dec 01, 2021
FRONTIER plans in February to launch 18 new routes, including two new destinations: Aguadilla, PR and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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QATAR AIRWAYS

Dec 01, 2021
QATAR AIRWAYS plans January 17 to begin twice-weekly Doha-Tashkent, Uzbekistan (A320).
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VIVA AEROBUS

Dec 01, 2021
VIVA AEROBUS, Mexico leased ex-IndiGo A320-200 (4535) with V2500s from Goshawk Aviation.
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OYA INTL AIRLINE

Dec 01, 2021
OYA INTL AIRLINE, Libya is expected to lease ex-Onur Air A330-200 (345) from Airbus Financial Services for startup.
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NORWEGIAN

Dec 01, 2021
NORWEGIAN agreed to lease two 737-8s (TBA) from unidentified company for nine years; deal includes power-by-the-hour provision, where it will only…
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ITA AIRWAYS

Dec 01, 2021
ITA AIRWAYS, Italy confirmed previously announced order for 28 Airbus aircraft: seven A220s; 11 A320neos; and 10 A330neos (SPNWS; October 8); it also…
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UNILODE

Dec 01, 2021
UNILODE was selected by MENA Cargo Airlines to supply/manage/repair ULDs.
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SAS

Dec 01, 2021
SAS plans in early 2022 to launch two new short-haul subsidiary airlines named SAS Connect and SAS Link (aircraft TBA).
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AMADEO AIR FOUR PLUS

Dec 01, 2021
AMADEO AIR FOUR PLUS says it has returned to shareholders a large portion of the net proceeds from sale of two aircraft, while retaining £30m for…
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UNITED AIRLINES

Dec 01, 2021
UNITED AIRLINES completed first passenger flight using 100% SAF in partnership with Boeing, CFM International, Virent and World Energy; it flew 737-8…
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AVIANCA

Dec 02, 2021
AVIANCA, Colombia emerged from Chapter 11 with >$1b in liquidity; since entering bankruptcy on May 10, 2020, it successfully achieved agreements with…
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LINK AIRWAYS

Dec 02, 2021
LINK AIRWAYS plans January 30 to restart Sydney-Canberra shuttle service (Saab 340) on behalf of VIRGIN AUSTRALIA.
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AJW GROUP

Dec 02, 2021
Tony Whitty to Director of Aircraft and Engine Procurement of AJW GROUP, UK.
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LOT

Dec 02, 2021
LOT is expected in 2022 to place order for up to 50 A220s or E2-Jets for delivery from 2024 to replace E-Jets and Dash 8-400s.
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AVATION

Dec 02, 2021
AVATION reports it has 42 aircraft with two ATR 72-600s on order for 2022; 14 of its 17 airline customers are now at normal monthly rentals. It is…
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THOMAS SPRIESTERBACH

Dec 02, 2021
THOMAS SPRIESTERBACH to Head of Technical Fleet Management and Continuing Airworthiness Management of Lufthansa, Germany.
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CARIBBEAN AIRLINES

Dec 02, 2021
CARIBBEAN AIRLINES took delivery of second new LEAP-powered 737-8 (43319) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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VISTARA

Dec 02, 2021
VISTARA, India leased new LEAP-powered A320neo (10726) from Avolon, which now has 11 aircraft with Vistara.
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IATA

Dec 02, 2021
IATA reports global cargo traffic was up 9.4% in October (vs Oct 2019) on 7.2% lower capacity; pax data is not yet available.
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PEGASUS AIRLINES

Dec 02, 2021
PEGASUS AIRLINES, Turkey sold new LEAP-powered A321neo (10523) to Jackson Square Aviation and leased it back.
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TRANSAVIA FRANCE

Dec 02, 2021
TRANSAVIA FRANCE leased ex-SAS 737-800 (38038) from Aviation Capital Group.
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WESTJET

Dec 02, 2021
WESTJET plans March 26 to begin seasonal, four-times-weekly Calgary-London Heathrow (787).
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US DOT

Dec 02, 2021
US DOT reports fuel cost for US airlines was $2.23/gallon in Oct vs $1.14 in Oct 2020; consumption fell 17.3% vs Oct 2019.
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IZHAVIA

Dec 02, 2021
IZHAVIA, Russia leased ex-Eastar Jet 737-800 (40242) from BBAM.
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FLYBONDI

Dec 02, 2021
FLYBONDI, Argentina agreed to acquire a fifth 189-seat 737-800 (TBA) in January and possibly a sixth in Feb/March 2022.

Business Aviation

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JETMS AND INGENIO AEROSPACE

Nov 29, 2021
JETMS (Avia Solutions Group) and INGENIO AEROSPACE, Canada formed partnership to support business/regional aircraft.
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RAS

Nov 29, 2021
RAS (JETMS subsidiary) secured EASA Part 145 approval for cabin refurbishments at UK’s Biggin Hill Airport.
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SYDNEY FLIGHT COLLEGE

Dec 02, 2021
SYDNEY FLIGHT COLLEGE (SFC), Australia ordered six Archer TX trainers (first was delivered) to increase its PA-28 fleet to 38.
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JET LINX

Dec 02, 2021
Will Amling to Regional Vice President of Aircraft Management Sales of JET LINX, Omaha, NE.
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BOMBARDIER

Dec 02, 2021
BOMBARDIER delivered the 1,000th Global business jet, the first Global 7500 to NETJETS, which has ordered 20.
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JETCRAFT

Dec 02, 2021
JETCRAFT, London is forecasting 12,261 pre-owned business aircraft transactions with $57.2b over the next five years.
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DAHER

Dec 02, 2021
DAHER delivered the 300th Kodiak multi-role STOL aircraft, which was introduced in 2007. It acquired Kodiak product line in 2019.

Defense

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FDH AERO

Nov 29, 2021
FDH AERO acquired UNICAL DEFENSE, CA (military aircraft components/logistics) from affiliates of UDI’s founders.
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DUBAI AIR WING/ROYAL FLIGHT

Dec 01, 2021
DUBAI AIR WING/ROYAL FLIGHT has acquired ex-SilkAir 737-800 (44231); aircraft is expected to be reconfigured to VIP.
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GOVT OF CANADA

Dec 02, 2021
GOVT OF CANADA selected SAAB (Gripen) and LOCKHEED MARTIN (F-35) as qualified bidders to supply 88 replacement fighter jets to RCAF from 2025,…

MRO

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SR TECHNICS

Nov 29, 2021
SR TECHNICS secured MOU from VietJet Air to provide CFM56-5B maintenance, technical and training services, component requirements and repair, plus…
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AIR ASTANA

Nov 29, 2021
AIR ASTANA completed its first in-house C-Check at Nur-Sultan Airport on an A321; seven more are planned through 2022.
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4THRUST (ALL4JETS)

Nov 29, 2021
4THRUST (ALL4JETS), Poland was approved by FAA to perform engine/APU maintenance, upgrades and inspections.
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AEOLUS ENGINE SERVICES

Nov 29, 2021
AEOLUS ENGINE SERVICES, Ireland was selected by Comlux, Malta and Oryx Jet, UK to provide CFM56-3 technical support.
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DIRECT MAINTENANCE

Nov 29, 2021
DIRECT MAINTENANCE was selected by Nordic Aviation Capital to maintain five E175s currently stored at Twente Airport.
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AMETEK MRO DRAKE AIR

Nov 29, 2021
AMETEK MRO DRAKE AIR, OK was named by AMETEK Aerospace & Defense Hughes-Treitler as authorized repair center for its commercial thermal management…
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CHINA, HONG KONG and MACAU

Dec 01, 2021
CHINA, HONG KONG and MACAU signed joint maintenance management cooperation arrangement to enable aircraft maintenance technicians licensed by CAAC,…
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RAS

Dec 01, 2021
Keiron McNeill to Managing Director of RAS aircraft completions and interiors, UK.
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LOTAMS

Dec 02, 2021
LOTAMS, Poland says on July 31 it completed world's first FC-Check on a 767-200SF with >50,000 flight cycles; workscope took five months/35,000 man…
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LATAM

Dec 02, 2021
LATAM opened dedicated line for 767F C-Checks at São Carlos and is now performing 56% of its heavy maintenance in Brazil.
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GA TELESIS

Dec 02, 2021
GA TELESIS completed part out of a PW4168 and PW4056-3, and saysit plans to disassemble >30 GTCP131 and GTCP331 APUs over the coming months.

WHO'SNEWS

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WHO'SNEWS: FOUR CORNERS AVIATION

Nov 29, 2021
Ray Bennett to Vice President-Sales of Four Corners Aviation, Dallas.
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WHO'SNEWS: FOUR CORNERS AVIATION

Nov 29, 2021
Mike Jefcoat to Vice President-Operations of Four Corners Aviation, Dallas.
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WHO'SNEWS: FOUR CORNERS AVIATION

Nov 29, 2021
Phil Leone to Vice President-Safety and Security of Four Corners Aviation, Dallas.
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WHO'SNEWS: FOUR CORNERS AVIATION

Nov 29, 2021
Diana Schneider to Vice President-Client Services of Four Corners Aviation, Dallas.
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WHO'SNEWS: STRATOS

Nov 29, 2021
Hongtao (Henry) Li to Head of Greater China, based in Hong Kong, of Stratos.
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WHO'SNEWS: STRATOS

Nov 29, 2021
Kevin Moynihan to Lease Manager, based in Shannon, Ireland, of Stratos.
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WHO'SNEWS: WESTJET GROUP

Nov 29, 2021
Harry Taylor assumed role of Interim President and CEO of WestJet Group, Canada.
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WHO'SNEWS: WESTJET

Nov 29, 2021
Karl Schuster to Executive Vice President and Chief Loyalty Officer of WestJet, Canada.