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Air Transport

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MESA AIR GROUP

Dec 10, 2021
MESA AIR GROUP had $16.6m net income for year ended September 30 (vs $27.5m a year ago) on 8% lower revenues; it has 167 aircraft: 80 E175s for…
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GOL

Dec 10, 2021
GOL is projecting 2022 revenues to be equal or higher than 2019 with fleet averaging 135-140 737s vs 126 in 2019.
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VOLARIS

Dec 10, 2021
VOLARIS, Mexico took delivery of fourth new GTF-powered A320neo (10200) on lease from Aviation Capital Group.
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AIRHUB AIRLINES

Dec 10, 2021
AIRHUB AIRLINES acquired ex-Air Belgium A340-300 (938) from Airbus Financial Services; AVIATIC MRO converted to Zero-LOPA configuration. It plans to…
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UNITED

Dec 13, 2021
UNITED is investing $35m in ZeroAvia to help develop its 2-5MW zero-emission powertrain system for regional aviation; deal includes anticipated order…
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TRANSNUSA

Dec 13, 2021
TRANSNUSA, Indonesia took delivery of new LEAP-powered A320neo (9440) on lease from CALC.
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AVIANCA

Dec 14, 2021
AVIANCA agreed to lease five LEAP-powered A320neos from CDB Aviation for delivery in 2022-2023.
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AVIANCA

Dec 14, 2021
AVIANCA, Colombia is expected to lease eight A320-200s with CFM56s from Aircastle (3667/3690; ex-Interjet), Arena Aviation Capital (4852/4927/4993;…
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC

Dec 14, 2021
VIRGIN ATLANTIC secured £400m in new capital from Virgin Group (51%) and Delta Air Lines (49%); it anticipates return to sustainable profitability…
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US DOT

Dec 14, 2021
US DOT says top US carriers had on-time arrival rate of 84.5% in Sept vs 92.9% in Sept '20; HAWAIIAN was best (94%).
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DELTA AIR LINES

Dec 14, 2021
DELTA AIR LINES announced plans to invest $1.2b in VIRGIN ATLANTIC, AEROMEXICO and LATAM to maintain 49%, 20% and 10% equity stakes respectively as…
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AIR FRANCE-KLM

Dec 14, 2021
AIR FRANCE-KLM redeemed €500m of €4b balance from bank loan guaranteed by French State and negotiated maturity extension from May 6, 2023 to May 6,…
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UNITED AIRLINES and VIRGIN AUSTRALIA

Dec 14, 2021
UNITED AIRLINES and VIRGIN AUSTRALIA are forming partnership, subject to government approval, for early 2022.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC

Dec 14, 2021
VIRGIN ATLANTIC agreed to lease two A350-1000s from Air Lease Corporation for delivery in 2023/2024.
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MIAMI INTL AIRPORT

Dec 14, 2021
MIAMI INTL AIRPORT handled 3.9m pax in November, up 6% from 3.67m pax in Nov 2019, its first full month of growth than in same month in 2019.
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EASTERN AIRLINES

Dec 14, 2021
EASTERN AIRLINES joined IATA as IOSA-certified member with 767s/777s.
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AIRBALTIC

Dec 14, 2021
AIRBALTIC plans in May 2022 to open new base in Tampere, Finland serving seven cities with A220-300s.
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BRITISH AIRWAYS

Dec 14, 2021
BRITISH AIRWAYS identified 35 short-haul destinations for its new Gatwick subsidiary, to launch in March with mainline aircraft until obtaining its…
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LEVEL

Dec 14, 2021
LEVEL plans March 28 to begin four-times-weekly Barcelona-Los Angeles (A330-200).
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BRITISH AIRWAYS

Dec 14, 2021
BRITISH AIRWAYS plans to begin Gatwick-JFK on May 28 (777) and Heathrow-Portland/-Pittsburgh on June 3 (787).
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EUROWINGS

Dec 14, 2021
EUROWINGS is wet-leasing two A220-300s from airBaltic for the winter 2021/22 season out of Stuttgart.
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JETBLUE

Dec 14, 2021
JETBLUE finalized 5-year contract with its inflight crewmembers, represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU).
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Dec 14, 2021
SPIRIT AIRLINES plans in April 2022 to begin service to Memphis from Las Vegas and Orlando (A320), then later LAX.
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RYANAIR

Dec 14, 2021
RYANAIR plans April 2022 to begin twice-weekly Manchester-Genoa (737).
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LUFTHANSA

Dec 14, 2021
LUFTHANSA plans March 27 to begin Munich-Rio de Janeiro/-San Diego (A350-900).
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CHAIR AIRLINES

Dec 14, 2021
CHAIR AIRLINES, Switzerland leased ex-Aeroflot A320-200 (3923) with CFM56s from Merx Aviation.
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FLYBONDI

Dec 14, 2021
FLYBONDI, Argentina announced intention to add five more 189-seat 737-800s (TBA) in 1H22, doubling its fleet to 10 by July 2022 to expand its network…
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CHRONO AVIATION

Dec 14, 2021
CHRONO AVIATION contracted AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS to convert 737-800 (30478) to freighter in 2H22 to join its first 737-800SF (TBA; not 30478 as we…
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LUFTHANSA

Dec 14, 2021
LUFTHANSA plans in June 2022 to begin Frankfurt-St. Louis (A350).
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SINGAPORE AIRLINES

Dec 17, 2021
SINGAPORE AIRLINES signed LOI to order seven A350Fs for delivery from 4Q25, and option five, to replace its 747-400Fs; deal includes a swap with 15…
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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Dec 17, 2021
BREEZE AIRWAYS took delivery of first (55128) of 14 A220-300s from AerCap; deal comprises sale/leaseback of 11 and remaining three leased from EVAL …
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NAV CANADA

Dec 17, 2021
NAV CANADA reports traffic decrease of 23.3% in November 2021 vs Nov 2019.
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FLAIR AIRLINES

Dec 17, 2021
FLAIR AIRLINES plans to lease another 14 737-8s from a mix of lessors, including 777 Partners, by mid-2023.
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FEDEX EXPRESS

Dec 17, 2021
FEDEX EXPRESS completed $72.2m expansion at Miami International Airport that added >138,000 sq ft (to 282,000 sq ft) to main sorting facility;…
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INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES GROUP and GLOBALIA

Dec 17, 2021
INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES GROUP and GLOBALIA are terminating agreement for Iberia to acquire Air Europa.
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QANTAS

Dec 17, 2021
QANTAS selected GTF-powered A320neo and A220 families as preferred aircraft to replace its domestic narrowbody fleet of 737-800s and 717-200s; it…
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ELECTRA, VA and FLYV

Dec 17, 2021
ELECTRA, VA and FLYV, Germany signed MOU for joint development/certification and future purchase of up to 100 of Electra’s eSTOL aircraft for…
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CHINA AIRLINES

Dec 17, 2021
CHINA AIRLINES, Taiwan took delivery of second (10822) GTF-powered A321neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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BLUEBIRD NORDIC

Dec 17, 2021
BLUEBIRD NORDIC, Iceland agreed to lease 737-800BCF (29786; ex-Anadolu Jet) from AviaAM Leasing; aircraft was converted at GAMECO with further…
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Dec 17, 2021
AMERICAN AIRLINES plans December 17 to restart daily Charlotte, NC-Munich (777-200).
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UNITED NIGERIA

Dec 17, 2021
UNITED NIGERIA wet-leased A320-200 (1454) with CFM56s from Trade Air, Croatia.
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DELTA AIR LINES

Dec 17, 2021
DELTA AIR LINES announced capacity targets of 90% of 2019 in 2022, 100% in 2023 and >100% in 2024.
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QANTAS

Dec 17, 2021
QANTAS expects group domestic capacity to be 102% of pre-COVID levels for 3Q FY22 and 117% in 4Q FY22; international capacity is expected to be ~30%…
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QANTAS

Dec 17, 2021
QANTAS plans June 22 to provide three-times-weekly Sydney-Perth-Rome (787).
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JUMP AIR

Dec 17, 2021
JUMP AIR, Lithuania leased ex-FlyValan ATR 72-500 (747) from Elix Aviation for ACMI/charter startup in Jan 2022.
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AIR LEASE CORPORATION

Dec 17, 2021
AIR LEASE CORPORATION announced deliveries of two A350-1000s on lease to AIR CARAIBES ATLANTIQUE (533) and FRENCHBEE (539), both part of Groupe…
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HISKY

Dec 17, 2021
HISKY, Moldova leased ex-Vistara A320-200 (6513) with V2500s from a management platform of Air Lease Corporation.
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JETCRAFT

Dec 17, 2021
JETCRAFT, UK has acquired 10 ERJ 145s from HOP! (Air France); seven have been placed with operators/lessors across various locations, including…
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AV AIRFINANCE

Dec 17, 2021
AV AIRFINANCE announced closing of $90m loan facility with AERO CAPITAL SOLUTIONS, secured by 11 narrowbodies.
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INTL AIRLINES GROUP and GLOBALIA

Dec 17, 2021
INTL AIRLINES GROUP and GLOBALIA terminated agreement for IBERIA to acquire AIR EUROPA, but did reach an understanding to evaluate, before end of…
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FLYONE ARMENIA

Dec 17, 2021
FLYONE ARMENIA launched services with its first A320-200 on Yerevan-Moscow.
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QATAR AIRWAYS

Dec 17, 2021
QATAR AIRWAYS is expected to lease at least four 777s from Cathay Pacific as interim lift for A350s that are unavailable over surface degradation;…
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AEROMEXICO

Dec 17, 2021
AEROMEXICO leased final four 737-8s (42841/42839/42842/63974) from SMBC Aviation Capital out of deal for five.
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COBRA JET AVIATION

Dec 17, 2021
COBRA JET AVIATION, Egypt secured its AOC for startup with ex-Qatar Airways A320-200 (1895) with V2500s.
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EMIRATES

Dec 17, 2021
EMIRATES took delivery of its 123rd, and the final, A380-800 (272). AIRBUS sold 251 and first was delivered in 2007.
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EMIRATES

Dec 17, 2021
EMIRATES took delivery of its 123rd, and the final, A380-800 (272). AIRBUS sold 251 and first was delivered in 2007.
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EMERALD AIRLINES

Dec 17, 2021
EMERALD AIRLINES plans to launch Aer Lingus Regional services on March 17 with >340 weekly flights using ATRs.
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SINGAPORE AIRLINES

Dec 17, 2021
SINGAPORE AIRLINES plans March 27 to begin Singapore-Frankfurt-JFK (A380).

Aerospace

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AIRBUS UPNEXT

Dec 10, 2021
AIRBUS UPNEXT was launched in Spain for developing hydrogen technologies out of new Zero Emission Development Centre (ZEDC). It will initially focus…
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EVIATION AIRCRAFT

Dec 10, 2021
EVIATION AIRCRAFT, WA unveiled 6-pax executive interior for its Alice all-electric aircraft that includes 6' x 4" cabin, 22" x 16.5" windows and 100…
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MERLIN LABS

Dec 13, 2021
MERLIN LABS, Boston was selected by Ameriflight to provide autonomous/semi-autonomous flight solutions, complementing its current pilot makeup.
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JET PARTS ENGINEERING

Dec 13, 2021
JET PARTS ENGINEERING, Seattle secured 18 new FAA PMAs; parts include components for galley beverage makers, crew seat unlocking handles, APU…
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THALES

Dec 13, 2021
THALES was selected by American to supply AVANT IFE for its A321XLRs and 787-9s from 2023; system includes high-performance Optiq displays (first 4K…
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SIMAERO and HNCA

Dec 14, 2021
SIMAERO and HNCA are establishing joint venture in Zhengzhou for full-flight simulator engineering, including installation/maintenance, in China.
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TORAY ADVANCED COMPOSITES

Dec 14, 2021
TORAY ADVANCED COMPOSITES was awarded funding to lead consortium to develop long-life, all-composite liquid hydrogen tank for civil aviation.
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AIRBUS and ONEWEB

Dec 14, 2021
AIRBUS and ONEWEB signed partnership agreement to provide low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications for military and governmental use.
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PENTAGON 2000

Dec 14, 2021
PENTAGON 2000 was selected by Strategic Global Aviation to Pentagon 2000SQ ERP solution to support operations at its MRO facility in Rome, NY.
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BOEING

Dec 14, 2021
BOEING booked order in Nov 2021 for seven 737 MAXs from unidentified customer(s); it has 829 orders (457 net) in '21.
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GAT LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS GROUP

Dec 14, 2021
GAT LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS GROUP (newly formed by GA Telesis) was approved to operate under US TSA's Indirect Air Carrier Standard Security Program …
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BOEING

Dec 14, 2021
BOEING delivered 34 aircraft (28 737 MAXs; P-8; 747-8; two 767Fs; two 767-2Cs) in November vs seven (two P-8s; 747F; 767F; three 777s) in November…
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ZEROAVIA and DE HAVILLAND CANADA

Dec 14, 2021
ZEROAVIA and DE HAVILLAND CANADA announced partnership agreement to develop hydrogen-electric powertrain systems (based on ZA2000) for line-fit and…
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PAN AM FLIGHT ACADEMY

Dec 14, 2021
PAN AM FLIGHT ACADEMY plans in 1Q22 to open additional 67,654 sq ft, 22-simulator bay training facility in Miami, expanding its total simulator bay…
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LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE BRASIL

Dec 17, 2021
LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE BRASIL was approved by Embraer to provide component mechanical assembly and sandblasting (Bright Shot Peening).
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SIMULATOR TRAINING SOLUTIONS

Dec 17, 2021
SIMULATOR TRAINING SOLUTIONS re-certified with EASA its Dornier 328 full-flight simulator at Velbert/Essen (near Düsseldorf) in cooperation with…
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CT

Dec 17, 2021
CT, Spain was named by Airbus as preferred EMES3 supplier and secured multi-year contract to provide engineering, manufacturing engineering and…
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H3 DYNAMICS

Dec 17, 2021
H3 DYNAMICS, France completed wind tunnel tests of long-range unmanned hydrogen test aircraft (under MERMOZ program) in preparation of first test…
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CHAMP AEROSYSTEMS

Dec 17, 2021
CHAMP AEROSYSTEMS, Luxembourg extended deal with Japan Airlines to manage day-to-day cargo business processes.
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RECARO

Dec 17, 2021
RECARO was selected by Cebu Pacific to supply SL3710 economy class seats (459 per ship) for 16 A330-900s through 2025.
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ENTROL

Dec 17, 2021
ENTROL installed an en-1000x FNPT II simulator at European Pilot Academy, Malta, upgrading its PA34 FNPT II simulator.
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HEICO FLIGHT SUPPORT GROUP

Dec 17, 2021
HEICO FLIGHT SUPPORT GROUP earned $152m on $927m sales in year ended Oct 31 vs $143m on $925m a year ago.
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VERTICAL AEROSPACE

Dec 17, 2021
VERTICAL AEROSPACE, UK completed business combination with BROADSTONE ACQUISITION and went public on NYSE to finance development of its VX4 eVTOL…
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ASCEND BY CIRIUM

Dec 17, 2021
ASCEND BY CIRIUM, UK forecasts delivery of about 45,000 new aircraft worth US$2.9 trillion over next 20 years, 4% higher than last year's forecast,…
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AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP

Dec 17, 2021
AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP entered into strategic partnership with CERTARES MANAGEMENT, with additional investment from KNIGHTHEAD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT;…
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BOEING and CSIRO

Dec 17, 2021
BOEING and CSIRO, Australia launched 5-year, A$41m research program to focus on improving aviation sustainability, digital twin and model-based…

MRO/Defense

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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Dec 10, 2021
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK received first of two A321neoLRs from German Air Force for cabin conversion for various mission types, including troop transport,…

Defense

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FINLAND

Dec 10, 2021
FINLAND selected Lockheed Martin's F-35A for its HX Fighter Program, which calls for 64 aircraft over next 20+ years.
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AAR

Dec 17, 2021
AAR has 10-year, $365m USAF contract to provide aircraft depot-level maintenance, mods and repairs primarily for F-16 aircraft allocated to USAFE …
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JLL PARTNERS

Dec 17, 2021
JLL PARTNERS acquired LCR EMBEDDED SYSTEMS (rugged enclosures; backplanes; integrated systems); Alderman & Company facilitated sale.

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: BOEING, SEATTLE

Dec 10, 2021
Elizabeth Lund to Senior VP/General Manager-Commercial Airplane Programs of Boeing, Seattle; Craig Jenks is retiring.
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WHO'SNEWS: CUTTER AVIATION

Dec 10, 2021
Kevin Reedy to Director of Safety of Cutter Aviation, Phoenix.
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WHO'SNEWS: AMERICAN AIRLINES

Dec 14, 2021
Derek Kerr, Chief Financial Officer (and President-American Eagle) of American Airlines, was also named Vice Chair.
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WHO'SNEWS: FLUGHAFEN BERLIN

Dec 14, 2021
Thomas Hoff Andersson to Chief Operating Officer of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg, Germany.
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WHO'SNEWS: AMERICAN AIRLINES

Dec 14, 2021
Priya Aiyar to Senior Vice President-Corporate Affairs and Chief Legal Officer; Cole Brown to Senior Vice President/Chief People Officer: Ron DeFeo…
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WHO'SNEWS: AMERICAN AIRLINES

Dec 14, 2021
Elise Eberwein, Executive VP-People and Global Engagement of American Airlines, announced her plan to retire at the end of June.
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WHO'SNEWS: PANASONIC AVIONICS

Dec 14, 2021
Chris VandenBerg to Chief Engineer-Software of Panasonic Avionics, Lake Forest, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: LEACH INTERNATIONAL

Dec 14, 2021
Carsten Muller to President of Leach International, Buena Park, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: NOVUS AVIATION

Dec 14, 2021
Peter Wenham to Head of Digitalisation of Novus Aviation Capital, Dubai.
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WHO'SNEWS: NOVUS AVIATION

Dec 14, 2021
Andy Jennings to Head of Technical of Novus Aviation Capital, Dubai.
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WHO'SNEWS: Delta Air Lines

Dec 17, 2021
Pamela Fletcher to Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of Delta Air Lines.
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WHO'SNEWS: GAMA

Dec 17, 2021
Alex Burkett to General Counsel and Director of Safety and Regulatory Affairs of GAMA, Washington, DC.
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WHO'SNEWS: LILIUM

Dec 17, 2021
Karim Jalbout to Chief People Officer of Lilium, Munich.

MRO

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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AERO ALZEY

Dec 13, 2021
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AERO ALZEY has 3-year Braathens contract to provide PW127M maintenance for ATR 72s.
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SABENA AEROSPACE

Dec 14, 2021
SABENA AEROSPACE agreed to acquire LUFTHANSA TECHNIK BRUSSELS (base maintenance) and Frankfurt-based LUFTHANSA TECHNIK MAINTENANCE INTERNATIONAL …
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VD GULF

Dec 14, 2021
VD GULF, UAE has Pobeda contract to provide 737NG line maintenance at Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
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RYANAIR

Dec 17, 2021
RYANAIR opened expanded 20,000 sq meter, 5-bay maintenance facility in Seville, Spain, where it says will maintain large portion of its fleet of…
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ATR

Dec 17, 2021
ATR has EASA approval to extend intervals between Type C maintenance checks from 5,000 to 8,000 flight hours.
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KOREAN AIR

Dec 17, 2021
KOREAN AIR was named by Pratt & Whitney as authorized GTF maintenance facility, focusing on PW1100G-JM.
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JET SUPPORT SERVICES (JSSI)

Dec 17, 2021
JET SUPPORT SERVICES (JSSI), Chicago acquired TRAXXALL, Montreal (digital solutions for MRO workflow).
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NORDIC MRO

Dec 17, 2021
NORDIC MRO, Stockholm filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations, citing weak market outlook and pandemic.

Business Aviation

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PWI

Dec 14, 2021
PWI, Wichita has FAA PMA for its LED Ice Light for use in a wide variety of pistons, turboprops and business jets.
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AIRBUS

Dec 14, 2021
AIRBUS completed first flight of ACJ TwoTwenty at Mirabel; COMLUX will complete interior at Indianapolis.
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GREENPOINT TECHNOLOGIES

Dec 17, 2021
GREENPOINT TECHNOLOGIES, WA completed/delivered the first V-VIP 787-9 interior completion to unidentified client.
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MODERN AVIATION

Dec 17, 2021
MODERN AVIATION, NY completed acquisition of HILL AVIATION and its FBO in San Juan, PR (SPNWS; October 29).
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FOUR CORNERS AVIATION

Dec 17, 2021
FOUR CORNERS AVIATION, Dallas ordered an ACJ TwoTwenty for its Freedom by Four Corners Aviation product.
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HONDA AIRCRAFT

Dec 17, 2021
HONDA AIRCRAFT delivered its 200th HondaJet (a HondaJet Elite S); first was delivered in December 2015.