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Air Transport

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IRAQI AIRWAYS

Jan 07, 2022
IRAQI AIRWAYS took delivery of its first (55136) of five A220-300s on order; aircraft is configured with 132 seats.
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AVOLON

Jan 10, 2022
AVOLON completed 95 lease transactions and delivered 25 new aircraft on lease in 4Q21 vs 31 transactions and 21 deliveries in 4Q20; and 229…
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AIR LEASE CORPORATION

Jan 10, 2022
AIR LEASE CORPORATION reports it delivered 15 new aircraft (seven A321neos; three A350-1000s; 737-8; four 737-9s) on lease in 4Q21 vs 10 in 4Q20 and…
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CARGOJET

Jan 10, 2022
CARGOJET announced early renewal and 3-year extension of air cargo service agreements with two domestic customers for overnight air cargo services in…
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS

Jan 10, 2022
VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS plans May 25 to begin four-times-weekly London Heathrow-Austin, TX (787-9).
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RYANAIR

Jan 10, 2022
RYANAIR is closing its base at Frankfurt on March 31 due to fee hikes and is reallocating five 737s to other airports.
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GOL

Jan 10, 2022
GOL reports year-over-year PRASK was up about 35% in 4Q21 on 13% higher capacity/15% higher demand.
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GREATER BAY AIRLINES

Jan 10, 2022
GREATER BAY AIRLINES, Hong Kong now plans 2Q22 startup with three 737-800s after signing distribution agreement with Amadeus. It has applied for…
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AUSTRAL AVIATION

Jan 10, 2022
AUSTRAL AVIATION, Kenya is expected to acquire ex-Air Transport International 757-200PCF (23687) with PW2037s.
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA

Jan 10, 2022
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA is cutting capacity by 25% through end of February over increase in COVID-19 cases in Australia.
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US DOT

Jan 10, 2022
US DOT says US scheduled passenger airlines employed 707,557 workers in November vs 731,516 in November 2019.
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EMPIRE HOLDINGS

Jan 10, 2022
EMPIRE HOLDINGS, ID has acquired WEST AIR, Fresno, CA (FedEx Feeder airline operating Cessna Caravans).
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EVE AND FALKO REGIONAL AIRCRAFT

Jan 11, 2022
EVE and FALKO REGIONAL AIRCRAFT announced partnership to develop Global Operator Network with a potential order for 200 eVTOL aircraft. Eve will…
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IBA

Jan 11, 2022
IBA says overall global aviation carbon emisions fell 2.1% in 2021 vs 2020.
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AAPA

Jan 11, 2022
AAPA members carried 1.6m pax in Nov 2021 vs 30.3m in Nov 2019; capacity was only 16.6% of pre-pandemic levels.
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ALTA

Jan 11, 2022
ALTA added Aviation Services Management (ASM) as an affiliate member.
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AMELIA INTERNATIONAL

Jan 11, 2022
AMELIA INTERNATIONAL, Slovenia leased ex-ASL ATR 72-200 (461) from TrueNoord to launch cargo operations.
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EQUAIR

Jan 11, 2022
EQUAIR, Ecuador launched commercial operations (Quito-Guayaquil/-Galapagos). It has two 737-700s.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Jan 11, 2022
AMERICAN AIRLINES has further delayed start of DFW-Tel Aviv to May 7 (787).
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AERDRAGON

Jan 11, 2022
AERDRAGON entered into facility agreement with PK AirFinance to finance two A320-200s on lease to Sichuan Airlines.
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AMERICAN

Jan 11, 2022
AMERICAN expects 4Q21 revenue to be down 17% vs 4Q19; capacity was down 13%. It has $15.8b available liquidity.
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AVIANCA

Jan 11, 2022
AVIANCA plans in late March to begin Cartagena-JFK/-Miami and Medellín-Orlando (A320 Family).
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PASSIONAIR

Jan 11, 2022
PASSIONAIR, Ghana leased Dash 8-300 (293) from Voyageur Aviation (Chorus Aviation) for five years.
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AMELIA INTERNATIONAL

Jan 11, 2022
AMELIA INTERNATIONAL, Slovenia agreed to lease ex-LATAM A319-100 (3727) with CFM56s from DVB Bank.
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ARMENIA AIRWAYS

Jan 11, 2022
ARMENIA AIRWAYS leased ex-Belavia 737-300 (26312) from CSDS Aircraft Sales & Leasing.
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NORDWIND AIRLINES

Jan 11, 2022
NORDWIND AIRLINES, Russia leased ex-Korean Air 777-300ER (37136) with GE90s from DAE Capital.
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IATA

Jan 12, 2022
IATA reports global pax traffic was down 47% in November 2021 (vs Nov 2019) on 39.7% lower capacity as international demand sustained its steady…
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AMS AIRCRAFT SERVICES

Jan 12, 2022
AMS AIRCRAFT SERVICES reports that it acquired 21 aircraft for its clients in 2021, including 747-400Fs, 747-400BCFs and 747-400s for operation in…
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SUMMIT AIR

Jan 12, 2022
SUMMIT AIR, Canada acquired ex-Braathens Avro RJ100 (E3244) and now has five RJ100s and two RJ85s.
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GEORGIAN AIRWAYS CARGO

Jan 12, 2022
GEORGIAN AIRWAYS CARGO leased 737-800BCF (28595; ex-Air Italy) from BBAM; it also operates 737-800SF (28231).
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FLYBONDI

Jan 12, 2022
FLYBONDI is anticipating several cancellations in January due to new wave of COVID-19 infections in Argentina.
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URAL AIRLINES

Jan 12, 2022
URAL AIRLINES leased LEAP-powered A321neo (10667) from SMBC Aviation Capital; two more are due in January.
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SILVER AIRWAYS

Jan 12, 2022
SILVER AIRWAYS took delivery of new ATR 42-600 (1606) on lease from Nordic Aviation Capital.
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA

Jan 12, 2022
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA leased second/third ex-SilkAir 737-800s (44224/44233) from Avolon; another (44226) is expected.
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AIR SENEGAL

Jan 12, 2022
AIR SENEGAL leased new A220-300 (55089) from Carlyle Aviation Partners (SPNWS; December 31).
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JETTIME

Jan 12, 2022
JETTIME, Denmark re-leased 737-800 (30296) from Aircastle; aircraft had been stored at Lasham since June 2020.
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HANS AIRWAYS

Jan 12, 2022
HANS AIRWAYS, UK signed LOI to lease ex-Air Europa A330-200 (950) for startup of services to India out of Manchester in 2-class, 299-seat…
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DELTA AIR LINES

Jan 13, 2022
DELTA AIR LINES had $408m net loss in 4Q21 (vs $1.4b profit in 4Q19) on 17% lower revenues and $280m net income for 2021 (vs $4.8b in 2019) on 36%…
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AIRCASTLE

Jan 13, 2022
AIRCASTLE posted $62.4m net loss (primarily due to net non-cash aircraft impairment charges of $45m) on $191.5m revenues for third quarter ended…
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QANTAS and JETSTAR

Jan 13, 2022
QANTAS and JETSTAR are adjusting flying levels to better match travel demand in light of sudden growth in COVID-19 cases and now expects domestic…
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WIZZ AIR

Jan 13, 2022
WIZZ AIR priced €500m bond offering of 1.00% notes due in 2026 within framework of Euro Medium Term Note Program.
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CHINA AIRLINES

Jan 14, 2022
CHINA AIRLINES reduced service life of its 14 747-400Fs from 25 to 24 years and three A330-300s from 20 to 18 years.

Aerospace

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KAMAN

Jan 07, 2022
KAMAN reorganized into three business segments -- Engineered Products (aircraft bearings and components), Precision Products (helicopter work) and…
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SIEMENS

Jan 10, 2022
SIEMENS was selected by Airbus to provide its Capital electrical/electronic (E/E) systems development software for its commercial aircraft programs.
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AIRBUS

Jan 10, 2022
AIRBUS delivered 93 aircraft (seven A220s; 66 A320 Family; two A330s; 16 A350s; two A380s) in December vs 89 (six A220s; 67 A320s; five A330s; eight…
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AIRBUS

Jan 10, 2022
AIRBUS booked 771 orders (507 net) in 2021 vs 383 (268) in 2020, and ended year with backlog of 7,082 vs 7,184.
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EXPLEO

Jan 11, 2022
EXPLEO was selected by Spirit AeroSystems to become preferred engineering services supplier at Belfast, Northern Ireland (formerly Short Brothers).
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AIRBUS

Jan 11, 2022
AIRBUS says all A220/A320 Family deliveries at Mobile, AL will include SAF blend. SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT and WORLD ENERGY will supply SAF.
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BOOM SUPERSONIC

Jan 11, 2022
BOOM SUPERSONIC has 3-year, $60m Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) contract from USAF to accelerate critical design and development initiatives on…
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CAeS

Jan 11, 2022
CAeS (Cranfield) signed easyJet to support development of a hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system for commercial aircraft based on system currently…
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MPS

Jan 11, 2022
MPS, The Netherlands has Aeromexico order for a 737 MAX FTD.
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BOEING

Jan 11, 2022
BOEING delivered 38 commercial aircraft/derivatives (32 MAXs; 737NG; two 767s; two 777s; 747-8F) in December vs 39 (27 MAXs; 737NG; six 767s; four…
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BOEING

Jan 11, 2022
BOEING booked 909 orders (535 net) in 2021 vs 184 (-471) in 2020, and ended year with backlog of 5,136 vs 4,997.
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AVAIR

Jan 11, 2022
AVAIR, AZ secured $60m inventory-based credit facility from San Francisco-based BizCap for additional working capital.
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AERNNOVA

Jan 12, 2022
AERNNOVA agreed to acquire Evora, Portugal-based EMBRAER METEÁLICAS and EMBRAER COMPÓSITOS from Embraer for US$172m as part of strategic partnership…
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Jan 12, 2022
COLLINS AEROSPACE was selected by Boeing to supply next-generation lavatories for the 737 MAX, incorporating a modular design and customization…
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ZEROAVIA

Jan 12, 2022
ZEROAVIA has selected Everett's Paine Field as site for flight research center to support development of its hydrogen-electric powertrain for Dash 8…
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GA TELESIS and HONEYWELL

Jan 12, 2022
GA TELESIS and HONEYWELL formed consignment partnership to provide increased component availability /better access to parts via online portals.
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FIRST CLASS AIR

Jan 13, 2022
FIRST CLASS AIR announced investment and partnership with AVIATION INFLATABLES and SURVIVAL PRODUCTS.
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NOVARIA GROUP

Jan 14, 2022
NOVARIA GROUP has acquired HYDRO FITTING MANUFACTURING, CA (fittings) to complement Acra Aerospace.

Aerospace/Defense

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ALBERS AEROSPACE

Jan 11, 2022
ALBERS AEROSPACE, TX is new name for The Albers Group. It operates three business units: Aerospace Manufacturing; Engineering, Aviation, & MRO; and…
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ONTIC

Jan 12, 2022
ONTIC was licensed by AMETEK Sensors and Fluid Management Systems for select motor-driven fuel flow meter products fitted to various military engine…

Air Transport/Business Aviation

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AZORRA

Jan 10, 2022
AZORRA, FL ordered 20 A220-300s and two ACJ TwoTwenty business jets (Airbus' first order in 2022).

Business Aviation

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GKN AEROSPACE

Jan 11, 2022
GKN AEROSPACE was selected by Gulfstream Aerospace to supply G800 empennage, floorboards and metal bonded fuselage panels and G400 rudder and…
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RIDGEWOOD INFRASTRUCTURE

Jan 11, 2022
RIDGEWOOD INFRASTRUCTURE, NY has acquired APP JET CENTER, which operates FBOs at Fort Pierce, FL; Hayward, CA; Manassas, VA; and Centennial, CO, from…
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CIRRUS AIRCRAFT

Jan 11, 2022
CIRRUS AIRCRAFT unveiled 2022 G6 SR Series with refined aircraft design (sleeker wing and tail surfaces and tighter wheel pant tolerances) for…
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KKR

Jan 12, 2022
KKR invested another $75m (now $265m) in JET EDGE INTERNATIONAL, OH to expand its Challenger/Gulfstream fleet.
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JACKSON JET

Jan 12, 2022
JACKSON JET, ID has acquired SWIFT AVIATION, AZ, which operates FBO at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Defense

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L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES

Jan 11, 2022
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES announced a new alignment and organization of core businesses, moving from four to three focused segments: Integrated Mission…
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Jan 11, 2022
COLLINS AEROSPACE was selected by Boeing to supply new electric power generation system (EPGS) for B-52; includes eight generators per aircraft.
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RAF

Jan 11, 2022
RAF took delivery of its ninth/final P-8A (66109) at RAF Lossiemouth.
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BOEING

Jan 12, 2022
BOEING issued RFI to >10 German companies to solicit bids for support equipment, logistics, parts, local sustainment programs, training, and other…
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TUPOLEV

Jan 13, 2022
TUPOLEV made first flight of Tu-160M strategic missile carrier, an upgraded (engines, aircraft controls, avionics, and weapons) version of the Tu-160…

MRO

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CAERDAV

Jan 10, 2022
CAERDAV, UK was selected by TUI Airways to perform end-of-lease maintenance on four aircraft: two 757s/two 767s.
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AFI KLM E&M

Jan 10, 2022
AFI KLM E&M has contract from Ecuador's Equair to provide 737NG component support in partnership with Boeing.
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SPAIRLINERS

Jan 11, 2022
SPAIRLINERS was selected by Austrian Airlines to provide component support for 17 E195s on flight hour basis.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

Jan 11, 2022
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS received ETOPS 180 approval from FAA its 737-800SF freighter conversion.
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HESTON MRO

Jan 11, 2022
HESTON MRO agreed to purchase Jet Aviation's 5,400 sq meter MRO facility in Cairns, Australia to expand its capabilities into full heavy maintenance…
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FEAM

Jan 11, 2022
FEAM opened two new line maintenance stations in UK at Liverpool and Doncaster Sheffield following acquisition of BOSA.
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CZECH AIRLINES TECHNICS

Jan 11, 2022
CZECH AIRLINES TECHNICS was selected by Eurowings (A320) and Bees Airline (737) for line maintenance at Prague.
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RAM AIR SALE

Jan 13, 2022
RAM AIR SALE, FL purchased two ex-Air Canada A320-200 (231) from Four Corners Aviation for part out in Kansas City.
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321 PRECISION CONVERSIONS

Jan 13, 2022
321 PRECISION CONVERSIONS has Aerovista contract to convert two A321-200s (1451/1503) to freighters in 1H23.
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FL TECHNICS and SETAERO

Jan 13, 2022
FL TECHNICS and SETAERO, FL teamed to repair, supply and maintain airframes, flight surfaces and nacelles.
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8TREE

Jan 13, 2022
8TREE, CA was selected by Kalitta Air to provide its dentCHECK wireless 3D scanner tool for dent-mapping activities.
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COLLINS AEROSPACE-WROCLAW

Jan 13, 2022
COLLINS AEROSPACE-WROCLAW was selected by Spairliners to provide repair services for E-Jet evacuation slides.
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TARMAC AEROSAVE

Jan 14, 2022
TARMAC AEROSAVE says it ended 2021 with 235 aircraft in storage; it recycled 40 aircraft/toredown 25 engines in 2021.

WHO'SNEWS

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WHO'SNEWS: Alaska Airlines

Jan 10, 2022
Neil Thwaites to Regional Vice President-California, based in San Francisco, of Alaska Airlines.
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WHO'SNEWS: TARMAC

Jan 10, 2022
Alexandre Brun to President of TARMAC Aerosave, France.
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WHO'SNEWS: FPG AMENTUM

Jan 10, 2022
Steve Hogg-Maclean to Head of Technical of FPG Amentum, Dublin; Donal Ward was named Senior Vice President-Technical.
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WHO'SNEWS: JETBLUE

Jan 10, 2022
Lisa Reifer to Head of Finance and Treasury of JetBlue.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIRBUS DEFENSE AND SPACE

Jan 10, 2022
Johannes Müller to Head of Communications and Head of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) of Airbus Defence and Space.
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WHO'SNEWS: LOAR GROUP

Jan 10, 2022
Carol Marinello to Executive Vice President of Loar Group, White Plains, NY; she will be based on West Coast of US.
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WHO'SNEWS: MAGELLAN AVIATION GROUP

Jan 10, 2022
Anthony Spaulding to Executive Vice President of Magellan Aviation Group, NC.
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WHO'SNEWS: HDT GLOBAL

Jan 10, 2022
Juan Navarro to President and Chief Executive Officer of HDT Global, Solon, OH.
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WHO'SNEWS: AZORRA

Jan 10, 2022
Oko J. Nelson joined Fort Lauderdale-based Azorra as an Analyst for pricing and financial analysis, as well corporate forecasting.
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WHO'SNEWS: STS COMPONENT SOLUTIONS

Jan 11, 2022
Pat Tyler to Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Business Development of STS Component Solutions, FL.
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WHO'SNEWS: STS COMPONENT SOLUTIONS

Jan 11, 2022
Tim Russo was promoted to Vice President of OEM Distribution of STS Component Solutions, FL.
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WHO'SNEWS: TRIUMPH GROUP

Jan 11, 2022
Craig Cooper to Vice President-Integrated Supply Chain and Operations of Triumph Group, Berwyn, PA.
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WHO'SNEWS: BOC AVIATION

Jan 11, 2022
Conor Stafford to Head of Airline Leasing and Sales (Europe and Africa) of BOC Aviation.
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WHO'SNEWS: STACK.AERO

Jan 11, 2022
Catherine “Cat” Buchanan to Director of Business Development of STACK.aero, Sydney, Australia.
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WHO'SNEWS: JACKSON SQUARE AVIATION

Jan 11, 2022
Dan Cavanagh to Chief Risk Officer of Jackson Square Aviation, San Francisco; Paul Dwyer is retiring.
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WHO'SNEWS: DELTA AIR LINES

Jan 11, 2022
Scott M. Laurence to Vice President-Network Planning of Delta Air Lines.
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WHO'SNEWS: VMO AIRCRAFT LEASING

Jan 11, 2022
Ardy Ghanbar to Chief Financial Officer of Vmo Aircraft Leasing, San Francisco.
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WHO'SNEWS: RELIABLE ROBOTICS

Jan 11, 2022
David DeRose to Director of Finance-Part 135 Airline subsidiary of Reliable Robotics, Mountain View, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: RELIABLE ROBOTICS

Jan 11, 2022
Lee Tomlinson to Director of Operations-Part 135 Airline subsidiary of Reliable Robotics, Mountain View, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: RELIABLE ROBOTICS

Jan 11, 2022
Jeff Drees to Director of Cargo Strategy-Part 135 Airline subsidiary of Reliable Robotics, Mountain View, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: HEART AEROSPACE

Jan 14, 2022
Simon Newitt to Chief Commercial Officer of Heart Aerospace, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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WHO'SNEWS: CDB AVIATION

Jan 14, 2022
Michelle Wu to Head of Commercial-Greater China, based in Hong Kong, of CDB Aviation.