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Air Transport

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AIRBUS

Jan 21, 2022
AIRBUS has reportedly terminated contract for 50 A321neos with QATAR AIRWAYS over A350 dispute.
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ALLEGIANT AIR

Jan 21, 2022
ALLEGIANT AIR leased two A320-200s (5640; ex-Peach/5901; ex-ANA) from FGL Aircraft USA; ALM arranged.
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AIR ATLANTA ICELANDIC

Jan 21, 2022
AIR ATLANTA ICELANDIC acquired ex-Dubai Air Wing/Royal Wing 747-400M (28551), not JetOneX (SPNWS; Jan 21).
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SKYWORKS

Jan 21, 2022
SKYWORKS announced in 4Q21 it arranged saled of three 747-400Fs on lease to Atlas Air and three 747-400Fs operated by Polar Air Cargo; it also…
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FLYDUBAI

Jan 21, 2022
FLYDUBAI took delivery of sixth new 737-8 (60975) on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital as part of deal for seven.
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VOLARIS

Jan 21, 2022
VOLARIS, Mexico leased third GTF-powered A320neo (9410) from SMBC Aviation Capital as part of deal for three.
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Jan 21, 2022
SPIRIT AIRLINES sold second GTF-powered A320neo (10767) to SMBC Aviation Capital for leaseback under deal for 14.
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AZORRA, FL

Jan 24, 2022
AZORRA, FL ordered 20 E190-E2s/E195-E2s for delivery starting in 2023 and took purchase rights on another 30.
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CANADA JETLINES

Jan 24, 2022
CANADA JETLINES has Transport Canada approval to begin A320 pilot training under process to acquire its AOC.
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GULF AIR and DHL

Jan 24, 2022
GULF AIR and DHL signed MOU to explore opportunities for commercial, technical and cargo collaboration.
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CATHAY PACIFIC

Jan 24, 2022
CATHAY PACIFIC expects to record loss of HK$5.6b-6.1b for 2021 vs HK$21.6b loss in 2020. It is projecting capacity in January to be at 2% of pre…
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EMTRASUR CARGO

Jan 24, 2022
EMTRASUR CARGO, Venezuela has acquired ex-Mahan Airlines 747-300M (23413) with CF6-50E2s.
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HONGYUAN GROUP

Jan 24, 2022
HONGYUAN GROUP plans to acquire Aviation Investment Holding's 7.7% stake in AIR BELGIUM and invest additional capital into airline for 49% ownership…
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IATA

Jan 25, 2022
IATA reports global pax traffic was down 58.4% in 2021 (vs 2019) on 48.8% lower capacity (dropped 45.1% in December 2021 vs December 2019 on 37.6%…
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ITA AIRWAYS

Jan 25, 2022
ITA AIRWAYS, Italy received expression of interest from LUFTHANSA and MSC GROUP for majority stake.
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AIRBUS

Jan 25, 2022
AIRBUS launched cargo service using BelugaSTs to carry outsized freight for third parties as AIRBUS BELUGA TRANSPORT; first mission took place in…
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CASTLELAKE

Jan 25, 2022
CASTLELAKE closed its fourth aviation fund, CASTLELAKE AVIATION IV, totaling $1.6b. Castlelake Aviation IV has already deployed approximately $830m…
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NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS

Jan 25, 2022
NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS leased two ex-Norwegian 787-9s (38779/38789) from AerCap.
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PHILIPPINE AIRLINES

Jan 25, 2022
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES plans April 6 to begin twice-weekly Manila-Tel Aviv (A350).
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ACI EUROPE

Jan 25, 2022
ACI EUROPE reports traffic at European airports in 2021 dropped 59% vs 2019/rose 37% vs 2020. The top five European airports in 2021 were Istanbul,…
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JUMP AIR

Jan 25, 2022
JUMP AIR, Lithuania launched ACMI/charter operations with ex-FlyValan ATR 72-500 (747) (SPNWS; December 17).
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AIR LEAP

Jan 25, 2022
AIR LEAP, Sweden suspended operations and applied for corporate reorganization. It has an ATR and six Saabs.
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ITA AIRWAYS

Jan 25, 2022
ITA AIRWAYS, Italy agreed to lease four new A350s from ALAFCO for 12 years for delivery in 2022.
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Jan 25, 2022
SPIRIT AIRLINES plans in late May to begin Salt Lake City, UT-Las Vegas/-LAX/-Orlando (A320).
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AVTECH SWEDEN

Jan 25, 2022
AVTECH SWEDEN was selected by Volotea Airlines to provide its ClearPath flight optimization service in deal valued at SEK2.2m-3.2m.
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BOEING

Jan 26, 2022
BOEING recorded $4.2b net loss on $14.8b revenues in 4Q21 vs $8.4b loss on $15.3b in 4Q20; and $4.3b net loss on $62.3b in 2021 vs $11.9b loss on $58…
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HAWAIIAN AIRLINES

Jan 26, 2022
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES had $92.6m net loss in 4Q21 (vs $49.7m profit in 4Q19) on 30% lower revenues and $144.8m net loss in 2021 (vs $224m net profit in…
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FRANKFURT AIRPORT

Jan 26, 2022
FRANKFURT AIRPORT handled 24.8m pax in 2021, down 64.8% vs 2019.
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AIR MONTENEGRO

Jan 26, 2022
AIR MONTENEGRO agreed to lease ex-Montenegro Airlines E195 (358) from BNDES.
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TRANSAVIA FRANCE

Jan 26, 2022
TRANSAVIA FRANCE leased ex-Norwegian 737-800 (38881) from Aviation Capital Group.
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LOGANAIR, UK

Jan 26, 2022
LOGANAIR, UK leased ex-HOP! ATR 72-600 (1257) from Nordic Aviation Capital. It now has nine ATRs.
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AIR SERBIA

Jan 26, 2022
AIR SERBIA plans in June to begin Belgrade-Amman, Jordan/-Lyon, France/-Sochi, Russia (A320).
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QATAR AIRWAYS

Jan 26, 2022
QATAR AIRWAYS is in advanced talks with Boeing over launch order for up to 50 777X freighters in deal valued at $14b.
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ALEUTIAN AIRWAYS

Jan 26, 2022
ALEUTIAN AIRWAYS acquired ex-PenAir Saab 2000 (021) from Jetstream Aviation Capital as part of multi-aircraft deal.
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Jan 26, 2022
SPIRIT AIRLINES sold third A320neo (10686) with GTFs to SMBC Aviation Capital for leaseback as part of deal for 14.
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WIZZ AIR

Jan 26, 2022
WIZZ AIR had €267.5m net loss for third quarter ended Dec 31 (vs €21.1m profit a year ago) on 36% lower revenues.
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CEBU PACIFIC

Jan 26, 2022
CEBU PACIFIC, Philippines sold two A320-200s (5934/6317) to Vmo Aircraft Leasing, and leased them back.
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AIR SERBIA

Jan 26, 2022
AIR SERBIA leased ex-Amelia International ATR 72-600 (1259) from Nordic Aviation Capital.
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SKYBIRD AIRLINES

Jan 26, 2022
SKYBIRD AIRLINES, Egypt agreed to lease ex-SmartLynx A320-200 (1873) from Aero Capital Solutions for startup.
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TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES

Jan 26, 2022
TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES took delivery of its fifth Dash 8-400 (4630) from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada.
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ALASKA AIRLINES

Jan 26, 2022
ALASKA AIRLINES took delivery of 737-9 (43339) on lease from Air Lease Corporation; it now has 13 737 MAXs.
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CHINA AIRLINES

Jan 27, 2022
CHINA AIRLINES, Taiwan ordered four 777 Freighters for delivery in 2023/2024 to increase fleet to 10.
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AAPA

Jan 27, 2022
AAPA members carried 16.7m pax in 2021, down 95.6% vs 2019; capacity was only 13.8% of pre-pandemic levels.
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Jan 27, 2022
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES had $68m net profit in 4Q21 (vs $514m profit in 4Q19) on 13.4% lower revenues; and $977m net profit in 2021 (vs $2.3b in 2019) on…
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ALASKA AIR GROUP

Jan 27, 2022
ALASKA AIR GROUP had $18m net profit in 4Q21 (vs $181m in 4Q19) on 15% lower revenues and $478m net profit in 2021 (vs $769m in 2019) on 30% lower…
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JETBLUE

Jan 27, 2022
JETBLUE had $129m net loss in 4Q21 (vs $161m net profit in 4Q19) on 10% lower revenues and $182m net loss in 2021 (vs $569m net profit in 2019) on 25…
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EASYJET

Jan 27, 2022
EASYJET had £213m pretax loss for first quarter ended December 31 vs £423m a year ago; it flew 64% of pre-pandemic capacity with 77% load factor (vs …
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JACKSON SQUARE AVIATION

Jan 27, 2022
JACKSON SQUARE AVIATION completed 66 lease agreements in 2021 and has portfolio of 229 aircraft vs 215 a year ago.
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ATLAS AIR

Jan 27, 2022
ATLAS AIR was selected by Flexport (freight forwarder) to add a third 747-400F to charter fleet from September 2022.

Aerospace

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IRKUT

Jan 24, 2022
IRKUT began testing MC-21-300 under sub-zero outside temps at Yakutsk.
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BOEING

Jan 24, 2022
BOEING is investing $450m in Northern California-based WISK to fund development of its 6th generation, autonomous eVTOL pax aircraft.
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HYDROGEN STORAGE SYSTEMS

Jan 24, 2022
HYDROGEN STORAGE SYSTEMS was established by Electric Aviation Group to develop and commercialize hydrogen storage systems.
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GE AVIATION

Jan 25, 2022
GE AVIATION earned $2.9b on $21.3b revenues in 2021 vs $1.2b on $21.6b in 2020. It delivered 1,487 commercial engines (845 LEAP) vs 1,720 (815 LEAP)…
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Jan 25, 2022
PRATT & WHITNEY earned $454m on $18.2b sales in 2021 vs $564m loss on $16.8b in 2020. It delivered 2,666 (623 large commercial/218 military/1,825 P…
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Jan 25, 2022
COLLINS AEROSPACE earned $1.8b on $18.4b sales in 2021 vs $1.5b on $19.3b in 2020.
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SIEMENS

Jan 25, 2022
SIEMENS has Lockheed Martin Aeronautics contract to provide Xcelerator software/services to support its digital transformation in engineering.
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SCIAKY

Jan 25, 2022
SCIAKY, IL was selected by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) to supply (world's largest) customized 300 Series metal electron beam DED 3D printer.
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JAUNT

Jan 25, 2022
JAUNT has Flapper Tecnologia order for up to 25 Journey eVTOL aircraft to develop on-demand Urban Air Mobility (UAM) fleet in Latin American.
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MACOM

Jan 25, 2022
MACOM, MA achieved AS9100D certification for quality management.
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CRANE AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS

Jan 25, 2022
CRANE AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS earned $110m on $638m sales in 2021 vs $100.7m on $651m in 2020.
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SCHROTH SAFETY PRODUCTS

Jan 25, 2022
SCHROTH SAFETY PRODUCTS was selected by Unum Aircraft Seating, UK to supply occupant restraint systems for its business class seats.
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BOEING

Jan 26, 2022
BOEING says since return of 737 MAX to service in November 2020, >300,000 revenue flights have been completed with 99.3% reliability rate (as of Jan…
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NOVARIA GROUP

Jan 26, 2022
NOVARIA GROUP acquired Southern California-based ADVANCED COATINGS (Parylene conformal coating services).
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MAGNETIC GROUP

Jan 26, 2022
MAGNETIC GROUP opened US-based rep office/hub in Miami with Magnetic Trading and EngineStands24 initially establishing presence in the region.
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EMBRAER

Jan 26, 2022
EMBRAER completed reintegration of its commercial aviation business' main IT systems and processes.
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AIRBUS

Jan 25, 2022
AIRBUS launched cargo service using BelugaSTs to carry outsized freight for third parties as AIRBUS BELUGA TRANSPORT; first mission took place in…
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AIRBUS HELICOPTERS

Jan 26, 2022
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS booked 419 orders (414 net) in 2021 vs 289 (268) in 2020; it delivered 338 vs 300.
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ELROY AIR

Jan 26, 2022
ELROY AIR, San Francisco unveiled pre-production Chaparral autonomous, hybrid-electric VTOL cargo aircraft to carry 300-500 lb up to 300 miles. It…
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CJ AEROSPACE

Jan 26, 2022
CJ AEROSPACE, Australia was appointed by Marsh Brothers Aviation as authorized distributor and service provider for its bearing and seals.
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BOEING

Jan 26, 2022
BOEING says the supply chain is currently not a contraint, but it is a key watch item for future production rates.
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BOOM SUPERSONIC

Jan 26, 2022
BOOM SUPERSONIC plans to build 400,000 sq ft Overture Superfactory manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad Intl. Airport in Greensboro, NC for 2024;…
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BOEING

Jan 26, 2022
BOEING incurred $3.5b pre-tax, non-cash charge on 787 program and $285m of abnormal cost in 4Q21 and now expects about $2b in total abnormal costs…
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ONTIC

Jan 27, 2022
ONTIC has acquired the type certificates of Fairchild Merlin, Metro II/III/IV and C-26 from M7 Aerospace. It will maintain complete life-cycle…
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LILIUM

Jan 27, 2022
LILIUM moved one technology demonstrator to ATLAS Flight Test Center in Villacarrillo, Spain for upgraded flight testing.
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HEXCEL

Jan 27, 2022
HEXCEL had $16.1m net income on $1.3b sales in 2021 vs $31.7m on $1.5b in 2020; commercial aerospace fell 18.7%.

MRO

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KANSAS MODIFICATION CENTER

Jan 21, 2022
KANSAS MODIFICATION CENTER (KMC) and NIAR WERX submitted certification plan to FAA for STC for its 777-300ER freighter conversion now under…
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AERO CONTROLS

Jan 21, 2022
AERO CONTROLS began parting out ex-Ellinair A319-100 (1703) at St Athan, Wales.
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GREENPOINT TECHNOLOGIES

Jan 24, 2022
GREENPOINT TECHNOLOGIES signed contract with an undisclosed client for two V-VIP 787-9 interior completions.
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INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT DEALERS ASSOCIATION

Jan 24, 2022
INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT DEALERS ASSOCIATION reports its accredited dealers completed 1,372 transactions in 2021 vs 1,135 in 2020; it expects aircraft…
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SAMCO AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

Jan 24, 2022
SAMCO AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE renewed A220 heavy maintenance contract with SWISS for another five years.
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Jan 24, 2022
COLLINS AEROSPACE is adding MRO services/spares pooling in Malaysia for its 568F propellers for ATRs.
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C&L AEROSPACE

Jan 24, 2022
C&L AEROSPACE has 5-year ExpressJet (aha!) contract to provide ERJ supply chain support that includes procurement of parts, managed repairs,…
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HAECO XIAMEN

Jan 25, 2022
HAECO XIAMEN was selected by 321 Precision Conversions to perform A321-200PCF freighter conversions starting in February 2022 in addition to HAECO…
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AVIAN

Jan 25, 2022
AVIAN, FL signed exclusive surplus spare parts inventory management agreement with Embraer for commercial and business jets. It will consolidate all…
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SK AEROSAFETY GROUP

Jan 25, 2022
SK AEROSAFETY GROUP has acquired FIRE-TEC, Phoenix, AZ (repair/overhaul of fire extinguishers/oxygen bottles).
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MTU MAINTENANCE and JETBLUE

Jan 25, 2022
MTU MAINTENANCE and JETBLUE teamed to test sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) with airline’s V2500s during shop visits in Hannover, Germany; initial…
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STRATUS AERO PARTNERS

Jan 25, 2022
STRATUS AERO PARTNERS (Air T) acquired LANDING GEAR SUPPORT SERVICES, UK (LG aftermarket lifecycle services).
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BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES

Jan 26, 2022
BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES earned $2b on $16.3b sales in 2021 vs $450m on $15.5b in 2020. It has $20.5b backlog.
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NORDAM ASIA

Jan 26, 2022
NORDAM ASIA opened 5,828 sq meter aircraft component repair facility at Taiwan's Taoyuan Intl. Airport, replacing current operation in Singapore.
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iAERO THRUST

Jan 26, 2022
iAERO THRUST was selected by Southwest to provide CFM56-7 on-demand hospital repair, on-wing support and testing.
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EPIC FLIGHT ACADEMY and FEAM MAINTENANCE/ENGINEERING

Jan 26, 2022
EPIC FLIGHT ACADEMY and FEAM MAINTENANCE/ENGINEERING formed partnership to offer an aircraft mechanic training program to provide direct pathway to…
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MHIRJ

Jan 27, 2022
MHIRJ is opening CRJ maintenance facility in Macon, GA to accommodate two lines, increasing its network to 40.
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JAPAN AIRLINES

Jan 27, 2022
JAPAN AIRLINES was licensed by GE Aviation to use 360 Foam Wash for CF34-8Es.
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FL TECHNICS ENGINE SERVICES

Jan 27, 2022
FL TECHNICS ENGINE SERVICES receives ISO EN 9110:2018 certification.

Business Aviation

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FACC

Jan 21, 2022
FACC was selected by Bombardier to supply cabinets, sidewalls, headliners, bulkheads and PSUs for Challenger 3500.
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JET EDGE INTERNATIONAL

Jan 21, 2022
JET EDGE INTERNATIONAL plans in 4Q22 to open base at Teterboro, NJ out of Signature Aviation's East Hangar 202.
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GRANDVIEW AVIATION

Jan 21, 2022
GRANDVIEW AVIATION relocated to new 18,000 sq ft headquarters facility at Middle River, MD. It operates a fleet of Phenom 300s and helicopters out…
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ASG AEROSPACE

Jan 25, 2022
ASG AEROSPACE, Miami was named by Tamarack Aerospace Group as authorized service center to its Active Winglet System for the Citation Jet 525, 525A,…
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GENERAL DYNAMICS AEROSPACE

Jan 26, 2022
GENERAL DYNAMICS AEROSPACE earned $1b on $8.1b sales in 20211 vs $1.1b on $8.1b in 2020; it ended quarter with $16.3b backlog vs $11.6b a year ago…
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WHEELS UP

Jan 27, 2022
WHEELS UP agreed to acquire UK-based AIR PARTNER for $107m to accelerate its international expansion.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Jan 27, 2022
TEXTRON AVIATION earned $378m on $4.6b revenues in 2021 vs $16m on $4b in 2020; it ended quarter with $4.1b backlog. It delivered 551 aircraft (137…

Defense

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AVCON INDUSTRIES

Jan 21, 2022
AVCON INDUSTRIES, KS has FAA STC for installation of hard points and SATCOM radome on King Air ISR aircraft.
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CURTISS-WRIGHT

Jan 21, 2022
CURTISS-WRIGHT agreed to acquire SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS ARRESTING, PA (aircraft emergency arresting systems).

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: BRITISH AIRWAYS

Jan 21, 2022
Colm Lacy was confirmed as Chief Commercial Officer of British Airways; and Tom Stevens as Director of Brand and Customer Experience.
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WHO'SNEWS: BRITISH AIRWAYS

Jan 21, 2022
Calum Laming to Director of Business Recovery of British Airways.
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WHO'SNEWS: AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES

Jan 21, 2022
Craig Bentley to Chief Operating Officer of Amerijet International Airlines, Miami.
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WHO'SNEWS: L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES

Jan 24, 2022
Michelle Turner to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of L3Harris Technologies, Melbourne, FL.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVIATION SERVICES OF GREENHILL & CO.

Jan 24, 2022
Kent Fisher to Senior Advisor-Aerospace, Defense and Aviation Services of Greenhill & Co., New York.
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WHO'SNEWS: EVANS COMPOSISTES (ECI)

Jan 24, 2022
Nick McDonald to General Manager of Evans Composites (ECI), Dallas.
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WHO'SNEWS: BOMBARDIER

Jan 24, 2022
Emmanuel Bornand to Vice President of Sales-Europe, Russia, CIS, Middle East and Africa, based in Europe, of Bombardier.
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WHO'SNEWS: BOMBARDIER

Jan 24, 2022
Stéphane Leroy to Vice President of Sales-Asia Pacific and China of Bombardier.
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WHO'SNEWS: BOMBARDIER

Jan 24, 2022
Michael Anckner to Vice President of Sales-Latin America of Bombardier.
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WHO'SNEWS: HAHN AIR

Jan 25, 2022
Kirsten Rehmann to Chief Executive Officer of Hahn Air, Germany.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIR NEW ZEALAND

Jan 26, 2022
Alexandria Marren to Chief Operating Officer of Air New Zealand.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIR NEW ZEALAND

Jan 26, 2022
Mike Williams to Chief Transformation & Alliances Officer of Air New Zealand.
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WHO'SNEWS: VERTICAL AEROSPACE

Jan 27, 2022
Dómhnal Slattery to Non-Executive Chairman of Vertical Aerospace, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: VOYAGER AVIATION HOLDINGS

Jan 27, 2022
Sean Ewing to Chief Financial Officer of Voyager Aviation Holdings, Stamford, CT.
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WHO'SNEWS: INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES GROUP

Jan 27, 2022
Nicholas Cadbury to Chief Financial Officer of International Airlines Group (effective March 21).