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Air Transport

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SATENA

Mar 04, 2022
SATENA, Colombia mandated Airstream to market/sell E170 (151).
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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES

Mar 07, 2022
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES took delivery of another new Dash 8-400 (4626) from De Havilland Canada.
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PORTER AIRLINES

Mar 07, 2022
PORTER AIRLINES sold five Dash 8-400s (4130/4134/4138/4140/4193) to Aergo Capital for leaseback.
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ETIHAD AIRWAYS

Mar 07, 2022
ETIHAD AIRWAYS plans twice-weekly Abu Dhabi-Nice, France (787).
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CARGOJET

Mar 07, 2022
CARGOJET, Canada had C$167.4m net income in 2021 (vs C$87.8m loss in 2020) on 13.4% higher revenues.
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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES

Mar 07, 2022
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES signed MOU to order five 777-8Fs. It currently operates nine 777Fs and three 737-800BCFs.
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AIR TRANSAT

Mar 07, 2022
AIR TRANSAT plans in April to gradually restart flights to a total of 25 European destinations, including Amsterdam, and says at the height of the…
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ASL AVIATION HOLDINGS

Mar 07, 2022
ASL AVIATION HOLDINGS, Ireland acquired its 14th 737-800 for conversion to freighter by BOEING at STAECO, China.
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EUROWINGS

Mar 07, 2022
EUROWINGS agreed to wet-lease (ACMI) 11 A320-200s from Avion Express starting with IATA summer season 2022.
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FLYDUBAI

Mar 07, 2022
FLYDUBAI had AED841m net income for 2021 (vs AED198.2m in 2019) on 12% lower revenues, and ended year with 59 aircraft, including 34 737-800s, 22 737…
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QATAR AIRWAYS CARGO

Mar 07, 2022
QATAR AIRWAYS CARGO was selected by Cainiao Network to provide/operate 777F on weekly Hong Kong-Sao Paulo.
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JETCRAFT COMMERCIAL

Mar 07, 2022
JETCRAFT COMMERCIAL, UK agreed to purchase 14 CRJ1000s from HOP! for delivery through end of 2022.
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AIRBALTIC

Mar 07, 2022
AIRBALTIC has suspended all operations to/from Russia until further notice.
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TAG AIRLINES

Mar 08, 2022
TAG AIRLINES was named by Government of Guatemala as its designated flag carrier.
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HAWAIIAN AIRLINES

Mar 08, 2022
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES plans June 15 to begin daily Kona-Oakland, CA (A330).
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AVIANCA

Mar 08, 2022
AVIANCA confirmed order for 88 A320neo Family Aircraft for delivery in 2025-2031 in deal that includes 50 options.
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LEASEWORKS

Mar 08, 2022
LEASEWORKS was selected by Airborne Capital to provide Aeris Asset portfolio management software to automate technical/contract/finance processes.
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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Mar 08, 2022
BREEZE AIRWAYS is adding 35 routes from 10 cities in summer 2022, increasing network to 77 routes between 28 US cities.
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GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES

Mar 08, 2022
GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES agreed to lease two A321P2Fs from Petrus Aerovista A321; both aircraft (1451/1503; ex-AtlasGlobal) will be converted with…
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AIRJAPAN

Mar 08, 2022
AIRJAPAN was unveiled by ANA Holdings as new airline for 2H23 startup of medium-haul international routes with 787s.
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CONDOR

Mar 08, 2022
CONDOR took delivery of ex-Etihad A330-200 (991) with Trent 700s on lease from Avolon (SPNWS; December 3).
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NORWEGIAN

Mar 08, 2022
NORWEGIAN leased ex-Eastar Jet 737-800 (40240) from BBAM.
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA

Mar 08, 2022
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA leased ex-Tigerair Australia A320-200 (4053) with V2500s from Avolon.
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ACIA AERO LEASING

Mar 08, 2022
ACIA AERO LEASING secured new 7-year revolving credit facility with Investec Bank to support its commercial strategy, providing additional debt…
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AERO ACQUISITIONS

Mar 09, 2022
AERO ACQUISITIONS, CT purchased ex-DHL 757-200PCF (25042) with PW2040s from Cargo Aircraft Management.
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WESTERN AIR

Mar 09, 2022
WESTERN AIR, Bahamas has acquired ex-United Express ERJ 145 (557); another (596) is expected shortly.
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WEST ATLANTIC

Mar 09, 2022
WEST ATLANTIC, Sweden leased AEI-converted 737-800SF (30671; ex-Aeromexico) from BlackRock.
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AVIATION WEEK INTELLIGENCE NETWORK

Mar 09, 2022
AVIATION WEEK INTELLIGENCE NETWORK says top five global aircraft lessors have 271 aircraft in Russia: AerCap has the most with 152; SMBC Aviation…
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AERODIRECT

Mar 09, 2022
AERODIRECT, IL acquired five ex-LATAM V2500-A5s for customer component support and to add to its lease pool.
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DHL EXPRESS

Mar 09, 2022
DHL EXPRESS ordered six more 777Fs and has now ordered 28 (15 delivered). BOEING now has 84 777Fs on backlog.
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ASCEND PILOT ACADEMY

Mar 09, 2022
ASCEND PILOT ACADEMY is being formed by Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air and Hillsboro Aero Academy for pilot training.
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IBS SOFTWARE

Mar 09, 2022
IBS SOFTWARE was selected by Alaska Air Cargo to provide its iCargo SaaS-based platform to manage cargo business and operational functions.
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SMARTLYNX AIRLINES

Mar 09, 2022
SMARTLYNX AIRLINES agreed to lease six A330-300P2Fs from CAM (ATSG) for six years for delivery starting in 2023.
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CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS

Mar 09, 2022
CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS had HK$5.5b net loss in 2021 (vs HK$1.6b profit in 2019) on 57% lower revenues vs 2019.
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WIZZ AIR ABU DHABI

Mar 09, 2022
WIZZ AIR ABU DHABI plans June 1 to begin three-times-weekly Abu Dhabi-Mattala, Sri Lanka (A321neo).
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SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES

Mar 09, 2022
SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES purchased ex-GOL 737-700 (30247) from Zephyrus Aviation Capital.
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SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES

Mar 09, 2022
SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES leased ex-Comair 737-800 (40727) from CDB Aviation.
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FRONTIER AIRLINES

Mar 09, 2022
FRONTIER AIRLINES plans to begin Las Vegas-Guadalajara on May 20 and -Monterrey, Mexico on June 2 (A320).
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US DOT

Mar 11, 2022
US DOT reports US airlines carried 673.7m pax in 2021, down 27.3% vs 2019; intl enplanements fell 46.7% vs 2019.
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AVMAX

Mar 11, 2022
AVMAX sold ex-Piedmont Dash 8-100 (318) to an undisclosed entity for expected lease to AIR CM GLOBAL, Malta.
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WIZZ AIR

Mar 11, 2022
WIZZ AIR is offering 100k free seats on short-haul flights in Poland/Slovakia/Hungary/Romania for Ukrainian refugees.
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BOC AVIATION

Mar 11, 2022
BOC AVIATION had US$561m net income on US$2.2b revenues in 2021 vs $510m on $2.1b in 2020; it ended year with owned/managed/committed fleet of 521…
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SAS

Mar 11, 2022
SAS has SEK1b agreement with Apollo to operate charter flights in summer 2022 from around 20 locations in Sweden, Norway and Denmark to around 30…
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AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL

Mar 11, 2022
AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL is adding six 757-200PCFs, including three ex-Icelandair (26245/26244/29311) and three ex-American (32386/32387/32400), to…

Aerospace

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BOEING

Mar 04, 2022
BOEING was selected by Etihad to provide Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor for 787s to optimize operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

Mar 07, 2022
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS has UK STC for its 12-pallet position 737-800SF freighter conversion; first AEI-converted 737-800SF for which this approval…
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EMBRAER

Mar 07, 2022
EMBRAER launched E190 and E195 freighter conversion programs for 2024; E190F will be able to handle payload of 23,600 lb (10,700 kg) and E195F a…
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BOEING

Mar 07, 2022
BOEING has suspended purchasing titanium from Russia (ASMPO-Avisma) over sanctions from Russian-Ukranian conflict; it says its current inventory and…
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MEGGITT

Mar 07, 2022
MEGGITT had ₤31.2m net profit on ₤1.5b revenues in 2021 vs ₤314.2m loss on ₤1.7b in 2020; civil aftermarket rose 7%.
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SMSCMC

Mar 08, 2022
SMSCMC (Saudi Maintenance and Supply Chain Management Company) and GE AVIATION signed agreement to boost investment between the two companies and…
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BOEING

Mar 08, 2022
BOEING is looking at pushing 737 production to 47 per month by end of 2023, according to unconfirmed media reports; it would not comment on…
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ECLIPSE GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY

Mar 08, 2022
ECLIPSE GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY and SKYTRAC SYSTEMS teamed to deliver Iridium Certus and legacy Iridium hardware and services for civil and military…
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VIASAT

Mar 08, 2022
VIASAT was selected by Breeze Airways to provide inflight connectivity for its A220-300s; initial Viasat-equipped aircraft will enter service in 4Q22…
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DAYTON T. BROWN

Mar 08, 2022
DAYTON T. BROWN completed $1.25m expansion to laboratory in Bohemia, NY, including new humidity/solar chambers, to expand its testing capacity.
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L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Mar 08, 2022
L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (LTTS), Dallas was selected by Canada's Jaunt Air Mobility to provide end-to-end engineering support in structural design…
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ASTRONAUTICS

Mar 08, 2022
ASTRONAUTICS is relocating its manufacturing operations and FAA Repair Station from Milwaukee to renovated 80,000 sq ft facility in Oak Creek, WI.
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BOEING

Mar 09, 2022
BOEING delivered 22 aircraft (20 737 MAXs; 777F; 747-8F) in February vs 22 (737-800A; 18 MAXs; two 767s; 777) in Feb 2021; it booked orders for 14…
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AIRBUS and FORTESCUE FUTURE INDUSTRIES

Mar 09, 2022
AIRBUS and FORTESCUE FUTURE INDUSTRIES, Australia signed MOU to collaborate on implementing green hydrogen as aircraft fuel by 2035.
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AIRBUS

Mar 09, 2022
AIRBUS delivered 49 aircraft (four A220s; 36 A320neo Fam; three A330s; six A350s) in February vs 32 (two A220s; 29 A320neo Fam; A350) in Feb 2021; it…
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CAE

Mar 09, 2022
CAE was selected by Joby Aviation as partner to develop/qualify flight simulation training devices for its eVTOL aircraft.
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SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS

Mar 09, 2022
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS was selected by Airbus to develop/manufacture CityAirbus NextGen’s wings out of Belfast.
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TAT TECHNOLOGIES

Mar 09, 2022
TAT TECHNOLOGIES had $3.6m net loss on $78m in 2021 vs $5.3m loss on $73.4m in 2020. It has $500k in cash.
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Mar 11, 2022
ROLLS-ROYCE has shipped first power gearbox (PGB) to Derby for assembly on first UltraFan engine demonstrator (UF001) with 140-inch fan diameter; PGB…
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EMBRAER

Mar 11, 2022
EMBRAER had US$44.7m net loss on US$4.2b revenues in 2021 vs $732m loss on $2.8b in 2020; it has $17b backlog. It is forecasting delivery of 160-180…
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SOLVAY and NIAR

Mar 11, 2022
SOLVAY and NIAR teamed to research and develop future materials for aerospace verticals, including commercial aircraft, defense, UAM, and more.
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IBS SOFTWARE

Mar 11, 2022
IBS SOFTWARE was selected by Alaska Air Cargo to provide its iCargo SaaS-based platform to manage cargo business and operational functions.
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AEROTERM

Mar 11, 2022
AEROTERM plans to develop 140,000-170,000 sq ft multi-tenant, on-airport cargo facility at Pittsburgh International Airport to open in 2Q23.

MRO

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AVENTURE AVIATION

Mar 04, 2022
AVENTURE AVIATION purchased second ex-Copa 737-700 (30460) from Royal Aero for part out at Roswell, NM.
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ACN AERO TEKNIK

Mar 04, 2022
ACN AERO TEKNIK, Indonesia signed $10m agreement with Bandarudara Internasional Jawa Barat to develop MRO facility (KERTAJATI AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE),…
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SR TECHNICS MALTA

Mar 07, 2022
SR TECHNICS MALTA opened new 6-bay, 40,000 sq meter narrowbody heavy maintenance hangar.
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ACUMEN AVIATION

Mar 07, 2022
ACUMEN AVIATION received EASA Part-CAMO certification from IAA.
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EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING

Mar 07, 2022
EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING launched line maintenance at Accra, Ghana in support of EgyptAir.
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AERO CONTROLS

Mar 09, 2022
AERO CONTROLS, WA launched 777-27A0123 flap transmission repair, including ratchet pawl inspection/replacement.
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PACIFIC PROPELLER INTERNATIONAL

Mar 09, 2022
PACIFIC PROPELLER INTERNATIONAL (PPI), WA says it is standing by to support US DOD and NATO by supplying urgently needed C-130 propellers for…
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PEMCO CONVERSIONS

Mar 09, 2022
PEMCO CONVERSIONS inducted CAM's first A321-200 (1972; ex-Thomas Cook) for freighter conversion using 321 Precision Conversion's STC (SPNWS; July 2,…
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LANDING GEAR TECHNOLOGIES (LGT) and ITS

Mar 09, 2022
LANDING GEAR TECHNOLOGIES (LGT) and ITS formed partnership to provide 737-700/800 landing gear solutions.
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SAUDI AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS

Mar 09, 2022
SAUDI AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (AACC) signed 4-year partnership agreement with Safran Landing Systems to increase/expand its commercial…
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Mar 09, 2022
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK earned €163m on €4b revenues in 2021 vs €508m loss on €3.7b in 2020; it serviced 4,208 aircraft. Lufthansa Group is expected either…
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AEROFIELD SERVICES

Mar 09, 2022
AEROFIELD SERVICES, CO has consignment agreement for 737-300 VIP (24269) being disassembled in Lake Charles, LA.
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PRECISION AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS

Mar 11, 2022
PRECISION AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS completed its 150th main cargo door assembly for 757-200PCF; it will be installed in Xiamen, China on ex-TUI Airways…
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Mar 11, 2022
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK plans in April to establish hydrogen fuel 'living lab' in form of an A320 gain practical knowledge from user's perspective to…
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UNI-FLY A/S

Mar 11, 2022
UNI-FLY A/S was named by Daher as network service center for TBM out of Denmark’s Hans Christian Andersen Airport.

Business Aviation

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ACC AVIATION

Mar 04, 2022
ACC AVIATION opened new US charter office in Fort Lauderdale, complementing bases in NYC, Atlanta and Houston.
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BOMBARDIER

Mar 07, 2022
BOMBARDIER formally announced that it has suspended all activities with Russian clients, including all forms of technical assistance, in adherence…
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LILIUM

Mar 08, 2022
LILIUM signed MOU to form partnerships with NETJETS and FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL to develop sustainability in private aviation; deal provides…
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JET LINX

Mar 08, 2022
JET LINX has acquired SOUTHERN JET, FL (aircraft charter/management), establishing its 21st location at Boca Raton.
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GE HONDA AERO ENGINES

Mar 08, 2022
GE HONDA AERO ENGINES reports its HF120 (for HondaJet) has surpassed the 200,000 flight hours since 2015.
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GAMA

Mar 11, 2022
GAMA added UAV Turbines, FL and Zipline, CA as Associate Members EPIC.
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GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Mar 11, 2022
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE is upgrading G280 with lower (4,800 ft) cabin altitude and new LED exterior lights for 2023.
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WHEELS UP

Mar 11, 2022
WHEELS UP had $197m net loss on $1.2b revenues in 2021 vs $85.4m loss on $695m in 2020. It posted record revenues in 4Q21 when its active membership…

Business Aviation/MRO

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MODERN AVIATION

Mar 04, 2022
MODERN AVIATION completed acquisition of Sheltair Aviation's FBOs at Long Island MacArthur (SPNWS; October 22).
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JET AVIATION

Mar 04, 2022
JET AVIATION has EASA approval to provide G650 line maintenance at Vienna.

Aerospace/MRO

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CFM INTERNATIONAL

Mar 04, 2022
CFM INTERNATIONAL has Jet2 order to supply LEAP-1As for up to 75 A320neos; agreement includes long-term support.

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: GKN AEROSPACE

Mar 04, 2022
Shawn Black to President of Defense of GKN Aerospace, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: JET AIRWAYS

Mar 04, 2022
Sanjiv Kapoor to Chief Executive Officer of Jet Airways, India.
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WHO'SNEWS: TEXAS AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES

Mar 07, 2022
Mike Opheim to Director of Sales-USA/Canada of Texas Aerospace Technologies, Abilene.
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WHO'SNEWS: JAUNT AIR MOBILITY

Mar 07, 2022
Yves Comeau to Vice President of Finance of Jaunt Air Mobility, Canada.
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WHO'SNEWS: THOROUGHBRED AVIATION

Mar 07, 2022
Lee Brewster to Vice President of Thoroughbred Aviation, Louisville, KY.
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WHO'SNEWS: WILLIS LEASE FINANCE

Mar 07, 2022
Austin C. Willis to Chief Executive Officer of Willis Lease Finance (effective April 1); Charles F. Willis will become Executive Chairman.
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WHO'SNEWS: AMETEK PDS

Mar 08, 2022
Derek Lim to Division Vice President and Business Unit Manager of AMETEK PDS, Harleysville, PA.
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WHO'SNEWS: AMERICAN AIRLINES

Mar 09, 2022
Scott Laurence to Senior Vice President of Partnership Strategy of American Airlines.
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WHO'SNEWS: VOLOCOPTER

Mar 11, 2022
Dirk Hoke to Chief Executive Officer of Volocopter, Bruchsal, Germany.
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WHO'SNEWS: CPI AEROSTRUCTURES

Mar 11, 2022
Dorith Hakim to President & Chief Executive Officer of CPI Aerostructures, Edgewood, NY.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVIC

Mar 11, 2022
Hao Zhaoping to President of AVIC, China.
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WHO'SNEWS: WHEELS UP

Mar 11, 2022
Dave Holtz to Chairman of Operations of Wheels Up, New York.

Defense

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TUNISIAN AIR FORCE

Mar 07, 2022
TUNISIAN AIR FORCE ordered five Cessna Grand Caravan EXs for ISR. ATI ENGINEERING SERVICES will modify aircraft with electro-optical/infra-red sensor…
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CHILE

Mar 08, 2022
CHILE has excluded Russian aviation companies from FIDAE 2022.