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Air Transport

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ITA AIRWAYS

Apr 01, 2022
ITA AIRWAYS, Italy agreed to lease 10 new A320neos and two new A330neos from AerCap for delivery in 2023/2024.
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SMARTLYNX ESTONIA

Apr 01, 2022
SMARTLYNX ESTONIA leased ex-Sky Angkor A320-200 (2689) from Jackson Square Aviation (SPNWS; April 1).
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EUROPEAN REGIONS AIRLINE ASSN

Apr 01, 2022
EUROPEAN REGIONS AIRLINE ASSN added German Airways as a new member, joining >50 other airline members.
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FRAPORT

Apr 01, 2022
FRAPORT agreed to sell its 24.5% stake in XI'AN XIANYANG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT to Chang'an Huitong Co. for RMB1.11b.
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ALASKA AIRLINES

Apr 04, 2022
ALASKA AIRLINES is being forced to cancel several flights over pilot shortages as ALPA negotiates for new contract.
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TRADE AIR

Apr 04, 2022
TRADE AIR, Croatia leased ex-flynas A320-200 (2569) with CFM56s from Goshawk Aviation.
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BLUEBERRY AVIATION

Apr 04, 2022
BLUEBERRY AVIATION agreed to acquire 200 tilt-wing eVTOLs (100 Aero2 and 100 Aero3) from Switzerland's DUFOUR AEROSPACE as part of partnership that…
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GULF AIR and TEXEL AIR

Apr 04, 2022
GULF AIR and TEXEL AIR (Chisholm Enterprises) signed MOU to explore various cooperation opportunities, including charter agreements, engineering and…
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SOUTHERN AIRWAYS EXPRESS

Apr 04, 2022
SOUTHERN AIRWAYS EXPRESS, FL acquired Saab 340B (345) from Jetstream Aviation Capital as part of multi-aircraft deal.
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DELTA

Apr 04, 2022
DELTA plans to operate its initial A321neos out of Boston, serving San Francisco (starting May 20), Seattle (August 11), San Diego (August 20) and…
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BATIK AIR

Apr 04, 2022
BATIK AIR, Indonesia leased ex-Royal Jordanian A320-200 (2953) with V2500s from Carlyle Aviation Partners.
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CANADA JETLINES

Apr 04, 2022
CANADA JETLINES was conditionally approved by Transport Canada to begin flight attendant training for 2022 startup.
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LUFTHANSA

Apr 04, 2022
LUFTHANSA plans to permanently retire its A380 fleet (14 aircraft) by end of 2023, calling aircraft uneconomical.
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AIR LEASE CORPORATION

Apr 04, 2022
AIR LEASE CORPORATION ordered 32 more 737-8s and 737-9s and now has 130 MAXs on order.
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VOLARIS

Apr 04, 2022
VOLARIS, Mexico agreed to sell another five A320neos to CDB Aviation for leaseback up delivery through end 2024.
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DAE

Apr 05, 2022
DAE closed 4-year US$1b revolving credit facility, replacing other facilities with near-term maturity dates. Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait-DIFC Branch,…
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AIRBALTIC

Apr 05, 2022
AIRBALTIC was certified to operate its A220-300s with 149 seats. It changed configuration for first five of 33 aircraft and plans to unblock the…
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BLACK STONE AIRLINES

Apr 05, 2022
BLACK STONE AIRLINES (Asia Cargo Network), Indonesia launched all-cargo operations with two 737-300Fs.
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JETBLUE AIRWAYS

Apr 07, 2022
JETBLUE AIRWAYS has made unsolicited all-cash offer to acquire SPIRIT AIRLINES, which says it will evaluate proposal in accordance with the terms of…
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IATA

Apr 07, 2022
IATA reports year-over-year pax traffic growth of 116% in February; cargo rose 2.9%.
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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES

Apr 07, 2022
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES agreed to sell two Dash 8-400s (4626/4628) to TrueNoord and lease them back for eight years.
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JET2.COM

Apr 07, 2022
JET2.COM, UK leased ex-flydubai 737-800 (40260) from Stratos; aircraft is part of JOL Air 2019-1 securitized portfolio.
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US DOT

Apr 07, 2022
US DOT reports fuel cost for US airlines was $2.60/gallon in February vs $1.60 in Feb 2021; consumption rose 50.6%.
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BOC AVIATION

Apr 07, 2022
BOC AVIATION signed 22 lease agreements in 1Q22 (vs 13 in 1Q21) and has owned/managed/committed fleet of 530 aircraft vs 549 a year ago; it ended…
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AVOLON

Apr 07, 2022
AVOLON completed 54 lease transactions in 1Q22 (vs 31 in 1Q21), delivered six new aircraft (vs 8), and transitioned 11 to follow-on lessees (vs three…
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AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL

Apr 07, 2022
AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL agreed to lease three 757-200SFs (TBA) from Titan Aircraft Investments.
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CANADA JETLINES

Apr 07, 2022
CANADA JETLINES announced plans to launch A320 operations at Toronto Pearson in mid-2022 serving cities in Canada, US, Mexico and Caribbean.
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LYNX AIR

Apr 07, 2022
LYNX AIR (formerly Enerjet), Canada took delivery of 737-8 (44306) on lease from ACG (SPNWS; November 19).
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CONDOR

Apr 07, 2022
CONDOR took delivery of ex-Etihad A330-200 (852) on lease from Altavair AirFinance (SPNWS; December 3).
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SMARTLYNX AIRLINES

Apr 07, 2022
SMARTLYNX AIRLINES, Latvia leased ex-Nella Airlines A320-200 (2975) with CFM56s from AerCap.
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SAS

Apr 07, 2022
SAS is deferring SEK174m in interest payments (due late April) on its Capital Securities as part of SAS FORWARD Plan.
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MAX AIR

Apr 07, 2022
MAX AIR, Nigeria placed second 747-400 (26403) into storage at Marana; its third is repatriating Nigerians from Ukraine.
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ACI EUROPE

Apr 07, 2022
ACI EUROPE reports European traffic was down 39% in February vs February 2019; cargo increased 10.6%.
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PHILIPPINE AIRLINES

Apr 07, 2022
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES reports that it has deferred delivery of 13 A321neos from 2021-2025 to 2026-2029.
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OSM AVIATION ACADEMY

Apr 07, 2022
OSM AVIATION ACADEMY teamed with Global Crossing Airlines to establish XDirect pilot training program; GlobalX plans mid-'22 startup.
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LUFTHANSA AVIATION TRAINING

Apr 07, 2022
LUFTHANSA AVIATION TRAINING plans in mid-2022 to restart European Flight Academy training, which was suspended at all locations in March 2020.

Aerospace

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ALTA and WAYMAN AVIATION ACADEMY

Apr 01, 2022
ALTA and WAYMAN AVIATION ACADEMY, FL signed MOU to develop and promote professional training programs/conduct joint research programs.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Apr 01, 2022
TEXTRON AVIATION delivered five new Cessna Skyhawk piston aircraft to the Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus to…
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UNISON INDUSTRIES

Apr 04, 2022
UNISON INDUSTRIES was selected by Blue Origin to supply/support ignition systems for BE-7, BE-3U and BE-4 engines.
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LILIUM

Apr 04, 2022
LILIUM began testing its 5th generation technology eVTOL jet demonstrator, Phoenix 2, in Spain. It also plans to introduce an additional demonstrator…
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CFM INTERNATIONAL

Apr 04, 2022
CFM INTERNATIONAL entered into exclusive negotiations with AIR FRANCE-KLM to supply LEAP-1As for 100 A320neo Family aircraft on order for delivery…
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JAMCO AMERICA

Apr 04, 2022
JAMCO AMERICA announced new durable, aesthetically pleasing thermoformed decorative branding panels for branding forward/mid-cabin areas.
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FLYDOCS

Apr 05, 2022
FLYDOCS, UK was selected by Airbase UK Interiors to provide its cloud-based flydrive digital solution to digitize their data and documentation.
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IPECO

Apr 05, 2022
IPECO introduced SAROS beverage maker galley insert with flow-through heating for non-stop brewing; it can brew 1.5 liters to 88ºC in <4 minutes.
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AIRBUS VENTURES

Apr 05, 2022
AIRBUS VENTURES invested in BCOMP, Switzerland to help fund scaling workforce, increasing production and strengthening commercial footprint for…
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APPLIED COMPOSITES

Apr 07, 2022
APPLIED COMPOSITES acquired Cleveland-based NORTH COAST (RTM composites).
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BOEING

Apr 07, 2022
BOEING teamed with MICROSOFT and AWS to accelerate its digital transformation.
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LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE

Apr 07, 2022
LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE signed MOU with HAL to collaborate in developing on-board systems for current and future aircraft programs.
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INFOSYS and ROLLS-ROYCE

Apr 07, 2022
INFOSYS and ROLLS-ROYCE inaugurated their joint Aerospace Engineering and Digital Innovation Centre in Bengaluru.
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THOMAS GLOBAL SYSTEMS

Apr 07, 2022
THOMAS GLOBAL SYSTEMS has launch order from SkyWest Airlines to retrofit its CRJs with TFD-4000 LCD flight displays starting in mid-2022; plug-and…
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RAISBECK ENGINEERING

Apr 07, 2022
RAISBECK ENGINEERING has FAA STC for its EPIC Caravan drag reduction system, for the Cessna Caravan 208B.
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HEXCEL

Apr 07, 2022
HEXCEL was selected by Archer Aviation to supply carbon fiber and resin systems (prepreg) to fabricate composite parts.

MRO

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JMC GROUP

Apr 01, 2022
JMC GROUP has 2-year Boeing contract to provide engineering support starting in late April for the new dedicated 737NG pax-to-freighter conversion…
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FL TECHNICS

Apr 04, 2022
FL TECHNICS is launching dedicated wheel/brake maintenance business at Hanover International Airport, Germany.
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FL ARI

Apr 04, 2022
FL ARI (CALC/FL Technics joint venture) completed its first base maintenance activity on an A320 following integration of CALC’s recycling facility …
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ATLANTIC AVIATION GROUP

Apr 04, 2022
ATLANTIC AVIATION GROUP (AAG) marked formal integration of operations of LUFTHANSA TECHNIK SHANNON following acquisitiom of company in late 2021 …
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DE HAVILLAND CANADA

Apr 04, 2022
DE HAVILLAND CANADA has Widerøe contract to incorporate its Extended Service Program PLUS (ESP PLUS) on 10 Dash 8-100s to increase service life from…
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FIRST AVIATION SERVICES

Apr 04, 2022
FIRST AVIATION SERVICES agreed to acquire HELIBLADE, CA (main/tail rotor maintenance) and formed a Rotary Wing Group to include Aviation Blade…
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AEROFIELD SERVICES

Apr 05, 2022
AEROFIELD SERVICES, CO has agreement to provide parts and maintenance support for John Travolta's 737-300.
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QUICKSTEP AEROSPACE SERVICES

Apr 05, 2022
QUICKSTEP AEROSPACE SERVICES, Australia has 3-year, A$35m Jetstar Airways contract to perform V2500 nacelle maintenance (for >50 A320s) at…
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VT MOBILE AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

Apr 05, 2022
VT MOBILE AEROSPACE ENGINEERING accepted A330-300 (908) into facility for freighter conversion under contract from CDB Aviation (February 18).
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SR TECHNICS

Apr 07, 2022
SR TECHNICS was added to Pratt & Whitney's GTF MRO network for A320neo Family.
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SIA ENGINEERING

Apr 07, 2022
SIA ENGINEERING signed non-binding MOU to lease two hangars at Selangor, Malaysia that would potentially provide capacity for six additional…
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AMETEK MRO AEM

Apr 07, 2022
AMETEK MRO AEM, UK invested approximately $200,000 to introduce a comprehensive heat exchanger flush and test capability at Ramsgate.
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DIRECT MAINTENANCE

Apr 07, 2022
DIRECT MAINTENANCE (Magnetic Group) re-opened its line maintenance station at Copenhagen's Kaastrup Airport.
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SIA ENGINEERING

Apr 07, 2022
SIA ENGINEERING signed non-binding MOU to lease two hangars at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Selangor, Malaysia that would potentially provide…
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GA TELESIS ENGINE SERVICES (GATES)

Apr 07, 2022
GA TELESIS ENGINE SERVICES (GATES), Finland has AirAsia India contract to provide CFM56-5B maintenance/repair.
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ITS

Apr 07, 2022
ITS, AZ took delivery of its 12th 737NG (33005; ex-SAS) for part out under previously announced partnership agreement with Gorm Asset Management to…

Business Aviation

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WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE

Apr 01, 2022
WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE completed acquisition of AIR PARTNER, UK (global aviation services group) for $109m.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Apr 04, 2022
TEXTRON AVIATION received FAA type certification for Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 light jet and delivered first to ELITE TEAM OFFICES, CA.
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DAHER

Apr 05, 2022
DAHER unveiled the TBM 960 with new PT6E-66XT engine and fully digital e-throttle, along with digitally-controlled cabin that incorporates an all-new…
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SATCOM DIRECT

Apr 07, 2022
SATCOM DIRECT has FAA STCs to install Plane Simple Ku-band tail-mounted antenna system on G550, G450, GV and GIV.
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FLYEXCLUSIVE

Apr 07, 2022
FLYEXCLUSIVE, NC ordered five Cessna Citation CJ3+ light jets for 2023, and optioned 25 for 2024-2025.

Defense

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SIERRA NEVADA

Apr 07, 2022
SIERRA NEVADA launched RAPCON-X aerial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (AISR) jet platform with open architecture systems that…
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SIERRA NEVADA

Apr 07, 2022
SIERRA NEVADA launched RAPCON-X aerial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (AISR) jet platform, designed (using Model-Based Systems…

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: CASTLELAKE

Apr 01, 2022
Joe McConnell to Deputy Co-Chief Investment Officer, overseeing the firm's Value and Aviation funds, of Castlelake; Brad Farrell to COO.
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WHO'SNEWS: PEGASUS AIRLINES

Apr 01, 2022
Mehmet T. Nane to Vice-Chairperson of the Board (Managing Director) of Pegasus Airlines; Güliz Öztürk to Chief Executive Officer.
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WHO'SNEWS: CAE

Apr 01, 2022
Patrick M. Shanahan was elected to the Board of Directors of CAE, Canada.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIRCRAFT COMPONENT REPAIR

Apr 04, 2022
Dennis Suedkamp to Chief Executive Officer of Aircraft Component Repair (ACR), Valencia, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: ELBE FLUGZEUGWERKE

Apr 04, 2022
Jordi Boto to Chief Executive Officer of Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), Dresden.
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WHO'SNEWS: JAUNT AIR MOBILITY

Apr 05, 2022
Calin Rovinescu, formerly President/CEO of Air Canada, and Mitch Garber joined Jaunt Air Mobility as investors and advisors.
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WHO'SNEWS: GAMA

Apr 05, 2022
Joan Serra to Regulatory Affairs Manager-Europe, based in Brussels, of GAMA.
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WHO'SNEWS: GAMA

Apr 05, 2022
Megan Brien to Manager of Meetings and Member Engagement of GAMA, Washington, DC.
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WHO'SNEWS: WESTJET

Apr 05, 2022
Kirsten de Brujin to Executive Vice President-Cargo of WestJet, Calgary.
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WHO'SNEWS: JACKSON SQUARE AVIATION

Apr 05, 2022
David Jones to Head of Asia Pacific Marketing, based in Singapore, of Jackson Square Aviation.
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WHO'SNEWS: BLUEBIRD NORDIC

Apr 07, 2022
Audrone Keinyte to Chief Executive Officer of Bluebird Nordic, Iceland.
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WHO'SNEWS: ACC AVIATION

Apr 07, 2022
Faizal Gara to Business Development Manager of ACC Aviation, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP

Apr 07, 2022
Steven Udvar-Hazy​ was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer of Aviation Capital Group, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: SAS

Apr 07, 2022
Ann-Sofie Hörlin to Head of Sustainability of SAS, Sweden.