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Air Transport

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WESTJET CARGO

Apr 08, 2022
WESTJET CARGO took delivery of its first 737-800BCF (34686; ex-TUIfly) on lease from BBAM; three more are due in '22.
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T'WAY AIR

Apr 08, 2022
T'WAY AIR, Korea leased second/third ex-Thai AirAsia X A330-300s (1065/1072) with Trent 700s from AerCap.
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AVENTURE AVIATION

Apr 08, 2022
AVENTURE AVIATION acquired ex-WestJet 737NG (32713) for part out by JETYARD in Marana, AZ.
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LYNX AIR

Apr 08, 2022
LYNX AIR, Canada launched operations (Calgary-Vancouver) on April 7 with 189-seat 737-8.
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DHL

Apr 08, 2022
DHL lost 757-200PCF (29610) from runway excursion (hydraulic system problems) at San Jose, Costa Rica; no fatalities.
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Apr 08, 2022
SPIRIT AIRLINES has decided to begin discussions with JETBLUE AIRWAYS to determine if unsolicited cash offer from earlier this week is superior to…
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LUFTHANSA GROUP

Apr 08, 2022
LUFTHANSA GROUP closed (its first) 3-year, €2b revolving credit facility with a broad syndicate of international banks.
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GOL

Apr 08, 2022
GOL, Brazil announced capital increase (via new preferred shares) of as little as R$948m or as much as R$2.9b.
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US DOT

Apr 08, 2022
US DOT says US scheduled passenger airlines employed 739,290 workers in February vs 753,382 in February 2020.
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BOC AVIATION

Apr 11, 2022
BOC AVIATION ordered 80 A320neo Family aircraft (10 A321XLRs; 50 A321neos; 20 A320neos) for 2027-2029.
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J&C AERO

Apr 11, 2022
J&C AERO, Lithuania was selected by GlobalX to design its new livery.
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ACI

Apr 11, 2022
ACI says Atlanta, DFW, Denver, Chicago O'Hare, LAX, Charlotte, Orlando, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Las Vegas were the top 10 busiest pax airports in 2021…
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NORWEGIAN

Apr 11, 2022
NORWEGIAN leased ex-Hainan Airlines 737-800 (36781) from AerCap.
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PELITA AIR SERVICE

Apr 11, 2022
PELITA AIR SERVICE, Indonesia leased ex-GoAir A320-200 (5463) with CFM56s from Aviation Capital Group.
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CHICAGO O'HARE

Apr 11, 2022
CHICAGO O'HARE handled 4m pax in February, down 27% vs Feb 2020.
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KF AEROFLYER

Apr 12, 2022
KF AEROFLYER was formed by KF Aerospace to provide pax charters with 737NGs based out of Calgary and Kelowna.
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EASA

Apr 12, 2022
EASA has determined that it will not renew exemptions for transporting cargo in pax cabins beyond July 31, 2022. It concluded that the logistical…
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AIR FRANCE-KLM

Apr 12, 2022
AIR FRANCE-KLM finalized previously announced order for four A350Fs, plus purchase rights for four, for AIR FRANCE; the order comes with full…
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AIR EUROPA

Apr 12, 2022
AIR EUROPA agreed to sublease two 787-8s and two 787-9s from Norse Atlantic Airways for 18 months starting 2Q22.
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AIR LEASE CORPORATION

Apr 12, 2022
AIR LEASE CORPORATION delivered eight new aircraft (A320neo/two A321neos/A330-900/three 737-8s/787-9) in 1Q22 vs 10 in 1Q21; it ended quarter with…
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AERCAP

Apr 12, 2022
AERCAP completed 157 aircraft transactions (102 lease agreements/25 purchases/30 sales) in 1Q22 vs 70 (60 lease agreements/one purchase/nine sales)…
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AIR ASTANA

Apr 12, 2022
AIR ASTANA plans April 26 to restart twice-weekly Atyrau-Istanbul (A320neo).
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AIRASIA X

Apr 12, 2022
AIRASIA X, Malaysia cancelled 63 of its 78 A330-900s on order and 10 of its 30 A321XLRs on order.
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ALTA

Apr 12, 2022
ALTA added Sky High Dominicana (three ERJs) as a full member airline.
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AIR ARABIA MAROC

Apr 12, 2022
AIR ARABIA MAROC plans June 23 to begin Nador-Madrid (A320).
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EMERALD AIRLINES

Apr 12, 2022
EMERALD AIRLINES, Ireland leased ex-Stobart Air/ex-FEAT ATR 72-600s (1326/1471) from Nordic Aviation Capital.
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US DOT

Apr 12, 2022
US DOT says US domestic air fares averaged $327 in 4Q21, up 4.2% from $314 in 3Q21, but down 8.2% from 4Q19.
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AUSTRIAN AIRLINES

Apr 12, 2022
AUSTRIAN AIRLINES selected OMV to supply SAF at Vienna under partnership agreement starting in March 2022.
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SKY HIGH DOMINICANA

Apr 14, 2022
SKY HIGH DOMINICANA agreed to lease two ex-Air Astana E190s (604/657) from TrueNoord.
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VIVAAEROBUS

Apr 14, 2022
VIVAAEROBUS, Mexico leased new GTF-powered A321neo (10742) from SMBC Aviation Capital; two more are expected.
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JET2.COM

Apr 14, 2022
JET2.COM, UK exercised purchase rights for six A321neos and now has 57 on order with flexibility to extend up to 75.
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SRILANKAN

Apr 14, 2022
SRILANKAN issued RFP to lease up to 42 aircraft over next three years: 11 A320/A321s for delivery Dec 2022-April 2025; 10 A330s for delivery Dec 2022…
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JET2

Apr 14, 2022
JET2, UK expects to report a group loss before foreign exchange revaluation and taxation of between £378m-£383m for year ended March 31 (results to…
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WNG CAPITAL

Apr 14, 2022
WNG CAPITAL secured financing for a 757-200F on lease to ICELANDAIR and two A321-200s on lease to AIR CANADA; volofin Capital Management structured…
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SKY CANA

Apr 14, 2022
SKY CANA, Dominican Republic agreed to wet-lease three A321s and one A320 from Avion Express through 1Q23.
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LEVEL

Apr 14, 2022
LEVEL began four-times-weekly Barcelona-Los Angeles/-San Francisco (A330-200).
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DELTA AIR LINES

Apr 14, 2022
DELTA AIR LINES posted $940m net loss on $9.3b revenues for 1Q22 vs $730m net loss on $10.5b in (pre-pandemic) 1Q19; it ended quarter with $12.8b in…
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EAST WEST AERONAUTICAL and VALOREV CAPITAL

Apr 14, 2022
EAST WEST AERONAUTICAL and VALOREV CAPITAL are building 465,000 sq ft air cargo and aviation complex at Portsmouth International, NH. EWA is also…
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JETTIME

Apr 14, 2022
JETTIME has $72m TUI contract to operate charter flights out of Denmark, Sweden and Finland through 3Q22.
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SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS

Apr 14, 2022
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS issued RFP to acquire two A320s and one A330; bids are due on April 25.
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AIR TRANSAT

Apr 14, 2022
AIR TRANSAT added Azores Airlines, Loganair and SKY Express as new virtual interlining partners.
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US DOT

Apr 14, 2022
US DOT says US airlines operated 528,070 flights in January 2022, 85.3% of the 619,099 flights operated in pre-pandemic Jan 2019; carriers reported…
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HISKY

Apr 14, 2022
HISKY, Moldova leased ex-Vistara A320-200 (6278) with V2500s from Air Lease Corporation.
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ALLEGIANT AIR

Apr 14, 2022
ALLEGIANT AIR leased ex-Alaska A320-200 (6669) with CFM56s from Air Lease Corporation.
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TARCO AIR

Apr 14, 2022
TARCO AIR, Sudan leased ex-Japan Airlines 737-800 (35354) from DAE Capital. It also has eight 737CLs.
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AVELO AIRLINES

Apr 14, 2022
AVELO AIRLINES leased ex-Southwest 737-700 (33789) from Genesis Aircraft Services.
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FRANKFURT AIRPORT

Apr 14, 2022
FRANKFURT AIRPORT handled 2.9m pax in March, down 47.4% vs Mar 2019.
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EASYJET

Apr 14, 2022
EASYJET says it plans to operate at 90% of its 2019 pre-pandemic schedule in 2Q22.
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CHAMP CARGOSYSTEMS

Apr 14, 2022
CHAMP CARGOSYSTEMS was selected by Malaysia's Kargo Xpress to provide its Cargospot Airline solution to manage cargo processes.
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GOL

Apr 14, 2022
GOL, Brazil closed previously announced exclusive codeshare agreement with AMERICAN AIRLINES.
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AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS

Apr 14, 2022
AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS leased two ex-TAP Air Portugal A330-200s (877/899) with CF6-80E1s from TrueAero.
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CATHAY PACIFIC

Apr 14, 2022
CATHAY PACIFIC carried 30,628 pax in March, down 99% vs March 2019.
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ALASKA AIRLINES

Apr 14, 2022
ALASKA AIRLINES plans June 17 to resume its full schedule (18 peak daily departures) at Paine Field in Everett, WA.
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Apr 14, 2022
TAP AIR PORTUGAL secured financing for two new LEAP-powered A321LRs (10461/TBA) from Aviation Capital Group's Aircraft Financing Solutions program;…
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Apr 14, 2022
SPIRIT AIRLINES announced that it has decided to begin discussions with JETBLUE to determine if unsolicited cash offer from last week is superior to…
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NAV CANADA

Apr 14, 2022
NAV CANADA reports traffic decrease of 24.2% in March 2022 vs Mar 2019.
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COMPASS CARGO AIRLINES

Apr 14, 2022
COMPASS CARGO AIRLINES, Bulgaria leased second AEI-converted 737-800SF (28616; ex-SunExpress) from GA Telesis.

Aerospace

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UEC-SATURN

Apr 08, 2022
UEC-SATURN has developed device for twisting titanium blades and a technology for hybrid stamping of blades from a two-phase titanium alloy.
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AIRBUS

Apr 11, 2022
AIRBUS delivered 63 aircraft (five A220s; 49 A320 Family; three A330s; six A350s) in March 2022 vs 72 (four A220s; 60 A320 Family; eight A350s) in…
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LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE

Apr 11, 2022
LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE signed long-term collaboration agreement with Airbus for future landing gear design activities.
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LIBERTY HALL CAPITAL PARTNERS

Apr 11, 2022
LIBERTY HALL CAPITAL PARTNERS acquired FERRA, Australia (military/commercial aerospace components) and is integrating company into its Accurus…
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PCX AEROSYSTEMS

Apr 11, 2022
PCX AEROSYSTEMS acquired HONEMATIC MACHINE (HMC), MA (extendable refueling probes for rotorcraft).
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TDA

Apr 11, 2022
TDA, Netherlands opened 60,000 sq ft warehouse in Tulsa, OK for local support and supply of A330 and A320 materials.
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GE DIGITAL

Apr 11, 2022
GE DIGITAL was selected by Australia's Alliance Airlines to provide Fuel Insight fuel burn savings solution for its 75 Fokker and Embraer aircraft.
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PTS AVIATION

Apr 11, 2022
PTS AVIATION (StandardAero) purchased two CFM56-7B24/26s in full LRU/BFE/QEC configuration from a North American lessor; engines will be used either…
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AIRBUS

Apr 12, 2022
AIRBUS completed wind-tunnel testing of its eXtra Performance Wing demonstrator, which takes inspiration from nature to improve aerodynamics and…
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CPaT GLOBAL AND AVCON

Apr 12, 2022
CPaT GLOBAL and AVCON, Dubai formed strategic partnership for training solutions.
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GE AVIATION

Apr 12, 2022
GE AVIATION joined the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) to collaborate on standards-setting and policy discussions that incentivize…
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BOEING

Apr 12, 2022
BOEING delivered 41 airliners (34 737 MAXs; three 737NGs; three 767s; 777F) in March 2022 vs 29 (19 737 MAXs; three 737NGs; 747-8F; two 767-300Fs;…
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PARKER

Apr 12, 2022
PARKER received EU approval for its proposed acquisition of MEGGITT, based on Parker's commitment (on other things) to divest its entire aircraft…
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RECARO AIRCRAFT SEATING

Apr 12, 2022
RECARO AIRCRAFT SEATING says it produced about 60,000 aircraft seats in 2021, a slight rise on 2020 production.
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ZENLABS ENERGY

Apr 14, 2022
ZENLABS ENERGY, CA says its new large-format pouch cells for electric aviation market has been validated for high specific energy (~327.5 watt hours…
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VIASAT

Apr 14, 2022
VIASAT received validation from CAAC for its EASA STC to install its Ka-band inflight connectivity system on A320s.
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PANASONIC AVIONICS

Apr 14, 2022
PANASONIC AVIONICS was selected by Finnair to upgrade eight A330-300s and 19 A350-900s with latest eX3 IFE.
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HONG KONG AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY GROUP

Apr 14, 2022
HONG KONG AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY GROUP (HKATG) signed LOI with the College of Engineering of City University of Hong Kong to cooperate in R&D of comm…
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UAC

Apr 14, 2022
UAC is replacing Western-built components, including avionics, APU, electric/hydraulic systems, wheels, brakes, and interior, with Russian-made…
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KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES and AIRBUS

Apr 14, 2022
KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES and AIRBUS signed MOU to study potential for hydrogen fuel production and usage (both in synthetic fuels and as a primary…
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BLUEBOX AVIATION SYSTEMS

Apr 14, 2022
BLUEBOX AVIATION SYSTEMS was selected by Canada's KP Aeroflyer to supply wireless IFE systems for two 737NGs.
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SKYSELECT

Apr 14, 2022
SKYSELECT launched an eProcurement-as-a-Service (ePaaS) platform for aircraft material to enable airlines to digitize/automate material purchasing.
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ZANITE ACQUISITION

Apr 14, 2022
ZANITE ACQUISITION filed definitive proxy statement for its proposed business combination with EVE, which will then become a publicly-traded company …

Business Aviation

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CIRRUS AIRCRAFT

Apr 08, 2022
CIRRUS AIRCRAFT is opening a new sales office in France for promoting its SR Series piston aircraft and Vision Jet.
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PILATUS AIRCRAFT

Apr 11, 2022
PILATUS AIRCRAFT earned CHF210m on CHF1.3b revenues in 2021 vs CHF155m on CHF1.1b in 2020; it delivered 152 aircraft (45 PC-24s; 88 PC-12 NGXs; 17 PC…
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INTER AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Apr 11, 2022
INTER AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, Puerto Rico ordered on Piper Seminole twin-engine trainer for delivery in 1Q23.
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SMARTSKY NETWORKS

Apr 13, 2022
SMARTSKY NETWORKS was selected by Jet It to provide inflight connectivity services for its fleet of HondaJets.
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PLANET NINE

Apr 13, 2022
PLANET NINE added two GIVs to its charter fleet based out of Van Nuys, CA. It now operates seven Gulfstreams.

Defense

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SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS

Apr 13, 2022
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS has Boeing contract to supply engine pylons and nacelles, plus aftermarket support, for initial phase of B-52 Commercial Engine…

MRO

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MUIRHEAD AVIONICS

Apr 11, 2022
MUIRHEAD AVIONICS (AMETEK MRO), UK has exclusive 10-year Honeywell agreement to provide repair and on-going support for its cockpit displays, control…
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TDA

Apr 11, 2022
TDA received five ex-Interjet A320-200s (1132/1162/1244/1259/1308) on consignment from Aircastle for part out.
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UNIVERSAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

Apr 11, 2022
UNIVERSAL ASSET MANAGEMENT received Diamond Status from AFRA for airframe disassembly.
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AVMAX AVIATION SERVICES

Apr 11, 2022
AVMAX AVIATION SERVICES, Canada was granted Design Organization Approval (DOA) by UAE's GCAA.
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AERSALE

Apr 14, 2022
AERSALE has CAAC approval for 737/757/767 landing gear inspections/repairs/overhauls/mods at Rio Rancho, NM.
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BOEING

Apr 14, 2022
BOEING inducted first 737-800 (33973; ex-Air Europa) for conversion at its London Gatwick facility; Icelease owns aircraft.
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RELIANCE AIRCRAFT INTERNATIONAL

Apr 14, 2022
RELIANCE AIRCRAFT INTERNATIONAL acquired SUNCOAST LANDING SYSTEMS, Medley, FL (landing gear overhaul).
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JORAMCO

Apr 14, 2022
JORAMCO has 5-year Ryanair contract to provide 737 heavy maintenance using up to six bay slots at Amman.
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DELTA MATERIAL SERVICES

Apr 14, 2022
DELTA MATERIAL SERVICES has consignment agreement for teardown/parts sales of five FTAI Aviation-owned A320s.
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ST ENGINEERING

Apr 14, 2022
ST ENGINEERING cut door on Global Crossing's first A321P2F at San Antonio; delivery is expected in 3Q22. GlobalX has agreed to lease five A321P2Fs…
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C&L AEROSPACE

Apr 14, 2022
C&L AEROSPACE completed disassembly of two E170s; it is currently processing inventory into its global warehouses.

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: CIRRUS FRANCE

Apr 08, 2022
Cedric Dupont to Regional Sales Director of Cirrus France, Valenciennes.
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WHO'SNEWS: LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Apr 08, 2022
Harald Gloy to Chief Operating Officer-Operations and Logistics of Lufthansa Technik, Hamburg.
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WHO'SNEWS: BRUSSELS AIRLINES

Apr 08, 2022
Tilman Reinshagen to Chief Operating Officer of Brussels Airlines, Belgium.
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WHO'SNEWS: PACIFIC NORTHWEST AEROSPACE ALLIANCE (PNAA)

Apr 11, 2022
Lisa Childs to Director of Operations of Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA), Redmond, WA.
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WHO'SNEWS: HARTZELL PROPELLER

Apr 11, 2022
Mitch Heaton to Director-Business Development and New Technology of Hartzell Propeller, OH.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVIATION MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONALS

Apr 11, 2022
Chris Hicks to Director-Sales and Marketing of Aviation Maintenance Professionals (AmP), Dallas.
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WHO'SNEWS: JET PARTS ENGINEERING

Apr 14, 2022
John Benscheidt to President-PMA of Jet Parts Engineering, Seattle.
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WHO'SNEWS: JET PARTS ENGINEERING

Apr 14, 2022
Alan Voeller to Vice President-Sales and Business Development of Jet Parts Engineering, Seattle.
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WHO'SNEWS: JET PARTS ENGINEERING

Apr 14, 2022
Andrew Bonefas to Senior Director of Sales-Americas of Jet Parts Engineering, Seattle.
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WHO'SNEWS: ASIA PACIFIC AVIATION

Apr 14, 2022
June Raj to Managing Director & Head of Origination-Asia Pacific Aviation, based in Singapore, of MUFG Bank.
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WHO'SNEWS: ARGUS PRISM

Apr 14, 2022
John Eichten to Senior Vice President of Consulting of ARGUS PRISM, Denver.
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WHO'SNEWS: GO FIRST

Apr 14, 2022
Girish Advani to Chief Commercial Officer of Go First, India.
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WHO'SNEWS: SWOOP

Apr 14, 2022
Bob Cummings to President of Swoop, Canada.