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Air Transport

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GLOBAL AIRWAYS

May 13, 2022
GLOBAL AIRWAYS, Lithuania leased two A320-200s (2108; ex-IndiGo/4628; ex-Wizz Air) from Zephyrus Aviation Capital.
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EMIRATES GROUP

May 13, 2022
EMIRATES GROUP had AED20.3b net loss for year ended March 31 (vs AED1.7b profit a year ago) on 86% higher revenues. EMIRATES AIRLINE lost AED3.9b vs…
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AIR ASTANA GROUP

May 13, 2022
AIR ASTANA GROUP had US$36.2m net profit on US$761m revenues in 2021; it marked its 20th anniversary on May 15.
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NAV CANADA

May 13, 2022
NAV CANADA reports traffic decrease of 19.8% in April 2022 vs April 2019.
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FRANKFURT AIRPORT

May 13, 2022
FRANKFURT AIRPORT handled 4m pax in April, down 34.2% vs April 2019.
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JETBLUE

May 17, 2022
JETBLUE commenced all-cash tender offer of $30 per share to acquire SPIRIT and is urging Spirit shareholder to vote against deal with Frontier. It is…
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RYANAIR

May 17, 2022
RYANAIR had €355m net loss on €4.8b revenues for year ended March 31 vs €1b loss on €1.6b a year ago. It plans to grow FY23 traffic to 165m pax, up…
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AIR CONNECT

May 17, 2022
AIR CONNECT, Romania plans startup in 2022 of regional services with two leased ATR 72-600s (TBA).
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ALASKA AIRLINES

May 17, 2022
ALASKA AIRLINES is expecting to see high level of flight cancellations through end of May due to pilot shortages.
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COULSON AVIATION

May 17, 2022
COULSON AVIATION, Canada has sold a 737 FireLiner multirole firefighter/transport aircraft to the Provincia de Santiago del Estero, Argentina;…
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ORIX AVIATION

May 17, 2022
ORIX AVIATION, Ireland processed >US$550m in aircraft trading activity for year ended March 31. It completed >100 transactions and 45 new aircraft…
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JETTAINER

May 17, 2022
JETTAINER has 5-year Avianca Cargo contract to provide ULD management and maintenance, covering >200 weekly flights with 11 widebody freighters.
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SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL

May 17, 2022
SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL agreed to acquire the commercial aircraft leasing business (176 owned/managed aircraft, excludes any on lease in Russia) of…
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TSA

May 17, 2022
TSA says it screened 2,395,894 pax on May 15, highest since Nov 28, 2021.
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THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL AND PTT

May 17, 2022
THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL and PTT signed MOU to conduct feasibility study on an air cargo business partnership.
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TRANSAVIA

May 17, 2022
TRANSAVIA FRANCE leased ex-SAS 737-800 (41266) from AMCK Aviation.
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AERCAP

May 17, 2022
AERCAP lost $2b (took $2.7b pre-tax charge related to Ukraine) on $1.8b revenues in 1Q22 vs $228m net profit on $1.1b in 1Q21; it has owned/managed…
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WIZZ AIR

May 17, 2022
WIZZ AIR (Indigo Partners) plans to form new airline in Malta in Oct 2022 with Malta-registered A320 Family aircraft.
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UNITED AIRLINES

May 17, 2022
UNITED AIRLINES updated financial guidance for 2Q22 and now expects 14% lower capacity/23% higher TRASM vs 2Q19.
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FLIGHTAWARE

May 17, 2022
FLIGHTAWARE, TX introduced new Taxi-Out Duration solution for predicting accurate taxi times based on quantifiable real-time factors.
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ALAFCO

May 17, 2022
ALAFCO had KD4.5m net loss on KD51m lease revenues for six months ended March 31 vs KD2.5m loss on KD51.7m a year ago.
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ARAJET

May 17, 2022
ARAJET, DR took delivery of its second (60194) of two 737-8s in preparation for startup in 1H22 out of Santo Domingo.
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UNITED

May 17, 2022
UNITED received FAA approval to return 52 PW4000-powered 777-200s to service; aircraft were grounded in early 2021.
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WORLD CARGO AIRLINES

May 17, 2022
WORLD CARGO AIRLINES, Malaysia leased second 737-800BCF (36804; ex-Garuda) from BBAM; STAECO converted.
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AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP

May 17, 2022
AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP lost $459.1m on $247.5m revenues in 1Q22 vs $37.2m profit on $240.1m in 1Q21; it recorded $388.5m write-off of its interest in…
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CHINA SOUTHERN

May 18, 2022
CHINA SOUTHERN (via Shanghai United Assets and Equity Exchange) agreed to sell 10 737-700s to CALC for leaseback.
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SALAMAIR

May 18, 2022
SALAMAIR plans June 16 to begin three-times-weekly Muscat-Bursa, Turkey (A320).
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AIR FRANCE-KLM and CMA CGM

May 18, 2022
AIR FRANCE-KLM and CMA CGM signed 10-year air cargo partnership agreement covering capacity on combined fleet of 22 full-freighter aircraft (10 in…
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FLYBIG AIRLINES

May 18, 2022
FLYBIG AIRLINES, India leased second ex-TruJet ATR 72-600 (1385) from DAE Capital.
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ALLEGIANT AIR

May 18, 2022
ALLEGIANT AIR leased ex-Alaska A320-200 (6835) with CFM56s from Air Lease Corporation.
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UNITED AIRLINES

May 18, 2022
UNITED AIRLINES plans November 17 to begin three-times-weekly Washington Dulles-Cape Town, South Africa (787-9).
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AERCAP

May 19, 2022
AERCAP lost $2b (took $2.7b pre-tax charge related to Ukraine) on $1.8b revenues in 1Q22 vs $228m net profit on $1.1b in 1Q21; it has owned/managed…
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WIZZ AIR

May 19, 2022
WIZZ AIR (Indigo Partners) plans to form new airline in Malta in Oct 2022 with Malta-registered A320 Family aircraft.
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UNITED AIRLINES

May 19, 2022
UNITED AIRLINES updated financial guidance for 2Q22 and now expects 14% lower capacity/23% higher TRASM vs 2Q19.
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FLIGHTAWARE

May 19, 2022
FLIGHTAWARE, TX introduced new Taxi-Out Duration solution for predicting accurate taxi times based on quantifiable real-time factors.
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ALAFCO

May 19, 2022
ALAFCO had KD4.5m net loss on KD51m lease revenues for six months ended March 31 vs KD2.5m loss on KD51.7m a year ago.
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ARAJET

May 19, 2022
ARAJET, DR took delivery of its second (60194) of two 737-8s in preparation for startup in 1H22 out of Santo Domingo.
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UNITED

May 19, 2022
UNITED received FAA approval to return 52 PW4000-powered 777-200s to service; aircraft were grounded in early 2021.
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WORLD CARGO AIRLINES

May 19, 2022
WORLD CARGO AIRLINES, Malaysia leased second 737-800BCF (36804; ex-Garuda) from BBAM; STAECO converted.
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AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP

May 19, 2022
AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP lost $459.1m on $247.5m revenues in 1Q22 vs $37.2m profit on $240.1m in 1Q21; it recorded $388.5m write-off of its interest in…

Air Transport/Aerospace

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SURF AIR MOBILITY

May 18, 2022
SURF AIR MOBILITY agreed to acquire SOUTHERN AIRWAYS and upgrade Southern’s current fleet of nearly 40 Cessna Grand Caravans to hybrid electric…

Aerospace

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AVCORP INDUSTRIES

May 13, 2022
AVCORP INDUSTRIES had C$1.2m net loss on C$27.9m revenues in 1Q22 vs C$17.4m profit on C$24m in 1Q21.
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FAA

May 17, 2022
FAA reportedly informed Boeing that documentation for certifying 787s for delivery was incomplete and it requires additional info, which is not…
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PANASONIC AVIONICS

May 17, 2022
PANASONIC AVIONICS was selected by Bamboo Airways to supply eX3 IFEC system for its 787-9s.
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COMAC

May 17, 2022
COMAC made first flight of initial production C919 (007) for delivery in 4Q22 to CHINA EASTERN, which has order five.
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SIMAERO

May 17, 2022
SIMAERO developed WISDOM online learning management system for commercial pilot type rating and recurrent training for Airbus, Boeing and ATR…
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TEXAS AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES

May 17, 2022
TEXAS AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES was appointed by Northrop Grumman LITEF as global aftermarket distributor (developing STC programs) for its Attitude…
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PARKER

May 17, 2022
PARKER announced Cross Reference & Competitor Interchange tool for finding replacement parts (sometimes obsolete) faster and at lower cost.
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MAROTTA CONTROLS

May 17, 2022
MAROTTA CONTROLS is opening a 50,000 sq ft facility in Parsippany, NJ to handle engineering, HR, program management, marketing and finance; it will…
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ATR

May 18, 2022
ATR announced the SAF-powered/hybrid-capable EVO twin-engine turboprop, with new eco-design that includes new propellers and enhanced cabin and…
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TRIUMPH

May 18, 2022
TRIUMPH had $43m net loss on $1.5b sales for year ended March 31 vs $451m loss on $1.9b a year ago; excluding divestitures and sunsetting programs,…
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LILIUM

May 18, 2022
LILIUM announced 37 new patent applications with European Patent Office in Energy, Propulsion, Structures and Interior, Avionics and Custom Electric.
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SAFRAN

May 18, 2022
SAFRAN released XATIS system design optimization software that reduces product development cycles via Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE).
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PANASONIC AVIONICS

May 19, 2022
PANASONIC AVIONICS was selected by Bamboo Airways to supply eX3 IFEC system for its 787-9s.
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COMAC

May 19, 2022
COMAC made first flight of initial production C919 (007) for delivery in 4Q22 to CHINA EASTERN, which has order five.
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SIMAERO

May 19, 2022
SIMAERO developed WISDOM online learning management system for commercial pilot type rating and recurrent training for Airbus, Boeing and ATR…
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TEXAS AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES

May 19, 2022
TEXAS AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES was appointed by Northrop Grumman LITEF as global aftermarket distributor (developing STC programs) for its Attitude…
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PARKER

May 19, 2022
PARKER announced Cross Reference & Competitor Interchange tool for finding replacement parts (sometimes obsolete) faster and at lower cost.
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MAROTTA CONTROLS

May 19, 2022
MAROTTA CONTROLS is opening a 50,000 sq ft facility in Parsippany, NJ to handle engineering, HR, program management, marketing and finance; it will…

Business Aviation

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MODERN AVIATION

May 13, 2022
MODERN AVIATION agreed to acquire Superior Aviation's three FBOs in Sacramento, CA: Capitol Jet Center at Sacramento International; Mather Jet Center…
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WHEELS UP

May 13, 2022
WHEELS UP reports its y-o-y active members rose 26% to 12,424 in 1Q22; live flight legs increased 15% to 17,626.
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EMBRAER

May 17, 2022
EMBRAER delivered the 1,500th Ipanema agricultural aircraft; it has so far booked 39 new orders in 2022.
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GULFSTREAM

May 17, 2022
GULFSTREAM is expanding its completions operations at St. Louis Downtown Airport to increase production of custom cabinetry and add exterior paint…
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GARMIN INTERNATIONAL

May 18, 2022
GARMIN INTERNATIONAL delivered its 750th G1000/G1000 NXi integrated flight deck upgrade for King Air aircraft.
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EMBRAER

May 19, 2022
EMBRAER delivered the 1,500th Ipanema agricultural aircraft; it has so far booked 39 new orders in 2022.
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GULFSTREAM

May 19, 2022
GULFSTREAM is expanding its completions operations at St. Louis Downtown Airport to increase production of custom cabinetry and add exterior paint…

Defense/Business Aviation

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TURKISH AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES

May 13, 2022
TURKISH AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ordered one special mission Cessna Citation Longitude and two special mission Cessna Citation Latitude jets as…

MRO

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IAI

May 13, 2022
IAI was selected by Cargojet to convert four 777-300ERs to freighters; deal includes options for additional conversions.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

May 17, 2022
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS has EgyptAir contract to convert 737-800 (35560) to freighter in 4Q22; touch labor for conversion and maintenance will be…
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STANDARDAERO

May 17, 2022
STANDARDAERO has agreed to acquire EB AIRFOILS, Palm City, FL (blade and vane maintenance/repair).
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TRAX

May 18, 2022
TRAX was selected by WestJet to provide eMRO software solution.
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RYANAIR

May 18, 2022
RYANAIR opened €10m, 5,220 sq meter heavy maintenance facility (leased from Shannon Group) at Shannon, Ireland.
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FEAM AERO

May 18, 2022
FEAM AERO received FAA Part 145 Repair Station approval for its facility at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

May 19, 2022
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS has EgyptAir contract to convert 737-800 (35560) to freighter in 4Q22; touch labor for conversion and maintenance will be…
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STANDARDAERO

May 19, 2022
STANDARDAERO has agreed to acquire EB AIRFOILS, Palm City, FL (blade and vane maintenance/repair).

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: MEGGITT

May 17, 2022
Darren Wiggins to Senior VP/General Manager-APAC, based in Singapore, of the Services & Support Division of Meggitt.
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WHO'SNEWS: MEGGITT

May 17, 2022
Darren Wiggins to Senior VP/General Manager-APAC, based in Singapore, of the Services & Support Division of Meggitt.
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WHO'SNEWS: GOL

May 17, 2022
Celso Ferrer to Chief Executive Officer of GOL, Brazil (effective July 1, 2022), succeeding Paulo Kakinoff.
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WHO'SNEWS: HARTZELL PROPELLER

May 17, 2022
Doug Washburn to Vice President of Engineering of Hartzell Propeller, Piqua, OH.
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WHO'SNEWS: JETBLUE

May 17, 2022
Ellen Ham to Vice President-Labor Relations of JetBlue, NY.
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WHO'SNEWS: ALASKA AIRLINES

May 18, 2022
Wayne Newton to Senior Vice President of Airport Operations and Customer Services of Alaska Airlines.
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WHO'SNEWS: ICBC AVIATION LEASING

May 18, 2022
Chao Wu to Head of EMEA, based in Dublin, of ICBC Aviation Leasing.
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WHO'SNEWS: N3 ENGINE OVERHAUL SERVICES

May 18, 2022
Carsten Behrens to Chief Executive Officer of N3 Engine Overhaul Services, Arnstadt.
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WHO'SNEWS: HARTZELL PROPELLER

May 19, 2022
Doug Washburn to Vice President of Engineering of Hartzell Propeller, Piqua, OH.
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WHO'SNEWS: JETBLUE

May 19, 2022
Ellen Ham to Vice President-Labor Relations of JetBlue, NY.