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Air Transport

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ALS

Jun 01, 2022
ALS, Kenya leased ex-Piedmont Dash 8-300 (375) from Elix Aviation; it now has 13 Dash 8s and 10 ERJs.
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AMC AIRLINES

Jun 01, 2022
AMC AIRLINES, Egypt mandated Airstream to sell two 737-500s (26051/26052); aircraft are currently stored in Cairo.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Jun 01, 2022
AMERICAN AIRLINES plans November 3 to begin daily New York LaGuardia-Tulsa, OK (E170).
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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Jun 01, 2022
BREEZE AIRWAYS began twice-weekly Louisville, KY-San Francisco (A220).
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AIRBALTIC

Jun 01, 2022
AIRBALTIC took delivery of its 36th A220-300 (55165); it expects to receive four more through end of 2022.
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TARA AIR

Jun 01, 2022
TARA AIR lost DHC-6-300 (619; built in 1979) when aircraft crashed into mountainside on Pokhara-Jomsom, Nepal.
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AAPA

Jun 01, 2022
AAPA members carried 4.8m pax in April 2022, down 84.8% from April 2019; international PLF was 64.9%.
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SWOOP

Jun 01, 2022
SWOOP plans June 20 to begin four-times-weekly Toronto-JFK (737); it began Toronto-Chicago on May 30.
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AIR ASTANA

Jun 01, 2022
AIR ASTANA relaunced Almaty-/Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan-Podgorica, Montenegro (A321LR).
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SWISS WORLDCARGO, CATHAY PACIFIC AND LUFTHANSA CARGO

Jun 01, 2022
SWISS WORLDCARGO joined the joint business agreement of CATHAY PACIFIC and LUFTHANSA CARGO to cooperate in terms of sales, pricing, contracts, and…
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DELTA

Jun 01, 2022
DELTA was named by Brand Finance as world's most valuable airline, valued at US$7.3b. WESTJET is strongest brand.
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SIRIUS AVIATION CAPITAL

Jun 01, 2022
SIRIUS AVIATION CAPITAL, Abu Dhabi secured financing from New York-based Ashland Place Finance for two 737-800s leased to SUNEXPRESS, Turkey and…
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AIRBALTIC

Jun 01, 2022
AIRBALTIC sold four A220-300s to Altavair for leaseback; deal was funded by funds and accounts managed by KKR.
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CEBU PACIFIC

Jun 01, 2022
CEBU PACIFIC, Philippines took delivery of a new A321neo and a new A320neo on lease from Jackson Square Aviation.
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VIVAAEROBUS

Jun 01, 2022
VIVAAEROBUS took delivery of third A321neo (10836) on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital as part of deal for four.
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EMIRATES SKYCARGO

Jun 01, 2022
EMIRATES SKYCARGO took delivery of new 777F (67462), increasing its dedicated 777F fleet to 11. It is scheduled to receive another 777F in June and…
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HAWAIIAN AIRLINES

Jun 01, 2022
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES plans August 1 to resume daily Honolulu-Tokyo Haneda (A330).
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NORWEGIAN AIR SHUTTLE

Jun 01, 2022
NORWEGIAN AIR SHUTTLE reached agreement with Boeing for recommitment to purchase 50 737-8s for delivery 2025-2028 and option 30. BOEING currently…
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EMERALD AIRLINES

Jun 01, 2022
EMERALD AIRLINES, Ireland leased two ex-Virgin Australia ATR 72-600s (1169/1087) from Chorus Aviation.
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AIR CANADA

Jun 01, 2022
AIR CANADA is expected to acquire two new 767-300Fs (67023/67024) originally due for China Central Longhao Airlines.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Jun 01, 2022
AMERICAN AIRLINES plans October 29 to begin seasonal DFW-Auckland, New Zealand (787-9).
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AIRASIA AVIATION GROUP AND AVOLON

Jun 01, 2022
AIRASIA AVIATION GROUP and AVOLON are setting up joint working group to determine (by early 2023) feasibility of Urban Air Mobility in the ASEAN…
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SIRIUS AVIATION CAPITAL

Jun 01, 2022
SIRIUS AVIATION CAPITAL, Abu Dhabi teamed with Carolous Aviation Leasing to acquire two 737-800s (leased to SUNEXPRESS) and three A320-200s (to PEACH…
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MANTA AIR

Jun 01, 2022
MANTA AIR, Maldives agreed to lease DHC-6-300 (516) from Montrose Global Aircraft Management from August 2022.
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NORDIC AVIATION CAPITAL

Jun 01, 2022
NORDIC AVIATION CAPITAL leased two ex-Azul ATR 72-600s to SATENA, Colombia (991) and OLYMPIC AIR (1027).
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DANISH AIR TRANSPORT

Jun 01, 2022
DANISH AIR TRANSPORT acquired ex-Tigerair A320-200 (6749) with V2500s from Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
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COMAIR

Jun 01, 2022
COMAIR, South Africa suspended all British Airways (operated by Comair) and kulula.com flights over lack of funding. It is actively pursuing…
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LATAM AIRLINES

Jun 01, 2022
LATAM AIRLINES agreed to lease three A321neos from Air Lease Corporation for delivery in 2023.
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SKY HIGH AVIATION

Jun 01, 2022
SKY HIGH AVIATION, Dominican Republic leased two ex-Air Astana E190s (604/657) from TrueNoord; first delivered.
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AERGO CAPITAL

Jun 01, 2022
AERGO CAPITAL agreed to purchase five Dash 8-400s (leased to PORTER); volofin provided US$17.5m loan facility.
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SAS

Jun 01, 2022
SAS had SEK1.5b net loss on SEK7b revenues for first quarter ended April 30 vs SEK2.4b loss on SEK1.9b a year ago.
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NAVBLUE

Jun 01, 2022
NAVBLUE has been selected by eight airlines for its Mission+ electronic flight assistant: National Airlines, Air Transat, Peach Aviation, flyadeal,…
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DFS AVIATION SERVICES

Jun 01, 2022
DFS AVIATION SERVICES was selected by Air Traffic Control Association Japan (ATCAJ) to provide its AirTOP software for airport capacity studies.
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CAE

Jun 01, 2022
CAE had C$150m net income on C$3.4b revenues for year ended March 31 vs C$47.5m loss on C$3b a year ago. Civil Aviation earned C$224.1m on C$1.6b vs…
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BOEING

Jun 01, 2022
BOEING has staged the left wing for the last 747-8F onto production line, marking build-up for the aircraft's final assembly process and close-out of…
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Jun 01, 2022
ROLLS-ROYCE says its Pearl 10X development program (for Falcon 10X) has accumulated >1,000 testing hours.
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EVE

Jun 01, 2022
EVE (Embraer) has selected Porsche Consulting to help define its eVTOL global manufacturing, logistics and supply chain strategy.
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LOGANAIR

Jun 02, 2022
LOGANAIR, UK leased ATR 72-500F (855; ex-Air Austral) from Falko Regional Aircraft (Chorus Aviation).
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US DOT

Jun 02, 2022
US DOT reports fuel cost for US airlines was $3.59/gallon in April vs $1.75 in April 2021; consumption rose 29.3%.
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AERO CAPITAL SOLUTIONS

Jun 02, 2022
AERO CAPITAL SOLUTIONS (ACS) purchased ex-Ryanair 737-800 (35042) from Fuyo General Lease in transaction arranged by Aircraft Leasing & Management …
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SKY EXPRESS

Jun 02, 2022
SKY EXPRESS, Greece leased ex-Interjet A320neo (9235) with LEAPs from Aviation Capital Group.
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PORTUGALIA

Jun 02, 2022
PORTUGALIA leased two ex-Azul E190s from Macquarie AirFinance (242)/NAC (295) for operation by TAP EXPRESS.
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NORDIC AVIATION CAPITAL

Jun 02, 2022
NORDIC AVIATION CAPITAL emerged from Chapter 11. It eliminated nearly $4.1b of debt and enhanced its liquidity, with access to about $537m in…
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DELTA AIR LINES

Jun 02, 2022
DELTA AIR LINES is projecting 2Q22 adjusted revenue to reach $12.4b, matching 2Q19; capacity is about 17.5% lower.
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CONDOR

Jun 02, 2022
CONDOR leased second ex-Etihad A330-200 (824) with Trent 700s from Altavair AirFinance.
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CORENDON AIRLINES

Jun 02, 2022
CORENDON AIRLINES took delivery of 737-8 (43340) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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TARCO AIR

Jun 02, 2022
TARCO AIR, Sudan leased ex-Fiji Airways 737-800 (37754) from DAE Capital.
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CORENDON AIRLINES

Jun 02, 2022
CORENDON AIRLINES leased ex-Malindo Air 737-800 (38316) from Jackson Square Aviation.
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AVION EXPRESS

Jun 02, 2022
AVION EXPRESS, Lithuania leased ex-Wizz Air A320-200 (3877) with V2500s from AerCap.
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ATLAS AIR

Jun 02, 2022
ATLAS AIR took delivery of 747-8F (67147) for operation on behalf of CAINIAO (Alibaba Group); three more are due.
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XEJET

Jun 02, 2022
XEJET, Nigeria signed MOU with Sierra Leone Govt to operate domestic/international services at Freetown wtih 737s.
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DELTA AIR LINES

Jun 02, 2022
DELTA AIR LINES is reportedly negotiating order with Boeing for up to 100 737-10s. It is only US major without MAXs.
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VOLARIS EL SALVADOR

Jun 02, 2022
VOLARIS EL SALVADOR plans June 6 to begin San Salvador-Los Angeles (A320).
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TSA

Jun 03, 2022
TSA reports 1,999,087 individuals were screened on June 1 vs 2,370,152 on June 1, 2019; only 304,436 individuals were screened on June 1, 2020.
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AERCAP

Jun 03, 2022
AERCAP has reportedly repossessed A330-300 (1301) at Colombo from AEROFLOT, which leased aircraft in 2012.
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VERTICAL AEROSPACE

Jun 03, 2022
VERTICAL AEROSPACE is joining partnership of aviation and airport leaders, including Avolon, Corporación América Airports, GOL and Grupo Comporte, to…
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VISTARA

Jun 03, 2022
VISTARA plans August 2 to begin Mumbai-Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (A320).

Aerospace

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LILIUM

Jun 01, 2022
LILIUM, Germany teamed with LIVENT, NC to collaborate on the advancement of lithium metal technology for use in high-performance battery cells for…
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BII.AERO

Jun 01, 2022
BII.AERO, UK has acquired a significant 747-8, 767 and 777 spares inventory from Aircraft Finance Germany (AFG).
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AEROX AVIATION OXYGEN SYSTEMS

Jun 02, 2022
AEROX AVIATION OXYGEN SYSTEMS, FL has acquired SKY-OX AVIATION OXYGEN (portable oxygen systems).
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ELLSWORTH

Jun 02, 2022
ELLSWORTH, WI has acquired TAPECASE, IL (3M-preferred converter of adhesive tape products).
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DE HAVILLAND CANADA

Jun 02, 2022
DE HAVILLAND CANADA made first flight of CL-415 upgraded with new COLLINS Pro Line Fusion avionics.
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MOOG

Jun 02, 2022
MOOG was selected by Robin Radar Systems as distributor for its MAX and IRIS radars as part of Moog’s Digital Airfield Solutions portfolio.
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CPaT

Jun 02, 2022
CPaT was selected by Skytrans to provide Dash 8 aircraft systems courses.
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AS-IP TECH

Jun 02, 2022
AS-IP TECH was selected by Wizz Air to supply fflya inflight connectivity system for 19 UK-based A320 Family aircraft.
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Mi FLUID POWER SOLUTIONS

Jun 03, 2022
Mi FLUID POWER SOLUTIONS was formed by Motion Industries to supply fluid power, integrated electronic controls and electro-mechanical technologies,…

Business Aviation

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APP JET CENTER

Jun 01, 2022
APP JET CENTER (APP Properties), FL acquired the FBO operations at Martin County Airport at Witham Field in Stuart, FL, complementing its existing…
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SELECT AVIATION COLLEGE

Jun 02, 2022
SELECT AVIATION COLLEGE, Canada took delivery of a second new Piper Seminole, increasing its fleet to 35 aircraft.
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FLEXJET

Jun 02, 2022
FLEXJET launched a private helicopter division, integrating ASSOCIATED AIRCRAFT GROUP, to provide complimentary helicopter hours to its G650…
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GULFSTREAM

Jun 02, 2022
GULFSTREAM is building 73,000 sq ft aircraft paint facility in Appleton, WI for 3Q23 to paint up to 48 aircraft per year.
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GARMIN

Jun 03, 2022
GARMIN was selected by flyExclusive to provide its G5000 flight deck for 10 Citation Excels; FORCE AVIATION will install.

Defense

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BOEING

Jun 01, 2022
BOEING has delivered the fifth of five P-8As (737-800A) to NORWAY.
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SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS CANADA

Jun 01, 2022
SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS CANADA has Lockheed Martin contract to provide design, development and qualification services for new nose and main landing…
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GERMANY AND BOEING

Jun 01, 2022
GERMANY announced its intention to acquire 60 CH-47Fs from BOEING and its Chinook Deutschland Industry Team that includes ERO-Bildung, Airbus…
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BOEING

Jun 02, 2022
BOEING formed Team Poseidon with several Canadian companies to offer the P-8A to the Royal Canadian Air Force: CAE, GE Aviation Canada, IMP Aerospace…

MRO

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MACH TECHNIK AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

Jun 01, 2022
MACH TECHNIK AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE was selected by India's Air Works to provide international line maintenance services for its customers at Dubai…
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BROWARD AVIATION SERVICES

Jun 01, 2022
BROWARD AVIATION SERVICES, FL acquired ex-Jeju Air 737-800 (29344) for part out at Marana, AZ in June 2022.
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WHO'SNEWS: ECUBE

Jun 01, 2022
Lee McConnellogue to Chief Executive Officer of ECUBE, St Athan, UK.
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TAP M&E BRAZIL

Jun 01, 2022
TAP M&E BRAZIL shut down operations at Rio de Janeiro (SPNWS; Jan 21).
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TDA

Jun 02, 2022
TDA, The Netherlands acquired two ex-easyJet A319-100s (2184/2245) for part out by ECUBE in St. Athan, Wales.
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BLUETAIL

Jun 02, 2022
BLUETAIL, AZ was selected by US-based Alerion Aviation to provide cloud-based aircraft maintenance records management software platform.

WHO'SNEWS

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WHO'SNEWS: MTU AERO ENGINES

Jun 01, 2022
Lars Wagner, Chief Operating Officer of MTU Aero Engines, was also named Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO).
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WHO'SNEWS: HAECO

Jun 01, 2022
Jacqueline Jiang to Group Director of HAECO Airframe Services, Hong Kong.
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WHO'SNEWS: HAECO

Jun 01, 2022
Benjamin Scheidel to Chief Executive Officer of HAECO Hong Kong.
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WHO'SNEWS: HAECO

Jun 01, 2022
Kevin Guan to Chief Executive Officer of HAECO Xiamen, China.
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WHO'SNEWS: PRATT & WHITNEY

Jun 01, 2022
Rick Deurloo to President-Commercial Engines of Pratt & Whitney, CT.
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WHO'SNEWS: BREEZE AIRWAYS

Jun 01, 2022
Michael Wuerger to Chief Operating Officer of Breeze Airways, Salt Lake City.
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WHO'SNEWS: LILIUM

Jun 01, 2022
Klaus Roewe to Chief Executive Officer of Lilium, Munich, Germany.
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WHO'SNEWS: AERO DESIGN LABS

Jun 01, 2022
Chris Jones to Chief Commercial Officer of Aero Design Labs, TX.
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WHO'SNEWS: FLEXJET

Jun 02, 2022
Eli Flint to President-Private Helicopter Division of Flexjet, Cleveland.
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WHO'SNEWS: BOMBARDIER CHINA

Jun 02, 2022
Jianwei Zhang to Chairman of Bombardier China.