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Air Transport

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SPIRIT AIRLINES AND FRONTIER AIRLINES

Jun 03, 2022
SPIRIT AIRLINES and FRONTIER AIRLINES amended merger agreement whereby Frontier would pay a reverse termination fee of $250m to Spirit if deal is…
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WESTJET

Jun 03, 2022
WESTJET began three-times-weekly Toronto-Edinburgh, Scotland (787).
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IBERIA

Jun 03, 2022
IBERIA is expected to acquire 20% of AIR EUROPA by end of 2022 after receiving approval of the State Industrial Participation Company (SEPI) and…
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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Jun 03, 2022
BREEZE AIRWAYS was awarded one of two available permanent flight slots at Long Beach Airport (southern California) relinquished by Delta (route TBA);…
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SOUTHWEST

Jun 06, 2022
SOUTHWEST reached tentative agreement on new contract with its AMFA-represented aircraft appearance technicians.
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AZORRA

Jun 06, 2022
AZORRA, Fort Lauderdale acquired 37-aircraft portfolio, comprising 29 E-Jets and eight ATRs/Dash 8s on lease to 13 different airlines, formerly owned…
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Jun 06, 2022
AMERICAN AIRLINES is now projecting 2Q22 revenues to be 11-13% higher than 2Q19 vs 6-8% as previously thought.
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EASYJET

Jun 06, 2022
EASYJET extended lease of A320-200 (4033) from Avation for additional 44 months to October 2026.
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VIETNAM AIRLINES

Jun 06, 2022
VIETNAM AIRLINES says it is evaluating A220s and E190/195s as replacements for its retiring ATR 72 turboprops.
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A.P. MOLLER-MAERSK

Jun 07, 2022
A.P. MOLLER-MAERSK has acquired SENATOR INTL (freight forwarder).
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CATHAY PACIFIC

Jun 07, 2022
CATHAY PACIFIC welcomed the Hong Kong SAR Government’s agreement to extend the drawdown period of its HK$7.8b loan facility for 12 months until June…
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SWEDISH GOVT

Jun 07, 2022
SWEDISH GOVT proposed that the Riksdag authorize conversion, in whole or in part, its SEK4b loans in SAS to equity.
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JAPAN AIRLINES

Jun 07, 2022
JAPAN AIRLINES agreed to purchase 5.3m gallons of corn-based Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Gevo in 2027-2032.
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SOMON AIR

Jun 07, 2022
SOMON AIR began weekly Dushanbe-Munich (737-900ER); it plans to add second weekly flight in July.
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HEATHROW

Jun 07, 2022
HEATHROW plans June 14 to reopen T4, closed in 2020 due to COVID.
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CEMAIR

Jun 07, 2022
CEMAIR, South Africa leased two ex-SAS CRJ900LR (15398/15400) from TrueNoord (SPNWS; May 27).
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BERLIN BRANDENBURG AIRPORT

Jun 07, 2022
BERLIN BRANDENBURG AIRPORT handled 1.93m pax in May 2022 vs 3.2m processe at Tegel and Schönefeld in May 2019; it handled 1.8m in April.
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IATA

Jun 07, 2022
IATA predicts air traffic in Poland will return to pre-COVID levels in 2024; it says new Solidarity Airport should be built in 2027 for 40m annual…
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SATA AIR AÇORES

Jun 07, 2022
SATA AIR AÇORES has European Commission approval to receive €453.25m in restructuring aid from Portugal.
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ALLEGIANT AIR

Jun 07, 2022
ALLEGIANT AIR leased ex-Alaska/Virgin America A320-200 (6787) with CFM56s from Air Lease Corporation.
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EZ AIR

Jun 07, 2022
EZ AIR, Bonaire has acquired a third ex-Silver Airways Saab 340B+ from Jetstream Aviation Capital as part of multi-aircraft deal. It also agreed to…
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AIR INCHEON

Jun 07, 2022
AIR INCHEON, South Korea leased AEI-converted 737-800SF (32361; ex-SunExpress) from Macquarie AirFinance.
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CMA CGM AIR CARGO,

Jun 07, 2022
CMA CGM AIR CARGO, France ordered third/fourth 777Fs to increase its fleet to 12 Airbus/Boeing freighters by 2026; it took delivery of the first two …
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AIRDIALOG

Jun 08, 2022
AIRDIALOG launched (Part 135) FedEx feeder operations out of Albuquerque, NM using a Cessna 208 Caravan.
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NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS

Jun 08, 2022
NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS plans in mid-August to begin Berlin Brandenburg-JFK/-LAX (787).
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UNITED AIRLINES

Jun 08, 2022
UNITED AIRLINES plans in October to begin three-times-weekly San Francisco-Brisbane, Australia (787-9).
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LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS

Jun 08, 2022
LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS renewed agreement with Emirates Airline to provide its Lido Flight 4D flight planning solution for another seven years.
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WIZZ AIR

Jun 08, 2022
WIZZ AIR had €642.5m net loss on €1.7b revenues for year ended March 31 vs €576m loss on €739m a year ago; it ended year with 153 A320 Family…
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VIETJETAIR

Jun 08, 2022
VIETJETAIR plans to acquire six more A330-300s to add long-haul routes to Australia, Middle East and Eastern Europe.
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ELECTRA AIRWAYS

Jun 08, 2022
ELECTRA AIRWAYS, Bulgaria leased A320-200 (3618) from Sky One, which purchased aircraft from FTAI Aviation.
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VOEPASS

Jun 08, 2022
VOEPASS, Brazil agreed to lease two ex-SkyJet ATR 72-500s (748/760) from Elix Aviation Capital.
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LEASEWORKS and CORE FINANCIAL SYSTEMS

Jun 08, 2022
LEASEWORKS and CORE FINANCIAL SYSTEMS teamed to provide an integrated accounting solution for aircraft lessors.
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TURKISH AIRLINES

Jun 08, 2022
TURKISH AIRLINES ordered four A350-900s for delivery in 2022-2023. AIRBUS has now booked 364 orders in 2022.
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WORLD2FLY

Jun 08, 2022
WORLD2FLY, Spain took delivery of second A350-900 (559) on lease from Air Lease Corporation (SPNWS; March 18).
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UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN

Jun 09, 2022
UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN has Connect Airlines (Waltzing Matilda Aviation) contract to retrofit 75 ATR 72-600s with hydrogen powertrains for delivery…
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IATA

Jun 09, 2022
IATA reports year-over-year global pax traffic was up 78.7% in April on 45.5% higher capacity; cargo fell 11.2%.
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TRANSAT

Jun 09, 2022
TRANSAT had C$111.6m net loss on C$358m revenues in 2Q22 vs C$103.3m loss on C$7.6m in 2Q21; it has C$515.9m on unrestricted liquidity. It took…
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AKASA AIR

Jun 09, 2022
AKASA AIR, India has retained Griffin Global Asset Management to arrange sale/leaseback of five 737-8s.
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Jun 09, 2022
SPIRIT AIRLINES sold seventh A320neo (10860) with GTFs to SMBC Aviation Capital for leaseback as part of deal for 14.
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SPIRIT AIRLINES and FRONTIER

Jun 09, 2022
SPIRIT AIRLINES and FRONTIER amended merger agreement whereby Frontier would pay reverse termination fee of $250m to Spirit if deal is blocked for…
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BINDER CAPITAL

Jun 09, 2022
BINDER CAPITAL purchased Dash 8-300 (406) from Jetlite Air for CENTRAL MOUNTAIN AIR; Airstream Intl. arranged.
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SWISS

Jun 09, 2022
SWISS terminated its bank loan facility guaranteed by the Swiss Confederation before the end of its term. It never drew more than half of the total…
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COMAIR

Jun 09, 2022
COMAIR, South Africa is being liquidated after being unable to secure necessary funding to resume operations.

Aerospace

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AIRBUS

Jun 03, 2022
AIRBUS delivered the first A320neo with the latest Satellite Based Landing System (SLS) technology to EASYJET to perform ‘straight-in’ approaches…
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LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE

Jun 03, 2022
LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE was selected by Rolls-Royce to supply pneumatic valves and anti-ice valves for Pearl 10X.
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AIRBUS

Jun 03, 2022
AIRBUS is planning public auction in October of >500 items from A380 (013) parted out by TARMAC AEROSAVE.
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ENGINE LEASE FINANCE COMPANY

Jun 06, 2022
ENGINE LEASE FINANCE COMPANY, Ireland has rebranded itself as elfc.
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AEROCLASS

Jun 06, 2022
AEROCLASS (Avia Solutions Group) teamed with FL Technics Training and Storm Aviation to train new aircraft maintenance technicians for hire.
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ALTA

Jun 06, 2022
ALTA added ProSim Training Solutions as a new affiliate member.
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LEIDOS and NAV CANADA

Jun 06, 2022
LEIDOS and NAV CANADA co-developed Intelligent Approach time-based separation tool for Toronto Pearson to add capacity and reduce delays.
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BOEING

Jun 06, 2022
BOEING says a new program for a clean-sheet airliner is still at least a couple of years away from formal launch.
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UNITED AIRCRAFT CORP

Jun 06, 2022
UNITED AIRCRAFT CORP is being forced to substitute >80 foreign systems and parts on the Irkut MC-21 with Russian-built equipment over sanctions from…
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CERT CENTER CANADA (3C) and ITPS CANADA

Jun 07, 2022
CERT CENTER CANADA (3C) and ITPS CANADA formed partnership to collaborate on civil and military aircraft flight test and training programs.
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SATAIR

Jun 07, 2022
SATAIR established one stop shop for aircraft GSE and tooling, plus zero stress jacking and engine change equipment, with 70,000 part numbers.
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EQT PRIVATE EQUITY and MUBADALA

Jun 07, 2022
EQT PRIVATE EQUITY and MUBADALA agreed to acquire ENVIROTAINER.
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RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES

Jun 07, 2022
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES is moving its global headquarters from Waltham, MA to Arlington, VA. It says it has not accepted or sought any financial…
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FLYHT

Jun 07, 2022
FLYHT announced successful installation and testing of its AFIRS 228S on first of 20 ARJ21s for China Express Airlines.
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AÉRO MONTRÉAL

Jun 07, 2022
AÉRO MONTRÉAL welcomed establishment by Quebec's first private equity fund dedicated exclusively to aerospace supply chain; it is targeting size of …
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EVIATION

Jun 08, 2022
EVIATION has relocated (by ground) its Alice all-electric aircraft to Moses Lake, WA in preparation for first flight/testing.
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TIER 1 ENGINEERING

Jun 08, 2022
TIER 1 ENGINEERING made first flight of Robinson R44 helicopter powered by magniX electric propulsion unit; aircraft is being developed for LUNG…
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ASTRONICS

Jun 08, 2022
ASTRONICS was selected by Southwest Airlines to supply its EMPOWER pax in-seat power system for 475 737 MAXs.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK and PREMIUM AEROTEC

Jun 08, 2022
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK and PREMIUM AEROTEC received EASA certification for jointly-developed metallic V2500 A-Link manufactured using a 3D printer…
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ATR

Jun 08, 2022
ATR says it sees 100 ATR aircraft flying in Japan in a few years; there are currently 15 in operation with three airlines.
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THINKOM and CARLISLE IT

Jun 08, 2022
THINKOM and CARLISLE IT are collaborating on development and certification of a fully integrated Ka1717 phased-array Ka-band satellite antenna…
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ELECTRA

Jun 08, 2022
ELECTRA has acquired California-based AIRFLOW to help develop eSTOL solutions.
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ZEROAVIA

Jun 08, 2022
ZEROAVIA, CA has order from MONTE Aircraft Leasing to supply up to 100 ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrains for installation on new/existing Cessna…
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THE GILL CORPORATION

Jun 08, 2022
THE GILL CORPORATION (TGC), CA has Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) contract to supply metallic and non-metallic honeycomb products through 2025 to…
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AIRBUS

Jun 08, 2022
AIRBUS delivered 47 aircraft (four A220s; 37 A320s; three A330neo; three A350s) in May vs 50 (four A220s; 41 A320s; A330neo; three A350s; A380) in…
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CPaT GLOBAL

Jun 09, 2022
CPaT GLOBAL has contract from SIMAERO's approved Training Organization to provide Airbus/Boeing/ATR aircraft systems courses.
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WIZZ AIR and AIRBUS

Jun 09, 2022
WIZZ AIR and AIRBUS signed MOU to explore potential for hydrogen-powered aircraft operations.
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SCIAKY

Jun 09, 2022
SCIAKY says its Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) process deposited record 40 lb of titanium per hour.
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ENTROL

Jun 09, 2022
ENTROL sold an A32 FNPT II MCC to Dento Aviation, Larnaca.
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PERRYMAN

Jun 09, 2022
PERRYMAN is adding automated 4,500-ton open die forge press and finishing facility at California, PA for completion in 2Q24 to enable company to…

Business Aviation

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FALCON AVIATION SERVICES

Jun 07, 2022
FALCON AVIATION SERVICES, Dubai signed LOI to order up to 35 Eve eVTOLs for delivery starting in 2026.
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SANDHILLS GLOBAL

Jun 07, 2022
SANDHILLS GLOBAL reports y-o-y global used business jet inventories were 49% lower in May, but up 17% vs April 2022.
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VOLOCOPTER

Jun 07, 2022
VOLOCOPTER made first flight of 4-seat VoloConnect eVTOL aircraft with range of >60 miles at speeds above 155 mph.
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ZEROG

Jun 07, 2022
ZEROG, China closed RMB10m seed round with BlueRun Ventures China (BRV China) to develop ZG-ONE eVTOL aircraft.

Defense/MRO

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AEROPLEX

Jun 06, 2022
AEROPLEX signed MOU with Embraer to become authorized KC-390 maintenance center for Hungarian Defence Forces.
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HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS

Jun 06, 2022
HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS is expected to acquire six used 767s for conversion into tankers for Indian Air Force under license from ISRAEL AEROSPACE…
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DRAKEN EUROPE

Jun 08, 2022
DRAKEN EUROPE is building new 5,000 sq ft hangar at Teesside Airport, UK, where it currently maintains five specially modified Dassault Falcon jets…
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RSA ENGINEERED PRODUCTS

Jun 08, 2022
RSA ENGINEERED PRODUCTS (TriMas) has Boeing contract to supply fluid conveyance components for T-7A Red Hawk.

MRO

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AFI KLM E&M

Jun 03, 2022
AFI KLM E&M has contract extension from Philippine Airlines for GE90/CFM56 flight hour support.
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ATITECH

Jun 03, 2022
ATITECH completed freighter conversion of ex-SAS 737-800 (28318) on behalf of ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES.
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3TOP AVIATION SERVICES

Jun 06, 2022
3TOP AVIATION SERVICES, UK acquired two ex-Shenzhen 737-900s (33646/33648) for part out by TARMAC AEROSAVE.
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EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING

Jun 06, 2022
EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING completed maintenance project for Qatar Airways on 787-8 (38326) that was grounded at Cairo due to malfunction in…
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

Jun 07, 2022
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS has Merx Aviation contract to convert ex-TUI 737-800 (35131; owned by fund managed by affiliates of Apollo) to freighter;…
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AFI KLM E&M

Jun 08, 2022
AFI KLM E&M has 10-year IAMCO contract to provide component maintenance for NATO's fleet of 14 E-3A AWACS.
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ST ENGINEERING

Jun 09, 2022
ST ENGINEERING has 5-year Safran Aircraft Engines contract to provide engine maintenance (shop visit) offload for CFM56-5B/-7Bs to meet the…
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TAT PIEDMONT

Jun 09, 2022
TAT PIEDMONT, NC has 5-year, $50m contract from unidentified international airline to provide APU maintenance.

WHO'SNEWS

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WHO'SNEWS: AIRCASTLE

Jun 03, 2022
Colm Greene to Vice President-Trading of Aircastle, CT.
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WHO'SNEWS: FLY2SKY

Jun 03, 2022
Aleksandrs Gusevs to Chief Commercial Officer of Fly2Sky, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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WHO'SNEWS: AZORRA

Jun 03, 2022
David Neeleman was elected to the Board of Directors of Azorra, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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WHO'SNEWS: NORDIC AVIATION CAPITAL

Jun 03, 2022
Brian Power to Executive Vice President-Fleet Operations of Nordic Aviation Capital, Limerick, Ireland (effective July 1).
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WHO'SNEWS: LOCKHEED MARTIN

Jun 07, 2022
Evan T. Scott to Vice President and Treasurer of Lockheed Martin, Bethesda, MD.
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WHO'SNEWS: LOCKHEED MARTIN

Jun 07, 2022
H. Edward "Ed" Paul, III to Vice President and Controller of Lockheed Martin, Bethesda, MD.
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WHO'SNEWS: CADENCE AEROSPACE

Jun 07, 2022
Scott Ransley to Chief Executive Officer-Engines Systems Business Unit of Cadence Aerospace, Anaheim, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: NATA

Jun 07, 2022
Ken Thompson to Senior Advisor-Business Aviation Maintenance Issues of NATA, Washington, DC.
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WHO'SNEWS: EPCOR (AFI KLM E&M)

Jun 07, 2022
Rob van de Graaf to Commercial Director of EPCOR (AFI KLM E&M), Amsterdam.
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WHO'SNEWS: CUTTER AVIATION

Jun 08, 2022
Bryant Elliott to Regional Sales Manager for Texas Piper, based in San Antonio, TX, of Cutter Aviation.
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WHO'SNEWS: APOC

Jun 09, 2022
Arjan de Jong to Vice President-Operations of APOC, The Netherlands.
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WHO'SNEWS: FL TECHNICS WHEELS & BRAKES

Jun 09, 2022
David Kahl to Chief Operating Officer of FL Technics Wheels & Brakes, Hanover, Germany.
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WHO'SNEWS: PRO STAR AVIATION

Jun 09, 2022
Ed Monaghan III to Director of Maintenance of Pro Star Aviation, Londonderry, NH.

MRO/Business Aviation

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EXECUJET MRO SERVICES MIDDLE EAST

Jun 06, 2022
EXECUJET MRO SERVICES MIDDLE EAST was approved by India to perform Falcon 2000 line and base maintenance.
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CONSTANT AVIATION

Jun 07, 2022
CONSTANT AVIATION expanded its MRO capabilities to include rotorcraft such as helicopters, drones and other UASs.
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C&L AVIATION GROUP

Jun 07, 2022
C&L AVIATION GROUP has completed building 12,000 sq ft aircraft interior refurbishment facility, equipped with a Gerber leather cutting machine,…

Defense

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INTELLISENSE SYSTEMS

Jun 07, 2022
INTELLISENSE SYSTEMS, CA has contract to supply replacement multi-function controls and displays for USAF C-5Ms.