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Air Transport

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JETBLUE

Jun 10, 2022
JETBLUE began daily JFK-Vancouver (A320), its initial service to Canada.
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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Jun 10, 2022
BREEZE AIRWAYS launched service to Las Vegas; it plans by end 2022 to offer service from 11 cities.
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aha!

Jun 10, 2022
aha! plans August 11 to begin twice-weekly Idaho Falls, ID-Reno, NV (ERJ).
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OLYMPIC AIR

Jun 10, 2022
OLYMPIC AIR leased second ex-Azul ATR 72-600 (1033) from Nordic Aviation Capital.
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KOREAN AIR

Jun 10, 2022
KOREAN AIR plans in July to restart Seoul Incheon-Las Vegas (A330-200).
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US DOT

Jun 13, 2022
US DOT says US scheduled pax airlines employed 751,165 workers in April vs 734,987 in (pre-pandemic) April 2019.
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CAL CARGO

Jun 13, 2022
CAL CARGO, Israel was renamed CHALLENGE AIRLINES IL; it has two 747Fs with two converted 767F due shortly.
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AIR TRANSAT

Jun 13, 2022
AIR TRANSAT plans November 3 to begin four-times-weekly Montreal-Las Vegas (A321).
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US DOT

Jun 14, 2022
US DOT reports US scheduled pax airlines recorded $5.1b cumulative net loss in 1Q22 (vs $4.2b loss in 1Q21) on $39.1b operating revenues ($27b in…
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TATA PROJECTS

Jun 14, 2022
TATA PROJECTS is building Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh (New Delhi), India with opening annual capacity of 12m pax by 2024.
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CEBU PACIFIC

Jun 14, 2022
CEBU PACIFIC plans July 16 to restart Singapore-Cebu on July 16; it is adding second daily Singapore-Manila on July 1.
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AIRBALTIC

Jun 14, 2022
AIRBALTIC plans October 31 to begin twice-weekly Riga-Marrakesh (A220-300).
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Jun 14, 2022
SPIRIT AIRLINES announced its Board is still studying merger offers from FRONTIER and JETBLUE and will provide guidance prior to shareholder vote on…
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ASHLAND PLACE FINANCE and AVIATOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Jun 14, 2022
ASHLAND PLACE FINANCE and AVIATOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT financed an A319-100 leased to American Airlines.
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AIR FRANCE-KLM

Jun 14, 2022
AIR FRANCE-KLM completed previously announced share capital increase that reached €2.6b. CMA CGM becomes new shareholder with 9% stake in Air France…
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CARLYLE AVIATION MANAGEMENT

Jun 14, 2022
CARLYLE AVIATION MANAGEMENT is expected by end of June to issue $522.4m ABS deal under AASET 2022-1.
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CONVIASA

Jun 14, 2022
CONVIASA, Venezuela acquired second ex-Mahan Air A340-600 (416) to join fleet that includes an A340-200 and -300.
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AKASA AIR

Jun 14, 2022
AKASA AIR, India agreed to sell five 737-8s to Bain Capital Griffin for leaseback (SPNWS; June 10).
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Jun 14, 2022
AMERICAN AIRLINES ordered another 737 MAX in May and now has 82 MAXs and 25 787-9s on order. BOEING has now booked 236 orders (171 net) so far in…
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ASL AIRLINES FRANCE

Jun 14, 2022
ASL AIRLINES FRANCE took delivery of 737-800BCF (35022; ex-Ryanair); aircraft is leased from Aircastle.
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FLYBONDI

Jun 14, 2022
FLYBONDI, Argentina leased ex-Garuda 737-800 (37887) from Aircastle.
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GLOBALX

Jun 15, 2022
GLOBALX agreed to lease second A321P2F (1953; ex-AtlasGlobal) from Greenwich Highland Aviation from Jan 2023.
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ZIMEX AVIATION

Jun 15, 2022
ZIMEX AVIATION, Switzerland purchased ex-Ohana ATR 72-200F (389) from Hawaiian Airlines; Airstream arranged.
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NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS

Jun 15, 2022
NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS launched service (Oslo-JFK) with 787-8; it also plans -Fort Lauderdale, -Orlando and -LAX.
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UPS AIRLINES

Jun 15, 2022
UPS AIRLINES reached tentative agreement with its IPA-represented pilots on new 2-year contract extension.
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FLIGHTLINK

Jun 15, 2022
FLIGHTLINK, Tanzania leased ex-Air New Zealand ATR 72-500 (703) from ATRiam Capital.
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EUROATLANTIC AIRWAYS

Jun 15, 2022
EUROATLANTIC AIRWAYS agreed to lease two ex-Alitalia 777-200ERs (32782/32784) from AerCap from 2H22.
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LONDON HEATHROW

Jun 15, 2022
LONDON HEATHROW handled 5.3m pax in May, down 21.1% vs May 2019.
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FRANKFURT AIRPORT

Jun 15, 2022
FRANKFURT AIRPORT handled 4.6m pax in May, down 26.4% vs May 2019.
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AIRASIA X

Jun 15, 2022
AIRASIA X plans in July to relaunch with Kuala Lumpur-New Delhi/-Seoul/-Tokyo Haneda, adding -Sydney in September, -Osaka-Honolulu in October, …
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A4A

Jun 15, 2022
A4A says new ticket sales are rising but demand for corporate/international air travel continues to trail pre-pandemic levels; air cargo demand is…
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LATAM AIRLINES CHILE

Jun 15, 2022
LATAM AIRLINES CHILE leased two ex-Norwegian UK 787-9s (63316/63321) from ORIX Aviation.
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NORTHERN AIR CARGO

Jun 15, 2022
NORTHERN AIR CARGO, AK leased ex-Titan Airways 737-400SF (25844) from Automatic.
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WAMOS AIR

Jun 15, 2022
WAMOS AIR, Spain leased ex-AirAsia X A330-300 (1600) with Trent 700s from Seraph Aviation Group.
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SWOOP

Jun 15, 2022
SWOOP leased 737-8 (63976; was stored in Victorville) from SMBC Aviation Capital; five more are expected in mid-2022.
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AOPA

Jun 16, 2022
AOPA reports hiring in January-May has already surpassed 2021 as the best year on record for pilot hiring since 2000.
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AFRIJET

Jun 16, 2022
AFRIJET, Gabon sold ATR 72-600 (1646) to Elix Aviation, and leased it back.
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JETSMART

Jun 16, 2022
JETSMART agreed to sell seven A320neos and two A321neos to Griffin Global Asset Management for leaseback.
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PSA AIRLINES

Jun 16, 2022
PSA AIRLINES leased ex-Cityjet CRJ900 (15428) from Nordic Aviation Capital for AMERICAN EAGLE.
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EASYJET

Jun 16, 2022
EASYJET was awarded 18 daily slots at Lisbon abandoned by TAP Air Portugal to mitigate possible undue competition distortions created by…
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GLOBALX

Jun 16, 2022
GLOBALX leased ex-Alaska A320-200 (2993) from DAE Capital, and now operates seven A320 Family aircraft.
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ASL AIRLINES IRELAND

Jun 16, 2022
ASL AIRLINES IRELAND leased 737-800SF (30291; ex-Air Europa) from Aviation Capital Group for AMAZON PRIME AIR.
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AVION EXPRESS MALTA

Jun 16, 2022
AVION EXPRESS MALTA leased ex-Wizz Air A320-200 (4246) with V2500s from BBAM.
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SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES

Jun 16, 2022
SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES says it plans to operate dedicated fleet of 14 aircraft for 2022 Hajj season, making 268 international flights to/from 15…
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ICELANDAIR

Jun 16, 2022
ICELANDAIR signed LOI to purchase four 737 MAXs (built in 2018) for delivery in 2H22 to increase its MAX fleet to 18.

Aerospace

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HAECO CABIN SOLUTIONS and DIEHL AVIATION

Jun 10, 2022
HAECO CABIN SOLUTIONS and DIEHL AVIATION jointly developed new lav/galley, seat/floor and bin products for single-aisle aircraft upgrades.
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AIRBUS and KANSAI AIRPORTS

Jun 10, 2022
AIRBUS and KANSAI AIRPORTS signed MOU to explore use of hydrogen at three airports in Japan: Kansai International; Osaka International; Kobe.
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STELIA AEROSPACE and AERQ

Jun 10, 2022
STELIA AEROSPACE and AERQ are collaborating to develop digital signage options for airlines, initially 32-inch UHD OLED welcome board for front row…
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GOAEROMX

Jun 10, 2022
GOAEROMX, TX has FAA STC to install Anuvu Airconnect Ku connectivity/entertainment solution on a 767-200ER VIP.
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ENJET AERO

Jun 10, 2022
ENJET AERO, KS acquired INTEGRAL INDUSTRIES, Newington, CT (engine components/assemblies).
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BOEING

Jun 10, 2022
BOEING says it contributes >$2.7b annually to Alabama’s economic growth and is responsible for >9,000 direct and indirect jobs across the state.
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ACUMEN AVIATION

Jun 13, 2022
ACUMEN AVIATION was selected by Jetstream Aviation Capital to provide SPARTA asset management ERP platform to support its fleet of 175 aircraft,…
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Jun 13, 2022
COLLINS AEROSPACE opened new additive manufacturing center in Monroe, NC to join its existing additive production centers in Iowa, Minnesota, and…
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SAFRAN SEATS

Jun 14, 2022
SAFRAN SEATS unveiled two new business class seats: VUE for narrowbodies and Unity with spacious suite environment.
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ULTRAFABRICS

Jun 13, 2022
ULTRAFABRICS teamed with TAPIS and FRANKLIN PRODUCTS to create Atago fabric solution that incorporates fire-blocking backcloth with its industry…
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SCHROTH SAFETY PRODUCTS

Jun 14, 2022
SCHROTH SAFETY PRODUCTS, Germany introduced new and advanced Passenger Lap Belt Airbag System.
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AERO DESIGN LABS

Jun 14, 2022
AERO DESIGN LABS, TX was selected by WestJet to supply new Aerodynamic Drag Reduction System (ADRS 1) for its 737-700s; kit consists of a revised…
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ETIHAD CARGO

Jun 14, 2022
ETIHAD CARGO selected B Medical Systems, Luxembourg to develop airline-specific passive temperature-controlled solution (to retain temperatures from …
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SAFRAN SEATS

Jun 13, 2022
SAFRAN SEATS unveiled Euphony headset-free sound solution (developed in partnership with DEVIALET) for its first/business class seats for 2023.
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FACC

Jun 14, 2022
FACC introduced new aircraft cabin concept that focuses on needs of passengers (20% more room to move and 50% more storage space vs current…
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Jun 14, 2022
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK was selected by Condor to supply new HeatNOW floor heating system for its A320s.
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AIRBUS

Jun 14, 2022
AIRBUS launched Airspace Link HBCplus inflight connectivity solution with Ka terminal and (THINKOM) antenna from SAFRAN and GX Aviation inflight…
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PANASONIC AVIONICS

Jun 14, 2022
PANASONIC AVIONICS was selected by Qatar Airways to supply new Astrova IFEC solution for 40 777Xs.
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EXPLISEAT

Jun 14, 2022
EXPLISEAT, France was selected to design and build lightweight pilot and passenger seats for the Lilium Jet.
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JACOBS

Jun 14, 2022
JACOBS was selected by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to provide asset management consulting/professional services to develop…
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OVERAIR

Jun 14, 2022
OVERAIR, CA secured $145m investment from HANWA GROUP for developing eVTOL aircraft for first flight in 2H23.
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OPENAIRLINES

Jun 14, 2022
OPENAIRLINES, France was selected by Jazeera Airways to provide SkyBreathe fuel management software to reduce fuel consumption.
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ONEWEB and STELLAR BLU SOLUTIONS

Jun 14, 2022
ONEWEB and STELLAR BLU SOLUTIONS completed first test flight of LEO inflight connectivity solution on a 777 for mid-2023 certification; BALL…
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AJW TECHNIQUE INTERIORS

Jun 14, 2022
AJW TECHNIQUE INTERIORS (AJW Group) has launch order from Air Serbia to supply SkyLeather synthetic Polyurethane seat covers, manufactured by Serbia…
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BOEING

Jun 14, 2022
BOEING delivered 35 aircraft (29 737 MAXs; P-8; 747-8F; 767; three 777Fs) in May vs 17 (10 MAXs; P-8; 747-8F; two 767-300Fs; 777F; two 787s) in May…
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ITT

Jun 15, 2022
ITT has acquired 46% of CRP TECHNOLOGY, Italy and 33% of CRP USA, NC for developing/manufacturing reinforced composite materials for 3D printing for…
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TELEDYNE CONTROLS

Jun 15, 2022
TELEDYNE CONTROLS has UK CAA STC to install its Aircraft Cabin Environment Sensor (ACES) on A320 Family aircraft.
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AVIOINTERIORS

Jun 15, 2022
AVIOINTERIORS, Italy introduced new Allegra lie-flat business class seat for A321 and 737 MAX.
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SAFRAN SEATS

Jun 15, 2022
SAFRAN SEATS was selected by SunExpress to provide Z200 economy class seats for line-fit on 33 737-8s.
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JORAMCO ACADEMY

Jun 15, 2022
JORAMCO ACADEMY has agreed to support establishment of AEROJET AVIATION TRAINING ACADEMY for aircraft maintenance training in Ghana.
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SATAIR

Jun 15, 2022
SATAIR renewed distribution agreement with Siemens S.A.S. for its airborne fire protection systems in the Asia Pacific.
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Jun 15, 2022
COLLINS AEROSPACE launched its Hypergamut lighting system that it says is attuned to human biology to reduce jetlag, color-optimized to improve…
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INTELSAT

Jun 15, 2022
INTELSAT launched ESA-based IFC solution that uses new line of multi-orbit terminals capable of interoperating with GEO, LEO or MEO satellites;…
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ZIM AIRCRAFT SEATING

Jun 15, 2022
ZIM AIRCRAFT SEATING acquired Idea Air's new economy class seat design and integrated it into its product portfolio.
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EASA

Jun 15, 2022
EASA was reported as saying it has seen no evidence that alleged surface erosion on A350 represents a safety issue.
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SAFRAN

Jun 15, 2022
SAFRAN was selected by ITA Airways to refurbish pax cabins of its A220s, A319s, A320s, A321s and A330s; Safran Seats will provide all economy and…
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AIRBUS

Jun 15, 2022
AIRBUS made first flight of the A321XLR (11000); entry into service is targeted for early 2024. It has >500 orders.
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GARMIN INTL

Jun 15, 2022
GARMIN INTL delivered its 25,000th integrated flight deck as forward-fit and retrofit solutions for general/business aviation, rotorcraft, military…
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AIRBUS

Jun 15, 2022
AIRBUS introduced L Bin large bin retrofit option for A320 Family that it says takes only 3-5 days of aircraft downtime.
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PEREGRINE

Jun 16, 2022
PEREGRINE has STC to install Whelen Aerospace Technologies-produced replacement wingtip lights on Premier I/IA.
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KARMAN SPACE & DEFENSE

Jun 16, 2022
KARMAN SPACE & DEFENSE, backed by Dallas-based TRIVE CAPITAL, teamed with CORNERSTONE RESEARCH GROUP to acquire the MG Resin family of technologies…
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PERRYMAN

Jun 16, 2022
PERRYMAN is adding additional Electron Beam (EB) and Vacuum Arc Remelt (VAR) furnaces at Washington County, PA to provide an additional 16m lb of…
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FAA

Jun 16, 2022
FAA proposed rule to require more fuel efficiency for most large aircraft manufactured after January 1, 2028 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; rule…
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RECARO

Jun 16, 2022
RECARO was selected by Tibe Airlines to supply BL3710 economy/CL4710 business class seats for 26 A319neos.
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L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES

Jun 16, 2022
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES was selected to supply an extra light data recorder (xLDR; 2.43 lb) for Lilium's eVTOL jet.
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SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES

Jun 16, 2022
SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES was selected by Flying Green, France to provide its SFCO2 fuel optimization service for its new fleet of eight LEAP-powered…

WHO'S NEWS

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WHO'SNEWS: BII.AERO

Jun 13, 2022
Andrew Newell to General Manager at Bii.aero, London.
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WHO'SNEWS: LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE & TRANSPORTATION

Jun 13, 2022
Alex Vlielander to Chief Customer Officer of Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation.
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WHO'SNEWS: LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE LINDENBERG

Jun 13, 2022
Gerd Heinzelmann to a Managing Director of Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg, Germany.
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WHO'SNEWS: LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE TOULOUSE

Jun 13, 2022
Sami Blal to a Managing Director of Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse, France.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIR BELGIUM

Jun 13, 2022
Emmanuel Menu to Chief Commercial Officer of Air Belgium.
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WHO'SNEWS: FLYING COLOURS

Jun 15, 2022
Joe Thurman to General Manager at St. Louis, MO, of Flying Colours.
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WHO'SNEWS: UNUM AIRCRAFT SEATING

Jun 15, 2022
Mark Hacker to Chief Technical Officer of Unum Aircraft Seating, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: GREEN AFRICA AIRWAYS

Jun 15, 2022
Paul Fabian to Chief Commercial Officer of Green Africa Airways, Nigeria.
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WHO'SNEWS: JETBLUE

Jun 15, 2022
Andrea Lusso to Vice President-Enterprise Planning of JetBlue.
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WHO'SNEWS: JETBLUE

Jun 15, 2022
Dave Jehn to Vice President-Network Planning and Partnerships of JetBlue.
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WHO'SNEWS: ALTAVAIR

Jun 15, 2022
Brian Rynott to Senior Vice President of Marketing-Americas, based in Seattle, of Altavair.
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WHO'SNEWS: WEST STAR AVIATION

Jun 16, 2022
Matthew DeLellis to Chief Financial Officer of West Star Aviation, East Alton, IL.

MRO

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EMBRAER

Jun 13, 2022
EMBRAER was selected by Aeromexico Connect to provide Beacon maintenance coordination platform for trials over the next few months.
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ECLIPSE TxECHNICS

Jun 14, 2022
ECLIPSE TxECHNICS, France was endorsed by the Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance (IAMA) for its STC work.
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MAAS AVIATION

Jun 14, 2022
MAAS AVIATION repainted two Corendon 737-800s at Kaunas, Lithuania; one was painted with special livery to celebrate airline's partnership with UK…
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EUROPEAN DESIGN SERVICE

Jun 14, 2022
EUROPEAN DESIGN SERVICE is being formed by European Aviation Group to modify its A340-600s to carry cargo.
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AMETEK MRO SINGAPORE

Jun 15, 2022
AMETEK MRO SINGAPORE was licensed by Honeywell Aerospace to provide OEM-authorized repairs on its engine components for CF6-80s, PW2000s, PW4000s,…
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DUBLIN AEROSPACE

Jun 15, 2022
DUBLIN AEROSPACE added a line maintenance station at Belfast City Airport using Exeter Aviation's UK CAA approval.

Business Aviation

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MODERN AVIATION

Jun 16, 2022
MODERN AVIATION completed acquisition of Superior Aviation's three FBOs in Sacramento, CA: Capitol Jet Center at Sacramento International; Mather Jet…
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CIRRUS AIRCRAFT

Jun 16, 2022
CIRRUS AIRCRAFT delivered the first of 25 SR Series TRAC20s to UNITED AVIATE ACADEMY for initial pilot training.