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Aerospace

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SAFRAN GROUP

Jul 08, 2022
SAFRAN GROUP acquired France's OROLIA for its positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) activities.
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NIAR

Jul 08, 2022
NIAR and AXIOM MATERIALS teamed to produce an oxide-oxide ceramic matrix composite (CMC) prepreg using automated fiber placement (AFP) technology;…
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UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN

Jul 11, 2022
UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN inaugurated engineering design center and European headquarters in Toulouse and debuted ATR 72 test aircraft for its hydrogen…
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AEROSPARES 2000 and SENTRY AEROSPACE

Jul 11, 2022
AEROSPARES 2000 and SENTRY AEROSPACE merged to create single aircraft rotable component stocking distributor.
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DOVETAIL ELECTRIC AVIATION

Jul 11, 2022
DOVETAIL ELECTRIC AVIATION was selected by MONTE to supply 50 powertrains to enable battery-electric conversions on Cessna Caravans and hydrogen…
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RECARO

Jul 11, 2022
RECARO was selected by IndiGo to supply BL3710 economy class seats for 75 A320neo Family aircraft from 2023.
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FDH AERO

Jul 12, 2022
FDH AERO acquired ELECTRO ENTERPRISES, OK (aerospace & defense electrical & electronic components distribution).
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COMPASS PRECISION

Jul 12, 2022
COMPASS PRECISION, NC has acquired STROM MANUFACTURING, North Plains, OR (CNC machine shop).
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Jul 12, 2022
PRATT & WHITNEY acquired an end-to-end solution from Velo3D to evaluate the Sapphire printer for manufacturing jet engine components; it previously…
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AIRBUS

Jul 12, 2022
AIRBUS delivered the 220th A220 to JETBLUE; first was delivered in 2016.
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AIR Israel

Jul 12, 2022
AIR, Israel completed first hover test of its AIR ONE eVTOL full-scale prototype (868 kg); it has >150 orders.
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BOEING

Jul 12, 2022
BOEING delivered 51 aircraft (43 737 MAXs; 737-800A; 767-2C; three 767-300Fs; three 777Fs) in June vs 45 (33 MAXs; two 737-800As; two 767-2Cs; two…
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VOYAGEUR AVIATION

Jul 12, 2022
VOYAGEUR AVIATION (Chorus Aviation) added Used Serviceable Material (USM) for ATRs as part of product offering.
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VIASAT

Jul 14, 2022
VIASAT was selected by Virgin Atlantic to provide inflight connectivity solution for 16 A330-900s on order for delivery starting in 2H22.
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DOKASCH TEMPERATURE SOLUTIONS

Jul 14, 2022
DOKASCH TEMPERATURE SOLUTIONS was selected by Japan Airlines to provide tem-controlled Opticooler ULDs under master rental agreement.
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Jul 14, 2022
SPIRIT AIRLINES completed retrofit project to add THALES-supplied FlytLIVE inflight connectivity on its A320s and A321s.
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BRISTOW GROUP

Jul 14, 2022
BRISTOW GROUP signed LOI with Elroy Air to order 100 Chaparral hybrid-electric cargo VTOL aircraft (eight rotors).
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AIRBUS

Jul 14, 2022
AIRBUS forecasts need for 39,490 new aircraft (31,620 single-aisle/7,870 twin-aisle, including 2,440 new-build/converted freighters) in 2022-2041,…
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PAN AM FLIGHT ACADEMY

Jul 14, 2022
PAN AM FLIGHT ACADEMY acquired Level D 747-400 full flight simulator for its new training center at Hialeah, FL for operation starting in 1Q23.
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LOAR GROUP

Jul 14, 2022
LOAR GROUP agreed to acquire SCHROTH SAFETY PRODUCTS, Germany (seatbelts/airbags); deal is to close in July.

Air Transport

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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Jul 08, 2022
SPIRIT AIRLINES adjourned Special Meeting of Stockholders on July without vote on merger agreement with FRONTIER to continue discussions with…
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SAS

Jul 08, 2022
SAS received approval from US Bankruptcy Court for all of its “First Day” motions under Chapter 11 and is authorized to continue to operate its…
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CANADA JETLINES

Jul 08, 2022
CANADA JETLINES successfully completed all demonstration flights for Transport Canada in order to obtain its AOC.
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CATHAY PACIFIC

Jul 08, 2022
CATHAY PACIFIC landed its first commercial flight (747-400F) at new third runway at HKIA as part of operation familiarisation for procedures.
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AIRBUS

Jul 08, 2022
AIRBUS booked orders in late June from PEGASUS for eight A321neos, DELTA for another A330-900, QANTAS for 20 A321XLRs and 20 A220-300s and an…
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AIRBUS

Jul 08, 2022
AIRBUS delivered 60 aircraft (six A220s; 47 A320 Fam; two A330s; five A350s) in June vs 77 (five A220s; 57 A320 Fam; three A330s; 11 A350s; A380) in…
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SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL

Jul 08, 2022
SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL earned $366m for year ended March 31 vs $15.2m in FY20 and $364.5m in FY19; lease revenues totaled $1.5b vs $1.2b in FY20. It…
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ANA HOLDINGS

Jul 11, 2022
ANA HOLDINGS converted two of 20 777-9 orders to 777-8Fs for delivery on/after FY28 and finalized existing purchase agreement for 30 737-8s (20 firm…
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SVPGLOBAL

Jul 11, 2022
SVPGLOBAL acquired remaining 50% of DEUCALION AVIATION, which manages >180 aircraft on lease to >80 airlines.
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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP

Jul 11, 2022
LATAM AIRLINES GROUP agreed to sell 10 A320neos to Sky Leasing for leaseback; first (10949) was delivered.
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AIR LEASE CORPORATION

Jul 12, 2022
AIR LEASE CORPORATION delivered 21 aircraft from its orderbook in 2Q22 vs 12 in 2Q21, and ended quarter with owned/managed/committed fleet of 911…
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AIR CANADA and EMIRATES

Jul 12, 2022
AIR CANADA and EMIRATES signed strategic partnership agreement that will include codesharing later in 2022.
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CRESTONE AIR PARTNERS

Jul 12, 2022
CRESTONE AIR PARTNERS secured financing facility from Ashland Place for four CFM56s on lease to Cebu Air and TUI.
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ALAFCO

Jul 12, 2022
ALAFCO, Kuwait secured $15m senior secured debt financing from Investec Aviation Finance; facility is being provided against an aircraft being…
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AFG AVIATION IRELAND

Jul 12, 2022
AFG AVIATION IRELAND acquired ex-MEA A330-200 (926) with Trent 700s from CMA CGM; EFW will convert to freighter.
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VOEPASS

Jul 12, 2022
VOEPASS, Brazil leased two ex-LIAT ATR 72-600 (1077) from DAE Capital.
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CORENDON AIRLINES EUROPE

Jul 12, 2022
CORENDON AIRLINES EUROPE, Malta leased ex-Nordwind 737-800 (60177) from DVB Bank.
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BAA TRAINING

Jul 12, 2022
BAA TRAINING was selected by Air France to provide A320 type rating services
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EC

Jul 12, 2022
EC proposed to return to standard slot use rate of 80% as of October 30 vs current 64% for summer 2022 scheduling season, reflecting demand, but at…
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LONDON HEATHROW

Jul 14, 2022
LONDON HEATHROW handled 6m pax in June, down 17.3% vs June 2019. It introduced capacity cap of 100,000 daily departing seats through Sep 11.
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ARAJET

Jul 14, 2022
ARAJET, DR took delivery of new 737-8 (44301) on lease from ACG, and now has four MAXs with fifth due shortly.
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VIVA AIR

Jul 14, 2022
VIVA AIR, Colombia agreed to sell three A320neos to Griffin Global Asset Management for leaseback for delivery in 1H23.
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AERGO CAPITAL

Jul 14, 2022
AERGO CAPITAL acquired A320-200 (6362; leased to JETSTAR JAPAN) with V2500s in deal financed by AV AirFinance.
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DELTA AIR LINES

Jul 14, 2022
DELTA AIR LINES posted $735m net income on $13.8m revenues in 2Q22 vs $1.4b on $12.5b in 2Q19. It ended quarter with $13.6b in liquidity and expects…
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AIRCASTLE

Jul 14, 2022
AIRCASTLE had $7.7m net income on $176m revenues in first quarter ended May 31; it has 250 owned/managed aircraft.
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FRANKFURT AIRPORT

Jul 14, 2022
FRANKFURT AIRPORT handled 5m pax in June, down 24.1% vs June 2019.
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GETJET AIRLINES

Jul 14, 2022
GETJET AIRLINES, Lithuania leased second ex-Tigerair Australia 737-800 (34013) from World Star Aviation.
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DAN AIR

Jul 14, 2022
DAN AIR, Romania is expected to lease three A320-200s (2479/3782/3863) and A330-300 (497) from Aviator Capital.
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TRANSAVIA FRANCE

Jul 14, 2022
TRANSAVIA FRANCE leased second ex-SAS 737-800 (38039) from AMCK Aviation.
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MYAIRLINE

Jul 14, 2022
MYAIRLINE, Malaysia is expected by end of 2022 to startup with three CFM56-powered A320-200s on lease from Aviation Capital Group (5661; ex-Frontier)…
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BOEING

Jul 14, 2022
BOEING booked order in June for 48 737 MAXs from an unidentified customer. It booked 286 orders (205 net) in 1H22.
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SOUTHWIND

Jul 14, 2022
SOUTHWIND, Türkiye plans startup in 2H22 with two ex-Vietnam Airlines A330-200s (1256/1266) leased from ALC.
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TUNISAIR

Jul 14, 2022
TUNISAIR wet-leased A330-300 (786) from Wamos Air and A320-200 (2112) from Heston amid technical disruptions.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Jul 14, 2022
AMERICAN AIRLINES is projecting 2Q22 revenues to be 12% higher than 2Q19 with total revenue per ASM (TRASM) up 22.5%. It expects to report pre-tax…
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ALASKA AIR GROUP

Jul 14, 2022
ALASKA AIR GROUP agreed to collaborate with Twelve and Microsoft advancing the market for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) to include fuels derived…
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SAS

Jul 14, 2022
SAS says pilot strike has so far caused >2,550 flight cancellations or SEK100m-130m per day (roughly SEK1b-1.3b in costs so far), which could…
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AIR FRANCE-KLM

Jul 14, 2022
AIR FRANCE-KLM has secured €500m investment from Apollo Global Management-managed funds and entities for an ad hoc operating affiliate of Air France…
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Jul 14, 2022
SPIRIT AIRLINES completed retrofit project to add THALES-supplied FlytLIVE inflight connectivity on its A320s and A321s.
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AIR SERBIA

Jul 14, 2022
AIR SERBIA plans in early 2023 to begin Belgrade-Chicago (A330).
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ASIA PACIFIC AIRLINES

Jul 14, 2022
ASIA PACIFIC AIRLINES, Guam acquired ex-Uzbekistan Airways 757-200 (30339) with PW2037s and now has five 757s.
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LYNX AIR

Jul 14, 2022
LYNX AIR, Canada agreed to lease three 737-8s from SMBC Aviation Capital; first (42847) was delivered.
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SUNCLASS AIRLINES

Jul 15, 2022
SUNCLASS AIRLINES, Denmark leased ex-Nordwind A321-200 (6515) with CFM56s from Air Lease Corporation.
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FLY GANGWON

Jul 14, 2022
FLY GANGWON, South Korea leased ex-Jet Airways 737-800 (39055) from Aviation Capital Group.
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JAZEERA AIRWAYS

Jul 14, 2022
JAZEERA AIRWAYS, Kuwait agreed to sell two A320neos to CDB Aviation for leaseback for delivery by September 2022.
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ZEPHYRUS AVIATION CAPITAL

Jul 14, 2022
ZEPHYRUS AVIATION CAPITAL reports in 1H22 it acquired two aircraft with leases attached; placed, transitioned and extended seven aircraft/engines;…
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SUNEXPRESS AIRLINES

Jul 14, 2022
SUNEXPRESS AIRLINES, Turkey leased three ex-Pegasus 737-800s (38177/40720/40725) from Deucalion Aviation.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Jul 14, 2022
AMERICAN AIRLINES was cleared by US DOT to resume service from from Miami to five destinations in Cuba: Camagüey, Holguín, Matanzas/Varadero, Santa…

Business Aviation

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AIRBUS

Jul 08, 2022
AIRBUS delivered the 7,000th Ecureuil helicopter; first was delivery in 1974.
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GRANDVIEW AVIATION

Jul 11, 2022
GRANDVIEW AVIATION took delivery of three more Phenom 300s in 2Q22 and now has fleet of 17; it is scheduled to open new bases in Teterboro, NJ (TEB)…
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QUIET TECHNOLOGY AEROSPACE

Jul 14, 2022
QUIET TECHNOLOGY AEROSPACE delivered its 300th no-corrosion inlet cowl upgrade (with carbon fiber inner barrel) to Jet Edge International for a…

WHO'S NEWS

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WHO'S NEWS: CUTTER AVIATION

Jul 08, 2022
Sam Perez to MRO Regional Sales Manager, based out of Denver, CO, of Cutter Aviation.
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WHO'SNEWS: AQUILA AIR CAPITAL

Jul 11, 2022
Chance Fowler to Vice President-Portfolio Management of Aquila Air Capital, New York.
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WHO'SNEWS: QATAR AIRWAYS

Jul 11, 2022
Duncan Naysmith to Chief Financial Officer of Qatar Airways.
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WHO'SNEWS: CANADIAN NORTH

Jul 11, 2022
Michael Rodyniuk to President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian North.
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WHO'SNEWS: ATR

Jul 12, 2022
Antonio Di Gennaro to Senior Vice President Finance & Chief Financial Officer of ATR.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIR EUROPA

Jul 12, 2022
Jesús Nuño de la Rosa to Chief Executive Officer of Air Europa, Spain.
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WHO'SNEWS: JET AIRWAYS

Jul 14, 2022
Srihari Venugopal to Vice President-Network Planning of Jet Airways, India; Tanay Palshetkar to Assistant VP-Revenue Management.
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WHO'SNEWS: EXTON

Jul 14, 2022
Michael Linacre to Chief Financial Officer of Innovative Solutions & Support, Exton, PA.
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WHO'SNEWS: GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Jul 14, 2022
Oliver Bergsch to Regional Vice President of Sales-Central and Eastern Europe of Gulfstream Aerospace.
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WHO'SNEWS: GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Jul 14, 2022
Jim Beckstein to Regional Vice President of Sales-Southern California and Arizona of Gulfstream Aerospace.
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WHO'SNEWS: AEROCONSUMMATE ADVISORS

Jul 14, 2022
Deborah Wells to Principal Advisor for Operations and Improvement Strategy of AeroConsummate Advisors, Dallas.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIRCRAFT FINANCE GERMANY

Jul 14, 2022
Tohru Saito to Vice President of Sales-Japan, based in Tokyo, of Aircraft Finance Germany.
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WHO'SNEWS: TRUENOORD

Jul 14, 2022
Vinay Kasturi to Financial Planning & Pricing Officer of TrueNoord, Amsterdam; Julie Faverie joined its Dublin team as Legal Counsel.

Defense

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BOEING

Jul 08, 2022
BOEING delivered the 150th P-8 to US NAVY, its 112th; global P-8 fleet also includes 12 with Australia, 12 with India, nine with UK and five with…
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CMC ELECTRONICS

Jul 11, 2022
CMC ELECTRONICS was selected by Korea Aerospace Industries to modernize/upgrade cockpits of ROKAF KA-1 trainers.
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SAFRAN and HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS

Jul 12, 2022
SAFRAN and HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS agreed to form joint venture to develop, produce and support helicopter engines in support of India’s Ministry of…

MRO

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AFI KLM E&M

Jul 11, 2022
AFI KLM E&M has 66-month Volotea Airlines contract for A320 heavy maintenance starting in January 2023.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

Jul 12, 2022
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS has CALC contract to convert ex-Air China 737-800 (30516) to freighter for redelivery in October 2022; touch labor and…
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SUMMIT AVIATION

Jul 14, 2022
SUMMIT AVIATION (Greenwich AeroGroup), DE received EASA Part 145 approval to maintain EU-registered aircraft.
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J&C AERO

Jul 14, 2022
J&C AERO was selected by Heston Airlines as launch customer to provide A320/A330 line maintenance at Vilnius.
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AVENTURE AVIATION

Jul 14, 2022
AVENTURE AVIATION acquired ex-GOL 737-700 (28584) for part out by JETYARD in Marana, AZ.
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EMBRAER

Jul 14, 2022
EMBRAER has contract from Sky Aviation, DR to provide component support for two E190s under its Pool Program.