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Air Transport

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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Jul 15, 2022
AMERICAN AIRLINES confirmed that it placed a conditional pre-order with Vertical Aerospace for up to 250 VX4 eVTOLs, pluse 100 options; deal includes…
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REX

Jul 15, 2022
REX agreed to acquire NATIONAL JET EXPRESS from Cobham Aviation Services Australia; NJE operates eight Q400s and six E190s on regional services in…
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BOC AVIATION

Jul 15, 2022
BOC AVIATION signed 24 lease commitments in 2Q22 vs 13 in 2Q21; it has 608 owned/managed/committed aircraft.
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AVATION

Jul 15, 2022
AVATION, Singapore reports it now has 39 aircraft on lease to 17 commercial airlines in 14 countries. It has two aircraft on order, owns a further 28…
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AERO CAPITAL SOLUTIONS

Jul 15, 2022
AERO CAPITAL SOLUTIONS says in 1H22 it purchased 27 aircraft and seven engines, sold 11 airframes and 22 engines, and signed 24 engine lease…
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FEEL AIR HOLDINGS

Jul 19, 2022
FEEL AIR HOLDINGS, Japan signed LOI to order up to 36 ATR 42/72-600s to set up family of regional airlines.
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA

Jul 19, 2022
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA agreed to lease four 737-8s from CALC for delivery starting 1Q23; Watson Farley & Williams advised.
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EMIRATES

Jul 19, 2022
EMIRATES agreed to purchase A380-800 (016) from Doric Nimrod Air One at end of lease in mid-December 2022.
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LILIUM

Jul 19, 2022
LILIUM, Germany secured agreements for 46 Lilium Jets with AAP AVIATION (40) and ASL GROUP (6) as part of partnerships to develop an eVTOL networks…
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SAS

Jul 19, 2022
SAS reached agreements with SAS Scandinavia pilots’ unions on new CBAs, ending the 15-day pilot strike.
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DELTA AIR LINES

Jul 19, 2022
DELTA AIR LINES ordered 100 182-seat 737-10s for delivery starting 2025, and optioned 30; in the event of a delay in certification (or cancellation…
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DELTA AIR LINES

Jul 19, 2022
DELTA AIR LINES commenced offer to purchase up to $1.5b of outstanding notes; early tender is July 29.
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SKYWORKS

Jul 19, 2022
SKYWORKS has entered into a vertical partnership/servicer arrangement with Access Alternative Investments, a new and innovative fintech platform; it…
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777 PARTNERS

Jul 19, 2022
777 PARTNERS ordered 30 more 737-8-200s and committed to another 36, increasing its portfolio to up to 134 MAXs.
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SKYWORKS

Jul 19, 2022
SKYWORKS says in 2Q22 it arranged lease of four 737-800s to European LCC and sales of one A319 (leased to AMERICAN) on behalf of institutional…
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DFS

Jul 19, 2022
DFS began using the GBAS precision landing system for poor weather conditions at Frankfurt Airport; it is the first system of its kind in the world.
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ORC

Jul 19, 2022
ORC (Oriental Air Bridge), Japan ordered an ATR 42-600; deal includes a Global Maintenance Agreement.
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GE DIGITAL

Jul 19, 2022
GE DIGITAL was selected by Qantas to provide its Airspace Insight solution to identify/quantify airspace inefficiencies.
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TUS AIRWAYS

Jul 19, 2022
TUS AIRWAYS, Cyprus leased ex-Air Malta A320-200 (2768) with CFM56s from AerCap; it now has five A320s.
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AERCAP

Jul 19, 2022
AERCAP ordered five 787-9s and now has 125 787s in its portfolio or on order.
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AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS

Jul 19, 2022
AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS leased second ex-TAP A330-200 (899) from TrueAero.
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FLYBONDI

Jul 19, 2022
FLYBONDI, Argentina leased ex-Garuda 737-800 (36808) from Aircastle.
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PORTER AIRLINES

Jul 19, 2022
PORTER AIRLINES ordered another 20 E195-E2s and now has 50 on order (and 50 purchase rights) for delivery from 2H22.
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ALASKA AIR GROUP

Jul 19, 2022
ALASKA AIR GROUP ordered eight 76-seat E175s and optioned 13 for delivery to HORIZON AIR for delivery 2023-2027.
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AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP

Jul 19, 2022
AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP announced previously undisclosed order for 12 737-8s and has now ordered 34 737 MAXs.
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EMBRAER

Jul 19, 2022
EMBRAER forecasts delivery of 10,950 sub-150-seat commercial aircraft (8,670 jets/2,280 props) worth $650b in 2022-2041; pax traffic growth is to…
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UNITED AIRLINES

Jul 21, 2022
UNITED AIRLINES had $329m net income on $12.1b revenues in 2Q22 vs $1.05b on $11.4b in 2Q19; it had operating margin of 7.2%, marking its first…
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ASTRAL AVIATION

Jul 21, 2022
ASTRAL AVIATION, Kenya agreed to lease two converted E190Fs from Nordic Aviation Capital for delivery from 2024.
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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP

Jul 21, 2022
LATAM AIRLINES GROUP ordered another 17 A321neos, increasing it orderbook to 100 (includes the A321XLR).
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AEROMEXICO

Jul 22, 2022
AEROMEXICO earned MP2.9b in 2Q22 (vs MP1.9b in 2Q21) on 91.5% higher revenues; it now has 140 aircraft.
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FLYNAS

Jul 22, 2022
FLYNAS agreed to sell 12 A320neos to AviLease (owned by Saudi Arabia's PIF) for leaseback for delivery in 2022-2023.
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FWCAS

Jul 22, 2022
FWCAS, Ireland was established as new Airbus/Boeing aircraft investment and leasing platform; management team comprises Jonty Nel (CEO), Liam Creaven…
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AERO CONTRACTORS

Jul 22, 2022
AERO CONTRACTORS, Nigeria has indefinitely suspended pax operations due to instability over aircraft maintenance.
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AEROITALIA

Jul 22, 2022
AEROITALIA leased ex-Belavia 737-800 (30286) from Air Lease Corporation.
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ROYAL JORDANIAN

Jul 22, 2022
ROYAL JORDANIAN leased ex-Aeroflot A320-200 (4133) with CFM56s from BOC Aviation.
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UNIFOR

Jul 22, 2022
UNIFOR-represented workers at WESTJET voted to strike as early as July 27 if agreement on wage increases is not completed.
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AFRIJET

Jul 22, 2022
AFRIJET, Gabon ordered an ATR 72-600 for delivery by end of 2022 to increase its fleet to six.
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EASYJET

Jul 22, 2022
EASYJET ordered 56 more A320neo Family aircraft; deal includes upsizing 18 A320neo orders to the larger A321neo.
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HESTON AIRLINES

Jul 22, 2022
HESTON AIRLINES, Lithuania leased ex-VivaAerobus A320-200 (2210) with V2500s from Genesis Aircraft Services.
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AIRBALTIC

Jul 22, 2022
AIRBALTIC began returning its 12 Dash 8-400s to Nordic Aviation Capital; it expects all 12 to be redelivered by end 2022.

Aerospace

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CURTISS-WRIGHT

Jul 19, 2022
CURTISS-WRIGHT was selected by Airbus to provide custom high-voltage DC electric actuation technology, including rotary and linear actuators…
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AEQUS, India and HINDALCO INDUSTRIES

Jul 19, 2022
AEQUS, India and HINDALCO INDUSTRIES, India formed partnership to develop/manufacture aluminum extrusions.
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THOMPSON AERO SEATING

Jul 19, 2022
THOMPSON AERO SEATING was selected by Virgin Atlantic to supply VantageXL business class suite for its A330-900s.
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UNIVERSAL AVIONICS

Jul 19, 2022
UNIVERSAL AVIONICS (Elbit Systems) has $33m AerSale contract to supply ClearVision EFVS for 737NGs through 2023.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Jul 19, 2022
PRATT & WHITNEY plans in January 2023 to open facility in Bengaluru, India to focus on contract engineering services.
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TRIUMPH

Jul 19, 2022
TRIUMPH has Boeing contract to supply wire control cables out of Shelbyville, IN for 737 MAX, 767, 777 and 777X.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Jul 19, 2022
PRATT & WHITNEY began FAR33 certification testing of the GTF Advantage engine for first deliveries in 2024.
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GKN AEROSPACE

Jul 19, 2022
GKN AEROSPACE teamed with GE Aviation to collaborate in development/maturation of open fan architecture for CFM RISE Technology Demonstration Program…
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Jul 19, 2022
PRATT & WHITNEY announced program to use Industry 4.0 technologies to modernize/transform operations by leveraging digital communication technologies…
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JOBY AVIATION

Jul 19, 2022
JOBY AVIATION, CA formally applied to UK for foreign validation of its anticipated FAA type certification of its eVTOL.
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RICARDO

Jul 19, 2022
RICARDO, UK has multi-year Pratt & Whitney Canada contract to provide engineering support in development of hybrid-electric propulsion technologies,…
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Jul 19, 2022
COLLINS AEROSPACE will begin providing Pratt & Whitney with full-flight data via its GlobalConnect solution to enhance engine health management…
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BOEING

Jul 19, 2022
BOEING unveiled Cascade data modeling tool to show operators the most effective route scenarios by 2050 in pursuit (w/ SAF) of zero carbon future.
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FANUC

Jul 19, 2022
FANUC launched aerospace portal to enable users to research/investigate automation solutions by component, application, system integrator partner,…
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SEAL DYNAMICS

Jul 19, 2022
SEAL DYNAMICS expanded its distribution deal with Darchem Engineering for engineered insulation systems on strategic aftermarket parts.
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FACC

Jul 19, 2022
FACC, Austria was selected by Archer Aviation to supply key fuselage and wing elements for its production eVTOL aircraft for certification in 2024.
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NI

Jul 19, 2022
NI introduced a Satellite Link Emulator (SLE) to validate next-generation satellite communications links with a hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) approach.
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EVE

Jul 19, 2022
EVE (Embraer) unveiled cabin mockup and revised external configuration for its in-development eVTOL aircraft; new configuration places all eight…
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Jul 19, 2022
ROLLS-ROYCE launched hydrogen program, planning ground tests on AE 2100 in 2H22 and on Pearl 15 at date TBA.
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EMBRAERX

Jul 19, 2022
EMBRAERX plans by end 2022 to open office in the Netherlands at TU Delft.
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FOKKER

Jul 19, 2022
FOKKER (GKN Aerospace) is leading two R&D programs on electrification and thermoplastics technologies to support development of sustainable aviation…
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INCORA

Jul 19, 2022
INCORA is opening new 17,000 sq ft facility at Bangalore in 1Q23 to support its current supply chain management operations to support expansion in…
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EVE

Jul 19, 2022
EVE (Embraer) unveiled cabin mockup and revised external configuration for its in-development eVTOL aircraft; new configuration places all eight…
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AMETEK ENGINEERED INTERCONNECT AND PACKAGING

Jul 19, 2022
AMETEK ENGINEERED INTERCONNECT AND PACKAGING plans to expand presence of Hermetic Seal and Sealtron connector brands for supply chain.
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BOEING

Jul 19, 2022
BOEING plans in November 2022 to add a second 737-800 freighter conversion line at London Gatwick Airport.
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THYSSENKRUPP AEROSPACE

Jul 19, 2022
THYSSENKRUPP AEROSPACE was selected by Deutsche Aircraft to design materials supply chain for the D328eco.
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GE

Jul 19, 2022
GE announced it will rename its Aviation business as GE AEROSPACE following its planned separation into three industry-leading, global, investment…
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AIRBUS, AIR CANADA, AIR FRANCE-KLM, EASYJET, IAG, LATAM AIRLINES GROUP, LUFTHANSA GROUP and VIRGIN ATLANTIC

Jul 19, 2022
AIRBUS, AIR CANADA, AIR FRANCE-KLM, EASYJET, IAG, LATAM AIRLINES GROUP, LUFTHANSA GROUP and VIRGIN ATLANTIC siged LOI to explore future supply of…
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Jul 19, 2022
PRATT & WHITNEY was selected by ALC to supply GTFs for 80 A320neos and 76 firm/10 option A220s on order.
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Jul 19, 2022
COLLINS AEROSPACE completed Preliminary Design Review of 1-megawatt electric motor/motor controller for Pratt & Whitney Canada’s regional hybrid…
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DE HAVILLAND CANADA

Jul 19, 2022
DE HAVILLAND CANADA is increasing design weights of Dash 8-400 by 3,000 lb in payload and 2,000 lb in MTOW; it is also developing 650 lb increase in…
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L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES COMMERCIAL AVIATION SOLUTIONS and ZHUHAI XIANGYI AVIATION TECHNOLOGY

Jul 19, 2022
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES COMMERCIAL AVIATION SOLUTIONS and ZHUHAI XIANGYI AVIATION TECHNOLOGY signed MOU to discuss producing commercial aviation full…
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L3HARRIS

Jul 19, 2022
L3HARRIS was selected by Air Astra to provide ATR 72-600 pilot training out of Bangkok, Thailand through 2026; deal includes type-rating and…
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EASYJET and ROLLS-ROYCE

Jul 19, 2022
EASYJET and ROLLS-ROYCE are forming H2ZERO partnership to develop hydrogen combustion engine technology; an early concept ground test of AE 2100 is…
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GKN AEROSPACE

Jul 19, 2022
GKN AEROSPACE teamed with GE Aviation to collaborate in development/maturation of open fan architecture for CFM RISE Technology Demonstration Program…
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BOEING and ALDER FUELS

Jul 19, 2022
BOEING and ALDER FUELS formed partnership to expand production of SAF; Boeing will support testing/qualification.
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BOOM SUPERSONIC

Jul 19, 2022
BOOM SUPERSONIC named three new Overture suppliers; COLLINS AEROSPACE for ice protection and air data systems, EATON AEROSPACE for fuel and inerting…
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GE

Jul 19, 2022
GE successfully tested megawatt (MW)-class and multi-kilovolt (kV) hybrid electric propulsion system, including electric motor/generators and power…
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SAFRAN

Jul 19, 2022
SAFRAN was selected by Flynas, Saudi Arabia to supply wheels, brakes and carbon heat sinks for up to 250 A320neos.
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SANDVIK MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY

Jul 19, 2022
SANDVIK MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY is being distributed by Sandvik and listed as a standalone public company named ALLEIMA; products include bars, billets…
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FORECAST INTERNATIONAL

Jul 19, 2022
FORECAST INTERNATIONAL forecasts production of 18,679 large commercial jets worth $2.94 trillion in 2022-2031
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DUCOMMUN

Jul 19, 2022
DUCOMMUN secured new replacement credit facility comprising $250m term loan and $200m revolving line of credit.
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BOOM SUPERSONIC

Jul 19, 2022
BOOM SUPERSONIC named three new Overture suppliers; COLLINS AEROSPACE for ice protection and air data systems, EATON AEROSPACE for fuel and inerting…
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AIRBUS and CFM INTERNATIONA

Jul 19, 2022
AIRBUS and CFM INTERNATIONAL teamed to launch A380 flight test demonstrator using open fan engine architecture.
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ZEROAVIA

Jul 19, 2022
ZEROAVIA, UK has MOU from Ravn Alaska to supply 30 ZA2000 hydrogen-electric powertrains for its Dash 8s.
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ATI

Jul 19, 2022
ATI has multi-year GKN Aerospace contract to supply titanium plate and sheet products starting 3Q22.
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HEICO FLIGHT SUPPORT GROU

Jul 19, 2022
HEICO FLIGHT SUPPORT GROUP has acquired 96% of Cleveland-based ACCURATE METAL MACHINING.
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THYSSENKRUPP MATERIALS SERVICES

Jul 19, 2022
THYSSENKRUPP MATERIALS SERVICES extended deal with ITP to supply stainless steel/nickel products through 2024.
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INCORA

Jul 19, 2022
INCORA is opening new 17,000 sq ft facility at Bangalore in 1Q23 to support its current supply chain management operations to support expansion in…
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NOVARIA GROUP

Jul 19, 2022
NOVARIA GROUP, TX has acquired STROCO MANUFACTURING, St. Louis (shims/brackets and other metal parts).
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ZEROAVIA

Jul 19, 2022
ZEROAVIA, UK has MOU from Ravn Alaska to supply 30 ZA2000 hydrogen-electric powertrains for its Dash 8s.
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AIRBUS

Jul 21, 2022
AIRBUS completed assembly of first (of three) future composite wing prototype under it Wing of Tomorrow R&T program that integrates >100 different…
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EXXONMOBIL

Jul 21, 2022
EXXONMOBIL, TX was selected by Ethiopian Airlines as its sole supplier for aviation lubricants, using Mobil Jet Oil 387, Mobil HyJet V, Mobil HyJet…
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L3HARRIS

Jul 21, 2022
L3HARRIS secured Aviation Australia as launch customer for its new Virtual Reality Maintenance Trainer (VRMT).
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SIGNIA AEROSPACE

Jul 21, 2022
SIGNIA AEROSPACE was formed by Arcline Investment Management, LA to provide high-performance systems and specialized components for aerospace. It…
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SATAIR

Jul 21, 2022
SATAIR (Airbus Services) agreed to acquire VAS AERO SERVICES, FL (manages engine and multi-fleet USM).
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ZEROAVIA

Jul 21, 2022
ZEROAVIA raised $30m in funding from Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital, NEOM, AENU, and IAG, bringing Series B round to $68m.
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THALES

Jul 20, 2022
THALES was selected by VoltAero to provide its FlytLink Edge Computing system for airborne data collection and computing to enhance the autonomy,…
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EMBRAER

Jul 22, 2022
EMBRAER is planning in mid-2023 to launch a new 70- and 90-seat turboprop aircraft family (with engines supplied by either Pratt & Whitney or Rolls…
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ATR

Jul 22, 2022
ATR has 8-year Emerald Airlines contract for component maintenance for its ATR 72-600s on pay-by-the-hour basis.
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CURTISS-WRIGHT

Jul 22, 2022
CURTISS-WRIGHT was selected by Airbus UpNext to provide custom actuation technology for use on the eXtra performance WING demonstrator project to…
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GKN AEROSPACE

Jul 22, 2022
GKN AEROSPACE delivered the electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS), including high-voltage, high-power interconnection system that runs…
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AIRBUS

Jul 22, 2022
AIRBUS was selected by ITA Airways to provide Skywise Health Monitoring (SHM) fleet performance tool for >60 aircraft.
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WENCOR

Jul 22, 2022
WENCOR secured contract extension from ALP Aviation, Türkiye to provide consumable and expendable (C&E) parts through 2027.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Jul 22, 2022
PRATT & WHITNEY says it has booked >1,000 GTF orders in 2022 for the A320neo, A220 and E2 aircraft families.
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BOEING

Jul 22, 2022
BOEING was selected by Virgin Atlantic, Corendon Dutch Airlines and Albawings to provide its Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor (FDA) digital solution to…
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AIRBUS UPNEXT

Jul 22, 2022
AIRBUS UPNEXT plans flight test program that will use two Arcus gliders (one powered by hydrogen and one powered by conventional fuel) to compare…
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BOEING

Jul 22, 2022
BOEING has 5-year Air France contract Air France for Jeppesen Crew Rostering solution to optimize crew schedules.
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EMBRAER and FOKKER SERVICES

Jul 22, 2022
EMBRAER and FOKKER SERVICES announced intention to deepen collaboration in services and support fields, including aircraft mods/customization,…
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EMBRAER and COLLINS AEROSPACE

Jul 22, 2022
EMBRAER and COLLINS AEROSPACE are co-developing carbon nanotube electro thermal heating technology (CNT) for aircraft ice protection systems to…
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SUPERNAL (Hyundai) and ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS

Jul 22, 2022
SUPERNAL (Hyundai) and ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS teamed to develop/manufacture eVTOL vehicle batteries.
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SAFRAN

Jul 22, 2022
SAFRAN was selected by VoltAero to supply its ENGINeUS 100 smart electric motor for its Cassio 330 prototype.
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GE AVIATION

Jul 22, 2022
GE AVIATION has 5-year TrueChoice material service agreement with Korean Air to provide spare parts, component repair and used serviceable part…

Business Aviation

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FLYINGGROUP

Jul 15, 2022
FLYINGGROUP, Belgium pre-ordered up to 50 VX4 eVTOLs from Vertical Aerospace for business aviation operations.
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SOUTHERN AIRWAYS EXPRESS

Jul 19, 2022
SOUTHERN AIRWAYS EXPRESS, FL acquired PC-12 (503) from Jetstream Aviation Capital.
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CIRRUS AIRCRAFT

Jul 19, 2022
CIRRUS AIRCRAFT added 16,000 sq ft to its paint and finish facility at Duluth, MN, where it now has 86,000 sq ft.
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SUPERNAL

Jul 18, 2022
SUPERNAL (Hyundai) unveiled initial 5-seat eVTOL vehicle cabin concept, integrating automotive capabilities, for 2028.
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INTL AIRCRAFT DEALERS ASSN

Jul 19, 2022
INTL AIRCRAFT DEALERS ASSN (IADA) reports 598 business aircraft sales transactions in 1H22 vs 529 a year ago.
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GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Jul 19, 2022
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE received steep approach (up to 60) landing approval from EASA for G650 and G650ER.
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PIPER and CAE

Jul 19, 2022
PIPER and CAE teamed to develop electric conversion kit for the Archer; CAE expects to retrofit 67% of its fleet.
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OYONNAIR

Jul 19, 2022
OYONNAIR, France ordered a medevac-configured P.180 Avanti EVO from Piaggio Aerospace for delivery in 2Q23.
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PILATUS AIRCRAFT

Jul 22, 2022
PILATUS AIRCRAFT opened new $15m, 28,445 sq ft paint facility (with three booths) at Broomfield, CO.

MRO

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ST ENGINEERING and EFW

Jul 15, 2022
ST ENGINEERING and EFW delivered the first A320P2F (2737) to VAAYU GROUP for subleased to ASTRAL AVIATION.
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DE HAVILLAND CANADA

Jul 19, 2022
DE HAVILLAND CANADA launched QC, PF and Large Cargo Door freighter conversion solutions for Dash 8-400.
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BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES

Jul 19, 2022
BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES has 5-year GAMECO contract to provide Integrated Materials Management (IMM) program that includes demand planning, on-site…
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BOEING

Jul 19, 2022
BOEING confirmed that ANA HOLDINGS has converted two of 20 777-9 orders to 777-8Fs for delivery on/after FY28 and finalized existing purchase…
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BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES

Jul 19, 2022
BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES has Delta contract to perform full interior reconfiguration on 29 737-900ERs by mid-2025.
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EMBRAER

Jul 19, 2022
EMBRAER agreed to establish a strategic partnership with BAE Systems to market C-390 in Middle East, with initial focus on the Kingdom of Saudi…
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SATAIR

Jul 19, 2022
SATAIR has All Nippon Airways contract to provide expendables for non-Airbus aircraft under its IMS program.
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DELTA TECHOPS

Jul 19, 2022
DELTA TECHOPS was selected by CFM International to support LEAP-1Bs (737 MAX) as part of its MRO network.
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LIEBHERR AVIC QI AVIATION

Jul 19, 2022
LIEBHERR AVIC QI AVIATION was licensed for ARJ21 landing gear overhauls out of planned facility in Changsa, Hunan.
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SWISS-ASm

Jul 19, 2022
SWISS-AS launched development of an eTLB for integration with AMOS.
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PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA

Jul 19, 2022
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA has Turkish Airlines contract to upgrade 82 A320s with APS3200 APUs and provide eight years of maintenance; 25 new APUs will…
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BARNES AEROSPACE

Jul 19, 2022
BARNES AEROSPACE is expanding its engine component repair facility in East Grandby, CT to 68,000 sq ft.
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AJW GROUP

Jul 19, 2022
AJW GROUP has 10-year power-by-the-hour component support contract with JetSMART Airlines, Chile for its A320s.
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TRIUMPH and MOOG

Jul 19, 2022
TRIUMPH and MOOG entered into 4-year contract to provide MRO solutions for 787 landing gear and cargo door actuation control systems for an…
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BOEING

Jul 19, 2022
BOEING became founding member of University of Sheffield’s Energy Innovation Centre (EIC) to drive SAF development.
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BEACON

Jul 21, 2022
BEACON (Embraer) was selected by JetBlue to provide its maintenance coordination platform for testing.
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PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA

Jul 21, 2022
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA has 12-year Afrijet contract to provide guaranteed maintenance cost plan for its PW127s.
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DE HAVILLAND CANADA

Jul 21, 2022
DE HAVILLAND CANADA was selected by Air Niugini and flybe to manage Dash 8-400 component maintenance, repair and overhaul, plus provide access to an…
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ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES

Jul 22, 2022
ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES received EASA STC for its 737-800 freighter conversion, opening European market.
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Jul 22, 2022
ROLLS-ROYCE announced TotalCare support services contracts from flypop, UK (for four Trent 700-powered A330s), Norse Atlantic Airways (for 15 Trent…
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ATR

Jul 22, 2022
ATR has 8-year Emerald Airlines contract for component maintenance for its ATR 72-600s on pay-by-the-hour basis.
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AKKODIS

Jul 22, 2022
AKKODIS has Nordic Aviation Capital order for five freighter conversion kits for ATR 72-600s for delivery from 1Q23.
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GE AVIATION

Jul 22, 2022
GE AVIATION has 5-year TrueChoice material service agreement with Korean Air to provide spare parts, component repair and used serviceable part…
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SR TECHNICS

Jul 22, 2022
SR TECHNICS was selected by Vietravel Airlines for CFM56-5B maintenance (three A321s) and engine lease support.
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AIR NOSTRUM ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE

Jul 22, 2022
AIR NOSTRUM ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE, Spain was authorized by Mitsubishi Aircraft for MRJ maintenance.
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DE HAVILLAND CANADA

Jul 22, 2022
DE HAVILLAND CANADA has commitment from Ethiopian Airlines to provide two Dash 8-400 freighter (large cargo door) conversion kits with option for two…
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ST ENGINEERING

Jul 22, 2022
ST ENGINEERING has multi-year Turkish Technic contract to provide 787 component maintenance on by-the-hour basis.
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SAFAIR

Jul 22, 2022
SAFAIR, South Africa extended its TrueChoice Overhaul service agreement with GE for its CFM56-7Bs until 2027.

WHO'SNEWS

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WHO'SNEWS: LUFTHANSA TECHNIK GROUP

Jul 19, 2022
Dennis Kohr to Head of Corporate Sales-Asia Pacific of Lufthansa Technik Group.
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WHO'SNEWS: CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT

Jul 19, 2022
Gerard Browne to Senior Vice President-Marketing & Origination of Contrail Aviation Support, Denver.
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WHO'SNEWS: JETBLUE

Jul 19, 2022
Melinda Maher to Vice President-Financial Planning & Analysis and Structural Cost of JetBlue.
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WHO'SNEWS: SKYWORKS

Jul 19, 2022
Jamie White to a Senior Associate, based in Dublin, of SkyWorks.
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WHO'SNEWS: FTI CONSULTING

Jul 19, 2022
Gil Jones and Ben Kraszyk were named Managing Directors of FTI Consulting, Washington, DC.
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WHO'SNEWS: GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Jul 19, 2022
Mark Bates to General Manager-Farnborough Service Center of Gulfstream Aerospace.
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WHO'SNEWS: TEXAS AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES

Jul 19, 2022
Stephane Duchesne to Sales Representative-Europe of Texas Aerospace Technologies.
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WHO'SNEWS: BONUS TECH

Jul 22, 2022
David Lamoureux to Chief Executive Officer at Bonus Tech, Miami.
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WHO'SNEWS: GA TELESIS ENGINE SERVICES

Jul 22, 2022
Bradley Carucci to Managing Director of US-based Specialized Procedures Aeroengine Hospital (SPAH) of GA Telesis Engine Services.

Defense

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LOCKHEED MARTIN

Jul 19, 2022
LOCKHEED MARTIN had $309m net income on $15.4b sales in 2Q22 vs $1.8b on $17b in 2Q21; it ended quarter with $135b backlog. It delivered 71 aircraft…
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EMBRAER

Jul 19, 2022
EMBRAER extended/expanded Pool Program with LOT Polish Airlines to support 44 E-Jets (up from 38).

Business Aviation/Defense

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TEXTRON AVIATION

Jul 21, 2022
TEXTRON AVIATION introduced a Maritime Patrol Aircraft variant of its Cessna Citation Longitude, outfitted with a transmissive belly radome, Beyond…

Aerospace/Defense

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ONTIC

Jul 22, 2022
ONTIC signed co-operation agreement with Falgayras to pursue growth in France as part of plan to secure in-region licenses of aircraft parts in…