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Air Transport

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GOL

Sep 10, 2022
GOL sold 737-8 (60202) to certain funds managed by Apollo for leaseback; Merx Aviation will manage aircraft.
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AIR CANADA

Sep 10, 2022
AIR CANADA agreed to repurchase US$174.3m of convertible senior notes for US$209m, leaving US$573.2m outstanding.
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HISKY

Sep 10, 2022
HISKY, Romania/Moldova agreed to lease two A321neo LRs from Air Lease Corporation for delivery in March 2023.
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BLUE AIR

Sep 10, 2022
BLUE AIR, Romania suspended operations until October 10 due to lack of funds. It is now is advanced discussions with two potential investors to cover…
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AIRHUB AIRLINES

Sep 10, 2022
AIRHUB AIRLINES, Malta leased ex-KLM A330-200 (1161) with CF6-80E1A3s from TrueNoord.
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WESTJET

Sep 10, 2022
WESTJET plans November 14 to resume Calgary-Amsterdam (787-9).
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SAS

Sep 13, 2022
SAS received US Bankruptcy Court approval for US$700m DIP financing agreement with Apollo Global Management.
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TELEPORT

Sep 13, 2022
TELEPORT, Malaysia agreed to lease three A321Fs from BBAM for delivery starting 1Q23. AIRASIA will operate.
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CANADA JETLINES

Sep 13, 2022
CANADA JETLINES plans non-brokered private placement to raise $1.2m-$1.5m for aircraft acquisition (it projects fleet of 15 A320s by 2025), general…
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MNG AIRLINES

Sep 13, 2022
MNG AIRLINES, Türkiye took delivery of its second EFW-converted A330-200P2F (879; ex-China Southern) amid plans to add two more from 2024 and two…
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SCAT AIRLINES

Sep 13, 2022
SCAT AIRLINES, Kazakhstan leased ex-Bees 737-800 (29686) from Aviation Capital Group.
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FLY BAGHDAD

Sep 13, 2022
FLY BAGHDAD leased ex-Ukraine International 737-800 (36820) from DAE Capital.
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SUPER AIR JET

Sep 13, 2022
SUPER AIR JET, Indonesia took delivery of tenth/final A320-200 (4947; ex-IndiGo) on lease from CDB Aviation.
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AIR INDIA

Sep 13, 2022
AIR INDIA (Tata Group) says it plans to acquire 21 A320neos, four A321neos and five 777-200LRs on lease from 1Q23.
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ALLEGIANT

Sep 13, 2022
ALLEGIANT secured senior secured revolving credit facility in transaction arranged by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.
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VIVA AEROBUS

Sep 13, 2022
VIVA AEROBUS sold two GTF-powered A321neos (10940/10952) to Griffin Global Asset Management for leaseback.
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AIRCASTLE

Sep 13, 2022
AIRCASTLE increased its unsecured revolving credit facility from $900m to $1b by way of $100m commitment from BMO Harris Bank N.A.; facility expires…
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IBA

Sep 13, 2022
IBA reports fleet storage levels for North American carriers have fallen back to 22% of fleet, after eclipsing 60% during pandemic, up from 16% prior…
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BBN AIRLINES INDONESIA

Sep 13, 2022
BBN AIRLINES INDONESIA is being established by BBN Cargo Airlines Holdings (owns Bluebird Nordic) in Jakarta for 2Q23.
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AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL

Sep 13, 2022
AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL asked several airlines to cancel flights between 16:00 and 23:00 on September 13 due to inadequate levels of security personnel.
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BOEING

Sep 13, 2022
BOEING forecasts demand for 1,010 new aircraft (70% narrowbodies) worth $176b in Africa over next 20 years to satisfy 5.2% annual pax traffic growth;…
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STARLUX AIRLINES

Sep 13, 2022
STARLUX AIRLINES plans October 28 to begin Taipei-Okinawa/-Sapporo, Japan (A321neo).
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BRAATHENS REGIONAL AIRWAYS

Sep 13, 2022
BRAATHENS REGIONAL AIRWAYS agreed to lease two ATR 72-600s (1598/TBA) from Nordic Aviation Capital.
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WIDERØE

Sep 13, 2022
WIDERØE agreed to purchase two Dash 8-400s, and lease three others (4314/4318/TBA), from Nordic Aviation Capital.
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VOEPASS

Sep 13, 2022
VOEPASS, Brazil agreed to lease ex-Pelita Air Service ATR 72-500 (908) and ex-Windrose ATR 72-600(1262) from Nordic Aviation Capital ; ex-LIAT ATR 72…
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BOEING

Sep 13, 2022
BOEING booked new orders in August from AERCAP for five 787-9s, AMERICAN for two 737 MAXs, and unidentified customer(s) for 11 737 MAXs, plus four…
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ETIHAD AIRWAYS

Sep 14, 2022
ETIHAD AIRWAYS plans October 10 to begin twice-weekly Abu Dhabi-Guangzhou, China (777).
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AUSTRIAN AIRLINES

Sep 14, 2022
AUSTRIAN AIRLINES took delivery of its first GTF-powered A320neo (10904); aircraft was inducted into Austrian Technik for cabin refurbishment and…
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FLYDUBAI

Sep 14, 2022
FLYDUBAI plans September 24 to begin twice-weekly Dubai-Namangan, Uzbekistan (737).
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EDELWEISS AIR

Sep 14, 2022
EDELWEISS AIR plans February 2 to begin twice-weekly Zurich-Amman-Aqaba, Jordan (A320).
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US DOT

Sep 14, 2022
US DOT reports US scheduled pax airlines recorded $2.2b cumulative net profit in 2Q22 (vs $1b in 2Q21 and $5.1b loss in 1Q22) on $57.5b operating…
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SALAMAIR

Sep 14, 2022
SALAMAIR, Oman plans November 4 to begin twice-weekly Muscat-Prague (A320neo).
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OMV

Sep 14, 2022
OMV, Austria signed SAF supply deals with Lufthansa Group and Ryanair.
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AIR INDIA EXPRESS

Sep 14, 2022
AIR INDIA EXPRESS reports 737-800 (36336) sustained minor damage from engine fire during taxi at Muscat, Oman.
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LONDON HEATHROW

Sep 14, 2022
LONDON HEATHROW handled 6m pax in August, down 21.4% from 7.7m in pre-pandemic August 2019; aircraft movements were down 19.1% vs 2019.
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FRANKFURT AIRPORT

Sep 14, 2022
FRANKFURT AIRPORT handled 5.2m pax in August, down 24.9% vs pre-pandemic August 2019; air cargo dropped 15.1% from August 2021 levels.
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REX

Sep 14, 2022
REX, Australia says it has no plans to phase out its Saab 340s; it currently has 58 Saab 340s and seven 737-800s.
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FLYDUBAI

Sep 14, 2022
FLYDUBAI agreed to sell three new 737-8s to SMBC Aviation Capital for leaseback; first (61010) was delivered.
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UNITED AIRLINES

Sep 14, 2022
UNITED AIRLINES plans March 27 to begin daily Newark-Dubai (777-200ER).
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TEXEL AIR

Sep 14, 2022
TEXEL AIR (Chisholm Enterprises), Bahrain took delivery of its second 737-800BCF (30672; ex-S7) for operation for DHL.
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VOEPASS

Sep 14, 2022
VOEPASS, Brazil agreed to lease two ex-GOL 737-700s (34757/34758) from AerCap.
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ATALYA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT and GOAL

Sep 14, 2022
ATALYA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT and GOAL formed aircraft leasing joint venture and announced first transaction with Chile's JETSMART for purchase/leaseback…
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PORTER AIRLINES

Sep 14, 2022
PORTER AIRLINES, Canada agreed to sell six E195-E2s to TrueNoord for leaseback for delivery in 2023.
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APOLLO

Sep 14, 2022
APOLLO signed MOU with Embraer provide US$1.5b customer financing program through its investment funds, PK AirFinance and Merx Aviation; its first…
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WIZZ AIR

Sep 14, 2022
WIZZ AIR exercised options on 75 GTF-powered A321neos (deliveries TBA) on top of previously announced order in 4Q21 for 75 A321neos and 27 A321XLRs…
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HEART AEROSPACE

Sep 14, 2022
HEART AEROSPACE, Sweden confirmed AIR CANADA and SAAB each invested $5m in company for development of its 30-seat ES-30 all-electric regional…
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DFW INTL AIRPORT

Sep 14, 2022
DFW INTL AIRPORT has ordered 42 Safedock FleX systems from ADB SAFEGATE to replace older visual docking guidance systems at Terminal B.
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UMZAEXPRESS

Sep 14, 2022
UMZAEXPRESS, Nigeria has acquired two ex-Jazz Dash 8-400s (4165/4174) for startup in partnership with AERO CONTRACTORS.
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA

Sep 14, 2022
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA lost A$386.7m for year ended June 30 vs A$76.8m loss a year ago; it expects profit for this year.
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GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES GROUP

Sep 14, 2022
GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES GROUP (GlobalX), FL signed LOI to order 50 9-pax Alice all-electric aircraft from Eviation.
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ATLAS AIR

Sep 14, 2022
ATLAS AIR agreed to sell six CF6-80C2B1Fs to JORDAN AIRMOTIVE, which is selling back two customized CF6-80C2B1Fs.
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QATAR AIRWAYS

Sep 14, 2022
QATAR AIRWAYS plans December 6 to replace 354-pax 777-300ER with 517-seat A380 on daily Doha-Perth, Australia.
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SA EXPRESS

Sep 14, 2022
SA EXPRESS was placed in final liquidation the Gauteng High Court after liquidators were unable to find a suitable buyer.

Aerospace

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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Sep 10, 2022
COLLINS AEROSPACE opened new $18m wind tunnel at Rockford, IL for its Ram Air Turbine product family to streamline testing and certification process…
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SAFRAN

Sep 10, 2022
SAFRAN entered into exclusive talks with THALES to acquire its aeronautical electrical systems activities, which would include to position itself as…
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WENCOR

Sep 13, 2022
WENCOR was named by AMETEK Sensors and Fluid Management Systems as exclusive distributor of its sensors for global military/govt aftermarket.
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ADURRA GROUP

Sep 13, 2022
ADURRA GROUP, Miami has acquired Idaho-based T-O ENGINEERS.
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GE AVIATION

Sep 13, 2022
GE AVIATION reached tentative agreement with IUE-CWA-represented workers at Lynn, MA to accelerate wage progression system implemented by company in…
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ADCOLE

Sep 13, 2022
ADCOLE, MA was acquired from Artemis Capital Partners in management buyout with private strategic partner in deal advised by Mesirow. It provides…
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BOEING

Sep 13, 2022
BOEING delivered 35 aircraft (27 MAXs; P-8; two 767Fs; three 777Fs; two 787s) in August vs 22 (14 MAXs; two P-8s; four 767s; two 777Fs) in Aug 2021;…
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STRATASYS

Sep 13, 2022
STRATASYS completed merger of its subsidiary MakerBot with NPM Capital-backed Ultimaker to form new entity under the name ULTIMAKER to supply…
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PARKER HANNIFIN

Sep 14, 2022
PARKER HANNIFIN completed acquisition of MEGGITT for £6.3b; Meggitt will now be called PARKER MEGGITT.
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AIRBUS

Sep 14, 2022
AIRBUS is expected to begin A321neo final assembly at Tianjin, China by end of 2022; first batch of two large parts (nose and fuselage section) has…
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NIKON

Sep 14, 2022
NIKON, Japan made investment in OPTISYS, UT (3D-printed antennas).
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BELCAN

Sep 14, 2022
BELCAN has acquired RTM CONSULTING (resource/workforce management).
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VERITAS CAPITAL

Sep 14, 2022
VERITAS CAPITAL agreed to acquire SEQUA (parent company of CHROMALLOY), FL from funds managed by Carlyle.
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RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES

Sep 14, 2022
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES reduced its full year 2022 free cash flow outlook from $6b to $4b, reflecting the impact of the legislation requiring…
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PEXCO

Sep 15, 2022
PEXCO, GA acquired PERFORMANCE PLASTICS, OH (injection molding).

Business Aviation

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PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA

Sep 14, 2022
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA secured type certification from Transport Canada for PW812GA for the Gulfstream G400.
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GRANITE CREEK CAPITAL PARTNERS

Sep 14, 2022
GRANITE CREEK CAPITAL PARTNERS, Chicago made investment in ODYSSEY AVIATION (FBOs at Detroit Willow Run and Kissimmee Gateway), supporting a broader…
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VOLATO

Sep 14, 2022
VOLATO, GA ordered four 10-seat Gulfstream G280s for its fractional ownership program for delivery starting in 2024.
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DIRECTIONAL AVIATION

Sep 15, 2022
DIRECTIONAL AVIATION is investing in ALDER FUELS to back commercial scale-up of SAF for business aviation, and as part of deal, FLEXJET committed to…

Defense

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BOEING

Sep 13, 2022
BOEING completed construction of 155,000 sq ft advanced composite fabrication center (to be operated by PHANTOM WORKS) in Mesa, AZ to produce…
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OGMA

Sep 14, 2022
OGMA was selected by Embraer to provide maintenance support, as well as future mods, for the A-29 Super Tucano.

MRO

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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Sep 10, 2022
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES reached tentative deal with its AMFA-represented aircraft appearance technicians on contract.
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AVENSIS AVIATION

Sep 10, 2022
AVENSIS AVIATION, UK obtained EASA STC for its MEDIUS pax-to-freighter cargo conversion modification for A330s that features Class E cargo…
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AEROFIELD SERIVCES

Sep 13, 2022
AEROFIELD SERIVCES, CO received Transport Canada approval for engine and airframe inspection services.
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VALLAIR

Sep 13, 2022
VALLAIR acquired ex-AtlasGlobal A321-200 (1008) for part out at Montpellier; aircraft had been managed by TrueAero.
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AIR WORKS

Sep 13, 2022
AIR WORKS, India has received EASA Part 145 approval for A320 base maintenance services at Kochi.
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TRIUMPH AVIATION SERVICES ASIA

Sep 14, 2022
TRIUMPH AVIATION SERVICES ASIA (TASA) extended repair station deal with Satair for proprietary parts, focusing on structural and flight surfaces,…
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GE DIGITAL

Sep 14, 2022
GE DIGITAL was selected by China Airlines to provide Records Management System to facilitate digital records transfer and asset documentation.

WHO'SNEWS

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WHO'SNEWS: PRO STAR AVIATION

Sep 10, 2022
Mark Ordung to Regional Sales Manager-Mid Atlantic and New York Metropolitan of Pro Star Aviation, Londonderry, NH.
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WHO'SNEWS: SAFRAN

Sep 10, 2022
Victoria Foy to President of Safran Seats (effective January 1).
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WHO'SNEWS: SAFRAN

Sep 10, 2022
Solenne Terral to Vice President-Quality and Compliance of Safran Landing Systems.
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WHO'SNEWS: ESCO TECHNOLOGIES

Sep 13, 2022
Brian Sayler to President and Chief Executive Officer of ESCO Technologies, St. Louis.
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WHO'SNEWS: AJW GROUP

Sep 13, 2022
Tathiana Victoria Rice to Senior Sales Director-North America of AJW Group.
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WHO'SNEWS: TRACPLUS

Sep 13, 2022
Dave McGrath to Business Development Representative-North American Aerospace of TracPlus.
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WHO'SNEWS: EUROWINGS DISCOVER

Sep 14, 2022
Bernd Bauer, CEO of Edelweiss Air, was also named Chief Executive Officer of Eurowings Discover, Germany.
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WHO'SNEWS: CHORUS AVIATION

Sep 14, 2022
Colin Copp to President and Chief Executive Officer of Chorus Aviation (effective early 2023); Joseph (Joe) Randell is retiring.
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WHO'SNEWS: AERADVISE

Sep 14, 2022
Margareta Vrablova to Sales and Marketing Manager of AerAdvise, Dublin.
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WHO'SNEWS: AZORRA

Sep 14, 2022
Scott McArthur to Vice President-Technical of Azorra, FL.
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WHO'SNEWS: SKYRYSE

Sep 14, 2022
Will Fulton to Vice President of Product and Marketing of Skyryse, Los Angeles.