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Aerospace

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AAR

Sep 23, 2022
AAR had $22.7m net income on $446m sales in first quarter ended August 31 vs $11.5m on $455m a year ago.
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BOEING

Sep 23, 2022
BOEING was fined $200m by SEC for misleading investors on 737 MAX safety issues; Dennis Muilenburg is to pay $1m.
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SINOPEC

Sep 23, 2022
SINOPEC received CAAC approval to produce SAF in China; it then shipped its first batch from Zhenhai to Airbus' Tianjin plant in late September.
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JETBLUE

Sep 23, 2022
JETBLUE signed MOU to purchase 25m gallons of AIR COMPANY’s AIRMADE SAF (made from captured CO2) over five years starting in 2027.
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BOOM SUPERSONIC

Sep 23, 2022
BOOM SUPERSONIC agreed to purchase 5m gallons of AIR COMPANY’s AIRMADE SAF on an annual basis during its Overture flight test program.
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RTC AEROSPACE

Sep 23, 2022
RTC AEROSPACE, WA was added by Boeing to its Premier Bidder Program, which now totals about 140 suppliers.
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AIRBUS

Sep 26, 2022
AIRBUS says it is aiming to produce its A320neo Family at a rate of 50 aircraft per month by the end of the year and is telling investors that…
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VERTICAL AEROSPACE

Sep 26, 2022
VERTICAL AEROSPACE lifted its VX4 eVTOL aircraft from ground under tethered conditions; it is projecting certification in 2025.
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DELTEK

Sep 26, 2022
DELTEK completed acquisition of TIP TECHNOLOGIES, WI, which provides aerospace quality, compliance and manufacturing execution solutions.
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KULR TECHNOLOGY GROUP

Sep 27, 2022
KULR TECHNOLOGY GROUP, CA was selected by unnamed US major to provide its suite of battery design and safety solutions for its new eVTOL.
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ELECTRA

Sep 27, 2022
ELECTRA completed first flight at Manassas, VA of its solar-battery hybrid electric research aircraft with 90-ft wingspan.
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SENSUS AERO

Sep 27, 2022
SENSUS AERO, Lithuania has developed next-gen, virtual reality-based training technology for MRO, ground handling, and fuelling processes.
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EVIATION AIRCRAFT

Sep 28, 2022
EVIATION AIRCRAFT, WA completed first flight of its Alice all-electric aircraft at Moses Lake; it flew for eight minutes and reached altitude of 3…
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HANSAIR

Sep 28, 2022
HANSAIR was appointed by Teledyne Controls as sales rep in Mexico, Central/South America, and Caribbean for its avionics systems for data acquisition…
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CEBU PACIFIC

Sep 28, 2022
CEBU PACIFIC operated its first SAF-powered flight (Singapore-Manila) with an A321neo, using 35% blended SAF produced by Neste and supplied by Shell…
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MUSSEL POLYMERS

Sep 28, 2022
MUSSEL POLYMERS introduced Poly(catechol-styrene) (PCS) carbon and aramid fiber coating to produce lighter/stronger fiber reinforced composites.
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JETTAINER

Sep 28, 2022
JETTAINER is establishing ULD management stations in Singapore and Hong Kong in '23; it says it could double its market share to 200,000 ULDs.
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ADVANCED INTEGRATION TECHNOLOGY

Sep 28, 2022
ADVANCED INTEGRATION TECHNOLOGY was selected by Boom Supersonic to supply tooling/automation, including transportation and positioning tools for…
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ONTIC

Sep 28, 2022
ONTIC acquired override jettison fuel control (OJ) from Turbo Power Systems; it will take over the manufacture and repair for part (for 787 fuel…
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ENTROL

Sep 28, 2022
ENTROL has order from Germany's HS Aviation for an en-1000x FNPT II.
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SKYTHREAD

Sep 29, 2022
SKYTHREAD introduced blockchain SaaS solution that captures/tracks aircraft part events, on/off aircraft, from manufacturing to decommission.
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GENESYS AEROSYSTEMS

Sep 29, 2022
GENESYS AEROSYSTEMS (Moog) secured certification from Indonesian Aerospace/CASA for its avionics suite being installed on the CN-235.
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CLEAN AVIATION JOINT UNDERTAKING

Sep 29, 2022
CLEAN AVIATION JOINT UNDERTAKING approved >€700m of funding for 20 projects researching innovative solutions to power next generation of sustainable…
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STELIA AEROSPACE

Sep 29, 2022
STELIA AEROSPACE launched RENEZ-VOUS staggered lie-flat business class seat for widebodies that provides 100% direct aisle access for all pax, large…
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INMARSAT and TELEDYNE CONTROLS

Sep 29, 2022
INMARSAT and TELEDYNE CONTROLS teamed to enhance and support airlines' digital operations across Europe, by combining SB-S platform with Teledyne's…
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COMAC

Sep 29, 2022
COMAC received CAAC certification for C919; CHINA EASTERN is expected to take delivery of first aircraft for EIS in 2023.
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JETTAINER

Sep 29, 2022
JETTAINER, Germany has 5-year CMA CGM Air Cargo contract to provide ULD management and maintenance services.

Air Transport

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SMARTLYNX MALTA

Sep 23, 2022
SMARTLYNX MALTA leased ex-Eastar Jet 737-8 (60458) from Minsheng Financial Leasing.
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FEDEX EXPRESS

Sep 23, 2022
FEDEX EXPRESS reports its fiscal first quarter operating income declined 69% due to an 11% y-o-y reduction in global package/freight volume; impact…
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AIR EAGLE

Sep 23, 2022
AIR EAGLE, Pakistan is expected to acquire its first 737-300F from Avia Solutions Group in October 2022.
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CANADA JETLINES

Sep 23, 2022
CANADA JETLINES completed its inaugural flight (Toronto-Calgary) on September 22 with ex-Pegasus A320-200 (4175).
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CABO VERDE AIRLINES

Sep 26, 2022
CABO VERDE AIRLINES wet-leased A320-200 (4384) with V2500s from Malta's Airhub Airlines.
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LOGANAIR

Sep 26, 2022
LOGANAIR agreed to lease ex- Jhonlin Air Transport ATR 42-600 (1004) and ex-Israir ATR 42-500F (782) from NAC.
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STAR AIR

Sep 26, 2022
STAR AIR, India agreed to lease two E175s (TBA) from Nordic Aviation Capital; it currently operates five ERJ 145s.
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SAS

Sep 26, 2022
SAS reports it has lost SEK6.57b on SEK24.6b revenues between Nov 1, 2021 and Aug 31, 2022; it has SEK6.1b cash.
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EASYJET

Sep 26, 2022
EASYJET launched SBTi roadmap to achieve net-zero carbon emissions for fleet by 2050; plan includes fleet renewal with A320neo, using SAF, airspace…
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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES

Sep 26, 2022
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES was selected as preferred bidder for 49% of NIGERIA AIR; Nigerian Govt/investors will own rest.
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ATLAS AIR

Sep 26, 2022
ATLAS AIR has long-term ACMI contract from Switzerland's MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company to provide/operate four new 777-200LRFs for delivery…
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CYGNUS AIR

Sep 26, 2022
CYGNUS AIR, Spain leased ex-Olympus Airways 757-200PCF (25294) with RB211-535E4Bs from Airwork, New Zealand.
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LUMIWINGS

Sep 26, 2022
LUMIWINGS plans September 30 to begin Foggia-Milan, Italy (737-700).
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ENVOY AIR

Sep 26, 2022
ENVOY AIR (American) plans January 10 to begin Phoenix-Monterrey, Mexico (E175).
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC

Sep 27, 2022
VIRGIN ATLANTIC is joining SkyTeam in 1H23 on top of its transatlantic JV partnership with Delta and Air France-KLM.
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IDEAWORKSCOMPANY

Sep 27, 2022
IDEAWORKSCOMPANY reports airline ancillary revenue per pax rose from $21.54 in 2019 to $29.96 in 2021; as a percentage of total revenues, US majors…
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IATA

Sep 27, 2022
IATA outlined four priorities for future of air cargo: Achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 ; continuing to modernize processes; finding…
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EMERALD AIRLINES

Sep 27, 2022
EMERALD AIRLINES took delivery of two ATR 72-600s (1097/1105) on lease from GOAL; it now has 14.
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AER LINGUS

Sep 27, 2022
AER LINGUS took delivery of two LEAP-powered A320neos (10712/10786) on lease from CDB Aviation.
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TURKISH AIRLINES

Sep 27, 2022
TURKISH AIRLINES took delivery of A320neo (11103) on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital for ANADOLU JET.
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AIR CAIRO

Sep 27, 2022
AIR CAIRO leased ex-Golden Myanmar ATR 72-600 (1148) from Nordic Aviation Capital.
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DONCASTER SHEFFIELD AIRPORT

Sep 27, 2022
DONCASTER SHEFFIELD AIRPORT is being closed due to lack of traffic.
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AEROMEXICO

Sep 27, 2022
AEROMEXICO plans December 15 to begin daily Monterrey-Los Angeles (737); DELTA will codeshare.
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CARGOJET

Sep 27, 2022
CARGOJET set the following long-term financial targets for 2026: Total revenue of $1.3b-$1.4b vs $758m in 2021 and adjusted EBITDA of $500m-$550m vs …
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BLADE INDIA and EVE AIR MOBILITY

Sep 27, 2022
BLADE INDIA (Hunch Ventures/Blade Air Mobility) and EVE AIR MOBILITY (Embraer) agreed to form strategic partnership that includes a non-binding order…
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LAX

Sep 27, 2022
LAX handled 6.1m pax in August, down 25.2% from 8.1m in August 2019.
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LEGENDS AIRLINES

Sep 27, 2022
LEGENDS AIRLINES, Romania secured its AOC for startup (TBA) with two ex-Air Belgium A340-300s (844/921).
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PROS

Sep 27, 2022
PROS has Qatar Airways Cargo order for its CPQ and price optimization solutions and says it is now powering nearly 40% of top air cargo providers.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Sep 28, 2022
AMERICAN AIRLINES took delivery of eighth 787-8 (65997) on lease from BOC Aviation as part of deal for 22.
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SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL

Sep 28, 2022
SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL signed 5-year, $1.7b syndicated facilities with a greenshoe option, comprising a $1.3b term loan and a $431m revolving credit…
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AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS

Sep 28, 2022
AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS plans January 1 to begin Mendoza-Rio de Janeiro Galeao (737-8).
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EUROPEAN REGIONS AIRLINE ASSOCIATION

Sep 28, 2022
EUROPEAN REGIONS AIRLINE ASSOCIATION (ERA) added Greece's Marathon Airlines as new member; it has >55 members. Marathon currently has an 88-seat E175…
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AIR CHARTER EXPRESS

Sep 28, 2022
AIR CHARTER EXPRESS (Freight Runners Express) acquired second ex-Eastern Saab 2000 (036); third (032) is due.
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TARCO AIR

Sep 28, 2022
TARCO AIR, Sudan leased ex-Blue Panorama 737-800 (30289) from Aviation Capital Group.
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STARLUX AIRLINES

Sep 28, 2022
STARLUX AIRLINES, Taiwan took delivery of A321neo (10620) on lease from AerCap and now has 10 A321s/three A330s.
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CHINA AIRLINES

Sep 28, 2022
CHINA AIRLINES finalized order for 16 787-9s, and eight options, for delivery starting 2025 to replace its A330-300s.
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LYNX AIR

Sep 29, 2022
LYNX AIR plans to begin Toronto-Orlando on Jan 27 and Calgary-Phoenix/-Los Angeles/-Las Vegas in February (737).
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AKASA AIR

Sep 29, 2022
AKASA AIR, India took delivery of 737-8 (60717) on lease from AerCap.
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GLOBEAIR

Sep 29, 2022
GLOBEAIR, Monaco agreed to order 12 Lilium Jets for eVTOL service in French Riviera and Italy.
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AZUL

Sep 29, 2022
AZUL, Brazil agreed to trial new demand prediction and algorithm pricing system developed by Israel's FETCHERR.
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AER LINGUS

Sep 29, 2022
AER LINGUS plans May 19 to begin four-times-weekly Dublin-Cleveland, OH (A321neo LR).
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AVATION

Sep 29, 2022
AVATION had US$17.1m net income on US$116m revenues for year ended June 30 vs $84.9m loss on $120m a year ago.
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MALAYSIA AIRLINES

Sep 29, 2022
MALAYSIA AIRLINES is expected to trade-in its six A380s to Airbus as part of recent A330-900 order (SPNWS; Aug 19).
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WESTJET

Sep 29, 2022
WESTJET ordered 42 more 737-10s and optioned 22; it now has 65 MAXs on order (50 -10s) for delivery through 2028.
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FLYARYSTAN

Sep 29, 2022
FLYARYSTAN, Kazakhstan leased new GTF-powered A320neo (11120) from Aviation Capital Group.

MRO

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SR TECHNICS

Sep 23, 2022
SR TECHNICS has Garuda contract to provide CFM56-7B (737NG) maintenance support out of Zurich, Switzerland.
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CZECH AIRLINES TECHNICS

Sep 26, 2022
CZECH AIRLINES TECHNICS (CSAT) has 5-year Transavia Airlines to provide 737NG/A320neo maintenance.
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3AMS-CELMS

Sep 26, 2022
3AMS-CELMS is being established in Ghana to provide aircraft maintenance/repair/overhaul for airlines in West Africa.
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VAS AERO SERVICES

Sep 27, 2022
VAS AERO SERVICES acquired six ex-LATAM A320-200s (1652/1802/1827/1835/1591/1891) from Genesis for part out.
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MAGNETIC ENGINES

Sep 27, 2022
MAGNETIC ENGINES more than doubled engine maintenance capacity at Tallinn; it can work on five engines simultaneously and store up to 10.
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FL TECHNICS

Sep 28, 2022
FL TECHNICS established an A320 line maintenance station in Abu Dhabi for Wizz Air; it also has station in Dubai.
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IPR CONVERSIONS

Sep 28, 2022
IPR CONVERSIONS, Switzerland and ACIA AERO LEASING teamed to convert three ATR 72-600s to freighters (two Large Cargo Door/one Bulk Freighter Cargo);…
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ACUMEN AVIATION

Sep 28, 2022
ACUMEN AVIATION received CAMO approval from Cayman Islands.
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ST ENGINEERING

Sep 28, 2022
ST ENGINEERING received ex-Air Canada 767-300ER (25584) from Cargo Aircraft Management for conversion to freighter under Boeing contract; aircraft is…
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AFI KLM E&M

Sep 29, 2022
AFI KLM E&M extended deal with Air Mauritius to provide component support for two A330neos and four A350-900s.
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AIR ASTANA

Sep 29, 2022
AIR ASTANA completed its first C2-Check on an A320-200 for FlyArystan; two more are planned through end of 2022.
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AIRINMAR

Sep 29, 2022
AIRINMAR (AAR) was selected by Cebu Pacific to provide aircraft warranty management and value engineering support.
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SATS

Sep 29, 2022
SATS, Singapore agreed to purchase WORLDWIDE FLIGHT SERVICES (WFS) from Cerberus Capital Management for €1.2b to create Americas-Europe-APAC network…
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SKYWAYS TECHNICS ASIA

Sep 29, 2022
SKYWAYS TECHNICS ASIA, Malaysia was certified by FAA as an approved Aviation Maintenance Organization.

Business Aviation

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EXECUJET MRO SERVICES

Sep 23, 2022
EXECUJET MRO SERVICES, Malaysia added zinc-nickel and cadmium electroplating technology to its in-house capabilities.
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AVIATION CONCEPTS TECHNICAL SERVICES (ACTSI)

Sep 23, 2022
AVIATION CONCEPTS TECHNICAL SERVICES (ACTSI), The Philippines completed 192-month inspection on a G450.
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PILATUS

Sep 23, 2022
PILATUS acquired its US-based authorized sales and service center SKYTECH with facilities in Rock Hill, SC and Baltimore, MD.
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AEROCARE AVIATION SERVICES

Sep 23, 2022
AEROCARE AVIATION SERVICES modified its paint facility at Chester, UK by widening door aperture to 22 meters to accept larger aircraft; it was…
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HONEYWELL

Sep 26, 2022
HONEYWELL has FAA STC to install its Aspire 400 Satellite Communications System on Global Express platforms.
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AKZONOBEL

Sep 26, 2022
AKZONOBEL plans at NBAA Convention to launch a new innovation in training that takes a virtual approach to reality of painting an aircraft; its VR…
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GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Sep 26, 2022
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE delivered its 500th G650/G650ER; first aircraft was delivered in late 2012.
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DASSAULT AVIATION

Sep 29, 2022
DASSAULT AVIATION inaugurated 13,000 sq meter expansion at Seclin where it manufactures machined and formed aluminum and titanium primary parts for…

AEROSPACE/MRO/AIR TRANSPORT

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BOEING

Sep 27, 2022
BOEING delivered the 100th 737-800BCF (34279) to Aercap for lease to GOLLOG. BOEING SHANGHAI modified aircraft.

BUSINESS AVIATION/MRO

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QUALITY AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES

Sep 27, 2022
QUALITY AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES (Hartzell Engine Tech) expanded its general aviation MRO and parts distribution facility in Tulsa from 12,500 sq ft to…

WHO'SNEWS

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WHO'SNEWS: UNITED AIRLINES

Sep 23, 2022
Jonathan Ireland to Senior Vice President-Finance of United Airlines.
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WHO'SNEWS: ASCENDANCE FLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

Sep 26, 2022
François Caudron to Special Advisor Business of Ascendance Flight Technologies, Toulouse.
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WHO'SNEWS: JETSTAR

Sep 26, 2022
Stephanie Tully to Chief Executive Officer of Jetstar, Australia; Markus Svensson will be promoted to the Chief Customer Officer.
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WHO'SNEWS: AV AIRFINANCE

Sep 26, 2022
Kiel Garcia to Senior Vice President-Loan Origination (APAC), based in Singapore, of AV AirFinance.
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WHO'SNEWS: STANDARDAERO

Sep 26, 2022
Kim Ashmun to President-Components & Accessories Division, based in Cincinnati, OH, of StandardAero.
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WHO'SNEWS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Sep 27, 2022
Mike Van de Ven will step down as President and COO of Southwest Airlines by end of year; Bob Jordan, CEO, will assume President role.
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WHO'SNEWS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Sep 27, 2022
Andrew Watterson was promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Southwest Airlines.
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WHO'SNEWS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Sep 27, 2022
Ryan Green was promoted to Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer of Southwest Airlines.
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WHO'SNEWS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Sep 27, 2022
Linda Rutherford was promoted to Chief Administration & Communications Officer of Southwest Airlines.
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WHO'SNEWS: GA TELESIS

Sep 27, 2022
Mark Story to Director of Fuel Systems-MRO Services Group, based in Miami, of GA Telesis.
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WHO'SNEWS: MTU AERO ENGINES

Sep 28, 2022
Dr. Silke Maurer to Chief Operating Officer of MTU Aero Engines, Germany.
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WHO'SNEWS: AERFIN

Sep 28, 2022
Tom Crawford to Chief People Officer (CPO) of AerFin, UK.

Defense

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SABENA TECHNICS

Sep 29, 2022
SABENA TECHNICS has acquired HÉLI-UNION GROUP, France (military helicopter maintenance).