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Air Transport

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REX

Sep 30, 2022
REX finalized acquisition of NATIONAL JET EXPRESS from Cobham Aviation Services Australia; NJE operates eight Q400s and six E190s and Rex says it is…
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AIRBUS

Sep 30, 2022
AIRBUS delivered its 500th A350 (567; a -900) to IBERIA, which marks introduction of additional performance/cabin improvements, reducing weight by 1…
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EMBRAER

Sep 30, 2022
EMBRAER delivered its 1,700th production E-Jet (19002076; an E195-E2) to KLM CITYHOPPER on lease from Aircastle.
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SALAMAIR

Sep 30, 2022
SALAMAIR, Oman signed MOU to order 12 E195-E2s for delivery in 2023-2024; it currently has 10 A320 Family jets.
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AIR CORSICA

Sep 30, 2022
AIR CORSICA announced plan to lease two new A320neos (lessor TBA) in late 2023/early 2024 to replace two A320ceos; it would then have four A320neos,…
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ROYAL JORDANIAN

Oct 03, 2022
ROYAL JORDANIAN agreed to order 20 A320neos from Airbus to replace its 13 A320ceos and says it is in negotiations with Boeing over 787 order to…
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AAPA

Oct 03, 2022
AAPA members carried (improved) 13.1m pax in Aug 2022, down 61% from Aug 2019; international PLF was 77.9%.
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BUDAPEST AIRPORT

Oct 03, 2022
BUDAPEST AIRPORT, Hungary is adding another 6,500 sq meters to its Cargo City air cargo facility to increase annual capacity to 240,000 tonnes.
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AIR CANADA

Oct 03, 2022
AIR CANADA plans December 16 to begin daily Halifax-Newark (Q400) and Vancouver-Houston IAH (A220).
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DELTA AIR LINES and LATAM AIRLINES GROUP

Oct 03, 2022
DELTA AIR LINES and LATAM AIRLINES GROUP received approval from US DOT for their joint venture to enable passengers to access more than 300…
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CANADA JETLINES

Oct 03, 2022
CANADA JETLINES, Toronto closed non-brokered private placement that raised $1.9m for aircraft acquisition, general corporate and working capital…
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LION AIR

Oct 03, 2022
LION AIR took delivery of fourth/fifth 737-8s (43005/43012) on lease from Aergo Capital for operation by BATIK AIR.
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EMIRATES SKYCARGO and UNITED CARGO

Oct 03, 2022
EMIRATES SKYCARGO and UNITED CARGO signed MOU to coordinate on air cargo services, including blocked space.
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CROWN AIRLINES

Oct 03, 2022
CROWN AIRLINES, Libya agreed to lease ex-Cathay Dragon A320-200 (4023) with V2500s from Avolon for startup.
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SAS

Oct 03, 2022
SAS announced details on SAS FORWARD plan: SEK7.5b in reduced annual costs; redesigned fleet, network, and product offerings; digital transformation;…
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EMIRATES SKYCARGO and UNITED CARGO

Oct 03, 2022
EMIRATES SKYCARGO and UNITED CARGO signed MOU to coordinate on air cargo services, including blocked space.
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JETSMART

Oct 04, 2022
JETSMART, Chile sold second new A321neo (10964) to Aviation Capital Group for leaseback as part of deal for three.
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FLY JINNAH

Oct 04, 2022
FLY JINNAH, Pakistan received two more ex-Batik Air A320s (8748/8798; leased from SMBC) from parent Air Arabia.
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DELTA AIR LINES

Oct 04, 2022
DELTA AIR LINES opened new T3 facility at LAX with nine new gates.
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ATLAS AIR

Oct 04, 2022
ATLAS AIR took delivery of second (67148) of four 747-8Fs ordered in 2021; remaining two are the final two 747-8Fs.
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SINGAPORE AIRLINES GROUP

Oct 04, 2022
SINGAPORE AIRLINES GROUP is reinstating several routes to East Asia to meet expected demand year-end holiday season and 1Q23; its passenger network…
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LONDON HEATHROW

Oct 04, 2022
LONDON HEATHROW is expected to remove a cap on number of daily departing passengers at its terminals at the end of October 2022.
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AIR BELGIUM

Oct 04, 2022
AIR BELGIUM leased second EFW-converted A330-200P2F (717; ex-Etihad) from Altavair AirFinance for operation on behalf of HONGYUAN. It also agreed to…
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DHL EXPRESS

Oct 04, 2022
DHL EXPRESS agreed to lease four converted ATR 72-500Fs (Large Cargo Door) from ACIA Aero Leasing for operation by SOLENTA AVIATION in West Africa;…
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CELAIRION

Oct 04, 2022
CELAIRION moved headquarters to Bruck an der Leitha, Austria to facilitate growth in airworthiness inspections and aircraft transitions (195 in 2021)…
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QANOT SHARQ AIRLINES

Oct 05, 2022
QANOT SHARQ AIRLINES, Uzbekistan took delivery of first (10942) two A321neos on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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SAS

Oct 05, 2022
SAS (Chapter 11) reached agreements with 10 lessors, representing 36 aircraft (three widebodies/33 narrowbodies), to amend the terms of existing…
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NATIONAL AIRLINES

Oct 05, 2022
NATIONAL AIRLINES, FL purchased ex-Cargologicair 747-400F (33749) with CF6-80C2s from Aircastle.
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AIR TAHITI NUI

Oct 05, 2022
AIR TAHITI NUI began nonstop Papeete-Seattle (787-9) in partnership with ALASKA AIRLINES.
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NAVBLUE

Oct 05, 2022
NAVBLUE (Airbus) opened office in Gdansk, Poland that specializes in aero data and software production; it also has facilities in seven other…
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JETSTAR JAPAN

Oct 05, 2022
JETSTAR JAPAN plans December 16 to restart daily Tokyo-Manila (A320).
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FLYR

Oct 05, 2022
FLYR, Norway is taking actions that target temporary cost reduction of 50% this winter, with an estimated reduction in cash burn of about NOK400m. It…
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AUSTRIAN AIRLINES

Oct 05, 2022
AUSTRIAN AIRLINES plans in 2023 to expand Premium Economy Class on its six 777s from 24 to 40 seats per aircraft.
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ANIVIA SERVICO AEROS

Oct 05, 2022
ANIVIA SERVICO AEROS, Brazil launched certification process for startup with 737-300F (25215; ex-Lufthansa).
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CROATIA AIRLINES

Oct 05, 2022
CROATIA AIRLINES is planning to convert its order for four A320neos to six A220-300s for delivery through 2026.
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FRONTIER

Oct 05, 2022
FRONTIER plans in late February to begin St. Louis-/Denver-/Chicago Midway-Montego Bay, Jamaica (A320).
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Oct 05, 2022
SPIRIT AIRLINES plans March 8 to begin Fort Lauderdale-/Orlando-Norfolk, VA (A320).
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MIAMI AIR

Oct 05, 2022
MIAMI AIR terminated $17.1m offer from RSJ Capital and secured $2.6m credit facility from Republic Commercial Fund to resume operations. It has…
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AVION EXPRESS MALTA

Oct 05, 2022
AVION EXPRESS MALTA leased ex-Interjet A320-200 (2964) with CFM56s from Zephyrus Aviation Capital.
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HONG KONG AIRLINES

Oct 05, 2022
HONG KONG AIRLINES is proposing restructuring plan to give aircraft lessors right to upfront cash recovery of about 5% of claims or (for aircraft…
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US DOT

Oct 05, 2022
US DOT reports fuel cost for US airlines was $3.47/gallon in August vs $1.94 in Aug 2019 (consumption fell 8.5%).
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LOT POLISH AIRLINES

Oct 06, 2022
LOT POLISH AIRLINES agreed to lease six 737-8s (TBA) from Air Lease Corporation for delivery in October 2022 in interim to selecting new regional and…
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IATA

Oct 06, 2022
IATA reports year-over-year global pax traffic was up 67.7% in August on 43.6% higher capacity; cargo fell 8.3%. Globally, pax traffic is now at 73.7…
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DAE

Oct 06, 2022
DAE agreed to acquire SKY FUND I IRISH with owned/committed fleet of 36 aircraft on lease to 14 airlines.
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SALAMAIR

Oct 06, 2022
SALAMAIR, Oman ordered six E195-E2s for delivery in 2023-2024 and optioned six; it currently has 10 A320 Family jets.
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ROYAL JORDANIAN

Oct 06, 2022
ROYAL JORDANIAN agreed to order 20 A320neos from Airbus to replace its 13 A320ceos and says it is in negotiations with Boeing for 787 order to…
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AVION EXPRESS MALTA

Oct 06, 2022
AVION EXPRESS MALTA leased ex-SilkAir A320-200 (4118) with V2500s from Mitsui Bussan Aerospace.
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AIR ASTRA

Oct 06, 2022
AIR ASTRA, Bangladesh leased ex-GullivAir ATR 72-600 (1352) from DAE Capital for startup (SPNWS; July 22).
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WESTJET

Oct 06, 2022
WESTJET has designated Calgary as its exclusive global connecting hub with 787s as part of partnership with Govt of Alberta; it also plans to…
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AURA AERO

Oct 06, 2022
AURA AERO, France secured LOIs for 130 of its 19-seat all-electric pax/cargo regional aircraft from nine airlines: AFRIJET, Gabon (10); ELITAVIA,…
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MESA AIR GROUP

Oct 06, 2022
MESA AIR GROUP agreed to sell 18 CRJ700s to United Airlines for leaseback; it expects net proceeds from sale of $50m.
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HELLO JETS

Oct 07, 2022
HELLO JETS, Romania leased ex-Blue Air 737-700 (33465) and 737-800 (35101) from ALC; it also has a 737-500.

Aerospace

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LUFTHANSA

Sep 30, 2022
LUFTHANSA is looking to sell its 49% stake in AEROMAR, Russia (airline catering); Aeroflot owns the remaining 49%.
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CPI AEROSTRUCTURES

Sep 30, 2022
CPI AEROSTRUCTURES had $484.7m net income on $39.1m revenues in 1H22 vs $1.9m on $53.1m in 1H21.
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GKN AEROSPACE acquired PERMANOVA LASERSYSTEM

Oct 04, 2022
GKN AEROSPACE acquired PERMANOVA LASERSYSTEM, Sweden to enhance additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities within its engines business to transform its…
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AERO 3

Oct 04, 2022
AERO 3 (owned by GenNx360 Capital Partners) acquired AIRCRAFTERS, DE (wheel/brakes parts; Collins distributor) to add to its family of companies…
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Oct 05, 2022
PRATT & WHITNEY announced Airbus began flight testing GTF Advantage on A320neo for certification in mid-2023. It says engine lowers fuel consumption…
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SENTRY AEROSPARES

Oct 05, 2022
SENTRY AEROSPARES is name for combined Aerospares 2000 and Sentry Aerospace as portfolio company of Acorn Growth Companies (AGC).
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AMFA

Oct 05, 2022
AMFA was certified as trade union representative for aircraft maintenance engineeers/technicians for L3Harris in Canada.
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AAR

Oct 06, 2022
AAR expanded its distribution agreement with Unison Industries for select ignitor plugs, ignition leads, harnesses, and related spare parts, plus 24…
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J&C AERO

Oct 06, 2022
J&C AERO, Lithuania is investing €1.5m into the acquisition and integration of new innovative equipment into its cabin interior production processes.
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ALLIED PILOTS ASSOCIATION

Oct 06, 2022
ALLIED PILOTS ASSOCIATION, representing American Airlines pilots, announced opposition to any extension of the equipment exemption for 737-7 and 737…
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SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS

Oct 06, 2022
SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS inaugurated ExceLAB test center for hydraulic, electric and hybrid system products used for aircraft braking, landing gear…
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RUSADA

Oct 06, 2022
RUSADA was selected by Ghana's PassionAir to provide ENVISION software to manage its airworthiness, maintenance and flight operations.

Business Aviation

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NOMAD TECHNICS

Sep 30, 2022
NOMAD TECHNICS, Basel has installed Honeywell JetWave Ka-band system on a Global 6000; project took four weeks.
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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE

Oct 04, 2022
QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE, Brisbane ordered five Beechcraft King Air 360s for delivery through 2023.
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PRO STAR AVIATION

Oct 04, 2022
PRO STAR AVIATION, NH delivered fifth special mission Cessna 208 Caravan to TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY following completion services and…
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TRU SIMULATION + TRAINING

Oct 04, 2022
TRU SIMULATION + TRAINING has Royal Flying Doctor Service order for Beechcraft King Air full-flight simulator.
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GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Oct 05, 2022
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE opened $55m, 162,000 sq ft service center at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
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PWI

Oct 05, 2022
PWI received approval from Mexico for its LED cabin lighting for the Beechcraft King Air 300 and B300/350 models.

MRO

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GERRY'S DNATA

Sep 30, 2022
GERRY'S DNATA was selected by Fly Jinnah to provide A320/A321 line maintenance throughout Pakistan.
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CORSO MAGNETA

Sep 30, 2022
CORSO MAGNETA, France received EASA approval for its CorsoPatch Aircraft repair patch for Airbus, Boeing, ATR, Embraer and DHC aircraft.
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SANAD and TRIUMPH

Sep 30, 2022
SANAD and TRIUMPH formed partnership whereby TRIUMPH will perform V2500 accessory MRO services in Grand Prairie, TX for engines serviced by Sanad in…
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FOKKER SERVICES and FOKKER TECHNIEK

Oct 03, 2022
FOKKER SERVICES and FOKKER TECHNIEK rebranded as FOKKER SERVICES GROUP. It has five facilities in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
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IAI

Oct 03, 2022
IAI opened 767 freighter conversion line at JAT TECHNIKA, Belgrade; first (25588; ex-Air Canada) is slated to start soon.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

Oct 04, 2022
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS has Jackson Square Aviation contract for six 737-800SF freighter conversions; first two are slated to enter modification in…
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TAG MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Oct 05, 2022
TAG MAINTENANCE SERVICES was rebranded DASSAULT AVIATION BUSINESS SERVICES (DABS).
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SWISSPORT

Oct 05, 2022
SWISSPORT completed €600m term loan offering and entered into a new €200m super senior revolving credit facility to refinance existing credit…
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AIRBUS

Oct 06, 2022
AIRBUS forecasts commercial aircraft services market will grow 3.7% annually over next 20 years from $95b to >$230b in 2041; industry will require…
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MAGNETIC TRADING signed PBH

Oct 06, 2022
MAGNETIC TRADING signed PBH service agreements with LOT (737 wheels/brakes) and Enter Air (737NG components).
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FEAM AERO

Oct 06, 2022
FEAM AERO is opening line maintenance stations in US at Chicago Rockford, Sacramento International, and Southwest Florida International and in Europe…
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CAVU AEROSPACE

Oct 06, 2022
CAVU AEROSPACE acquired two ex-United 757-200s (24623/24809) for part out at Roswell, NM.
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AIRBUS

Oct 06, 2022
AIRBUS is forecasting that in 2041 $189b will be spent on services that maintain the aircraft, from EIS to end of life; $17b will be spent on…
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ECUBE

Oct 07, 2022
ECUBE opened its third aircraft teardown facility at Coolidge, AZ (50 miles north of Pinal Park) joining existing facilities in Castellón, Spain and…
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STS LINE MAINTENANCE

Oct 07, 2022
STS LINE MAINTENANCE opened its 42nd station at Rochester, NY.
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AJW GROUP

Oct 07, 2022
AJW GROUP, UK joined ALTA as a new affiliate member.

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: AMS

Oct 03, 2022
Simon McLean to Managing Director of AMS, UK; Mike Skinner will transition to Non-Executive Chairman.
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WHO'SNEWS: INVESTEC AVIATION FINANCE

Oct 03, 2022
Jonathan Lee to Originator, based in Singapore, of Investec Aviation Finance.
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WHO'SNEWS: CMA CGM AIR CARGO

Oct 04, 2022
Guillaume Lathelize to Chief Executive Officer of CMA CGM Air Cargo, France.
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WHO'SNEWS: SAFRAN ELECTRICAL & POWER

Oct 04, 2022
Julien Péchalat to Vice President of Economic and Financial Affairs of Safran Electrical & Power, France.
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WHO'SNEWS: MBA AVIATION

Oct 05, 2022
Anala Ravinarayan as Director of Airline and Airport Services of mba Aviation, Arlington, VA.
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WHO'SNEWS: ATR

Oct 05, 2022
Rahul Domergue to Corporate Secretary and General Counsel of ATR, Toulouse.
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WHO'SNEWS: ABELO

Oct 05, 2022
Richard Hill to Chief Financial Officer of Abelo, Dublin.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVOLON

Oct 05, 2022
Ross O’Connor to Chief Financial Officer of Avolon, Dublin.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVOLON

Oct 05, 2022
Felipe Campos to Chief Operating Officer of Avolon, Dublin.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVOLON

Oct 05, 2022
Jim Morrison to Chief Risk Officer of Avolon, Dublin.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVOLON

Oct 05, 2022
Andy Cronin assumed role of Chief Executive Officer of Avolon, Dublin; Dómhnal Slattery stepped down.
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WHO'SNEWS: IBA

Oct 06, 2022
Thom Clayton to Global Head of Sales of IBA, London.
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WHO'SNEWS: IBA

Oct 06, 2022
Richard Dorgan to Regional Sales Manager-EMEA of IBA, London.
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WHO'SNEWS: AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS

Oct 06, 2022
Chris Emerson to an Operating Partner of AE Industrial Partners, Boca Raton, FL.
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WHO'SNEWS: AEROSPACE TURBINE ROTABLES

Oct 06, 2022
Steven Jordan to Vice President & General Manager of Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Wichita, KS.
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WHO'SNEWS: TRUENOORD

Oct 06, 2022
Cormac Hennessy to Tax Manager, based in Dublin, of TrueNoord.
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WHO'SNEWS: TRUENOORD

Oct 06, 2022
Ahmed Ali to Sales Manager-Europe, based in Dublin, of TrueNoord.
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WHO'SNEWS: NASMYTH GROUP

Oct 06, 2022
Tony Upton to Chief Executive Officer of Nasmyth Group, Coventry, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: GAT LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS GROUP

Oct 07, 2022
Amir Taher to Vice President of GAT Logistics Solutions Group, Fort Lauderdale.