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Aerospace

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PRECISION HOLDINGS

Oct 14, 2022
PRECISION HOLDINGS (Insight Equity), TX has acquired Barnes Aerospace's Phoenix-based component manufacturing division, which provides critical…
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FLITETEC

Oct 17, 2022
FLITETEC, UK was selected by SmartTray International to provide its PED holder solutions as option for tray tables; it also completed distribution…
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EMBRAER

Oct 17, 2022
EMBRAER closed US$100m credit transaction from JPMorgan Chase Bank (guaranteed by UK Export Finance) to finance purchases of supplies made in UK. It…
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BUCHER

Oct 17, 2022
BUCHER, Switzerland was selected by Virgin Atlantic to supply galleys and stowages for 13 A330-900s.
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BOEING

Oct 17, 2022
BOEING announced global distribution agreements with Langa Industrial for ground support equipment and with Pacific Tool to offer >25,000 production…
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GE AEROSPACE

Oct 17, 2022
GE AEROSPACE was selected by Polish Govt to supply CT7-2E1s for 32 AW149 helicopters on order for delivery from 2023.
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VSE AVIATION

Oct 17, 2022
VSE AVIATION was appointed by Honeywell as exclusive global distributor of LASEREF IV inertial reference system.It also extended distribution…
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CPaT GLOBAL

Oct 17, 2022
CPaT GLOBAL was selected by Smartwings, Czech Republic to provide aircraft systems courses and training software for 737NGs and 737 MAXs.
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OLIVER WYMAN

Oct 17, 2022
OLIVER WYMAN agreed to acquire AVASCENT, Washington, DC (aerospace/defense management consulting).
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WILLIS LEASE FINANCE

Oct 18, 2022
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE announced rebranding (imagery/corporate profile) to more clearly reflect its combined offerings.
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CAE

Oct 18, 2022
CAE is ramping up Gulfstream training activities out of new facilities in Las Vegas, Savannah and Singapore. A G650 simulator entered service in Las…
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FLYDOCS

Oct 18, 2022
FLYDOCS teamed with Lufthansa Technik to launch new lease asset management software to optimize leases and ensure smooth/on-time returns.
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DUCOMMUN

Oct 18, 2022
DUCOMMUN reopened 115,000 sq ft facility in Guaymas, Mexico to support production of VersaCore Composite technology, composite/metal bond flight…
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AVIONICA, FL and ERGOSS

Oct 18, 2022
AVIONICA, FL and ERGOSS, France formed partnership to deliver first-ever fully plug and play SasS cloud-based solution for Flight Data Management…
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CEFA

Oct 18, 2022
CEFA was selected by Vietjet to provide its FAS flight visualization software.
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UNICAL AVIATION

Oct 18, 2022
UNICAL AVIATION opened EMEA sales/marketing office in the UK.
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KILLICK AEROSPACE

Oct 18, 2022
KILLICK AEROSPACE was selected by Honeywell as exclusive global distributor (excluding China) of Nitrogen Generation System (NGS) components for 737s…
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TORAY and SPECIALTY MATERIALS

Oct 18, 2022
TORAY and SPECIALTY MATERIALS teamed to unite Specialty’s boron fiber with Toray Composite Materials America’s high-strength intermediate modulus…
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BOEING

Oct 20, 2022
BOEING announced global distribution agreements with Langa Industrial for ground support equipment.
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SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS

Oct 20, 2022
SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS was selected by ITA Airways to provide wheels/carbon brakes for six A350s and 20 A320s.
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MAGNIX

Oct 20, 2022
MAGNIX, WA plans to develop hydrogen fuel cells to complement its battery electric and hybrid electric systems.

Air Transport

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AIR TAHITI

Oct 14, 2022
AIR TAHITI ordered one ATR 72-600 and confirmed deal as launch customer for two ATR 42-600Ss for late 2024.
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BOC AVIATION

Oct 14, 2022
BOC AVIATION executed 44 transactions (27 lease commitments) in 3Q22 vs 38 (21) in 3Q21, and ended quarter with owned/managed/committed fleet of 612…
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SEVENAIR

Oct 14, 2022
SEVENAIR, Portugal signed LOI with Heart Aerospace to purchase three all-electric, 30-pax ES-30s and option three.
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FLYDUBAI

Oct 14, 2022
FLYDUBAI agreed to wet-lease four 737-800s from Smartwings between November 17 and January 16. It has 68.
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LUFTHANSA

Oct 14, 2022
LUFTHANSA plans in 2023 to introduce Allegris suite concept for first and business class on select A350s and 787-9s.
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US DOT

Oct 14, 2022
US DOT says US scheduled pax airlines employed 769,106 workers in Aug 2022, up 3.6% vs pre-pandemic Aug 2019.
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ARCHER AVIATION

Oct 14, 2022
ARCHER AVIATION has dubbed its production eVTOL aircraft as Midnight; aircraft is to be unveiled on November 16.
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FRONTIER AIRLINES

Oct 17, 2022
FRONTIER AIRLINES sold two new A320neos (11032/11077) to ORIX Aviation for leaseback; first was delivered.
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US DOT

Oct 17, 2022
US DOT reports US airlines carried 69.9m pax in July 2022, down 7.6% vs pre-pandemic July 2019.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC

Oct 17, 2022
VIRGIN ATLANTIC took delivery of its first A330-900 (2018); it has ordered seven and agreed to lease six from ALC.
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AIR ASTANA

Oct 17, 2022
AIR ASTANA took delivery of A321LR (10916) on lease from ALC and now has nine with a tenth coming by end 2022.
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SKY HIGH

Oct 17, 2022
SKY HIGH, Dominican Republic took delivery of second (604) ex-Air Astana E190 on lease from TrueNoord.
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CANADA JETLINES

Oct 17, 2022
CANADA JETLINES agreed to lease ex-Pegasus A320-200 (5995) from CCB Leasing for delivery in November 2022.
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BAHAMASAIR

Oct 17, 2022
BAHAMASAIR leased ex-Smartavia 737-700 (30038) from AerCap.
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ITA AIRWAYS

Oct 17, 2022
ITA AIRWAYS took delivery of A220-300 (55180) on lease from ALC; aircraft was originally going to Azimuth Airlines.
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CENTRAL AIRLINES

Oct 17, 2022
CENTRAL AIRLINES, China leased 737-800BCF (35224; ex-SpiceJet) from ICBC; STAECO modified aircraft.
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SIDERAL

Oct 17, 2022
SIDERAL, Brazil leased AEI-converted 737-800SF (28628; ex-SunExpress) from AerCap; COMMERCIAL JET modified.
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA

Oct 17, 2022
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA leased ex-KLM 737-700 (38128) from Tokyo Century.
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NORSE ATLANTIC UK

Oct 17, 2022
NORSE ATLANTIC UK was granted foreign air carrier permit by US DOT to operate between London Gatwick and US.
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LUFTHANSA GROUP

Oct 17, 2022
LUFTHANSA GROUP estimates it had €1.1b adjusted EBIT on €10.1b revenues in 3Q22 vs €251m on €5.2b in 3Q21. It gave its first 787-9 the name Berlin;…
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GLOBALX-COLOMBIA

Oct 17, 2022
GLOBALX-COLOMBIA entered Phase 2 of the Colombia AOC certification process; final AOC approval is expected in 1Q23, when GlobalX will assign A321Fs…
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BROWARD AVIATION SERVICES

Oct 17, 2022
BROWARD AVIATION SERVICES, FL acquired ex-Avianca Ecuador A319-100 (1882) for part out in 1Q23 at Goodyear, AZ.
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ALLEGIANT and VIVA AEROBUS

Oct 17, 2022
ALLEGIANT and VIVA AEROBUS has approval from Mexico's Federal Economic Competition Commission for alliance.
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FLYBONDI

Oct 17, 2022
FLYBONDI, Argentina leased ex-Garuda 737-800 (30147) from Pembroke and now has eight; two more (30149/30150) are due shortly with another two hopeful…
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ALASKA AIRLINES

Oct 17, 2022
ALASKA AIRLINES finalized new 3-year contract with its ALPA-represented pilots; agreement passed by 82%.
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ASL AVIATION HOLDINGS

Oct 18, 2022
ASL AVIATION HOLDINGS agreed to lease a 737-800SF (28642; ex-Air Italy) from Titan Aircraft Investments.
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JET2.COM

Oct 18, 2022
JET2.COM, UK ordered another 35 A320neo Family aircraft and has now ordered 98 for delivery through 2031.
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NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS

Oct 18, 2022
NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS agreed to sublease a fifth 787-9 to an undisclosed airline for 18 months starting 4Q22.
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AIRASIA X GROUP

Oct 18, 2022
AIRASIA X GROUP is increasing its Malaysia AirAsia X operations to 44 weekly flights/10 routes and Thai AirAsia X operations to 22 weekly flights…
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AUSTRIAN

Oct 18, 2022
AUSTRIAN took delivery of its first A320neo (10904); three more are due by spring 2023 to increase fleet to 65 aircraft.
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JOBY AVIATION

Oct 18, 2022
JOBY AVIATION, CA formally applied to UK for foreign validation of its anticipated FAA type certification of its eVTOL.
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US DOT

Oct 18, 2022
US DOT says US domestic air fares averaged $397 in 2Q22, up 22% from 2Q21 and down 2.1% from 4Q19.
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ETIHAD AIRWAYS GROUP

Oct 18, 2022
ETIHAD AIRWAYS GROUP was transferred into ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company.
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SKY EXPRESS

Oct 18, 2022
SKY EXPRESS plans November 2 to begin five-times-weekly Athens-Sofia, Bulgaria (A320).
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GO2SKY

Oct 18, 2022
GO2SKY, Slovakia leased ex-Norwegian 737-800 (36809) from DAE Capital.
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BLUEBIRD NORDIC

Oct 18, 2022
BLUEBIRD NORDIC took delivery of its fourth 737-800BCF (TBA). It is expecting to add more in 2023.
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HANSAIR GROUP

Oct 18, 2022
HANSAIR GROUP teamed with INPRODICON to provide airlines with digital content (music and podcasts) that create additional revenue streams.
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AIR ARABIA

Oct 18, 2022
AIR ARABIA took delivery of ex-Interjet A321-200 (7833) with CFM56s on lease from Wings Capital Partners.
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BATIK AIR

Oct 18, 2022
BATIK AIR, Indonesia leased ex-Garuda 737-800 (41798) from AerCap.
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AEROMEXICO

Oct 18, 2022
AEROMEXICO took delivery of 737-8 (65188) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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CHAIR AIRLINES

Oct 20, 2022
CHAIR AIRLINES, Switzerland agreed to lease ex-Saudia A320-200 (4391) from Merx Aviation; Skyworks arranged.
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EVIA AERO

Oct 20, 2022
EVIA AERO, Germany signed LOI with Eviation Aircraft to order 25 9-pax, all-electric Alice aircraft, to enter service in 2024.
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AIR CAIRO

Oct 20, 2022
AIR CAIRO leased new A320neo (10791) with LEAPs from AerCap; aircraft was originally slated for Smartavia.
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MARATHON AIRLINES

Oct 20, 2022
MARATHON AIRLINES, Greece leased ex-Alitalia E175 (034) from Azorra Aviation. It now has two E175s.
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NORWEGIAN AIR SHUTTLE

Oct 20, 2022
NORWEGIAN AIR SHUTTLE leased another ex-Garuda 737-800 (38033) from AerCap.
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TUI AIRLINES BELGIUM

Oct 20, 2022
TUI AIRLINES BELGIUM agreed to lease three E195-E2s from AerCap for delivery March-May 2023.
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BBAM

Oct 20, 2022
BBAM leased A321P2F (1994; ex-Eurowings) to SALAMAIR and ex-Pegasus 737-800 (37366) to ANDES, Argentina.
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ALASKA AIR GROUP

Oct 20, 2022
ALASKA AIR GROUP had $40m net income on $2.8b revenues in 3Q22 vs $322m on $2.4b in pre-pandemic 3Q19 and ended quarter with $3.2b in unrestricted…
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Oct 20, 2022
AMERICAN AIRLINES had $483m net income on record $13.5b revenues in 3Q22 vs $425m on $11.9b in pre-pandemic 3Q19 and says it continues to execute on…

Business Aviation

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WINGLET TECHNOLOGY

Oct 14, 2022
WINGLET TECHNOLOGY, Wichita plans to amend its transitional winglet STC to include Sovereign+ and Latitude models.
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FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

Oct 14, 2022
FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL was selected by Dassault Aviation as factory authorized training provider for Falcon 10X; it initially plans to design and…
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BLUETAIL

Oct 14, 2022
BLUETAIL, AZ has developed MACH Conformity software module to reduce time it takes to perform Part 135 conformity inspections by up to 50%; Solairus…
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ASSET INSIGHT

Oct 14, 2022
ASSET INSIGHT reports 4% of active business jet fleet was listed for sale in September, down from 5.6% in Sept 2021.
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HONEYWELL

Oct 17, 2022
HONEYWELL forecasts delivery of 8,500 new business jets worth $274b in 2023-2032, up 15% vs same 10-year forecast a year ago; it expects business…
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AIR CHARTER ASSOCIATION

Oct 17, 2022
AIR CHARTER ASSOCIATION reports it has hit record number of international members representing >50 countries.
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F/LIST

Oct 17, 2022
F/LIST, Germany unveiled new portfolio of bio-based sustainable materials for business jet cabins.
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COMLUX COMPLETION

Oct 17, 2022
COMLUX COMPLETION was approved by Airbus (as first) to provide line and base maintenance on ACJ TwoTwenty.
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FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

Oct 14, 2022
FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL was selected by Dassault Aviation as factory authorized training provider for Falcon 10X; it initially plans to design and…
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PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA

Oct 17, 2022
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA plans in 2024 to open MRO facility for PW800 in Berlin-Brandenberg, Germany in collaboration with MTU AERO ENGINES; deal…
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TAMARACK AEROSPACE GROUP

Oct 17, 2022
TAMARACK AEROSPACE GROUP was selected by Ampaire to develop further upgrades for its hybrid electric aircraft, which includes exclusive access to…
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HONEYWELL

Oct 17, 2022
HONEYWELL has agreement with Supernal (Hyundai) to explore integration of Anthem flight deck for its eVTOL vehicle.
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BOMBARDIER

Oct 17, 2022
BOMBARDIER introduced new Executive Cabin for Global 7500/8000 featuring open office concept with Nuage seating.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Oct 17, 2022
TEXTRON AVIATION is adding 180,000 sq ft to its parts distribution operations in Wichita to bolster stock levels from late 2023. It is also opening a…
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BAE SYSTEMS

Oct 17, 2022
BAE SYSTEMS was selected by Supernal (Hyundai) to design/develop the flight control computer for its eVTOL vehicle.
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GE DIGITAL

Oct 17, 2022
GE DIGITAL unveiled FlightPulse for Business Jets, a configurable modular EFB, developed with GULFSTREAM; analytical tools/reports help business jet…
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GARMIN INTERNATIONAL

Oct 17, 2022
GARMIN INTERNATIONAL has FAA STC to install its GI 275 electronic flight instrument (with Bluetooth) in the Falcon 7X.
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GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Oct 17, 2022
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE is investing $150.7m to add 262,000 sq ft of manufacturing space at Savannah; the expansions add dedicated G400 production and…
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GULFSTREAM

Oct 17, 2022
GULFSTREAM plans in 1H23 to open 100,000 sq ft component repair/overhaul facility in Dallas-Fort Worth area. It also added hangar space at Phoenix…
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EXECUJET AVIATION NIGERIA

Oct 17, 2022
EXECUJET AVIATION NIGERIA was selected by Gulfstream to provide warranty/maintenance services and spare parts.
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IADA

Oct 17, 2022
IADA reports its dealers closed 331 sales transactions in 3Q22 vs 340 in 3Q21; year-to-date deals rose to 929 vs 869.
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FLYEXCLUSIVE

Oct 17, 2022
FLYEXCLUSIVE, NC signed business combination agreement with EG ACQUISITION, which values company at $600m; combined company is expected to trade on…
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MILLION AIR

Oct 17, 2022
MILLION AIR acquired former MARATHON JET CENTER in the Florida Keys, its fourth FBO in Florida and 34th overall.
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BOMBARDIER and SIGNATURE AVIATION

Oct 17, 2022
BOMBARDIER and SIGNATURE AVIATION reached multi-year agreement for the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) quantities, utilizing the Book and…
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DASSAULT FALCON JET

Oct 17, 2022
DASSAULT FALCON JET plans to build 175,000 sq ft Falcon maintenance center at Melbourne, FL for late 2024; complex will be able to accommodate up to…
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DASSAULT AVIATION

Oct 17, 2022
DASSAULT AVIATION introduced EASy IV flight deck, based on Honeywell Primus Epic system, for Falcon 6X/7X/8X.
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DASSAULT AVIATION

Oct 17, 2022
DASSAULT AVIATION says Falcon 6X is entering its final phase of certification flight test program (three aircraft); entry into service is mid-2023;…
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Oct 17, 2022
TEXTRON AVIATION added its third Beechcraft Denali to flight test program; certification is planned for 2H24.
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BOMBARDIER

Oct 18, 2022
BOMBARDIER plans October 31 to inaugurate its new 300,000 sq ft service center at Miami-Opa Locka, FL.
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FLYEXCLUSIVE

Oct 18, 2022
FLYEXCLUSIVE ordered eight Cessna Citation XLS Gen2s and six Citation Longitudes.
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GOGO BUSINESS AVIATION

Oct 18, 2022
GOGO BUSINESS AVIATION has completed construction of its 150-site nationwide Gogo 5G network.
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WHEELS UP

Oct 18, 2022
WHEELS UP raised $259m via sale of $270m in equipment notes through EETC loan structure; its sees profit in 2024.
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VSE AVIATION

Oct 18, 2022
VSE AVIATION was selected by Avian as sales channel partner to distribute Embraer executive aircraft components.
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HONEYWELL

Oct 18, 2022
HONEYWELL is developing next-gen JetWave SATCOM with multinetwork, multiconstellation capability for 2023.
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VIASAT and INMARSAT

Oct 18, 2022
VIASAT and INMARSAT were approved by Australia's FIRB for merger.
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INMARSAT

Oct 18, 2022
INMARSAT named Satcom Direct and Honeywell as its first global distribution partners for SwiftJet inflight connectivity.
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ACI JET

Oct 18, 2022
ACI JET finalized acquisition of Van Nuys Airport-based aircraft maintenance operation, including office space and stationed technicians and two…
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BANYAN AIR SERVICE

Oct 18, 2022
BANYAN AIR SERVICE, Fort Lauderdale added the Global 5000/6000 to its Part 145 repair station capabilities.
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WELOJETS

Oct 18, 2022
WELOJETS signed LOI to order 32 eSTOL jets from Electra.aero, which now has commitments for >1,000 aircraft.
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JETNET

Oct 18, 2022
JETNET, NY has agreed to purchase ASSET INSIGHT, Las Vegas (aviation valuations) and says acquisition is first of what it anticipates will be several…
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FLY ALLIANCE

Oct 18, 2022
FLY ALLIANCE, FL ordered four Cessna Citation business jets and optioned 16; first (XLS Gen2) is due in 2023.
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ARGUS

Oct 18, 2022
ARGUS named first four Platinum Elite-rated operators for safety: Jet Linx, Alerion Aviation, N-Jets and Image Air Charter.

MRO

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MHI RJ AVIATION GROUP

Oct 14, 2022
MHI RJ AVIATION GROUP completed Phase 1 of its expansion project at Bridgeport, WV that will add >100,000 sq ft of hangar space, including six heavy…
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Oct 14, 2022
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK applied AeroSHARK surface technology on first (62753) of 12 777-300ERs for SWISS; fuselage and nacelles were fitted with 950 sq…
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AERFIN

Oct 14, 2022
AERFIN is merging its Major Assemblies and Asset Trading teams to bolster origination and trading opportunities and capitalize on market growth.
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BALDWIN SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

Oct 14, 2022
BALDWIN SAFETY & COMPLIANCE, SC developed APE accident prevention software to track and benchmark proactive safety efforts.
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KELLSTROM AEROSPACE

Oct 17, 2022
KELLSTROM AEROSPACE was selected by Spirit Airlines to provide end-of-life technical advisory services and (by VORTEX AVIATION) engine removal…
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REVIMA and LOKAD

Oct 17, 2022
REVIMA and LOKAD teamed to develop/deploy predictive optimization solution to reduce turn-around-time for APU and landing gear repair and overhaul…
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STS AVIATION SERVICES

Oct 17, 2022
STS AVIATION SERVICES was selected by Mammoth Freighters to perform 777 passenger-to-freighter conversions at Manchester, UK starting in mid-2024;…
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TP AEROSPACE

Oct 17, 2022
TP AEROSPACE is opening its ninth wheel and brake MRO facility (10,000 sq meters) in Brno, Czech Republic.
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AFI KLM E&M

Oct 17, 2022
AFI KLM E&M was selected by Aeroitalia to provide component support for four 737-800s.
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ANTAVIA AMETEK MRO

Oct 17, 2022
ANTAVIA AMETEK MRO, France renewed its long-term contract with AFI KLM E&M for aircraft component maintenance.
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ADQ

Oct 17, 2022
ADQ, Abu Dhabi submitted offer to ABU DHABI AVIATION (ADA) to combine its 100% ownership in AMMROC and ETIHAD ENGINEERING, plus its 50% ownership in…
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

Oct 18, 2022
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS booked order from Aviation Holdings III Investments (Aviation Holdings) for a 12th 737-800 freighter conversion; COMMERCIAL…
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AVENTURE AVIATION

Oct 18, 2022
AVENTURE AVIATION acquired two 737NGs (29081; ex-ASL France/32883; ex-WestJet) for part out in UK/US.
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STS AVIATION SERVICES

Oct 18, 2022
STS AVIATION SERVICES plans in early November to open 132,266 sq ft base maintenance base in Manchester, UK.
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FL TECHNICS

Oct 18, 2022
FL TECHNICS has 5-year Norwegian contract for 737 wheel/brake support; deal includes MAX support from 2025.
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VALLAIR

Oct 18, 2022
VALLAIR completed its first 12-year heavy check on an unidentified A330-200 at Châteauroux for a major lessor.
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SR TECHNICS

Oct 18, 2022
SR TECHNICS was licensed by CFM International to provide LEAP-1B MRO support at Zurich.
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AFI KLM E&M

Oct 18, 2022
AFI KLM E&M has Norse Atlantic Airways contract to provide component support for 12 787-9s; package includes flight-hour repairs, access to a spare…
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LUFTHANSA

Oct 14, 2022
LUFTHANSA plans in 2023 to introduce Allegris suite concept for first and business class on select A350s and 787-9s.
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IAE

Oct 18, 2022
IAE was selected by Royal Jordanian for V2500 maintenance; deal calls for 15 shop visits over three years.
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AFI KLM E&M

Oct 18, 2022
AFI KLM E&M and Toulouse-based ASCENDANCE FLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES signed MOU to explore potential collaborations over VTOL line maintenance, component…
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WERNER AERO

Oct 18, 2022
WERNER AERO, NJ acquired ex-Flybe E175 (355) for part out.
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LUFTHANSA and VSE AVIATION

Oct 18, 2022
LUFTHANSA and VSE AVIATION signed 5-year procurement agreement for 737NG material with mutual MRO services.
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PANASONIC TECHNICAL SERVICES

Oct 18, 2022
PANASONIC TECHNICAL SERVICES expanded its MRO facility at Dundalk, Ireland from 6,000 sq ft to 23,000 sq ft.
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UPS

Oct 18, 2022
UPS finalized new 3-year contract with its Teamsters-represented aircraft maintenance and related workers.
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LIMCO AIREPAIR

Oct 18, 2022
LIMCO AIREPAIR, OK has Collins contract to maintain/repair 777 thermal components; deal is valued at $6m annually.
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WENCOR

Oct 18, 2022
WENCOR, GA has acquired AVIATRON, Canada to strengthen its pneumatic repair capabilities and PMA library.
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BEAUTECH POWER SYSTEMS

Oct 20, 2022
BEAUTECH POWER SYSTEMS acquired two ex-Flybe E175s for part our in deal arranged by Skyworks.
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JORAMCO (DAE)

Oct 20, 2022
JORAMCO (DAE) was selected by TUI as preferred MRO organization for 787 heavy maintenance.
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SAFRAN

Oct 20, 2022
SAFRAN has 5-year AJW Group contract for component repairs on A320/A330 landing gear, braking and steering system equipment under Landing Systems…

WHO'SNEWS

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WHO'SNEWS: HEART AEROSPACE

Oct 14, 2022
Gijsberth de Ruiter to Chief Financial Officer of Heart Aerospace, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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WHO'SNEWS: GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (GSP)

Oct 17, 2022
Deven Judd to Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), Greer, SC.
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WHO'SNEWS: APOC AVIATION

Oct 14, 2022
Tracey Downes to Head of Component Sales of APOC Aviation, The Netherlands.
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WHO'SNEWS: AERFIN

Oct 14, 2022
Nick Filce to Director of Trading of AerFin, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: JETBLUE

Oct 17, 2022
Jeffrey Winter to Vice President-Flight Operations of JetBlue.
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WHO'SNEWS: ALTA

Oct 17, 2022
Adrian Neuhauser, CEO of Avianca, was elected Chairman of the Executive Committee of ALTA.
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WHO'SNEWS: SKYTECH-AIC

Oct 17, 2022
Dean Osborne to Director of Sales and Marketing of Skytech-AIC, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: EGYPTAIR M&E

Oct 17, 2022
Walid El Khafif to Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of EgyptAir M&E.
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WHO'SNEWS: GAMECO

Oct 17, 2022
Marc Szepan to General Manager of GAMECO, China.
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WHO'SNEWS: NAYAK AIRCRAFT SERVICES

Oct 17, 2022
Marco Smit to Chief Executive Officer of Nayak Aircraft Services, Germany; Dr. Boris Liffers was named Chief Financial Officer.
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WHO'SNEWS: DASSAULT FALCON JET

Oct 17, 2022
Pauline Annen to Director-Pilot Operational Support of Dassault Falcon Jet, Teterboro.
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WHO'SNEWS: LYNX AIR

Oct 18, 2022
Jim Sullivan to Chief Operating Officer of Lynx Air, Calgary.
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WHO'SNEWS: KLM UK ENGINEERING

Oct 18, 2022
Wayne Easlea to Managing Director of KLM UK Engineering, Norwich (effective November 14).
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WHO'SNEWS: AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS

Oct 20, 2022
Stephanie Sanford to Senior Vice President-Aerospace Opportunites Fund of AE Industrial Partners, Boca Raton, FL.
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WHO'SNEWS: UNICAL EMEA

Oct 20, 2022
Stefan Haynes to Managing Director of Unical EMEA, UK.

Defense

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LOCKHEED MARTIN

Oct 18, 2022
LOCKHEED MARTIN had $1.8b net income on $16.6b sales in 3Q22 vs $614m on $16b in 3Q21; it ended quarter with $140b backlog. It delivered 27 F-35s,…