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Air Transport

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FLY GANGWON

Nov 28, 2022
FLY GANGWON, Korea leased ex-Garuda A330-200 (1261) with Trent 700s from Carlyle Aviation Partners.
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US-BANGLA AIRLINES

Nov 28, 2022
US-BANGLA AIRLINES leased ex-SpiceJet 737-800 (39062) from BOC Aviation.
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HESTON AIRLINES

Nov 28, 2022
HESTON AIRLINES, Lithuania leased ex-Juneyao A320-200 (3596) with CFM56s from Goshawk Aviation.
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JETSMART

Nov 28, 2022
JETSMART, Chile leased GTF-powered A320neo (10788) from Aviation Capital Group.
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ATLAS AIR

Nov 28, 2022
ATLAS AIR took delivery of first (67992) of four 777-200LRFs for operation for MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company.
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FLYBONDI

Nov 28, 2022
FLYBONDI, Argentina leased ex-Garuda 737-800 (30147) from Pembroke and now has 10 aircraft under 2X Plan.
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ANIVIA SERVICES AEREOS

Nov 28, 2022
ANIVIA SERVICES AEREOS, Brazil leased 737-300F (25215; ex-Lufthansa) from Aircraft 25215 (Automatic).
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AIRBALTIC

Nov 28, 2022
AIRBALTIC posted €35.6m net loss on €362.5m revenues in Jan-Sept 2022; it carried 2.4m pax vs 1m a year ago.
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K-MILE ASIA

Nov 28, 2022
K-MILE ASIA began five-times-weekly Bangkok-Dhaka, Bangladesh (737-800BCF).
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SALAMAIR

Nov 28, 2022
SALAMAIR plans December 18 to begin three-times-weekly Muscat-Bangkok (A320neo).
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AIR BUSAN

Nov 28, 2022
AIR BUSAN plans December 21 to begin Busan-Taipei Taoyuan (A321).
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SAS

Nov 28, 2022
SAS plans February 9 to begin five-times-weekly Copenhagen-JFK (A350).
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UNITED AIRLINES

Nov 28, 2022
UNITED AIRLINES is expected March 3 to resume San Francisco-Hong Kong (TBA).
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LATAM

Nov 28, 2022
LATAM plans July 1 to begin three-times-weekly São Paulo-Los Angeles (777-300ER); DELTA is partner.
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JET2.COM

Nov 28, 2022
JET2.COM is adding a 15th 737 to its base at London Stansted for summer 2023; it will serve 11 destinations.
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AIR TASHKENT

Nov 28, 2022
AIR TASHKENT, Uzbekistan secured AOC for startup with an A330 (TBA).
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NAVBLUE

Nov 28, 2022
NAVBLUE was selected by TAP to provide RNP AR approach procedures.
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ATSG

Nov 29, 2022
ATSG reports it has 124 commercial cargo/pax aircraft, including 89 externally leased 767 converted freighters, 17 other 767Fs (leased to its cargo…
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AVIANCA AND VIVA AIR

Nov 29, 2022
AVIANCA and VIVA AIR offered several concessions, including giving back slots at Bogota, to obtain approval to merge.
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CROATIA AIRLINES

Nov 29, 2022
CROATIA AIRLINES ordered six A220-300s and announced plan to lease nine others for delivery through 2026.
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AIR CORSICA

Nov 29, 2022
AIR CORSICA took delivery of the first PW127XT-powered ATR 72-600 (1648); it ordered five at last year's Dubai Airshow.
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ALC

Nov 29, 2022
ALC plans public offering of $700m senior unsecured medium-term notes for purchasing aircraft and repaying debt.
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ATSG

Nov 29, 2022
ATSG received Board approval to repurchase another $150m of its common stock as prior authorization was exhausted.
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AAPA

Nov 29, 2022
AAPA members carried (improved) 12.1m international pax in Oct 2022, down 61.4% from Oct 2019; PLF was 77.7%.
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CYPRUS AIRWAYS HOLIDAYS

Nov 29, 2022
CYPRUS AIRWAYS HOLIDAYS was formed by Cyprus Airways to offer flight/hotel/airport transfer package deals.
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AERO CONTRACTORS

Nov 29, 2022
AERO CONTRACTORS, Nigeria plans to restart on December 5; it suspended service on July 30. It has seven 737CLs.
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AIR INDIA AND VISTARA

Nov 29, 2022
AIR INDIA and VISTARA are being merged by Singapore Airlines and Tata in 1Q24; as part of deal, SIA is also investing S$360m into Air India …
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AEGEAN AIRLINES

Nov 29, 2022
AEGEAN AIRLINES, Greece sold new GTF-powered A321neo (11085) to Jackson Square Aviation and leased it back.
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AIR FRANCE

Nov 29, 2022
AIR FRANCE plans June 12 to begin three-times-weekly Paris CDG-Zanzibar-Dar Es Salam, Tanzania (787-9).
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EUROCONTROL

Nov 29, 2022
EUROCONTROL reports European network traffic (average of 22,653 daily flights) was 86% of 2019 levels in mid-November 2022 (November 18-24).
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CATHAY PACIFIC

Nov 29, 2022
CATHAY PACIFIC reports it had 230 aircraft (59 parked) on November 1 vs 228 (69 parked) on July 1.
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AIR PEACE

Nov 30, 2022
AIR PEACE, Nigeria leased two A320-200s (3308/6306) with V2500s from SmartLynx. It now has 10 aircraft.
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NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS

Nov 30, 2022
NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS plans March 26 to begin daily Paris CDG-JFK (787-8).
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TSA

Nov 30, 2022
TSA reports 2.56m pax were screened on Nov 27 (highest daily total since the start of the pandemic), down 11.1% from 2.88m on peak day in 2019.
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LOT POLISH AIRLINES

Nov 30, 2022
LOT POLISH AIRLINES leased ex-Alitalia ERJ175 (335) from Nordic Aviation Capital.
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EMBRAER

Nov 30, 2022
EMBRAER booked order from undisclosed customer for five E195-E2s for delivery late 2023/early 2024.
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ATLAS AIR

Nov 30, 2022
ATLAS AIR received shareholder approval to be acquired by investor group led by APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT together with investment affiliates of J.F…
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SAS GROUP

Nov 30, 2022
SAS GROUP posted SEK7b net loss on SEK31.8b revenues for year ended October 2022 and says it continues to make progress on its SAS FORWARD…
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AIRCASTLE

Nov 30, 2022
AIRCASTLE secured new $450m secured aircraft financing facility that expires in November 2029.
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KOREAN AIR

Nov 30, 2022
KOREAN AIR took delivery of its first GTF-powered A321neo (10977) to enter service in December; it ordered 50.
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LAX

Nov 30, 2022
LAX handled 5.9m pax in October 2022, down 18.3% vs October 2019.
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IBERIA

Nov 30, 2022
IBERIA sold second A350-900 (579) to Jackson Square Aviation and leased it back.
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EASYJET

Nov 30, 2022
EASYJET posted headline EBITDAR of £569m (quarterly record £674m in 4Q) on £5.8b revenues for year ended Sept 30; it ended FY with 320 aircraft plus…
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AIR SERBIA

Nov 30, 2022
AIR SERBIA leased ex-Stobart Air ATR 72-600 (1083) from KGAL funds (GOAL manages); second is due shortly.
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AIR FRANCE

Nov 30, 2022
AIR FRANCE sold new A350-900 (578) to Avolon and leased it back; it now leases five aircraft from Avolon.
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TURKISH AIRLINES

Nov 30, 2022
TURKISH AIRLINES leased second A321neo (10128) from Avolon for ANADOLU JET as part of deal for five.
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HAWAIIAN AIRLINES

Nov 30, 2022
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES plans May 20 to begin weekly Honolulu-Rarotonga, Cook Islands (A321neo).
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AIRSEVEN

Nov 30, 2022
AIRSEVEN, Denmark is expected to acquire a 737-800 (TBA) in December as start to replace its three 737-400s.
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LION AIR

Nov 30, 2022
LION AIR, Indonesia leased ex-Ikar 737-900ER (35719) from AerCap.
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FLYSAFAIR

Nov 30, 2022
FLYSAFAIR, South Africa leased ex-Comair 737-800 (40247) from Avolon.
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CAPITAL A

Nov 30, 2022
CAPITAL A (AirAsia Group) applied to Bursa Malaysia Securities for extension to submit a holistic regularisation plan to remedy its Practice Note 17 …
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IATA

Dec 02, 2022
IATA reports year-over-year global pax traffic was up 44.6% in October on 23.9% higher capacity; cargo fell 13.6%.
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RYANAIR

Dec 02, 2022
RYANAIR signed MOU to purchase up to 120m gallons of SAF from SHELL in 2025-2030, mostly at Dublin/Stansted.
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GETJET AIRLINES LATVIA

Dec 02, 2022
GETJET AIRLINES LATVIA received AOC for ACMI/charter services with A320s/737s alongside its Lithuanian counterpart.
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AIRBALTIC

Dec 02, 2022
AIRBALTIC sold three A220-300s to GOAL for leaseback; two (55182/55183) delivered with third planned in December.
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BATIK AIR

Dec 02, 2022
BATIK AIR, Indonesia leased ex-Cathay Dragon (5362) with V2500s from BOC Aviation.
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MONGOLIAN AIRWAYS

Dec 02, 2022
MONGOLIAN AIRWAYS leased ex-Avianca A330-200 (1400) with Trent 700s from Wings Capital Partners.
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FLYARYSTAN

Dec 02, 2022
FLYARYSTAN, Kazakhstan leased second new GTF-powered A320neo (11199) from Aviation Capital Group.
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FLY2SKY AIRLINES

Dec 02, 2022
FLY2SKY AIRLINES received its FAOC from Canada to provide A320 commercial air transport services in Canada.
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PANORAMA AIRWAYS

Dec 02, 2022
PANORAMA AIRWAYS received its AOC from Uzbekistan for December 2022 startup (fleet TBA).
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AIR INDIA

Dec 02, 2022
AIR INDIA leased/took delivery of its first ex-Delta 777-200LR (29741); four more are expected by March 2023.
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GALISTAIR

Dec 02, 2022
GALISTAIR, Malta leased ex-Air China A320-200 (876) with CFM56s from FTAI Aviation.
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US DOT

Dec 02, 2022
US DOT reports fuel cost for US airlines was $3.45/gallon in October vs $1.97 in Sep 2019 (consumption fell 5.2%).

Aerospace

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GRAND VIEW RESEARCH

Nov 28, 2022
GRAND VIEW RESEARCH, CA forecasts global aerospace parts manufacturing market will grow 4% per year to $1.233b in 2030.
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ROLLS-ROYCE AND EASYJET

Nov 28, 2022
ROLLS-ROYCE and EASYJET completed first run of hydrogen-powered engine (AE 2100-A); it later plans full-scale ground test of a Pearl 15.
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VOLATUS AEROSPACE

Nov 28, 2022
VOLATUS AEROSPACE, Canada acquired Syracuse-based EMPIRE DRONE COMPANY (distributor and integrator for unmanned aerial systems).
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INFINITY AIR GROUP

Nov 29, 2022
INFINITY AIR GROUP, FL acquired 737 MAX interior parts inventory from LOPA-changed aircraft; first group was delivered and second is due shortly.
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MTU AERO ENGINES

Nov 29, 2022
MTU AERO ENGINES is leading newly formed collaborative consortium that includes PRATT & WHITNEY, COLLINS AEROSPACE, GKN AEROSPACE, AIRBUS and others…
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AEROVISTA

Nov 29, 2022
AEROVISTA, Dubai acquired a CFM56-7B26 from PTS Aviation (StandardAero).
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PARADIGM PRECISION AND WHITCRAFT GROUP

Nov 30, 2022
PARADIGM PRECISION and WHITCRAFT GROUP are being merged by CD&R and Greenbriar to create a scaled and diversified manufacturer of complex, high…
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AIRBUS

Nov 30, 2022
AIRBUS revealed that it is developing a hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine to equip its zero-emission aircraft that will enter service by 2035; it has…
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SIMAERO

Nov 30, 2022
SIMAERO has completed relocation of a 757/767 full flight simulator from Shanghai to HNCA training center in Zhengzhou; it was then CAAC certified.
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FLIGHT DATA SYSTEMS

Nov 30, 2022
FLIGHT DATA SYSTEMS, TX was selected by Canada West Avionics to supply its SENTRY CVR as solution-of-choice for Canadian CVR mandates.
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UNITED AIRLINES

Nov 30, 2022
UNITED AIRLINES is investing in NATRON ENERGY, MI for developing/manufacturing sodium-ion batteries for GSE.
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BOEING

Nov 30, 2022
BOEING has suspended 777X flight testing due to unspecified issue with GE9X engine now being investigated by GE.
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AIRBUS and CERN

Dec 02, 2022
AIRBUS and CERN teamed to evaluate how superconductivity can contribute to decarbonizing future aircraft systems.
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ITP AERO UK

Dec 02, 2022
ITP AERO UK formed partnership with four research centers (AFRC, AMRC, MTC and TWI) and the ADS Group to help drive commitment to developing ultra-efficient eng

Defense

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BOMBARDIER

Nov 28, 2022
BOMBARDIER took delivery of Germany's Global 6000 at Wichita for major structural mods to accommodate Kalætron Integral signal intelligence (SIGINT)…
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JAPAN

Nov 30, 2022
JAPAN ordered two more KC-46A Pegasus tankers, increasing its total contract to six (two delivered).

Defense/MRO

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AAR AND WZL-2

Nov 29, 2022
AAR and WZL-2 opened F-16 overhaul facility at Bydgoszcz, Poland to support NATO aircraft in Europe; tasks include avionic upgrades; structural mods,…

MRO

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ST ENGINEERING

Nov 28, 2022
ST ENGINEERING secured Jetstar Asia contracts to provide A320 line/base maintenance and component support.
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ADRIA TEHNIKA

Nov 28, 2022
ADRIA TEHNIKA received EN 9110 certification for quality management.
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WERNER AERO

Nov 29, 2022
WERNER AERO, NJ acquired second ex-Flybe E175 (358) for part out by ECUBE, UK.
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IFS

Nov 29, 2022
IFS was selected by Viva Air to provide its Cloud-based aviation maintenance solution. TSUNAMI TSOLUTIONS teamed with Viva Air.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Nov 30, 2022
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK opened 3,500 sq meter, 10-bay Mobile Engine Services (MES) repair station in Celbridge, Ireland for supporting CFM56-5B and CFM56…
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PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA

Nov 30, 2022
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA has 15-year Air Corsica contract to provide PW127XT-M fleet management program.
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JET PARTS ENGINEERING acquired NORTHEAST AERO COMPRESSOR

Dec 02, 2022
JET PARTS ENGINEERING acquired NORTHEAST AERO COMPRESSOR, NY (NEACO), which specializes in maintenance of complex pneumatic...
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GA TELESIS

Dec 02, 2022
GA TELESIS is introducing main engine fuel pump repairs at Miami for all variants of the CFM56, CF6-80, V2500, PW4000, and CF34 jet engines.
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EXECUTIVE JET SERVICES

Dec 02, 2022
EXECUTIVE JET SERVICES (EJS), UK agreed to acquire two E190s from Nordic Aviation Capital for part out in Poland.

Business/MRO

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METROJET

Nov 30, 2022
METROJET, Hong Kong says it completed heavy checks on five Gulfstream business jets in October.
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FLYING COLOURS

Nov 30, 2022
FLYING COLOURS, Canada completed another 240-month heavy inspection/exterior paint on a Global Express.
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BOMBARDIER

Nov 30, 2022
BOMBARDIER inaugurated 250,000 sq ft expanded London Biggin Hill Service Centre with new 22-bay hangar capable of handling 14 Global 7500s…

Business Aviation

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KLASJET

Nov 28, 2022
KLASJET is adding ex-Mid East Jet BBJ2 (32971) to its fleet; aircraft, which is undergoing interior mods at JETMS COMPLETION, will be based out of…
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NETJETS

Nov 29, 2022
NETJETS announced plan to acquire 24 Global 8000s (as fleet launch customer) via four firm orders, conversion of eight existing orders and upgrade of…
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MONTE

Dec 02, 2022
MONTE was selected by RVL Aviation to identify most suitable zero-emission propulsion technology for its fleet of King Air aircraft; it will also offer financin

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: ASL Airlines

Nov 28, 2022
Jean-François Dominiak, Managing Director of ASL Airlines France, announced his retirement; his replacement is TBA.
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WHO'SNEWS: FLYR

Nov 28, 2022
Brede Huser to Chief Executive Officer of Flyr, Norway.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIRCASTLE

Nov 28, 2022
Joe Schreiner, Chief Technical Officer of Aircastle, announced his retirement (effective February 28, 2023); his replacement is TBA.
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WHO'SNEWS: CDB AVIATION

Nov 29, 2022
Jie Chen to Chief Executive Officer of CDB Aviation, Dublin (effective January 2023); Patrick Hannigan is retiring.
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WHO'SNEWS: JSSI

Nov 29, 2022
Fabrice Roger to Senior Vice President for Business Development-Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific of JSSI, Chicago.
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WHO'SNEWS: VMO AIRCRAFT LEASING

Nov 30, 2022
Diana Sands to Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Vmo Aircraft Leasing, San Francisco.
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WHO'SNEWS: ASL AIRLINES

Nov 30, 2022
Eric Vincent to Managing Director of ASL Airlines France.
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WHO'SNEWS: PEREGRINE

Dec 02, 2022
TJ Spitzmiller to Vice President-Business Development and Administration of Peregrine, Englewood, CO.
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WHO'SNEWS: CAERDAV

Dec 02, 2022
Chris Coleman to Managing Director of Caerdav, Wales.
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WHO'SNEWS: UNITED AIRLINES

Dec 02, 2022
Maria Deacon to Senior Vice President of Technical Operations of United Airlines.