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Air Transport

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AIR FRANCE

Jan 24, 2023
AIR FRANCE plans March 30 to begin twice-weekly Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe-Miami (A320).
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AVIANCA

Jan 24, 2023
AVIANCA plans late March to begin Bogota-Belo Horizonte/-Boston/-Manaus/-Tegucigalpa Palmerola (A320).
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AIR FRANCE

Jan 24, 2023
AIR FRANCE plans May 5 to begin weekly Cayenne, French Guiana-Belém, Brazil (A320).
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DELTA AIR LINES

Jan 24, 2023
DELTA AIR LINES plans October 28 to begin daily LAX-Auckland, New Zealand (A350-900).
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VOLARIS

Jan 24, 2023
VOLARIS took delivery of new GTF-powered A320neo (10809) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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SOUTHWIND AIRLINES

Jan 24, 2023
SOUTHWIND AIRLINES took delivery of new LEAP-powered A320neo (11039) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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AIRCONNECT

Jan 24, 2023
AIRCONNECT, Romania leased ex-Avianca ATR 72-600 (1196) from Aergo Capital.
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SUPER AIR JET

Jan 24, 2023
SUPER AIR JET, Indonesia took delivery of ex-Indigo A320-200 (5992) on lease from AMCK Aviation (SPNWS; Sep 23).
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TAAG

Jan 24, 2023
TAAG, Angola retained Santos Dumont to perform feasibility study for replacing its 777 fleet with A330neos or 787s.
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AIR INDIA

Jan 24, 2023
AIR INDIA is expected to place orders for 495 aircraft: 235 A321neos, 190 737 MAXs, 40 A350s, 20 787s and 10 777Xs.
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WIZZ AIR

Jan 24, 2023
WIZZ AIR plans in late March/early April to begin service to Istanbul, Antalya and Dalaman (A320neo Family).
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NAV CANADA

Jan 24, 2023
NAV CANADA reports traffic decrease of 9.5% in Dec 2022 vs Dec 2019.
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BERNIQ AIRWAYS

Jan 24, 2023
BERNIQ AIRWAYS, Libya leased ex-Saudia A320-200 (4414) with CFM56s from ALAFCO.
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Jan 24, 2023
SPIRIT AIRLINES sold fourth A320neo (11295) to SMBC Aviation Capital for leaseback under deal for six through 1Q23.
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MYAIRLINE

Jan 25, 2023
MYAIRLINE, Malaysia leased ex-Thai AirAsia A320-200 (4098) with CFM56s from Genesis.
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AVELO AIR

Jan 25, 2023
AVELO AIR leased ex-GOL 737-800 (37599) from Carlyle Aviation Partners.
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NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS

Jan 25, 2023
NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS plans June 20 to begin Rome Fiumicino-JFK (787).
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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES

Jan 25, 2023
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES plans May 22 to begin five-times-weekly Addis Ababa-Copenhagen (787-9).
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WAYSTONE

Jan 25, 2023
WAYSTONE was selected by AviLease, Saudi Arabia to provide full corporate services for its aviation platform in Ireland.
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NORWEGIAN AIR SWEDEN

Jan 25, 2023
NORWEGIAN AIR SWEDEN took delivery of 737-8 (63564) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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EMIRATES

Jan 25, 2023
EMIRATES completed ground tests of a GE90 powered by 100% SAF; test flight on 777-300ER is planned this week.
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AMAZON AIR

Jan 25, 2023
AMAZON AIR began operations in India with two 737-800BCFs operated by QUIKJET CARGO AIRLINES.
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LOT POLISH AIRLINES

Jan 26, 2023
LOT POLISH AIRLINES leased ex-Alitalia E175 (340) from Nordic Aviation Capital.
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SKY LEASING

Jan 26, 2023
SKY LEASING, CA raised $770m for Sky Fund V (SFV) aviation fund for acquiring new and young mid-life aircraft. It says to date, SFV has committed >50% of capita
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EASYJET

Jan 26, 2023
EASYJET plans April 1 to begin daily Birmingham, UK-Naples, Italy (A320).
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EASYJET

Jan 26, 2023
EASYJET had £133m pretax loss on £1.5b revenues in first quarter ended Dec 31 vs £213m loss on £805m a year ago.
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WORLD CARGO AIRLINES

Jan 26, 2023
WORLD CARGO AIRLINES, Malaysia agreed to lease third 737-800BCF (33553; ex-Ryanair) from BBAM.
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UNITED AIRLINES

Jan 26, 2023
UNITED AIRLINES plans May 31 to begin three-times-weekly Newark-Malaga, Spain (757-200).
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JETNET

Jan 26, 2023
JETNET, NY acquired ADS-B EXCHANGE (real-time/historical flight data).
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UNITED AIRLINES

Jan 27, 2023
UNITED AIRLINES took 10% stake in MESA AIR GROUP as part of new financing agreement between companies.
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Jan 27, 2023
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES says based on current revenue and cost trends, it currently expects to post a net loss for 1Q23.
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SOUTHWIND AIRLINES

Jan 24, 2023
SOUTHWIND AIRLINES took delivery of new LEAP-powered A320neo (11039) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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ALASKA AIR GROUP

Jan 27, 2023
ALASKA AIR GROUP had $22m net profit on $2.5b revenues in 4Q22 vs $181m on $2.2b in pre-pandemic 4Q19; and $58m net profit on record $9.6b revenues in 2022 vs $
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Jan 27, 2023
AMERICAN AIRLINES had $803m net profit on $13.2b revenues in 4Q22 vs $414m on $11.3b in pre-pandemic 4Q19; and $127m net income on $49b revenues for 2022 vs $1.
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JETBLUE AIRWAYS

Jan 27, 2023
JETBLUE AIRWAYS had $24m net profit on $2.4b revenues in 4Q22 vs $161m on $2b in pre-pandemic 4Q19; and $362m net loss on $9.2b revenues in 2022 vs $569m net in
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AZUL

Jan 27, 2023
AZUL has teamed with FLYR Labs, CA on AI-driven technologies to optimize its revenue management strategy, starting with fare bundles and ancillary product optim
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SAS

Jan 27, 2023
SAS reported SEK1.5b net loss on SEK5.5b revenues for November/December 2022 as mandated under Chapter 11.
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GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES

Jan 27, 2023
GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES took delivery of its first A321P2F (1199; ex-Ural) following conversion at San Antonio.
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WIZZ AIR

Jan 27, 2023
WIZZ AIR had €33.5m net income on €911.7m revenues for third quarter ended December 31 vs €21.4 on €637.3m for same quarter in pre-pandemic 2019; y-o-y ancillar
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AMERIFLIGHT

Jan 27, 2023
AMERIFLIGHT, TX ordered 20 Natilus Kona autonomous cargo aircraft. NATILUS now has >460 orders worth $6.8b.

Aerospace

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ATL PARTNERS

Jan 24, 2023
ATL PARTNERS, NY retained Barings as lead agent for senior secured facility.
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KELLSTROM AEROSPACE

Jan 25, 2023
KELLSTROM AEROSPACE renewed/expanded its global, exclusive commercial aftermarket distribution agreements with 5 business units of AMETEK Aerospace & Defense.
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RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES

Jan 25, 2023
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES announced plan to realign into three business segments in 2H23.
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Jan 25, 2023
COLLINS AEROSPACE earned $2.3b on $20.6b sales in 2022 vs $1.8b on $18.5b in 2021; commercial sales rose 20%.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Jan 25, 2023
PRATT & WHITNEY earned $1.1b on $20.5b sales in 2022 vs $454m on $18.2b in 2021.
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INTELSAT

Jan 25, 2023
INTELSAT was selected by Alaska Airlines to provide new satellite Wi-Fi technology for E175s for installation by 2026.
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CRANE AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS

Jan 25, 2023
CRANE AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS earned $120.3m on $667m sales in 2022 vs $110m on $638m in 2021.
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SIEMENS DIGITAL INDUSTRIES SOFTWARE

Jan 25, 2023
SIEMENS DIGITAL INDUSTRIES SOFTWARE, TX was selected by Heart Aerospace to provide Capital software to support.
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GE AEROSPACE

Jan 25, 2023
GE AEROSPACE earned $4.8b on $31.1b revenues in 2022 vs $2.9b on $25.6b in 2021
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ELBIT SYSTEMS-CYCLONE

Jan 25, 2023
ELBIT SYSTEMS-CYCLONE, Israel has Boeing contract to supply the main deck cargo door for the 777F and 777-8F.
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DUFOUR AEROSPACE

Jan 25, 2023
DUFOUR AEROSPACE, Switzerland secured investment from Vista Global Holding to support its development of sustainable aviation technologies.
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ALTA

Jan 25, 2023
ALTA added Proponent, CA as affiliate member after 10 years as sponsor.
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AIRBUS

Jan 25, 2023
AIRBUS reportedly began changing out A350's expanded copper foil, located between fuselage and outer paint, with new perforated copper foil.
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BOEING

Jan 26, 2023
BOEING had $663m net loss on $20b revenues in 4Q22 vs $4.2b loss on $14.8b in 4Q21; and $5.1b net loss on $66.6b in 2022 vs $4.3b loss on $62.3b in '21. Its y-o
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BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES

Jan 27, 2023
BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES posted $626m operating loss on $9.2b revenues in 4Q22 vs $4.5b loss on $4.8b in 4Q21; and $2.4b operating loss on $25.9b in 2022 vs
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TRIUMPH

Jan 26, 2023
TRIUMPH has Airbus contract to supply A220 on-wing emergency exit door (OWEED) control cables out of Shelbyville, IN.
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RECARO AIRCRAFT SEATING

Jan 27, 2023
RECARO AIRCRAFT SEATING was selected by Air China to supply CL6720 lie-flat business class seat for its A350s. In addition to the CL6720, Air China also selecte
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COLLINS

Jan 27, 2023
COLLINS was selected to coordinate development of high-voltage electric power distribution technologies (for regional aircraft) out of Cork, Ireland under EU’s
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BOEING

Jan 26, 2023
BOEING opened 200,000 sq ft materials/specialty chemicals distribution center in Hensteadt-Ulzburg, Germany in October for European customers.
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L3HARRIS

Jan 27, 2023
L3HARRIS acquired two ex-Japanese Govt 747-400s (24730/24731) for VIRGIN ORBIT; it is modifying one aircraft for use as airborne launch pad and will also overha
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SIEMENS DIGITAL INDUSTRIES SOFTWARE

Jan 27, 2023
SIEMENS DIGITAL INDUSTRIES SOFTWARE released Simcenter software to offer simulation for electrification engineering and aerospace design.
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LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE TOULOUSE

Jan 27, 2023
LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE TOULOUSE added hydrogen test bench for 400 kW fuel cell being developed for non-propulsion systems of next-gen aircraft.
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AIRBUS

Jan 27, 2023
AIRBUS announced plan to add 13,000 new employees in 2023 to support growth; it currently has >130,000 employees.
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HEXCEL

Jan 27, 2023
HEXCEL reports Commercial Aerospace sales of $911.8m in 2022, up 36.5% vs 2021, led by growth in A350 and A320neo programs; it says other Commercial Aerospace i
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BOOM SUPERSONIC

Jan 27, 2023
BOOM SUPERSONIC broke ground on 400,000 sq ft Overture Superfactory in Greensboro, NC, to house final assembly, test facility and delivery center, for productio

Business Aviation

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AERO ASSET

Jan 24, 2023
AERO ASSET reports pre-owned helicopter sales fell 12% in 2022 vs 2021; transaction volumes fell 15% to $387m.
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VISTA

Jan 24, 2023
VISTA reports 50% revenue growth in 2022; gross annual hours sold were up 74% with run-rate >300% to pre-COVID.
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MAGELLAN JETS

Jan 24, 2023
MAGELLAN JETS launched Aircraft Sales & Management division.
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BRITTEN-NORMAN

Jan 24, 2023
BRITTEN-NORMAN received FAA type certification for Model 250-powered BN2T-4S Islander with MTOW of 8,500 lb.
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DASSAULT AVIATION

Jan 25, 2023
DASSAULT AVIATION delivered 32 Falcon business jets in 2022 vs 30 in 2021; it booked 64 vs 51 and has 87 on backlog.
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PEGASUS ELITE AVIATION

Jan 25, 2023
PEGASUS ELITE AVIATION, Van Nuys, CA was acquired by PRIMA AIR GROUP, which just added a new G650ER.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Jan 26, 2023
TEXTRON AVIATION earned $584m on $5.1b revenues in 2022 vs $378m on $4.6b in 2021. It delivered 324 aircraft (178 jets/146 commercial turboprops) vs 292 (167/12
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GENERAL DYNAMICS AEROSPACE

Jan 26, 2023
GENERAL DYNAMICS AEROSPACE earned $337m on $2.5b sales in 4Q22 ($19.5b backlog) vs $354m on $2.6b in 4Q21; and $1.1b on $8.6b sales in 2022 vs $1b on $8.1b in 2
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VERIJET

Jan 26, 2023
VERIJET, FL has acquired three new SF50 G2+ Vision Jets from Cirrus Aircraft for short-haul charter services.
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GOGO

Jan 26, 2023
GOGO reports its 5G chip passed CDR and is now in fabrication for delivery in mid-2023; 5G is to launch in 4Q23.
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AIRBUS

Jan 25, 2023
AIRBUS reportedly began changing out A350's expanded copper foil, located between fuselage and outer paint, with new perforated copper foil.

MRO

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AVAIR

Jan 24, 2023
AVAIR completed agreement with Sanad Group (Mubadala) to create global component exchange pool.
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IAI

Jan 24, 2023
IAI took delivery of ex-Air Europa A330-300 (1574) for conversion to freighter for Avolon (end user TBA).
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SR TECHNICS

Jan 24, 2023
SR TECHNICS was selected by SereneAir to provide CFM56-7B maintenance in support of four 737-800s.
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AVION SYSTEMS

Jan 24, 2023
AVION SYSTEMS, FL has acquired four ex-American A330-300s for part out at Roswell, NM.
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RYANAIR

Jan 24, 2023
RYANAIR has modified its first of 400 737-800s with Split Scimitar Winglets to improve fuel efficiency by up to 1.5%.
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SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES

Jan 24, 2023
SAFRAN HELICOPTER ENGINES has Yellowhead Helicopters contract to maintain 21 Arriels out of Mirabel, Quebec.
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LUFTHANSA INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS

Jan 25, 2023
LUFTHANSA INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS (LHIND) has been fully integrated in Lufthansa Technik as part of its digital transformation of its MRO processes.
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AMETEK MRO AEM

Jan 25, 2023
AMETEK MRO AEM was selected by ASL Aviation Holdings to 737 landing gear maintenance and exchange services.
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AEROCHECK MRO

Jan 25, 2023
AEROCHECK MRO has Breeze Airlines contract to provide E190/A220 AOG services and line servicing at Phoenix, AZ.
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EPCOR

Jan 25, 2023
EPCOR (AFI KLM E&M) was selected by Akasa Air to provide LEAP LRU and GTCP131-9B APU support for its 737-8s.
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A-TECHNICS

Jan 25, 2023
A-TECHNICS opened 737/A320/SSJ line maintenance stations at Kazan, Perm Bolshoye Savino and Ufa International.
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BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES

Jan 26, 2023
BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES earned $2.7b on $17.6b revenues in 2022 vs $2b on $16.3b in 2021. It has $19.3b backlog.
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IBERIA MAINTENANCE

Jan 26, 2023
IBERIA MAINTENANCE has multi-year RwandAir contract to provide CFM56-7B/-7BE maintenance for its 737NGs.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Jan 26, 2023
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK has 6-year Air France contract to provide HGT1700 APU maintenance for its A350s.
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JAT TEHNIKA

Jan 26, 2023
JAT TEHNIKA, Belgrade completed fuselage cut for large cargo door on first 767-300 (25588; ex-Air Canada) under IAI conversion program; second (28207; ex-Pegas
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ST ENGINEERING

Jan 27, 2023
ST ENGINEERING secured CFM56-7B maintenance contracts from two airlines in Asia for work in Singapore and Xiamen.
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MAMMOTH FREIGHTERS

Jan 27, 2023
MAMMOTH FREIGHTERS announced its 777-300ER conformity aircraft (35299; ex-Nordwind) has been inducted and will commence initial preparations for flight testing/

Defense

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LOCKHEED MARTIN

Jan 25, 2023
LOCKHEED MARTIN had $5.7b net income on $66b sales in 2022 vs $6.3b on $67b in 2021and ended year with $150b backlog.
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MICROSS COMPONENTS

Jan 26, 2023
MICROSS COMPONENTS, NY acquired KCB SOLUTIONS, MA (RF/microwave technologies) from Artemis.
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ALLCLEAR

Jan 27, 2023
ALLCLEAR, FL was appointed by Honeywell as exclusive global distributor of F-15 and F/A-18 wheels and brakes.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Jan 27, 2023
TEXTRON AVIATION has NAVAIR contract to supply up to 64 King Air 260 trainers for delivery starting in 2024.

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: JORAMCO

Jan 24, 2023
Patrick Armstrong to Vice President-Commercial of Joramco, Jordan.
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WHO'SNEWS: SAFRAN CABIN

Jan 24, 2023
Veronica R. Klein to Sales Director for Galleys & Lavatories-US, based in Huntington Beach, CA, of Safran Cabin.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVAIR

Jan 25, 2023
Moussa Kane to Director of Sales of AvAir, Chandler, AZ.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVAIR

Jan 26, 2023
Brandon Wesson to President of AvAir, Chandler, AZ.
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WHO'SNEWS: AV AIRFINANCE

Jan 26, 2023
Michael Rubinett to Senior Vice President-Loan Origination (Americas), based in Wilmington, DE, of AV AirFinance.
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WHO'SNEWS: FINNAIR CARGO

Jan 26, 2023
Gabriela Hiitola to Senior Vice President of Finnair Cargo.
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WHO'SNEWS: SMARTLYNX AIRLINES

Jan 26, 2023
Ian Davies to Vice President-Technical of SmartLynx Airlines.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIR CANADA

Jan 26, 2023
Jon Turner to Vice President-Cargo of Air Canada (effective February 18).
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WHO'SNEWS: GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Jan 26, 2023
Angie Amberg to Director of Global External Communications of Gulfstream Aerospace, Savannah.