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Air Transport

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AIR CANADA entered into bridging agreement with PAL AIRLINES

May 30, 2023
AIR CANADA entered into bridging agreement with PAL AIRLINES to provide flying capacity with six Dash 8-400s on regional services in eastern Canada over next fi
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GLOBAL AIRLINES

May 30, 2023
GLOBAL AIRLINES, UK acquired ex-Singapore/Hi Fly Malta A380 (006) from Doric; service is to begin in 1H24.
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INDIGO

May 30, 2023
INDIGO, India agreed to sell two LEAP-powered A321neos and an ATR 72-600 to Nordic Aviation Capital for leaseback.
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CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES

May 30, 2023
CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES completed the first commercial flight (Shanghai-Beijing) of a C919 on May 28.
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AIRBALTIC

May 30, 2023
AIRBALTIC took delivery of its 42nd A220-300 (55224). It has eight remaining on order, plus 30 options.
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AAPA

May 30, 2023
AAPA members carried 20.3m pax in April vs 5.8m in April 2022; demand was 63.3% of April 2019.
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CAE

May 30, 2023
CAE was selected by SkyWest to provide its next-gen Flight Operations Solutions.
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AIRASIA

May 30, 2023
AIRASIA X had RM328m net income on RM548.8m revenues in 1Q23, down 53% vs 1Q19; it is operating 14 of its 22 aircraft based in Malaysia/Thailand. It ended quart
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ALLEGIANT

May 30, 2023
ALLEGIANT finalized 2-year contract extension with its IBT-represented dispatchers with a 95.8% approval vote
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CPAT GLOBAL

May 30, 2023
CPaT GLOBAL, TX was selected by Texel Air Bahrain and Texel Air NZ to provide aircraft systems courses and training software for 737-800BCFs.
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QANTASLINK

May 30, 2023
QANTASLINK is replacing its fleet of 20 717s with 29 A220s under Project Winton fleet renewal program; it sold the first 717 (55054) to an undisclosed operator
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LAM MOZAMBIQUE

May 30, 2023
LAM MOZAMBIQUE announced its exit from insolvency and plans expansion under its new management as part of rescue plan by FLY MODERN ARK; it is adding more aircr
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TURKISH AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES

May 30, 2023
TURKISH AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES booked order from Turkish Airlines for 20 HÜRKUŞ trainers for 2026/2027.
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PACIFIC AIR CHARTERS

May 30, 2023
PACIFIC AIR CHARTERS took delivery of first of two Tecnam P2012 Travellers for operation in Samoa as PAGO WINGS.
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NAURU AIRLINES

May 30, 2023
NAURU AIRLINES acquired AEI-converted 737-800SF (33003), financed by HALO AirFinance (GA Telesis/Tokyo Century).
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PROFLIGHT ZAMBIA

May 30, 2023
PROFLIGHT ZAMBIA acquired ex-VIM Airlines 737-500 (25183) from Africa Charter Airline.
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STARLUX

May 30, 2023
STARLUX plans to begin Taipei-Clark, Philippines on August 15 (A321neo) and -San Francisco by end 2023 (A350).
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TUNISAIR

May 30, 2023
TUNISAIR leased ex-Gulf Air A320-200 (4502) with CFM56s from Pembroke.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

May 30, 2023
AMERICAN AIRLINES took delivery of new GEnx-powered 787-8 (66003) on lease from BOC Aviation.
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BINANI AIR

May 30, 2023
BINANI AIR, Nigeria took delivery of ex-EgyptAir E170 (169) on lease from CIAF Leasing in preparation for startup.
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ITA AIRWAYS

May 30, 2023
ITA AIRWAYS took delivery of its first A330-900 (2035) on lease from Air Lease Corporation under SLB transaction.
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SKY EXPRESS

Jun 01, 2023
SKY EXPRESS, Greece leased ex-Interjet A321neo (8575) with LEAPs from Aviation Capital Group.
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MARATHON AIRLINES

Jun 01, 2023
MARATHON AIRLINES, Greece leased ex-BA CityFlyer E190 (163) from Azorra Aviation.
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MYAIRLINE

Jun 01, 2023
MYAIRLINE, Malaysia leased two A320-200s from Avolon and Carlyle Aviation Partners , increasing fleet to nine aircraft.
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SAS

Jun 01, 2023
SAS opened seat reservations for its first commercial electric flight in 2028.
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AERCAP

Jun 01, 2023
AERCAP announced offering of $1b in senior notes due 2028 to acquire aircraft, refinance aircraft and repay debt.
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SAS

Jun 01, 2023
SAS sold third new A320neo (11442) to Aviation Capital Group for leaseback as part of overall deal for 10 aircraft.
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TRANSAVIA FRANCE

Jun 01, 2023
TRANSAVIA FRANCE agreed to lease two ex-Batik Air 737-800s (39825/39862) from SMBC Aviation Capital.
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BATIK AIR

Jun 01, 2023
BATIK AIR, Indonesia leased ex-Vistara A320-200 (7347) with V2500s from Sierra Echo.
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ELECTRA AIRWAYS

Jun 01, 2023
ELECTRA AIRWAYS, Bulgaria is expected to acquire ex-Avion Express A320-200 (1571) from Deucalion Aviation.
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TRANSAVIA FRANCE

Jun 01, 2023
TRANSAVIA FRANCE leased ex-TUIfly 737-800 (38014) from ORIX Aviation.
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LION AIR

Jun 01, 2023
LION AIR, Indonesia leased ex-SkyUp 737-900ER (35225) from AerCap.
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CALC received AAA

Jun 01, 2023
CALC received AAA credit ratings from both Dagong Global and China Chengzin International, with a stable outlook.
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VALUEJET

Jun 02, 2023
VALUEJET, Nigeria acquired ex-Elite CRJ200SF (7452) from Regional One to establish dedicated cargo operation.
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NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS

Jun 02, 2023
NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS plans September 18 to begin Miami-London Gatwick/-Oslo (787).
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AIR ALGÉRIE

Jun 02, 2023
AIR ALGÉRIE finalized previously announced order for five A330-900s and two A350-1000s (SPNWS; May 26).
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IATA

Jun 02, 2023
IATA reports y-o-y global pax traffic was up 45.8% in April on 39.7% higher capacity; cargo fell 6.6% on 13.4% higher capacity.
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LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS

Jun 02, 2023
LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS was selected by South Africa's Airlink to provide flight operations solutions Lido Flight 4D, Lido mPilot, and Lido AODS.
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SAS

Jun 02, 2023
SAS had SEK1.5b net loss on SEK9b revenues in second quarter ended April 30 vs SEK1.5b loss on SEK7b a year ago.
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SABRE

Jun 02, 2023
SABRE was selected by ANA to provide slot management solution for domestic network.
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CZECH AIRLINES

Jun 02, 2023
CZECH AIRLINES agreed to lease four A220-300s from Air Lease Corporation for delivery in 2024.
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PLAY

Jun 02, 2023
PLAY, Iceland took delivery of fourth LEAP-powered A320neo (11345) on lease from AerCap, completing deal for four.
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EASTAR JET

Jun 02, 2023
EASTAR JET, Korea took delivery of a 737-8 (TBA) on lease from BOC Aviation.
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AIRLINK

Jun 02, 2023
AIRLINK, South Africa purchased ex-BA Cityflyer E190 (456) from CDB Aviation.
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AMELIA INTERNATIONAL

Jun 02, 2023
AMELIA INTERNATIONAL, Slovenia leased ex-Air France A320-200 (4335) with CFM56s from AerCap.
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AVILEASE

Jun 02, 2023
AVILEASE, Saudi Arabia acquired 13 aircraft, including seven A320neo/two A330neo/737-8, from Avolon.
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VOLARIS

Jun 02, 2023
VOLARIS, Mexico sold a GTF-powered A320neo to Jackson Square Aviation, and leased it back.
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SAS

Jun 02, 2023
SAS opened seat reservations for its first commercial electric flight in 2028; 30 seats are being offered for flight.

Aerospace

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MAGELLAN AEROSPACE

May 30, 2023
MAGELLAN AEROSPACE has Boeing contract to supply 767 nacelle exhaust systems out of Middletown, OH.
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SATAIR

May 30, 2023
SATAIR (Airbus) was selected by Dayton-Granger as global distributor of its ELT-DT blade antenna in response to new EASA mandate from 2024.
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EFW

May 30, 2023
EFW, Germany was selected by Airbus to manufacture larger Airspace L Bins for retrofit on A320 Family aircraft.
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TAT TECHNOLOGIES

Jun 01, 2023
TAT TECHNOLOGIES, Israel had $658k net income on $25.2m revenues in 1Q23 vs $1.6m loss on $20m in 1Q22.
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KONTRON

Jun 01, 2023
KONTRON, Canada and Southern California's THINKOM teamed to develop Ka-band SATCOM.
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HONEYWEL

Jun 01, 2023
HONEYWELL was selected by bp to provide Econfining technology for producing SAF at five facilities in US, The Netherlands, Germany, Spain and Australia.
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CAE

May 30, 2023
CAE was selected by SkyWest to provide its next-gen Flight Operations Solutions.
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BELGIUM and BRAZI

Jun 01, 2023
BELGIUM and BRAZIL extended transatlantic partnership to collaborate on aerospace manufacturing opportunities.
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BOEING

Jun 01, 2023
BOEING has increased 787 production from three to four per month.
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US AVIATION ACADEMY

Jun 01, 2023
US AVIATION ACADEMY, TX joined Spirit Airlines' pilot pathway program.
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BOEING

Jun 01, 2023
BOEING opened new 3,000 sq meter parts distribution services center at Poland's Panattoni Park Rzeszów Airport III.

MRO

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AMETEK MRO AEM

May 30, 2023
AMETEK MRO AEM is adding heat exchanger repair capabilities at Ramsgate, UK; DRAKE AIR is transferring knowledge.
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SWISS-AS

May 30, 2023
SWISS-AS was selected by Volocopter to provide AMOS MRO software.
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ECUBE MAINTENANCE

May 30, 2023
ECUBE MAINTENANCE was approved by UK to provide 737/757/767/777 and A320 line maintenance at St Athan.
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MYMENZIES

May 30, 2023
MYMENZIES is joint venture being established by MYAirline (as majority owner) and Menzies Aviation to provide ground services in Malaysia.
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SIA ENGINEERING

May 30, 2023
SIA ENGINEERING extended existing A320 component support program with MYAirline to include wheels/brakes.
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BIRMINGHAM-SHUTTLESWORTH INTL AIRPORT

Jun 01, 2023
BIRMINGHAM-SHUTTLESWORTH INTL AIRPORT, AL broke ground on $27m, 53,000 sq ft air cargo facility for 1H24 for use by KUEHNE+NAGEL.

Business Aviation

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BLUETAIL

May 30, 2023
BLUETAIL, AZ was selected by Jetcraft to provide its digital aircraft records platform for business jet transactions.
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METROJET

May 30, 2023
METROJET completed an 8C inspection on a G650; it says check was the first of its kind performed in Hong Kong.
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GOGO BUSINESS AVIATION

Jun 01, 2023
GOGO BUSINESS AVIATION was selected by flyExclusive to provide AVANCE inflight connectivity for 40 more business jets.
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FLYEXCLUSIVE

Jun 02, 2023
FLYEXCLUSIVE received FAA Part 145 repair station approval for its 6-hangar MRO facility at Kinston, NC.
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ALBATECHNICS

Jun 02, 2023
ALBATECHNICS, Italy completed controller-pilot datalink communications (APDLC) mod on a 737-800 for Air Europa.
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AEA

Jun 02, 2023
AEA reports global business/general aviation avionics sales were $777.6m ($310m retrofits) in 1Q23, up 22.6% vs 1Q22.

Defense

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BOEING

May 30, 2023
BOEING began building 47,500 sq ft Advanced Coatings Center in St. Louis to open in 2025 for PHANTOM WORKS.
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BOEING and ST ENGINEERING

May 30, 2023
BOEING and ST ENGINEERING signed MOU to collaborate on systems integration, training, local parts distribution, support and sustainment work for P-8A Poseidon,
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BRISTOW IRELAND

Jun 01, 2023
BRISTOW IRELAND was selected by Irish DOT as preferred bidder for Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) S&R aviation contract.
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BOEING

Jun 01, 2023
BOEING says report from Doyletech finds selection of P-8 Poseidon for Canada’s Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) requirement would generate annual benefits.
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ALLCLEAR AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

Jun 01, 2023
ALLCLEAR AEROSPACE & DEFENSE, FL was selected by Aircraft Wheels and Brakes (Kaman) as exclusive distributor of its wheels...
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BRISTOW IRELAND

Jun 01, 2023
BRISTOW IRELAND was selected by Irish DOT as preferred bidder for Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) S&R aviation contract.
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BOEING

Jun 01, 2023
BOEING says report from Doyletech finds selection of P-8 Poseidon for Canada’s Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) requirement would generate annual benefits.
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ALLCLEAR AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

Jun 01, 2023
ALLCLEAR AEROSPACE & DEFENSE, FL was selected by Aircraft Wheels and Brakes (Kaman) as exclusive distributor of its wheels...

WHO'SNEWS

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WHO’SNEWS: TRANSDIGM GROUP

May 30, 2023
Mike Lisman and Joel Reiss to Co-Chief Operating Officers of TransDigm Group, Cleveland; Jorge L. Valladares III is retiring.
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WHO’SNEWS: TRANSDIGM GROUP

May 30, 2023
Sarah Wynne to Chief Financial Officer of TransDigm Group, Cleveland.
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WHO’SNEWS: THE ATLAS GROUP

May 30, 2023
Roger Ross to Chief Executive Officer of The Atlas Group, Wichita.
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WHO’SNEWS: BAMBOO AIRWAYS

May 30, 2023
Nguyen Minh Hai to Chief Executive Officer of Bamboo Airways, Vietnam.
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WHO’SNEWS: TRAX

May 30, 2023
Justin Daugherty to Senior Director-Sales and Marketing of TRAX, Miami.
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WHO’SNEWS: HAECO GROUP

May 30, 2023
Richard Sell to Chief Executive Officer of HAECO Group (effective July 1).
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WHO'SNEWS: AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS

Jun 01, 2023
Brian Hickey to Managing Director-Capital Formation of AE Industrial Partners, FL; Zach Appleman was named VP.
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WHO'SNEWS: ELECTRA

Jun 01, 2023
James F. Albaugh and Allan McArtor joined the Board of Advisors of Electra, VA; Kirsten Bartok Touw joined the Board of Directors.
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WHO'SNEWS: ABL AVIATION

Jun 01, 2023
Eileen O’Donnell to Chief Financial Officer of ABL Aviation.
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WHO'SNEWS: ONTIC

Jun 02, 2023
Brian Sartain to Chief Operating Officer, based in Chatsworth, CA, of Ontic.
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WHO'SNEWS: ACRO AIRCRAFT SEATING

Jun 02, 2023
Tom Plant to Executive Chairman of Acro Aircraft Seating, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP

Jun 02, 2023
Sylvia Li to Vice President of Aircraft Trading, based in Dublin, of Aviation Capital Group.
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WHO'SNEWS: GLOBAL AIRLINES

Jun 02, 2023
Richard Stephenson to Chief Commercial Officer of Global Airlines, UK.