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Air Transport

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AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP

Jun 02, 2023
AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP acquired Slovakia's AIREXPLORE (ACMI/charters: eight 737-800s/two 737-800BCFs).
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JETBLUE AIRWAYS

Jun 02, 2023
JETBLUE AIRWAYS agreed to divest all holdings of Spirit Airlines.
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AMERICAN

Jun 02, 2023
AMERICAN agreed to acquire seven more CRJ900s for PSA, which will then have 141 CRJs; source for aircraft is TBA.
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PORTER AIRLINES

Jun 05, 2023
PORTER AIRLINES sold a fifth E195-E2 (0860 to Falko Regional Aircraft for leaseback, completing deal for five.
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IATA

Jun 06, 2023
IATA now projects cumulative net airline industry profits of $9.8b in 2023.
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US DOT

Jun 06, 2023
US DOT reports US airline fuel cost was $2.66/gallon in April vs $2.91 in March 2023; y-o-y consumption was down 3.9%.
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SALAMAIR

Jun 06, 2023
SALAMAIR plans July 5 to begin Salalah-Bahrain (A320/A321).
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IATA

Jun 06, 2023
IATA says airline industry's blocked funds have increase by 47% to $2.27b in April 2023 from $1.55b in April 2022.
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AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS

Jun 06, 2023
AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS plans in August to begin Buenos Aires Aeroparque-JFK/-Miami (A330-200).
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AIR SERBIA

Jun 06, 2023
AIR SERBIA wet-leased a Dash 8-400 from Avanti Air; it plans to acquire another to replace two ATRs from Air Connect.
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BAIN & COMPANY

Jun 06, 2023
BAIN & COMPANY says its study found airlines can cut up to 70% of aviation emissions by 2050 by improving engine and aircraft efficiency.
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AIRBALTIC

Jun 06, 2023
AIRBALTIC is expected to exercise options for 30 A330-200s, increasing overall orderbook to 80 (42 delivered).
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC

Jun 06, 2023
VIRGIN ATLANTIC plans in 2024 to begin daily Heathrow-São Paulo on May 13 and -Bangalore on March 31 (787-9).
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Jun 06, 2023
SPIRIT AIRLINES placed its first A321neo (11328) into service. It expects seven more in 2023 and another 24 in 2024.
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GETJET AIRLINES

Jun 06, 2023
GETJET AIRLINES leased ex-Air Malta A320-200 (3068) with CFM56s from AerCap.
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SUPER AIR JET

Jun 06, 2023
SUPER AIR JET, Indonesia leased ex-IndiGo A320-200 (5298) with V2500s from Avolon.
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CEBU PACIFIC

Jun 06, 2023
CEBU PACIFIC, Philippines leased new GTF-powered A320neo (11450) from Avolon.
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SWIFTAIR

Jun 06, 2023
SWIFTAIR, Spain leased ex-West Atlantic 737-800BCF (32612) from AerCap.
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LUFTHANSA

Jun 06, 2023
LUFTHANSA reinstated A380 service on Munich-Boston; it will restart -New York on July 4 and -Bangkok in October.
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AIR MONTENEGRO

Jun 06, 2023
AIR MONTENEGRO wet-leased (ACMI) E190 (494; ex-Ukraine International) from Windrose Airlines.
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T'WAY AIR

Jun 06, 2023
T'WAY AIR, Korea agreed to lease two new 737-8s from CDB Aviation for delivery in January/November 2024.
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AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP

Jun 07, 2023
AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP extended maturity date of its $2.7b senior unsecured revolving credit facility to June 2027.
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CALC

Jun 07, 2023
CALC issued the first tranche (3-year, RMB1.5b) of low-carbon transition corporate bonds in 2023.
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PEGASUS AIRLINES

Jun 07, 2023
PEGASUS AIRLINES expects to take delivery of 10 A321neos in 2H23, then 21 in 2024 and 11 in 2025, eclipsing 100 aircraft.
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JETBLUE

Jun 07, 2023
JETBLUE plans in 4Q23 to begin JFK-St. Kitts/-Belize City, Orlando-Raleigh, LAX-Nassau and Boston-Grenada (A320).
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ALTA

Jun 07, 2023
ALTA members flew 29.1m pax in April, reaching 99.8% of enplanements in April 2019; Mexico exceeded Brazil in traffic.
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ARUBA AIRLINES

Jun 07, 2023
ARUBA AIRLINES leased ex-Jetstar Pacific A320-200 (4459) with V2500s from DAE Capital.
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QATAR AIRWAYS

Jun 07, 2023
QATAR AIRWAYS leased ex-Cathay Pacific 777-300ER (39232) with GE90s from JP Lease, Japan.
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BRAATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRWAYS

Jun 07, 2023
BRAATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRWAYS leased ex-Alaska A319-200 (3445) with CFM56s from Carlyle Aviation Partners.
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TURKISH AIRLINES

Jun 07, 2023
TURKISH AIRLINES is awaiting government decision on planned order for 600 Airbus/Boeing aircraft.
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AIR LEASE CORPORATION

Jun 07, 2023
AIR LEASE CORPORATION says long-term demand is present, but hard to predict.
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WORLD2FLY

Jun 07, 2023
WORLD2FLY, Spain took delivery of third A350-900 (613) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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AIR NIUGINI

Jun 07, 2023
AIR NIUGINI, Papua New Guinea ordered two 787-8s (delivery dates were not disclosed) to replace its two 767s.

Aerospace

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BOEING

Jun 02, 2023
BOEING acquired Kitty Hawk's stake in WISK AERO, CA (eVTOLs), and now owns 100%.
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SAFRAN

Jun 02, 2023
SAFRAN entered into exclusive negotiations with AIR LIQUIDE to acquire its aeronautical oxygen and nitrogen activities.
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BOOM

Jun 02, 2023
BOOM agreed to purchase up to 5m gallons of SAF annually from DIMENSIONAL ENERGY for Overture flight testing.
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ZIM AIRCRAFT SEATING

Jun 06, 2023
ZIM AIRCRAFT SEATING, Germany unveiled ZIMLITE series S/M/L seat family.
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ST ENGINEERING has EASA STC

Jun 06, 2023
ST ENGINEERING has EASA STC to install its ACCESS cabin lavatory solution (to accommodate pax with reduced mobility) on A320 Family.
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PRATT & WHITNEY was selected by LATAM

Jun 06, 2023
PRATT & WHITNEY was selected by LATAM Airlines Group to supply GTFs for additional (now 146) A320neo Family aircraft.
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WENCOR

Jun 06, 2023
WENCOR extended its channel partnership with Adams Rite Aerospace to become exclusive aftermarket distributor in Europe...
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BARNES GROUP agreed to acquire MB AEROSPACE,

Jun 06, 2023
BARNES GROUP agreed to acquire MB AEROSPACE, UK (engine components/component repair) for about $740m.
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KKR agreed to acquire CIRCOR INTERNATIONAL

Jun 06, 2023
KKR agreed to acquire CIRCOR INTERNATIONAL, MA (mission critical flow control products) in deal valued at $1.6b.
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VSE AVIATION

Jun 06, 2023
VSE AVIATION opened new, larger 51,000 sq ft distribution center in Miami; it has potential to expand site to 100,000 sq ft to cover anticipted growth.
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INCORA

Jun 06, 2023
INCORA, TX filed Chapter 11 with >$300m in DIP financing to provide necessary liquidity to fund and preserve its operations during process.
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SIA ENGINEERING

Jun 06, 2023
SIA ENGINEERING agreed to acquire 10% of JAMCO's 50% shareholding in JAMCO AERO DESIGN & ENGINEERING (JADE) for US$915,200.
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THE GILL CORP

Jun 06, 2023
THE GILL CORP unveiled Gillfab 4037 sandwich panel made of fiberglass cloth reinforced epoxy laminate facings and Dura-Core II aluminum honeycomb core.
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CRANE AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS

Jun 07, 2023
CRANE AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS received FAA qualification for G3 power supply module for Boeing/Airbus aircraft.
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PANASONIC AVIONICS

Jun 07, 2023
PANASONIC AVIONICS was selected by United Airlines to provide Astrova IFE for new 787s and A321XLRs from 2025.
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STELIA AEROSPACE unveiled OPERA

Jun 07, 2023
STELIA AEROSPACE unveiled OPERA lie-flat business class seat, designed exclusively for Air France for 21 A350s.
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ATR

Jun 07, 2023
ATR unveiled HighLine premium cabin collection with five configurations dedicated for commercial/business operators.
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NULLSPACE

Jun 07, 2023
NULLSPACE, CA was launched to provide engineering simulation software for large-scale design optimization of antennas and radars.
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BIRD AEROSYSTEMS

Jun 07, 2023
BIRD AEROSYSTEMS developed ASIO environmental monitoring system with SEA EYE sensor for real-time detection and classification of oceanic pollution.
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Jun 07, 2023
COLLINS AEROSPACE unveiled Aurora lie-flat business class suite for narrowbodies for delivery starting in 2024.
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THINKOM

Jun 07, 2023
THINKOM launched Thinair Plus hybrid IFC antenna system for a mix-and-match of Ku- and Ka-band antennas installed with a common adapter plate, fairing, and rado
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BURRANA

Jun 07, 2023
BURRANA, CA was selected by Jazeera Airways to supply USB in-seat power for Expliseat seats on A320s/A321s.
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ANSYS

Jun 07, 2023
ANSYS was selected by Lufthansa Technik to provide simulation solution for testing AeroSHARK coating technology.
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DIEHL AVIATION and HEICO CABIN SOLUTIONS

Jun 07, 2023
DIEHL AVIATION and HEICO CABIN SOLUTIONS unveiled new five-abreast premium cabin concept using staggered seats.
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SOISA AIRCRAFT INTERIORS

Jun 07, 2023
SOISA AIRCRAFT INTERIORS, Mexico has Avolon contract to supply seat covers, initially for economy seats for 787s.
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AJW GROUP

Jun 07, 2023
AJW GROUP was selected by Azerbaijan Airlines to supply SkyLeather seats for retrofit on three A319-100s and six A320-200s.
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ASTRONICS

Jun 07, 2023
ASTRONICS, NY was selected by Airbus to supply enhanced PSUs for the A220, which include enhancements modern and updated industrial design...
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BOOMI

Jun 07, 2023
BOOMI, PA was selected by HAECO to provide integration platform as a service (iPaaS) to improve its processing and integration times.
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ASTRONICS

Jun 07, 2023
ASTRONICS says its EmPower UltraLite G2 power system has been selected by >12 airlines for >1,100 narrowbodies.
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SAFRAN

Jun 07, 2023
SAFRAN confirmed discussions to acquire certain flight control and actuation activities of RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES.
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CIRIUM

Jun 07, 2023
CIRIUM, UK launched advanced analytical solution to measure airline operations, including CO2 emissions forecasting and situation awareness...
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CCAA TRAINING SCHOOL

Jun 07, 2023
CCAA TRAINING SCHOOL, Cameroon has acquired 737NG FTD.

Business Aviation

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WHEELS UP

Jun 02, 2023
WHEELS UP announced 1-for-10 reverse split of its common stock, reducing total from 2.5b shares to 250m.
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AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS acquired majority stake in YINGLING AVIATION

Jun 05, 2023
AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS acquired majority stake in YINGLING AVIATION, Wichita (business aviation aftermarket).
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GENERAL ATOMICS AEROTEC SYSTEMS and JETLITE

Jun 07, 2023
GENERAL ATOMICS AEROTEC SYSTEMS and JETLITE teamed to offer cabin lighting technology for business jets.

MRO

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EFW

Jun 06, 2023
EFW redelivered the 50th Airbus P2F-converted aircraft, an A330-300P2F (1357; ex-Avianca), to DHL
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AJW TECHNIQUE ENGINEERING

Jun 07, 2023
AJW TECHNIQUE ENGINEERING, UK is being formed by AJW Group to provide comprehensive support, including cabin design.
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EC IAS

Jun 07, 2023
EC IAS, Russia was selected by Aeroflot Group to provide MRO software, replacing AMOS system due to Western sanctions from Ukrainian war.

Defense

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GE AEROSPACE

Jun 07, 2023
GE AEROSPACE was selected by Lockheed Martin to supply CF6-80E1s for LMXT strategic tanker (A330 MRTT).

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: ACC AVIATION

Jun 02, 2023
Zeineb Lassoued to Regional Vice President-MEA, based in Dubai, of ACC Aviation.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVIANCA CARGO

Jun 06, 2023
Diogo Elias to Vice President of Corporate Development of Avianca Cargo, Colombia.
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WHO'SNEWS: STAR ALLIANCE

Jun 06, 2023
Theo Panagiotoulisas to Chief Executive Officer of Star Alliance.
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WHO'SNEWS: IATA

Jun 05, 2023
Yvonne Manzi Makolo, CEO of Rwandair, assumed Chair of the Board of Governors of IATA, succeeding Pegasus Airlines' Mehmet T. Nane.
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WHO'SNEWS: B. RILEY SECURITIES

Jun 07, 2023
John Stack to Senior Managing Director-Aerospace & Defense Investment Banking of B. Riley Securities, Los Angeles.