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Air Transport

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AIRASIA

Jun 17, 2023
AIRASIA plans September 3 to begin four-times-weekly Kuala Lumpur-Amritsar, India (A320).
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BATIK AIR

Jun 17, 2023
BATIK AIR, Indonesia leased ex-Saudia A320-200 (4432) with CFM56s from AerCap.
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AIR ARABIA

Jun 17, 2023
AIR ARABIA leased ex-Interjet A320-200 (5665) with CFM56s from AerCap.
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TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES

Jun 21, 2023
TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES agreed to lease four A220-300s from Aviation Capital Group for delivery starting in 2025.
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SWOOP and SUNWING AIRLINES are being integrated into WESTJET GROUP

Jun 21, 2023
SWOOP and SUNWING AIRLINES are being integrated into WESTJET GROUP to form single airline product sometime in 2024.
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PORTER AIRLINES

Jun 21, 2023
PORTER AIRLINES, Canada agreed to sell 10 E195-E2s to Avolon for leaseback for delivery in 2023 (4) and 2024 (6).
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AZORRA

Jun 21, 2023
AZORRA ordered (previously undisclosed) another 15 E195-E2s and has now ordered 35 with additional purchase rights.
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TAAG

Jun 21, 2023
TAAG agreed to lease three A220-300s from Azorra for delivery in 2024.
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EL AL ISRAEL AIRLINES

Jun 21, 2023
EL AL ISRAEL AIRLINES agreed to lease two new 787-9s from AerCap for delivery in 4Q25 and 1Q26.
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QANTAS

Jun 21, 2023
QANTAS finalized order for nine A220-300s, and has now ordered 29 for delivery starting in late 2023.
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AVOLON

Jun 21, 2023
AVOLON ordered (previously undisclosed) 40 737 MAXs, and now has 71 on order for delivery through 2030.
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AIR ALGERIE

Jun 21, 2023
AIR ALGERIE ordered eight 737-9s and signed MOU for two 737-800BCFs (it currently operates 25 737-800s).
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CHINA AIRLINES

Jun 21, 2023
CHINA AIRLINES ordered eight 787-9s and has now ordered 24 787s. It also converted six 787-9s to 787-10s.
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AMERICAN

Jun 21, 2023
AMERICAN ordered seven more E175s for delivery starting in 4Q23 for ENVOY, increasing its E-Jet fleet to 141.
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BINTER

Jun 21, 2023
BINTER, Canary Islands ordered six more E195-E2s for delivery starting in 2H24 and has now ordered 16 (five delivered).
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MANDARIN AIRLINES

Jun 21, 2023
MANDARIN AIRLINES ordered six ATR 72-600s for delivery in 2023-2025, increasing its fleet to 15.
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BERJAYA AIR

Jun 21, 2023
BERJAYA AIR, Malaysia agreed to order two ATR 72-600s in all-business class configuration for 2025/2026.
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ATR

Jun 21, 2023
ATR says, despite continued tensions on the supply chain, it is on track to achieve its 40+ delivery objective for 2023.
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PORTER AIRLINES

Jun 21, 2023
PORTER AIRLINES took delivery of first (094) of six E195-E2s from TrueNoord, The Netherlands under previously announced SLB deal.
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PORTER AIRLINES

Jun 21, 2023
PORTER AIRLINES plans September 7 to begin twice-daily Toronto Pearson-Winnipeg (E195-E2).
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AIR INDIA

Jun 21, 2023
AIR INDIA firmed up previously announced order for 140 A320neos, 70 A321neo, 34 A350-1000s and six A350-900s.
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AIR INDIA

Jun 21, 2023
AIR INDIA firmed up previously announced order for 190 737 MAXs, 20 787-9s and 10 777-9s, plus 737/787 options.
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CYPRUS AIRWAYS

Jun 21, 2023
CYPRUS AIRWAYS agreed to lease two new A220-300s from Air Lease Corporation for delivery by end of June 2023.
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VOLARIS

Jun 21, 2023
VOLARIS ordered (previously undisclosed) 25 GTF-powered A321neos, increasing its A320neo Family backlog to 143 aircraft.
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AEROLEASE

Jun 21, 2023
AEROLEASE signed LOI to order up to 50 all-electric Alice commuter aircraft from Eviation in deal valued at >$4b.
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NS AVIATION

Jun 21, 2023
NS AVIATION, FL agreed to acquire 85% stake in TRUJET, India, and plans to relaunch airline with up to 100 A320neos.

Aerospace

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FDH AERO

Jun 17, 2023
FDH AERO formed an Electronic Products Group by combining its Electro Enterprises, BTC Electronics and BJG Electronics brands into single unit.
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GOODYEAR

Jun 17, 2023
GOODYEAR was selected by Airbus to supply radial tires for A321XLR, which is scheduled to enter service in 2024.
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H2FLY

Jun 21, 2023
H2FLY unveiled H175 fuel cell system to power hydrogen-electric, 20-to-80-seat commercial aircraft to up to 27,000 ft.
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GKN AEROSPACE

Jun 21, 2023
GKN AEROSPACE has Joby contract to supply thermoplastic flight control surfaces out of Hoogeveen for its eVTOL.
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PROPONENT

Jun 21, 2023
PROPONENT, CA was selected by Auxitrol Weston as exclusive distributor for various CF6, RB211 and Trent 700/800 temperature, speed and pressure sensors.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Jun 21, 2023
PRATT & WHITNEY is building 130,000 sq ft engine parts manufacturing facility in Casablanca, Morocco for 2025.
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BOOM signed Overture supplier agreements with AERNNOVA, LEONARDO, and ACITURRI

Jun 21, 2023
BOOM signed Overture supplier agreements with AERNNOVA (wings), LEONARDO (fuselage/wing box), and ACITURRI (empennage).
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RECARO

Jun 21, 2023
RECARO was selected by Embraer to develop SFE catalogue of seats, including BL3710/SL3710s, for E1s and E2s.
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EMBRAER

Jun 21, 2023
EMBRAER forecasts delivery of 11,000
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SIEMENS DIGITAL INDUSTRIES SOFTWARE

Jun 21, 2023
SIEMENS DIGITAL INDUSTRIES SOFTWARE, TX was selected by Maeve Aerospace to provide its Xcelerator software and services.
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SATAIR

Jun 21, 2023
SATAIR was selected by Air India to provide rotable/consumables support for Airbus aircraft via its IMS program.
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AIRBUS

Jun 21, 2023
AIRBUS was selected by Air India (launch customer) to provide Skywise Core X3 analytics platform for fleet performance.
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EMBRAER

Jun 21, 2023
EMBRAER added Republic Airways to its Energia Advisory Board for developing sustainable aircraft for the future.
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AIRBUS and STMICROELECTRONICS

Jun 21, 2023
AIRBUS and STMICROELECTRONICS teamed to develop power electronics for hybrid-powered aircraft/all-electric UAVs.
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TRIUMPH

Jun 21, 2023
TRIUMPH was funded by Innovate UK to develop next-gen electro-mechanical actuation for landing gear applications.
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AIRBUS UPNEXT

Jun 21, 2023
AIRBUS UPNEXT launched inflight demonstator program for testing an APU powered by hydrogen fuel cells on A330.
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ZEROAVIA

Jun 21, 2023
ZEROAVIA, CA firmed up order from MONTE Aircraft Leasing to supply 100 ZA600 hydrogen-electric engines for installation on new/existing Cessna Caravans.
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FDH AERO

Jun 21, 2023
FDH AERO was selected by Leach International as distributor of its relays, contactors, switches and circuit breakers for military aerospace market.
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PRATT & WHITNEY says

Jun 21, 2023
PRATT & WHITNEY says its 20,500 sq GTF component (fan blades/turbine disks) production site in Singapore has reached full operational capability.
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GE AEROSPACE and the NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA (NRC)

Jun 21, 2023
GE AEROSPACE and the NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA (NRC) signed MOU to explore opportunities to collaborate...
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GE ADDITIVE

Jun 21, 2023
GE ADDITIVE was selected by MagLev Aero, MA to provide AddWorks consultancy team to support development of additive manufacturing technologies...
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ATR

Jun 21, 2023
ATR says, despite continued tensions on the supply chain, it is on track to achieve its 40+ delivery objective for 2023.
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BALL

Jun 21, 2023
BALL confirmed that it is considering options that could better position its aerospace business for shareholder value.
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OERLIKON and MTU AERO ENGINES

Jun 21, 2023
OERLIKON and MTU AERO ENGINES teamed to develop future coatings and advanced materials for engine parts.
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GE AEROSPACE and CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

Jun 21, 2023
GE AEROSPACE and CLEMSON UNIVERSITY received $10m from USAF to develop next-gen materials that can withstand intense temps at high speeds.

Defense

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EMBRAER

Jun 17, 2023
EMBRAER inaugurated its first KC-390 simulator (located in São José dos Campos), supplied by RHEINMETALL.
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COLLINS

Jun 21, 2023
COLLINS was selected by Japan Airlines to provide Ascentia maintenance performance monitoring system for its 787s.

Business Aviation

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CIRRUS AIRCRAFT

Jun 17, 2023
CIRRUS AIRCRAFT, MN filed for IPO on Hong Kong Stock Exchange to raise $300m; there is no timeline for offering.
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FLEXJET

Jun 21, 2023
FLEXJET expects to add 22 mid-/super midsized aircraft (Praetors/Challengers) by end 2023, increasing fleet to 148.
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GULFSTREAM

Jun 21, 2023
GULFSTREAM is investing $28.5m to further expand its completions/outfitting operations at St. Louis Downtown Airport.
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AURA AERO

Jun 21, 2023
AURA AERO, France unveiled 2-seat all-electric INTEGRAL E for training, acrobatics and leisure; testing starts in days.

MRO

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AVIANOR

Jun 21, 2023
AVIANOR plans to build $70m, 105,000 sq ft A220 maintenance facility (four lines) at Montreal-Mirabel for 2H24.
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LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE and HAECO

Jun 21, 2023
LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE and HAECO teamed to offer ARJ21 landing gear repair/overhaul in China (Xiamen/Shanghai).
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EPCOR (AFI KLM E&M)

Jun 21, 2023
EPCOR (AFI KLM E&M) was selected by Air Austral to maintain GTCP131-9C APUs for its three A220s.
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MAGNETIC LINE

Jun 21, 2023
MAGNETIC LINE was selected by Finnair to provide routine ERJ overnight checks and ATR 1-year checks at Tallinn.
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AFI KLM E&M

Jun 21, 2023
AFI KLM E&M has JetBlue contract to provide component support (>200 part numbers) for its 100 A220s.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Jun 21, 2023
PRATT & WHITNEY announced $206m expansion at Columbus, GA to increase GTF overhaul capacity to 400 per year.
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SR TECHNICS

Jun 21, 2023
SR TECHNICS has 5-year Safran Aircraft Engines contract to provide LEAP-1A offload support; first is due in July 2023.
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DE HAVILLAND CANADA

Jun 21, 2023
DE HAVILLAND CANADA has Croatia Airlines contract to provide component support for six Dash 8-400s under its DCS Program.
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AFI KLM E&M

Jun 21, 2023
AFI KLM E&M has SF Airlines contract to provide performance restoration shop visits for seven CF6-80C2s.
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PRATT & WHITNEY has

Jun 21, 2023
PRATT & WHITNEY has Croatia Airlines order to maintain GTFs (via EngineWise program) for 15 A220s starting in 2Q24.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Jun 21, 2023
PRATT & WHITNEY has launched AI-based Percept engine analysis tool in collaboration with Indian startup AWIROS.
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AFI KLM E&M was selected by CGM Air Cargo

Jun 21, 2023
AFI KLM E&M was selected by CGM Air Cargo to provide engine/component support for its A330s and 777s.
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SANAD

Jun 21, 2023
SANAD was selected by GE Aerospace/Safran to provide LEAP-1A/1B offload maintenance support out of Abu Dhabi.
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CONSTELLIUM and TARMAC AEROSAVE

Jun 21, 2023
CONSTELLIUM and TARMAC AEROSAVE teamed to develop technologies and processes to recover aluminium from end-of-life aircraft.
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HAITE GROUP

Jun 21, 2023
HAITE GROUP was authorized by Safran Aerosystems to maintain emergency evacuation systems for C919 and ARJ21.
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TIANJIN HAITE

Jun 21, 2023
TIANJIN HAITE was selected by EFW as A321P2F conversion site; first aircraft is scheduled to be inducted in August.

WHO'SNEWS

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WHO'SNEWS: FARSOUND AVIATION

Jun 17, 2023
Chris Knott to Chief Executive Officer of Farsound Aviation, UK; Lee Kelsey was named Chief Operating Officer.
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WHO'SNEWS: HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

Jun 17, 2023
Jim Currier to President and Chief Executive Officer of Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ; Mike Madsen is retiring.
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WHO'SNEWS: FARSOUND AVIATION

Jun 17, 2023
Chris Knott to Chief Executive Officer of Farsound Aviation, UK; Lee Kelsey was named Chief Operating Officer.
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WHO'SNEWS: JET EAST

Jun 17, 2023
Shellie Lewis to Gulfstream Product Director of Jet East, Solon, OH.
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WHO'SNEWS: JET EAST

Jun 17, 2023
Shellie Lewis to Gulfstream Product Director of Jet East, Solon, OH.
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WHO'SNEWS: ABELO

Jun 21, 2023
Philip Bolger to Non-Executive Chairman of Abelo, Dublin; Virginia Fox was named a Non-Executive Director.
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WHO'SNEWS: TEXAS AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES

Jun 21, 2023
Mike Sutphin to Operations Manager of Texas Aerospace Technologies, Abilene.