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Aerospace

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AIRBUS

Jul 21, 2023
AIRBUS made first flight of its sixth/last BelugaXL (A330) for outsized cargo; it flew the first five years ago.
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UNITED AIRLINES

Jul 21, 2023
UNITED AIRLINES made strategic investment in ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS, UT (aerospace battery technologies).
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BOEING

Jul 21, 2023
BOEING has completed redesign work and retrofit instructions on 737NG nacelles to address fan blade-out issues.
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Jul 21, 2023
COLLINS AEROSPACE completed $14m, 9,000 sq ft expansion of its additive manufacturing center in West Des Moine, IA in order to house several new 3D metal printers for producing engine components for commercial/military aircraft.
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SAFRAN

Jul 25, 2023
SAFRAN agreed to acquire Collins Aerospace's actuation and flight control activities for cash based on $1.8b enterprise value; business has eight facilities in Europe (France/UK/Italy) and Asia and includes MRO and engineering capabilities.
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IRIDIUM

Jul 25, 2023
IRIDIUM introduced Certus inflight connectivity service (uses L-band satellite frequencies) as complement to Ka/Ku band services for commercial aircraft pax cabin connectivity and as primary service for small-to-mid-size business jets.
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IAG

Jul 25, 2023
IAG invested in NOVA PANGAEA TECHNOLOGIES, UK for SAF production.
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GE AEROSPACE

Jul 25, 2023
GE AEROSPACE earned $1.5b on $7.9b revenues in 2Q23 vs $1.1b on $6.1b in 2Q22; it delivered 543 commercial engines (419 LEAPs) and 228 military engines vs 355 commercial engines (226 LEAPs) and 131 military a year ago.
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Jul 25, 2023
COLLINS AEROSPACE earned $821m on $5.9b sales in 2Q23 vs $546m on $5b in 2Q22; increase in sales was driven by 29% y-o-y increase in commercial aftermarket, a 14% increase in commercial OE, and a 5% increase in military.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Jul 25, 2023
PRATT & WHITNEY earned $230m on $5.7b sales in 2Q23 vs $302m on $5b in 2Q22. It delivered 772 engines (191 large commercial; 74 military; and 507 PW&C) vs 698 (177 large commercial; 62 military; and 459 PW&C) a year ago and says it anticipates a significant portion of the PW1100G-JM fleet will require accelerated removals/inspections by mid-'24.
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CITIC PACIFIC SPECIAL STEEL

Jul 25, 2023
CITIC PACIFIC SPECIAL STEEL, China received TPG program accreditation.
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PAN AM FLIGHT ACADEMY

Jul 25, 2023
PAN AM FLIGHT ACADEMY, Miami qualified its L3Harris 737-8 full-flight simulator to Level D in preparation to begin pilot training from August 1.
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EP SYSTEMS

Jul 25, 2023
EP SYSTEMS, UT was selected by Elfly Group to supply battery for its all-electric seaplane now under development.
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GE AEROSPACE AND NASA

Jul 25, 2023
GE AEROSPACE and NASA unveiled livery for hybrid electric aircraft being developed under Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) project. BOEING and AURORA FLIGHT SCIENCES will support flight tests of modified Saab 340B.
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NASA AND BOEING

Jul 25, 2023
NASA and BOEING unveiled livery of X-66A (modified MD-90) with transonic truss-braced wing for testing to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions; they also announced that Alaska Airlines, American, Delta, Southwest and United will join team to provide input on operational efficiencies, maintenance, handling characteristics and airport compatibility.
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AKZONOBEL

Jul 25, 2023
AKZONOBEL earned €461m on €5.4b revenues in 1H23 vs €437m on €5.4b in 1H22; it cited aerospace growth.
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BOEING

Jul 25, 2023
BOEING forecasts need for 649,000 pilots, 690,000 maintenance technicians and 938,000 cabin crew members over next 20 years (+7.9% vs '22 forecast) to support global commercial fleet, projected to double to 48,575 aircraft by 2042.
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MAGNIX AND NASA

Jul 25, 2023
MAGNIX and NASA unveiled livery for hybrid electric aircraft being developed under Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) project. AEROTEC and AIR TINDI joined team to test its hybrid powertrain on modified Dash 7.
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HEXCEL

Jul 25, 2023
HEXCEL had $85.2m net income on $912m sales in 1H23 vs $62.5m on $783.6m in 1H22; Commercial Aerospace sales of $548.8 million increased 22.9% (22.5% in constant currency) vs 1H22, driven by A350, A320neo and 787 programs.

Air Transport

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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Jul 21, 2023
AMERICAN AIRLINES had $1.3b net income on record $14.1b revenues in 2Q23 vs $476m on $13.4b in 2Q22; it has $14.9b in available liquidity. It (and regional partners) operated nearly 500,000 flights with average PLF of about 86%.
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PLUS ULTRA

Jul 21, 2023
PLUS ULTRA, Spain took delivery of second ex-THY A330-200 (882) on lease from TrueAero Asset Management.
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AERO K

Jul 21, 2023
AERO K, South Korea leased ex-Alaska A320-200 (4480) with CFM56s from FTAI. It now has four A320s.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC and ROLLS-ROYCE

Jul 21, 2023
VIRGIN ATLANTIC and ROLLS-ROYCE completed successful ground test of Trent 1000 powered by blended SAF (88% HEFA/112% aromatics) in preparation for first 100% SAF flight across Atlantic (London-JFK) with 787 on November 28.
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BUFFALO AIRWAYS

Jul 21, 2023
BUFFALO AIRWAYS, Canada agreed to acquire ex-Swiftair 737-300SF (23512); it has been operating L-188s.
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RYANAIR

Jul 25, 2023
RYANAIR had €663m net income on €3.65b revenues for first quarter ended June 30 vs €170m on €2.6b a year ago; enplanements rose 11% to 50.4m. It has 558 aircraft, including 119 737-8200s, which are substantially unecumbered.
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SPIRIT AIR

Jul 25, 2023
SPIRIT AIR, India signed LOI to order six BN2T-4S Islanders from Britten-Norman for startup.
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AIR INDIA

Jul 25, 2023
AIR INDIA agreed to lease three 777-300ERs (TBA) from Singapore Airlines; aircraft have been parked since 2021.
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KLASJET

Jul 25, 2023
KLASJET, Lithuania leased ex-Caribbean 737-800 (33980) from Air Lease Corporation.
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CORENDON AIRLINES

Jul 25, 2023
CORENDON AIRLINES took delivery of new 737-8 (66344) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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AIR ARABIA

Jul 25, 2023
AIR ARABIA leased ex-Vueling A320-200 (3833) with CFM56s from SMBC Aviation Capital.
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EASTAR JET

Jul 25, 2023
EASTAR JET, Korea leased ex-SpiceJet 737-800 (37364) from Aviation Capital Group.
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SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL

Jul 25, 2023
SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL closed sale of $650m, 5-year senior unsecured notes due May 2028.
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EASYJET

Jul 25, 2023
EASYJET earned £203m on £2.4b revenues for third quarter ended June 30 vs £114m loss on £1.8b a year ago; ancillary revenues rose 28%. Its peak operating aircraft fleet averaged 310 aircraft for the quarter, up from 305 a year ago.
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ETIHAD AIRWAYS

Jul 25, 2023
ETIHAD AIRWAYS brought back its first of four A380s from storage; inaugural flight was Abu Dhabi-London Heathrow.
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ALASKA AIR GROUP

Jul 25, 2023
ALASKA AIR GROUP had $240m net income on $2.8b revenues in 2Q23 vs $139m on $2.7b in 2Q22. It received eight 737-9s and six E175s during the quarter, bringing the totals in the Alaska and Horizon fleets to 51 and 39, respectively.
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ASKY

Jul 25, 2023
ASKY plans August 1 to begin three-times-weekly Lome-Luanda (737-800).
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BEOND

Jul 25, 2023
BEOND, Maldives plans 4Q23 startup (initially) to Dubai and Delhi with A320 Family aircraft; it plans to have 12 by 2025.
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IBERIA

Jul 25, 2023
IBERIA plans December 11 to begin daily Madrid-Doha, Qatar (A330-200).
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NOUVELAIR TUNISIE

Jul 25, 2023
NOUVELAIR TUNISIE leased ex-Saudia A320-200 (4564) with CFM56s from Merx Aviation.
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PORTER AIRLINES

Jul 25, 2023
PORTER AIRLINES plans October 4 to begin daily Ottawa-Edmonton (E195-E2).

Business Aviation

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GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Jul 25, 2023
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE introduced Honeywell Primus Epic Block 3 upgrade for G650/G650ER.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Jul 25, 2023
TEXTRON AVIATION unveiled Garmin avionics software upgrade for Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan EX for 2024.
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DAHER

Jul 25, 2023
DAHER, France delivered its 80th TMB 960 to a private owner and has now delivered 1,155 TBMs in 12 different versions.
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JET EAST

Jul 25, 2023
JET EAST was named by Satcom Direct as an authorized dealer/installation center for its inflight connectivity solution.
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DASSAULT AVIATION

Jul 25, 2023
DASSAULT AVIATION joined Nadcap as a program subscriber for supplier quality.

Defense

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SKYALYNE CANADA

Jul 25, 2023
SKYALYNE CANADA was selected by Govt of Canada as preferred bidder for RCAF Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program; contract is due in 2024.
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GOVT OF CANADA

Jul 25, 2023
GOVT OF CANADA ordered four new A330 MRTTs in €2.1b deal that includes conversion of five used A330-200s to MRTTs; first delivery is scheduled for 2027 and aircraft are to replace its CC-150 Polaris (A310 MRTT) aircraft for RCAF.

MRO

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STRATTON AVIATION

Jul 25, 2023
STRATTON AVIATION, VT has acquired two A320-200s (194/720) and A321-200 (680) for part out.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Jul 25, 2023
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK was selected by Kenya Airways to provide component support for its nine 787-8s through 2028.
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AELS

Jul 25, 2023
AELS, The Netherlands acquired unidentified 737-800 for part out; PTS AVIATION (StandardAero) supported deal.
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EIRTECH AVIATION SERVICES

Jul 25, 2023
EIRTECH AVIATION SERVICES, Dublin received approval to add the A380 to its CAMO management scope.
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STAECO

Jul 25, 2023
STAECO, China inducted 737-800 (35108) from Oman Air for conversion to freighter under Boeing contract.
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SIA ENGINEERING

Jul 25, 2023
SIA ENGINEERING (PHILIPPINES) completed heavy check on first of 18 A321neos for Hawaiian (SPNWS; June 30).

WHO'SNEWS

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WHO'SNEWS: ORIX

Jul 25, 2023
Cian Coakley to Head of Aircraft & Asset Management Origination of ORIX Aviation.
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WHO'SNEWS: WORLD STAR AVIATION

Jul 25, 2023
Claudia Fonseca Pereira to Vice President-Technical of World Star Aviation.
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WHO'SNEWS: JETBLUE

Jul 25, 2023
Susan Pfingstler to Vice President-JetBlue University, based in Orlando, of JetBlue.
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WHO'SNEWS: EIRTRADE AVIATION

Jul 25, 2023
Steven Trowell to Vice President-Technical of Eirtrade Aviation, Dublin.
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WHO'SNEWS: JET

Jul 25, 2023
Ben Hockenberg to Chief Operating Officer of Jet Support Services, Chicago.WHO'SNEWS:
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WHO'SNEWS: JET LINX

Jul 25, 2023
Brent Wouters to Chief Executive Officer of Jet Linx, Omaha, NE; Jamie Walker will become Chairman.