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Air Transport

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AVIANCA

Sep 09, 2023
AVIANCA says it plans to invest US$473m to add 14 leased A320neos and two leased A320ceos by end 2023.
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MAHAN AIR

Sep 09, 2023
MAHAN AIR, Iran has acquired ex-French Air Force A340-200 (075), built in 1994/1995; a second (081) is expected.
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AIR CANADA

Sep 09, 2023
AIR CANADA prepaid loans of $589m to EDC/Exim related to funding acquisition of 14 A220-300s and four 787-8s.
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HAWAIIAN AIRLINES

Sep 09, 2023
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES plans October 29 to restart Kona, HI-Tokyo Haneda (A330).
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VIETNAM AIRLINES

Sep 09, 2023
VIETNAM AIRLINES plans December 7 to begin three-times-weekly Ho Chi Minh City-Perth, Australia (787).
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US DOT

Sep 09, 2023
US DOT says US airlines operated 612,797 flights in May 2023, up 3.7% vs May 2022; on-time arrival rate was 81.2%.
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AIR ASTANA

Sep 09, 2023
AIR ASTANA commissioned new EASA-certified Flight Training Centre at Astana International.
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VIETNAM AIRLINES

Sep 11, 2023
VIETNAM AIRLINES committed to order 50 737-8s as part of its 2035-2030 fleet strategy. It currently has 68 A321s.
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AIRBALTIC

Sep 11, 2023
AIRBALTIC took delivery of its 44th A220-300 (55238), its fifth in 2023. It has six remaining on order, plus 30 options.
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NORTHERN PACIFIC AIRWAYS

Sep 11, 2023
NORTHERN PACIFIC AIRWAYS was renamed NEW PACIFIC AIRLINES, pending regulatory approval, over trademark issue.
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US

Sep 11, 2023
US is investing $26m in aviation safety enhancements with more surface surveillance/terminal automation systems and runway incrusion devices.
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RIMBUN AIR

Sep 11, 2023
RIMBUN AIR, Indonesia acquired second ex-Loong Air 737-300SF (27372), increasing its 737-300SF fleet to five.
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BATIK AIR

Sep 11, 2023
BATIK AIR, Indonesia leased ex-Saudia A320-200 (4419) with CFM56s from AerCap.
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JETBLUE

Sep 11, 2023
JETBLUE agreed to finance lease transaction with BOC Aviation for five A321neos and five A220-300s, to close in 2023.
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JETBLUE

Sep 11, 2023
JETBLUE agreed to transfer to ALLEGIANT all of Spirit Airlines' holdings at Boston and Newark in connection with upcoming JetBlue/Spirit merger; it will also turn over up to five gates and related ground facilities at Fort Lauderdale.
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CEBU PACIFIC

Sep 11, 2023
CEBU PACIFIC agreed to lease ex-Avion Express Malta A320-200 (4820) with CFM56s from Avation from Dec 2023.
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KLM

Sep 11, 2023
KLM agreed to lease three new LEAP-powered A321neos from CDB Leasing for delivery September-November 2024.
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US DOT

Sep 11, 2023
US DOT says US scheduled pax/cargo airlines employed 803,893 workers in July, up 8.2% vs pre-pandemic July 2019.
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SAS

Sep 11, 2023
SAS has extended timeline for equity solicitation process to September 25. It currently aims to complete US Court approval for restructuring by end of 2023, to be followed by any regulatory approvals and procedures required in 2024.
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VIETJET

Sep 11, 2023
VIETJET secured US$550m aircraft financing from Carlyle Aviation Partners for 737 MAXs from order for 200 aircraft for 2024-2029; it plans to take delivery of 12 aircraft in 2024 with first batch being operated by THAI VIETJET.

Aerospace

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CARLISLE COMPANIES

Sep 09, 2023
CARLISLE COMPANIES initiated process to see CARLISLE INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGIES, FL (wire and cable).
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Sep 11, 2023
PRATT & WHITNEY says 600-700 PW1100 GTF engines will be removed for shop visits in 2023-2026 (majority in 2023-2024) due to previously disclosed powder metal manufacturing issue, impacting RTX's pre-tax operating profit by $3b-$3.5b over several years, inclusive of an approximately $3b pre-tax charge in 3Q23, after partners' share of charges.
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HONEYWELL

Sep 11, 2023
HONEYWELL was selected by Heart Aerospace to supply fly-by-wire system for 30-seat ES-30 regional electric aircraft.
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SHERWIN-WILLIAMS AEROSPACE COATING

Sep 11, 2023
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS AEROSPACE COATINGS introduced new aerospace conductive coating to its line of undercoats to impart conductivity onto aluminum and composite substrates to dissipate static charges from antennas and radomes.
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MTU AERO ENGINES

Sep 11, 2023
MTU AERO ENGINES, which has 18% share in GTF program, says it must assume €1b hit in revenues/EBIT for current fiscal year, plus liquidity hit in 2024-2026, in association with Pratt & Whitney assessment on GTF shop visits.
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AERFI

Sep 11, 2023
AERFI, Netherlands was selected by Vietnam Airlines to supply its wireless IFE system (for streaming to PEDs) for 37 A321s.
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SIMAERO

Sep 11, 2023
SIMAERO, France signed MOU with MBI Selangor to develop an aviation training center at Malaysia's Selangor Aero Park; deal is valued at US$75m.

Business Aviation

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ROLLS-ROYCE

Sep 11, 2023
ROLLS-ROYCE received FAA certification for Pearl 700 to power the G700 and G800. EASA certified engine in 3Q22.
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SIGNATURE AVIATION

Sep 11, 2023
SIGNATURE AVIATION opened renovated FBO at Hanscom Field in Bedsford, MA with new, larger 6,500 sq ft pax terminal.
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FLIGHTAWARE

Sep 11, 2023
FLIGHTAWARE, TX was selected by Australia's Royal Flying Doctor Service to provide its enhanced flight tracking solution for its 79 aircraft/helicopters.

MRO

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GE AEROSPACE

Sep 09, 2023
GE AEROSPACE introduced Sensiworm soft robot that provides less invasive inspection and repair of jet engines on wing to reduce downtime.
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LOT AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SERVICES (LOTAMS)

Sep 11, 2023
LOT AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SERVICES (LOTAMS) is building 2-bay widebody (787) MRO facility at Rzeszów for 2025.
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MTU AERO ENGINES

Sep 11, 2023
MTU AERO ENGINES, which has 18% share in GTF program, says it must assume €1b hit in revenues/EBIT for current fiscal year, plus liquidity hit in 2024-2026, in association with Pratt & Whitney assessment on GTF shop visits.
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ACTC

Sep 11, 2023
ACTC, Belgium acquired ex-Air New Zealand A320-200 (2112) for part out; for parts, contact [email protected]

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: ENGINE LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION

Sep 09, 2023
Richard Hough to President and CEO of Engine Lease Finance Corporation (elfc), Dublin (effective Jan 1); Tom Barrett is retiring.
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WHO'SNEWS: ENGINE LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION

Sep 09, 2023
Darren Wormald to Chief Operating Officer of Engine Lease Finance Corporation (elfc), Dublin (effective Jan 1).
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WHO'SNEWS: ENGINE LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION

Sep 09, 2023
Bruce Ross to Executive Vice President & General Counsel of Engine Lease Finance Corporation (elfc), Dublin (effective Jan 1).
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WHO'SNEWS: DE HAVILLAND CANAD

Sep 09, 2023
Ryan DeBrusk to Vice President-Sales and Marketing of De Havilland Canada, Calgary.
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WHO'SNEWS: TRUEAERO

Sep 11, 2023
Katerina Kulikovska to Director of Sales & Business Development of TrueAero, Arlington, TX.
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WHO'SNEWS: ONTIC

Sep 11, 2023
Joshua Florio to General Manager-Creedmoor, NC site of Ontic.