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Air Transport

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MARATHON AIRLINES

Sep 26, 2023
MARATHON AIRLINES leased ex-Alitalia E175 (348) from Azorra for sublease to CRONOS AIRLINES, Equatorial Guinea.
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ALASKA AIRLINES

Sep 26, 2023
ALASKA AIRLINES plans May 16 to begin daily San Diego-Atlanta (737); it will then serve 37 destinations from San Diego.
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CPaT GLOBAL

Sep 26, 2023
CPaT GLOBAL, Houston was selected by T'way Air to provide distance learning systems portfolio for A330.
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SUMMIT AIR

Sep 26, 2023
SUMMIT AIR, Canada acquired ex-National Jet Express/Cobham Aviation Avro RJ100 (E3354).
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BATIK AIR

Sep 26, 2023
BATIK AIR, Indonesia leased another ex-Saudi Arabian Airlines A320-200 (4501) with CFM56s from AerCap.
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PELITA AIR SERVICE

Sep 26, 2023
PELITA AIR SERVICE, Indonesia leased ex-Gulf Air A320-200 (4780) with CFM56s from AMCK Aviation.
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VOLARIS

Sep 26, 2023
VOLARIS, Mexico took delivery of new A321neo (11544) with GTFs on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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SKY TAXI

Sep 26, 2023
SKY TAXI, Poland took delivery of 767-300ERBDSF (26388; ex-Air Canada) on lease from CAM (SPNWS; August 18).
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AIR FRANCE-KLM GROUP

Sep 26, 2023
AIR FRANCE-KLM GROUP announced plan to order 50 A350-900/1000s, plus take purchase rights for 40, for 2026-2030 to replace A330s and older 777s. It has previously ordered 41 A350-900s (22 delivered) for Air France and eight A350Fs.
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AIRBALTIC

Sep 26, 2023
AIRBALTIC retained STJ Advisors and Superia as joint independent financial advisors for possible IPO.
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FRONTIER

Sep 26, 2023
FRONTIER took delivery of second A321neo (11555) on lease from Fuyo under 3-aircraft SLB deal managed by ALM.
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SKYUP AIRLINES

Sep 26, 2023
SKYUP AIRLINES, Ukraine received approval to operate ACMI/charter flight in the US with four 737-800s.
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA

Sep 26, 2023
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA took delivery of new 737-8 (66635) on lease from CALC (SPNWS; July 22).
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VIVA AEROBUS

Sep 26, 2023
VIVA AEROBUS, Mexico secured financing for three A321neos via new Balthazar structure designed by Airbus and Marsh.
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US DOT

Sep 27, 2023
US DOT says US airlines operated 600,721 flights in June 2023, up 2.9% vs June 2022; on-time arrival rate was 71.3%.
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SURINAM AIRLINES

Sep 27, 2023
SURINAM AIRLINES leased ex-US-Bangla 737-800 (30711) from AerCap.
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CAPITAL A (AirAsia) and GARUDA

Sep 27, 2023
CAPITAL A (AirAsia) and GARUDA agreed to form strategic partnership to explore network expansion across various business lines, including commercial airline services between AIRASIA and CITILINK, logistics services with TELEPORT and GARUDA INDONESIA CARGO, and MRO services with ASIA DIGITAL ENGINEERING (ADE) and GMF AEROASIA.
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GLOBAL AIRLINES

Sep 28, 2023
GLOBAL AIRLINES, Lisbon reached agreement with Hi Fly to work together on development/maintenance of four A380s in prep for 1H24 startup.
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AERGO CAPITAL

Sep 28, 2023
AERGO CAPITAL acquired two A380s (239/242; leased to EMIRATES) from Investec and now has 12 A380s.
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MANAS INTL AIRPORT

Sep 28, 2023
MANAS INTL AIRPORT, Kyrgyzstan agreed to acquire two Dash 8-400s from De Havilland Canada for a new airline.
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ASKY AIRLINES

Sep 28, 2023
ASKY AIRLINES, Togo agreed to lease ex-Vistara 737-800 (39058) from BOC Aviation.
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RYANAIR

Sep 28, 2023
RYANAIR is cutting its Winter 2023 schedule over 737 MAX delivery delays from Boeing. It is reducing number of based aircraf ta Charleroi by three, at Dublin by two, and across 4 Italian bases, including Bergamo, Naples and Pisa, by five.
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UNITED NIGERIA AIRLINES

Sep 28, 2023
UNITED NIGERIA AIRLINES wet-leased (ACMI) A320-200 (4247) from Fly2Sky through March 2024.

Aerospace

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ROLLS-ROYCE

Sep 26, 2023
ROLLS-ROYCE developed new fuel spray nozzle for Pearl 700 to control combustion process to run on 100% hydrogen; new nozzles are able to control flame position to progressively mix air with the hydrogen to manage fuel’s reactivity.
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JOBY AVIATION

Sep 26, 2023
JOBY AVIATION delivered its first eVTOL to Edwards AFB under $131m contract with USAF; aircraft will be used to demonstrate a range of logistics missions, including cargo/pax transportation, under operation by both Joby and USAF.
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SHERWIN-WILLIAMS AEROSPACE COATINGS

Sep 26, 2023
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS AEROSPACE COATINGS, KS introduced two-component Fill Bond Flex Aerospace Filler (FBF100) kit for filling seams, rivets and small spot repair areas on composite exterior aircraft surfaces in preparation for painting.
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AERFI

Sep 26, 2023
AERFI was selected by Transavia to provide solution (for trial on 737s at Rotterdam) to enable pax to access/buy IFE content and order food/drinks.
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LATECOERE

Sep 26, 2023
LATECOERE opened €5m, 700 sq meter Composites Development Center at Toulouse with layup robot, 1,000-tonne heat press and SAT oven to manufacture structural parts up to 3 x 2.5 meters via thermoset or thermoplastic processes.
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ENGINESTANDS24 (ES24)

Sep 26, 2023
ENGINESTANDS24 (ES24) is opening engine stands hub in Singapore.
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SALIENT

Sep 26, 2023
SALIENT, London was selected by Copa Airlines to provide Evidence-based Training (EBT) solution for improving safety and pilot competencies.
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AIRBUS

Sep 26, 2023
AIRBUS completed 10-day, 100-hour international route-proving flight test campaign of A321XLR (SPNWS; Sept 15).
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CONDOR

Sep 26, 2023
CONDOR plans May 17 to begin three-times-weekly seasonal Frankfurt-San Antonio, TX (A330-900).
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DELTA AIR LINES

Sep 26, 2023
DELTA AIR LINES plans May 9 to begin five-times-weekly Minneapolis-Dublin, Ireland (767-300ER).
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AIR CANADA

Sep 26, 2023
AIR CANADA ordered 18 787-10s, and optioned 12, for delivery 4Q25-1Q27. It cancelled order for two 777Fs.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Sep 26, 2023
AMERICAN AIRLINES signed MOU to join Embraer's Energia Advisory Group to assist in developing sustainable aircraft by defining and establishing real-world requirements for sustainable, emission-free, and commercially viable aviation.
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AMP AERO SERVICES, FL

Sep 26, 2023
AMP AERO SERVICES, FL acquired CFM56-5B/7B inventory package (>600 line items) of fans, HPCs, HPTs and LPTs from ST Aerospace Engineering.
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ARLINGTON CAPITAL PARTNERS

Sep 26, 2023
ARLINGTON CAPITAL PARTNERS agreed to acquire EXOSTAR, VA (business collaborator) from Thoma Bravo.
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HORIZON AIRCRAFT

Sep 26, 2023
HORIZON AIRCRAFT upgraded design of its prototype hybrid-electric eVTOL to a 7-seater (Cavorite X7) vs 5-seater.
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SURF AIR MOBILITY

Sep 26, 2023
SURF AIR MOBILITY confirmed order for first 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EXs (as part of plan for up to 15) for delivery starting 1H24 to support development with TEXTRON AVIATION of an electric propulsion system for the aircraft.
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INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE COATINGS

Sep 27, 2023
INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE COATINGS has Boeing contract to operate its two widebody paint facilities in Portland, OR from 2024; addition of PDX location increases IAC's total paint lines in US from 16 to 18 and globally from 26 to 28.
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Sep 27, 2023
ROLLS-ROYCE completed first fuel burn of its engine for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/Urban Air Mobility (UAM) markets (hybrid-electric flight).
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AAR

Sep 27, 2023
AAR had $0.6m net loss on $550m sales in first quarter ended August 31 vs $22.7m profit on $446m a year ago; results included net pre-tax adjustments of $42.5m, primarily due to previously disclosed pension settlement/Russian legal charges.
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PAN AM FLIGHT ACADEMY

Sep 27, 2023
PAN AM FLIGHT ACADEMY secured Level D certification from FAA for ex-THAI 747-400 full-flight simulator, scheduled to be operational on Oct 1.
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UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN

Sep 27, 2023
UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN launched flight test program of its hydrogen-powered Dash 8-300; it now has 250 orders.
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AURA AERO

Sep 28, 2023
AURA AERO, France received EASA Part 21J (industrial design) approval to become a full aircraft (INTEGRAL) manufacturer, from design to production.
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CRANFIELD AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS

Sep 28, 2023
CRANFIELD AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS (CAeS) announced a three-party agreement with MONTE Aircraft Leasing and Torres Strait Air, Australia to convert up to 10 Britten-Norman Islander aircraft to hydrogen-electric power.

Business Aviation

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GAMA AVIATION

Sep 26, 2023
GAMA AVIATION, UK plans to build 60,000 sq ft hangar and FBO facility at Jersey Airport for 2025, pending approvals.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Sep 26, 2023
TEXTRON AVIATION expects in 1H24 to obtain FAA STC for Garmin 5000 avionics upgrade for Citation XLS/XLS+ Gen 2.
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CIRRUS AIRCRAFT

Sep 27, 2023
CIRRUS AIRCRAFT opened 189,000 sq ft innovation center at Duluth, MN with material and processes laboratory.

MRO

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FOKKER SERVICES

Sep 26, 2023
FOKKER SERVICES ASIA, Singapore was approved by Australia for E190 maintenance (for Alliance Airlines).
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J&C AERO

Sep 26, 2023
J&C AERO completed refurbishment (cabin mod and renewal services) of ACJ319 Head-of-State aircraft for Ukraine.
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ST ENGINEERING

Sep 26, 2023
ST ENGINEERING has 5-year Lion Air Group contract to provide LEAP-1B maintenance/repair/overhaul (36 engines).
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ST ENGINEERING

Sep 26, 2023
ST ENGINEERING broke ground on S$170m, 84,000 sq meter airframe maintenance facility (four hangar bays) at Singapore Changi for completion by end 2026 (first hangar to open in mid-2025). Japan Airlines will be first customer.
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JET EAST

Sep 26, 2023
JET EAST completed an engine cowling composite repair on a G550 at its component repair facility at Solon, OH. It replaced the damaged core and restored almost half of cowling by fabricating molds from a serviceable cowling.
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AVIATOR AIRPORT ALLIANCE

Sep 26, 2023
AVIATOR AIRPORT ALLIANCE was selected by SAS to add six ground handling stations (now >20) in the Nordics.
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BOEING

Sep 26, 2023
BOEING has 5-year Philippine Airlines contract to provide upgraded Airplane Health Management (AHM) Select product that provides prognostics and diagnostics to help maintain its 777-300ER fleet to ensure greater reliability.
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EAGLE SERVICES ASIA (ESA)

Sep 26, 2023
EAGLE SERVICES ASIA (ESA), Singapore is expanding by 48,000 sq ft (or two-thirds) to increase GTF MRO capacity.
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EMBRAER

Sep 26, 2023
EMBRAER signed Pool Program services agreement with Scoot for component exchange/repair for nine E190-E2s.
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GKN AEROSPACE

Sep 26, 2023
GKN AEROSPACE was certified by China, Singapore and UK to repair CFM56 parts at Johor, Malaysia; facility also secured OEM qualification for V2500 and CFM56-5B/-7 fan blades, in addition to multiple GTF parts, and is researching AM.
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MAGNETIC LINE

Sep 26, 2023
MAGNETIC LINE announced strategic partnership with Xiamen Airlines to provide line maintenance at Amsterdam.
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ST ENGINEERING

Sep 27, 2023
ST ENGINEERING was selected by JAL to provide component MBH programs for 737-800s and A321P2Fs.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Sep 27, 2023
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK was selected by Cebu Pacific, the Philippines for CFM56-5B maintenance/repair/overhaul for three A320-200s and Cyclean engine wash and aircraft transition services for two A320-200s.
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ST ENGINEERING and QUICKSTEP

Sep 27, 2023
ST ENGINEERING and QUICKSTEP teamed to set up nacelle MRO solutions in Australasia; Quickstep will conduct day-to-day operations out of 16,000 sq meter composite manufacturing plant in Sydney and an MRO facility in Melbourne.
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SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS

Sep 27, 2023
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS was selected by VAECO (Vietnam Airlines) to provide aftermarket engineering support.
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ASIA PACIFIC AIRCRAFT COMPONENT SERVICES (APACS)

Sep 27, 2023
ASIA PACIFIC AIRCRAFT COMPONENT SERVICES (APACS) secured additional licenses from Honeywell to repair Air Data Inertial Reference Units (ADIRU) and Pre-Cooler Control Valves (PCCV) and explore associated material supply opportunities.
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SIA ENGINEERING

Sep 28, 2023
SIA ENGINEERING (PHILIPPINES) signed MOU with Embraer to explore possibility to become an E-Jet E2 service center.
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MTU MAINTENANCE

Sep 28, 2023
MTU MAINTENANCE HANNOVER completed its 10,000th engine shop visit.
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PDQ AIRSPARES

Sep 28, 2023
PDQ AIRSPARES has consignment agreement from GMF AeroAsia to provide consumables stock inventory.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Sep 28, 2023
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK renewed Philippine Airlines contract to provide CFM56 maintenance for another three years.
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JORAMCO

Sep 28, 2023
JORAMCO, Amman has Philippine Airlines contract to perform maintenance/modifications on five more 777s.

Who’sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: ASSOCIATED AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING & SALES (AAMSI)

Sep 26, 2023
Abdel Dominguez to General Manager of Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales (AAMSI), FL; Dennis Zalupski is retiring.
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WHO'SNEWS: AZORRA

Sep 26, 2023
Charlotte Pinna to Assistant Vice President-Contracts of Azorra, Fort Lauderdale; Diana Ugalde was added as an Analyst.
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WHO'SNEWS: SALES OF AEROCARE AVIATION SERVICES

Sep 26, 2023
Jonathan Bird to Head of Business Development and Sales of Aerocare Aviation Services, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIRBUS

Sep 26, 2023
Christian Scherer was nominated as Chief Executive Officer-Commercial Aircraft of Airbus, reporting to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury.
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WHO'SNEWS: ATLAS AIR WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS

Sep 26, 2023
Martin Drew to Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings.
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WHO'SNEWS: JORDAN AIRMOTIVE

Sep 26, 2023
Walid Rihani to Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Jordan Airmotive.
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WHO'SNEWS: AJW GROUP

Sep 27, 2023
Barry Swift to Chief Operating Officer of AJW Group, UK; Clare Brown was named Senior Vice President-Finance.
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WHO'SNEWS: GLOBAL ACQUISITIONS

Sep 27, 2023
Stefanie Jung to Senior Vice President-Head of Global Acquisitions, based in Frankfurt, of BeauTech.
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WHO'SNEWS: SATAIR

Sep 28, 2023
Richard Stoddart to Chief Executive Officer and Head of Material Services of Satair, Copenhagen.
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WHO'SNEWS: ALLEGIANT TRAVEL

Sep 28, 2023
Maurice J. Gallagher is resuming role of CEO of Allegiant Travel, Las Vegas; John Redmond resigned.