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Air Transport

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ANADOLUJET

Oct 06, 2023
ANADOLUJET took delivery of new GTF-powered A320neo (11333) on lease from BOC Aviation.
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CARGOJET AIRWAYS

Oct 06, 2023
CARGOJET AIRWAYS, Canada purchased 757-200PCF (32392; ex-American) from AerSale; AVEX, LA modified aircraft.
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LOT

Oct 06, 2023
LOT unveiled its strategy for 2024-2028 that includes expanding aircraft fleet from current 75 to 110 in 2028, increasing pax numbers by 70% to 16.9m, and upgrading widebody cabins. It plans to add nearly 20 new scheduled destinations.
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VIVA AEROBUS

Oct 06, 2023
VIVA AEROBUS plans in July to begin Miami-Monterrey/-Merida (A320/A321).
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GLOBALX

Oct 06, 2023
GLOBALX expects to receive its third A321F/11th A320-200 by end of October and its 12th A320-200 in mid-November.
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AERCAP

Oct 09, 2023
AERCAP reports during 3Q23 it signed 134 lease agreements (vs 184 in 3Q22), purchased 33 assets (vs 34) and sold 52 assets (vs 37). It also repurchased 20m shares for $1.2b and signed financing transactions for some $3.9b (vs $1.4b).
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CATHAY GROUP

Oct 09, 2023
CATHAY GROUP agreed to sell nine A320neo Family aircraft to Avolon for leaseback upon delivery in 2026/2027.
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Oct 09, 2023
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES finalized new collective bargaining agreement with its Teamsters-represented materials specialists.
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BOC AVIATION

Oct 09, 2023
BOC AVIATION signed 5-year, $1.375b club term loan (three separate facilities) with 16 banks, its largest loan since startup.
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ITA AIRWAYS

Oct 09, 2023
ITA AIRWAYS, Italy took delivery of new A220-300 (55244) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS

Oct 09, 2023
AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS took delivery of new 737-8 (60135; originally built for FLAIR) on lease from Altavair.
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GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES

Oct 09, 2023
GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES took delivery of A321P2F (1807; ex-SAS) with V2500s on lease from CAM.
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EMIRATES

Oct 09, 2023
EMIRATES agreed to purchase two A380s (077/090) off-lease from Doric Nimrod Air Two in 4Q23 for $70m.
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JAZEERA AIRWAYS

Oct 09, 2023
JAZEERA AIRWAYS leased ex-Air France A320-200 (4714) with CFM56s from Marathon Asset Management.
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IATA

Oct 09, 2023
IATA added Avion Express and Avion Express Malta as new members.
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AIR NORTH

Oct 09, 2023
AIR NORTH, Canada wet-leased (ACMI) 737-800 (37960) from AELF FlightService.
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iAERO AIRWAYS

Oct 09, 2023
iAERO AIRWAYS is expected to be sold via bankruptcy auction in early December at minimum purchase price of $216.3m, according to media reports; if auction fails, a restruction plan would be submitted. Sale would also include iAERO TECH.
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TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES

Oct 10, 2023
TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES ordered four 787s (deliveries TBA). It currently operates eight 777s and seven 737NGs.
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AIR LEASE CORPORATION

Oct 10, 2023
AIR LEASE CORPORATION delivered eight new aircraft (two A220s; two A321neo; A330-900; three 737 MAXs) in 3Q23 vs 14 in 3Q22. It ended quarter with 527 owned/managed aircraft (vs 492 a year ago) plus 351 on order through 2029.
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MSC AIR CARGO

Oct 10, 2023
MSC AIR CARGO plans in November 2023 to begin twice-weekly Liege-Quito, Ecuador (777F).
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA

Oct 10, 2023
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA had A$129m net income for year ended June 30 (vs A$387m loss a year ago) on 124% higher revenues. It received its first 737-8, with another seven due in FY24 and 25 737-10s from FY25. It is refurbing cabin of 737NGs.
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AIRCASTLE

Oct 10, 2023
AIRCASTLE purchased LEAP-powered A320neo (7606; leased to VISTARA) from BOC Aviation.
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RYANAIR

Oct 10, 2023
RYANAIR finalized previously announced order for 150 228-pax 737-10s, plus 150 options, for 2027-2033 (SPNWS; May 23). BOEING also announced order(s) in September from unidentified customer(s) for four 787-9s and two 787-10s.
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US DOT

Oct 10, 2023
US DOT says US scheduled pax/cargo airlines employed 803,768 workers in Aug, up 8.3% vs pre-pandemic July 2019.
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FLYPRO

Oct 10, 2023
FLYPRO, Moldova has acquired ex-EgyptAir A300-600RF (561) with PW4158s. It also operates one 747-200F.
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Oct 11, 2023
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES took delivery of its 1,000th 737 from Boeing: 737-8 (67961).
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AIR INDIA

Oct 11, 2023
AIR INDIA agreed to lease nine new LEAP-powered A320neos from CALC for delivery through end of 2024; first (11705) was delivered. It also took delivery of ex-Etihad 777-300ER (39690) on lease from Altavair as part of deal for six.
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LONDON HEATHROW

Oct 11, 2023
LONDON HEATHROW handled 7.1m pax in September, up 22.4% vs September 2022. It is the first month since February 2020 to exceed 2019 traffic levels.
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FORMIDION AVIATION

Oct 11, 2023
FORMIDION AVIATION, Dublin agreed to acquire three Dash 8-400s (TBA) from AerCap.
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NORTHLINK AVIATION

Oct 11, 2023
NORTHLINK AVIATION broke ground on new e-commerce/express freight terminal (11 power-through/four push-back hardstands) at Anchorage, AK.
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SAS

Oct 11, 2023
SAS agreed to sell two new LEAP-powered A320neos (11885/12028) to AerDragon Aviation Partners for leaseback.
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SOLENTA AVIATION

Oct 11, 2023
SOLENTA AVIATION leased ATR 72-500F (814) from ACIA Aero Leasing for operation for DHL; three more are due.
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LUXAIR

Oct 11, 2023
LUXAIR ordered four E195-E2s for delivery starting 4Q25 and took options/purchase rights for five.
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BOC AVIATION

Oct 11, 2023
BOC AVIATION executed 124 aircraft transactions (62 lease commitments/41 purchase commitments) in 3Q23 vs 44 (27/9) in 3Q22. It now has owned/managed/committed fleet of 681 aircraft (413 owned) vs 612 (395) a year ago.
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LONDON LUTON

Oct 11, 2023
LONDON LUTON was temporarily closed due to significant car park fire.
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AIRCASTLE

Oct 11, 2023
AIRCASTLE had $5.5m net profit on $168m revenues in second quarter ended Aug 31 vs $8.7m loss on $174m a year ago; it has $2.8b in liquidity and owns 239 aircraft (201 unencumbered, net book value of $5.2b) vs 243 (212) a year ago.
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SAS

Oct 11, 2023
SAS is deferring SEK326.2m in interest payments as part of SAS FORWARD plan and ongoing Chapter 11 process.
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BEOND

Oct 13, 2023
BEOND plans November startup with 44-seat A319-100 (2119) leased from BBAM serving Malé, Maldives from Munich, Zurich and Riyadh (and later Milan and Dubai from March 2024); it plans to add more aircraft in late 2023/early 2024.
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BURAQ AIR

Oct 13, 2023
BURAQ AIR, Lybia purchased ex-Starflyer A320-200 (5393) with CFM56s from Blue Peak Aviation.
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DELTA AIR LINES

Oct 13, 2023
DELTA AIR LINES posted $1.1b net income on record $2b revenues in 3Q23 vs $695m on $1.5b in 3Q22; it has $7.8b in liquidity and is now expecting full-year adjusted revenue growth of 20% over 2022 with a double-digit operating margin.
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MYAIRLINE

Oct 13, 2023
MYAIRLINE, Malaysia (eight A320s) has suspended operations, pending restructuring and recapitalization (TBA).
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ALASKA AIR CARGO

Oct 13, 2023
ALASKA AIR CARGO took delivery of first (35682) of two 737-800BCFs on lease from BBAM (SPNWS; Nov 11, 2022).
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AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS

Oct 09, 2023
AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS took delivery of new 737-8 (60135; originally built for FLAIR) on lease from Altavair.
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EASYJET

Oct 13, 2023
EASYJET expects to post record £660m pretax profit on £3.1b revenues for fourth quarter ended Sept. 30 vs £481m on £2.5b a year ago; and £450m on £8.2b for FY23 vs £178m loss on £3.8b in FY22, achieving its targets.
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EASYJET

Oct 13, 2023
EASYJET agreed to order another 56 A320neos and 101 A321neos (with LEAPs) for FY29-FY34, plus take purchase rights on 100 more, for fleet replacement and growth. It currently has 158 A320neo Family aircraft on order/69 in service.
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MNG AIRLINES

Oct 13, 2023
MNG AIRLINES, Turkey leased EFW-converted A321P2F (3669; ex-Cathay) from Juniper Aviation Investments.

Aerospace

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VOLTAERO

Oct 06, 2023
VOLTAERO joined Power Up initiative in The Netherlands to facilitate/accelerate introduction of its Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft in Europe; it is working with 18 partners on project, including KLM, multiple airports, NLR and several consultancies.
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WILLIS LEASE FINANCE AND WILLIS SUSTAINABLE FUELS

Oct 06, 2023
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE and WILLIS SUSTAINABLE FUELS (UK) selected Teesworks, UK as site for new PtL SAF plant.
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EMBRAER AND NIDEC

Oct 06, 2023
EMBRAER and Japan’s NIDEC secured necessary regulatory approvals to establish NIDEC AEROSPACE in US for developing develop electric propulsion systems for 2026 (SPNWS; June 23); EVE AIR MOBILITY is launch customer.
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RECARO

Oct 06, 2023
RECARO was selected by LOT as exclusive widebody aircraft seat supplier through 2030, which includes initial order for CL6720 business/PL3530 premium/CL3810 economy seats (all produced at Świebodzin) for eight 787s from 3Q2026.
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ACRO AIRCRAFT SEATING

Oct 06, 2023
ACRO AIRCRAFT SEATING has Electra Airways contract to supply economy seats for retrofit on 15 A320 Family aircraft.
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INFORM

Oct 06, 2023
INFORM was selected by Berlin-based HiSERV to provide software services, including dashboards with KPIs, to operate/manage GSE fleet.
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EMBRAER and DLR

Oct 09, 2023
EMBRAER and DLR, Germany signed MOU to collaborate in precompetitive technology research and development activities, including aircraft design, flight systems, flight tests, windtunnel experiments, structures/materials and security.
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AIRBUS

Oct 09, 2023
AIRBUS delivered 55 aircraft (four A220s; 44 A320neo Family; two A330s; five A350s) in September vs 55 (four A220s; 42 A320neo Family; five A330s; four A350s) in September 2022. It has so far delivered 488 in 2023 vs 437 a year ago.
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AIRBUS

Oct 09, 2023
AIRBUS was selected by easyJet to provide Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS) solution that filters and removes CO2 emissions directly from air using high-powered extraction fans, then stores CO2 in underground reservoirs.
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ONTIC

Oct 09, 2023
ONTIC was licensed by Honeywell to take over production/repair of its flight critical Thrust Reverser Actuation System (TRAS) for CF6s and CF34s.
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HONEYWELL

Oct 10, 2023
HONEYWELL is realigning around three megatrends, which include 'the future of aviation'. It says its Aerospace Technologies (AT) unit will drive advanced air mobility and greater sustainability with the electrification of aircraft.
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HEART AEROSPACE

Oct 10, 2023
HEART AEROSPACE added KLM to its industry advisory board for development of its ES-30 regional electric aircraft.
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LONDON OXFORD

Oct 10, 2023
LONDON OXFORD is building £48m, 200,000 sq ft R&D facility for lease to next-gen aviation and technology businesses.
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GA TELESIS

Oct 10, 2023
GA TELESIS opened Flight Solution Group office in Antalya, Turkey.
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HAVELSAN

Oct 10, 2023
HAVELSAN received EASA Level D certification for third 737 MAX full-flight simulator produced for Turkish Airlines.
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BOEING

Oct 10, 2023
BOEING delivered only 27 aircraft (15 737 MAXs; two 777Fs; 10 787s) in September 2023 vs 51 (36 737 MAXs; 737-800A; five 767s; two 777Fs; seven 787s) in Sept 2022. It has so far delivered 371 (280 MAXs) in 2023 vs 328 a year ago.
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AVIATION WEEK NETWORK

Oct 10, 2023
AVIATION WEEK NETWORK released its 2024 commercial fleet and aftermarket forecast, projecting worldwide delivery of >22,100 new commercial aircraft (44,240 engines) over next 10 years (3.3% fleet CAGR); MRO demand is $1,188b.
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BOEING

Oct 10, 2023
BOEING opened new Engineering and Technology Center in São José dos Campos, Brazil, and signed MOU with State of São Paulo for aerospace technological development. It also works with Unicap on SAF development.
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HONEYWELL

Oct 11, 2023
HONEYWELL was selected by GranBio Technologies to provide its ethanol-to-jet (ETJ) technology for combination with GranBio's cellulosic ethanol AVAP technology to produce carbon neutral SAF (at new US plant) from biomass residues.
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SIMAERO

Oct 11, 2023
SIMAERO is adding new aviation training center in Delhi, India, with eight simulator bays (A320/MAX/ATR) for late 2024.
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PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA

Oct 11, 2023
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA received type certification from Transport Canada for the PW127XT-L for ATR 42-600S.
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UNIVERSAL AVIONICS

Oct 11, 2023
UNIVERSAL AVIONICS was selected by Widerøe to supply upgraded FMS for retrofit on its Dash 8-400s. CANARD AEROSPACE is providing Widerøe with the installation kit and STC, which is expected to be completed by 3Q24.
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NOVELIS

Oct 13, 2023
NOVELIS extended contract with Airbus for supplying aluminum wingskins, plates and sheets, especially for A320 Family, out of Koblenz, Germany, and Zhenjiang, China; wingskins require pre-machining for long components and special alloys.
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UNITED AIRLINES

Oct 13, 2023
UNITED AIRLINES agreed with Boeing and NASA to operate 737-10 ecoDemonstrator Explorer on SAF for inflight testing; aircraft will be trailed by NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science Lab to measure contrails and non-carbon emissions.

Defense

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AIRBUS

Oct 09, 2023
AIRBUS began building 97,000 sq meter A400M maintenance center on 125,000 sq meters at Wunstorf for mid-2027.

Business Aviation

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DASSAULT AVIATION

Oct 09, 2023
DASSAULT AVIATION developed FalconWays flight planning tool to enable pilots to identify the most fuel efficient routes.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Oct 09, 2023
TEXTRON AVIATION announced delivery of its 100th Cessna Citation Longitude; first was delivered in October 2019.
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WESTERN JET AVIATION

Oct 09, 2023
WESTERN JET AVIATION (StandardAero) secured FAA Part 145 repair station certification at Miami-Opa Locka for large jets.
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TALON AIR

Oct 09, 2023
TALON AIR, NY was authorized by SmartSky Networks as sales/installation partner, initially for GVs and Hawker 4000s.
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EMBRAER

Oct 10, 2023
EMBRAER unveiled the upgraded Phenom 100EX with enhanced cabin comfort and new pilot-centric avionics (with Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System); aircraft is sold out in 2024 with next available delivery date in '25.
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PILATUS

Oct 10, 2023
PILATUS added 600 lb to fuel fuel payload/max payload capacity of PC-24, increasing range with six pax by 2,000 nm.
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GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Oct 10, 2023
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE secured FAA certification for steep-approach operations by G500.
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MRO INSIDER

Oct 10, 2023
MRO INSIDER, MI is developing 'Workforce Management' live map feature that provides technician's availability status.
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TRIMEC AVIATION

Oct 11, 2023
TRIMEC AVIATION, TX is securing STC to upgrade Falcon 2000/EX with UNIVERSAL InSight Flight Display System.
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AVIATIONMANUALS

Oct 11, 2023
AVIATIONMANUALS, MD was selected by Dassault to provide Ready Flight International compliance and safety solution.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Oct 11, 2023
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK developed new cabin management system (iCMS 4.0) for PC-24 in partnership with PILATUS.
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AVIATION WEEK NETWORK

Oct 13, 2023
AVIATION WEEK NETWORK forecasts delivery of 11,800 business aircraft (9,000 jets/2,800 turboprops) worth $299b over next 10 years; following 6,362 retirements, the global fleet is to grow to 39,719 in 2033 from 34,897 in 2023.
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AVIATION CLEAN AIR

Oct 13, 2023
AVIATION CLEAN AIR, GA was selected by Pilatus to supply its Ionization Purification System as option on the PC-24.
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EMBRAER

Oct 13, 2023
EMBRAER introduced new optional autothrottle feature for Phenom 300E for 3Q24 to enhance its single-pilot cockpit.

MRO

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AERFLEET

Oct 06, 2023
AERFLEET, Denmark was approved by Cayman Islands to provide 737/A320/ATR/Q400 CAMO services.
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SAUDIA AEROSPACE ENGINEERING SERVICES

Oct 06, 2023
SAUDIA AEROSPACE ENGINEERING SERVICES was rebranded as SAUDIA TECHNICS.
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AKZONOBEL

Oct 06, 2023
AKZONOBEL has acquired minority stake in DONECLE, France (inspection drones) to help its customers optimize aerospace coatings replacement.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Oct 09, 2023
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK was selected by Austrian Airlines to provide its AVIATAR Technical Logbook (eTAL).
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BOEING

Oct 09, 2023
BOEING delivered its 150th 737-800BCF; first was delivered in 2018.
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EXECUTIVE JET SUPPORT

Oct 09, 2023
EXECUTIVE JET SUPPORT, UK acquired ex-Air France A318-100 (2686) from FTAI Aviation for part out during 4Q23.
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GE AEROSPACE

Oct 10, 2023
GE AEROSPACE has 10-year Hainan Airlines contract to provide avionics services for 38 787s out of Singapore/Brisbane.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Oct 10, 2023
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK has China Airlines contract to provide transition services for 29 aircraft: 12 737NGs/17 A330s.
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ACUMEN AVIATION

Oct 11, 2023
ACUMEN AVIATION, Dublin restored its Dash 8 CAMO business approval with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).
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ACORN GROWTH COMPANIES

Oct 11, 2023
ACORN GROWTH COMPANIES has invested in EIRTRADE AVIATION IRELAND (aircraft end-of-life solutions).
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3TOP AVIATION SERVICES

Oct 13, 2023
3TOP AVIATION SERVICES, UK has acquired ex-Avianca A320-200 for part out by ECUBE in Coolidge, AZ.
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XEOS

Oct 13, 2023
XEOS, Poland announced plans to expand operations/employment for support LEAP MRO; first is to be inducted in '24.

Who’sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: ETIHAD ENGINEERING

Oct 06, 2023
Daniel Hoffmann to Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Engineering, Abu Dhabi.
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WHO'SNEWS: AQUILA AIR CAPITAL

Oct 06, 2023
Matthew White to Vice President of Originations of Aquila Air Capital, Dublin.
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WHO'SNEWS: AFG AVIATION

Oct 06, 2023
Prashantt Singh to Head of Sales-Southeast Asia and Indian Subcontinent of AFG Aviation Ireland, Dublin.
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WHO'SNEWS: GERMAN AIRWAYS

Oct 09, 2023
Luc van den Avyle to Director of Fleet of German Airways, Cologne/Bonn.
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WHO'SNEWS: SEABURY AIRLINE STRATEGY GROUP

Oct 09, 2023
Rob Gurney, former oneworld CEO, is joining Seabury Airline Strategy Group as a Strategic Advisor.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVILEASE

Oct 09, 2023
Dan Cavanagh to Chief Credit Officer of Avilease, Saudi Arabia.
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WHO'SNEWS: NOVUS AVIATION CAPITAL

Oct 09, 2023
Lune Wang to Senior Vice President of Novus Aviation Capital.
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WHO'SNEWS: ACI JET

Oct 09, 2023
Alfredo Garcia to Director of Sales and Business Development-MRO of ACI Jet, San Luis Obispo, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: DAHER

Oct 10, 2023
Alain-Jory Barthe to Senior Vice President-Industry of Daher, France.
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WHO'SNEWS: DAHER GROUP

Oct 10, 2023
Julie de Cevins to Sustainable Development Director of Daher Group, France (effective Jan. 1).
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WHO'SNEWS: CSP ASSOCIATES

Oct 11, 2023
Dr. Robert (Rob) Mullins to Senior Managing Director of CSP Associates, Cambridge, MA.
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WHO'SNEWS: TRUEAERO

Oct 11, 2023
Diarmuid Ahern to Vice President-Global Sales & Business Development of TrueAero, Dallas.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIRBUS

Oct 13, 2023
Airbus announced new Commercial Aircraft management team for 2024, led by Christian Scherer: Stella Belvisi (General Counsel); Maggie Bergsma (Head of Communications); Mathieu Callewaert (EVP-HR); Thomas Hundt (EVP-Finance); Sabine Klauke (EVP-Engineering); Florent Massou dit Labaquère (EVP-Operations); Philippe Mhun (EVP-Programmes and Services); Benoît de Saint-Exupéry (EVP-Sales).
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WHO'SNEWS: WIGGINS AIRWAYS

Oct 13, 2023
Paul Halter to President of Wiggins Airways (Ameriflight), Manchester, NH.
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WHO'SNEWS: SKYWORKS HOLDINGS

Oct 13, 2023
Ryan Travis to Vice President, based in Dallas, TX, of SkyWorks Holdings.
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WHO'SNEWS: ELEVATE JET

Oct 13, 2023
Jamie Condo to Director of Client Services of Elevate Jet, Salt Lake City, UT.
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WHO'SNEWS: ELEVATE JET

Oct 13, 2023
Mitchell Robson to Director of Maintenance of Elevate Jet, Salt Lake City, UT.
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WHO'SNEWS: ELEVATE JET

Oct 13, 2023
Perry Breitenstein to Director of Operations of Elevate Jet, Salt Lake City, UT.
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WHO'SNEWS: ELEVATE JET

Oct 13, 2023
Tom Chapman to Regional Vice President of Managed Aircraft Sales of Elevate Jet, Salt Lake City, UT.
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WHO'SNEWS: JETNET

Oct 13, 2023
Devin Golden to Chief Revenue Officer of JETNET, Utica, NY.