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Air Transport

ITA AIRWAYS

Nov 11, 2023

ITA AIRWAYS, Italy took delivery of its first A321neo (11561) with GTFs on lease from Air Lease Corporation.

JETBLUE

Nov 11, 2023

JETBLUE secured financing for second A321LR (11354) from Jackson Square Aviation, completing 2-aircraft deal.

AMERICAN AIRLINES

Nov 11, 2023

AMERICAN AIRLINES applied to US DOT to begin daily JFK-Tokyo Haneda in 2024 (777-200).

US DOT

Nov 11, 2023

US DOT says US scheduled pax/cargo airlines employed 807,865 workers in September vs 743,100 in Sept 2019.

AMERICAN AIRLINES

Nov 11, 2023

AMERICAN AIRLINES plans March 28 to begin daily Tulum, Mexico-Charlotte/-DFW/-Miami (737).

EMIRATES

Nov 14, 2023

EMIRATES ordered 55 777-9s and 35 777-8s, and has now ordered 205 GE9X-powered 777Xs. It is ordered another five 787-10s, growing its 787 backlog to 35: 20 787-8s and 10 787-10s. It plans to receive its first 777-8 in 2030.

FLYDUBAI

Nov 14, 2023

FLYDUBAI ordered 30 787-9s (engines TBD), it first widebody order. It also has >130 737 MAXs on order.

ROYAL AIR MAROC

Nov 14, 2023

ROYAL AIR MAROC ordered two more 787-9s to join fleet of nine 787s; Boeing previously listed order as unidentified.

ROYAL JORDANIAN

Nov 14, 2023

ROYAL JORDANIAN ordered four more 787-9s, increasing it orderbook to six; it currently operates seven 787-8s.

SUNEXPRESS

Nov 14, 2023

SUNEXPRESS ordered 28 737-8s and 17 737-10s and optioned 45 MAXs. It has now ordered 87 MAXs (nine delivered)

AIRBALTIC

Nov 14, 2023

AIRBALTIC ordered 30 more A220-300s and took purchase rights on another 20. It plans to have 100 A220s by 2030.

TURKISH AIRLINES

Nov 14, 2023

TURKISH AIRLINES reached agreement in principle with Airbus to order/option 355 A321neos/A350s for 2026-2036.

EGYPTAIR

Nov 14, 2023

EGYPTAIR agreed to lease 18 new 737-8s from Air Lease Corporation for delivery in 2025-2026.

AZUL

Nov 14, 2023

AZUL, Brazil took delivery of new E195-E2 (107) on lease from Azorra, which has ordered 35 E2s from Embraer.

MALAYSIA AIRLINES

Nov 14, 2023

MALAYSIA AIRLINES leased ex-SAS A350-900 (378) from JP Lease (JLPS).

AERO-K

Nov 14, 2023

AERO-K, South Korea leased ex-Vueling A320-200 (2620) with CFM56s from FTAI Aviation.

AMELIA INTERNATIONAL

Nov 14, 2023

AMELIA INTERNATIONAL, France agreed to lease three A320-200s from AerCap for delivery in mid-2024.

BOC AVIATION

Nov 14, 2023

BOC AVIATION received US$208m cash payment under insurance settlement with Russian insurance company, NSK, for eight aircraft (formerly leased to POBEDA) detained in Russia. It plans to continue to pursue recovery of full value.

GALLOPAIR

Nov 14, 2023

GALLOPAIR plans 3Q24 startup in Brunei with ARJ21s and C919s; it plans to be operating 30 aircraft in seven years.

A4A

Nov 14, 2023

A4A projects US airlines will carry record 29.9m pax over 11-day Thanksgiving travel period (Nov 17-27) vs 27.5m in '22.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Nov 14, 2023

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES expects FAA will certify the 737-7 by April 2024 and plans to place first into service in 4Q23.

FLY PRO

Nov 14, 2023

FLY PRO, Moldova has acquired ex-EgyptAir A300B4-600F (561). It also operates 747-200F (22545).

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA

Nov 14, 2023

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA took delivery of new 737-8 (65047) on lease from CALC under deal for four (SPNWS; July 22, '22).

JAPAN AIRLINES

Nov 14, 2023

JAPAN AIRLINES removed its final 777-200ER (32891) from service following final flight (Okinawa-Tokyo Haneda).

ARCOSJET

Nov 14, 2023

ARCOSJET, Dubai ordered 10 Lilium (eVTOL) Jets for expected delivery in 2026-2027.

SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES

Nov 14, 2023

SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES and RIYADH AIR signed cooperation agreement in anticipation of Riyadh Air's startup in '25.

OMAN AIR

Nov 15, 2023

OMAN AIR announced order/redelivery of its first 737-800BCF (35108); STAECO performed modification work.

BUDGETLINES

Nov 15, 2023

BUDGETLINES, Thailand leased second 737-800BCF (33551; ex-Ryanair) from BBAM for operation for BLUORBIT.

AERCAP

Nov 15, 2023

AERCAP acquired five GE90-115Bs from Sanad (Mubadala).

US DOT

Nov 15, 2023

US DOT reports US airlines carried 83.1m pax in August 2023, up 8.4% vs August 2022, but down 0.8% vs Aug 2019.

ABELO

Nov 15, 2023

ABELO, Dublin ordered 10 more ATR 72-600s and optioned 10 and now has 20 on order for delivery through 2028.

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES

Nov 15, 2023

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES ordered 11 787-9s and 20 737-8s with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets, respectively.

AERCAP

Nov 15, 2023

AERCAP announced secondary public offering of up to 30.7m (incl. option) of its remaining shares held by GE Capital, of which it is proposing to spend $500m to repurchase ordinary shares at same price being purchased by underwriters.

SCAT AIRLINES

Nov 15, 2023

SCAT AIRLINES, Kazakhstan ordered seven 737-8s (delivery TBA). It currently operates three 737-8s and five 737-9s.

KOREAN AIR

Nov 15, 2023

KOREAN AIR had KRW424.5b net income on KRW3,864b revenues in 3Q23 vs KRW431.4b on KRW3,668 in 3Q22.

EGYPTAIR

Nov 15, 2023

EGYPTAIR ordered 10 A350-900s for delivery in 2025-2027 for expansion.

AAPA

Nov 15, 2023

AAPA added Vietnam Airlines as new member.

AEROMEXICO

Nov 15, 2023

AEROMEXICO plans July 1 to begin daily Mexico City-Raleigh-Durham, NC (E190).

TURKISH AIRLINES

Nov 15, 2023

TURKISH AIRLINES took delivery of A321neo (11658) on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital for ANADOLU JET.

SMARTLYNX AIRLINES

Nov 15, 2023

SMARTLYNX AIRLINES sold 737-8 (msn not confirmed) to Vmo Aircraft Leasing and leased it back.

AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP

Nov 15, 2023

AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP had $114m net profit on $894m revenues in Jan-Sept vs $443m loss on $710m a year ago.

BONZA

Nov 15, 2023

BONZA opened its third base at Gold Coast Airport to serve 14 destinations with inaugural flight to Townsville (737-8).

BOEING

Nov 15, 2023

BOEING announced unidentified orders from October for two 777Fs and four 787-9s, increasing 2023 orderbook to 971.

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES

Nov 15, 2023

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES signed MOU to order 11 A350-900s. It currently has 20 in service, plus four -1000s on order.

AIRBALTIC

Nov 14, 2023

AIRBALTIC ordered 30 more A220-300s and took purchase rights on another 20. It plans to have 100 A220s by 2030.

FLYDOCS

Nov 15, 2023

FLYDOCS, UK has 5-year Etihad Airways contract to provide digital records and lifecycle asset management services to support technical records dept.

GE AEROSPACE

Nov 15, 2023

GE AEROSPACE was selected by Emirates to provide its new Animation Module for FlightPulse software solution to provide pilots with access to unprecedented and never-before-seen detail into operation of aircraft during debriefings.

WESTJET

Nov 15, 2023

WESTJET plans May 1 to begin three-times-weekly St. John's-London Gatwick (787).

AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL

Nov 15, 2023

AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL temporarily suspended its plan to reduce annual flight capacity from 500,000 to 460,000.

EMIRATES

Nov 15, 2023

EMIRATES says it has effectively ruled out an order for Airbus A350-1000s if Rolls-Royce does not come up with major improvements to the Trent XWB-97 engine, including a significant thrust increase, according to reports in Aviation Week.

WESTJET

Nov 15, 2023

WESTJET plans May 15 to begin four-times-weekly Calgary-Reykjavik, Iceland (737 MAX).

LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS

Nov 15, 2023

LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS was selected by Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air to supply an integrated operational suite, including Lido Flight 4D, NetLine/Ops ++, NetLine/Crew and NetLine/HubControl solutions, in preparation for startup in 2025.

LUFTHANSA

Nov 15, 2023

LUFTHANSA has pulled A380-800 (070) from storage in Teruel, leaving only two (038/041) of eight remaining in storage.

ERAA

Nov 15, 2023

ERAA added VAN AIR Europe, Czech Republic, which operates 19-seat L410s, as its 57th member.

ALASKA AIRLINES

Nov 15, 2023

ALASKA AIRLINES plans March 14 to begin daily Portland, OR-Nashville (737).

AIRJAPAN

Nov 15, 2023

AIRJAPAN (ANA Holdings) plans Feb 2024 startup of Tokyo Narita-Bangkok/-Seoul with 324-pax, all-economy 787-8s.

BOEING

Nov 15, 2023

BOEING delivered the 1,000th Dreamliner, a 787-10 (60266) to SINGAPORE; it ended October with 750 on backlog.

UNITED

Nov 15, 2023

UNITED announced $1.9b Terminal B Transformation Program at Houston IAH to handle projected 36m pax per year.

BEOND

Nov 15, 2023

BEOND launched operations (Munich-Dubai-Maldives) with 44-seat A319-100 (2119; ex-Sundair) leased from BBAM.

MALAYSIA AIRLINES

Nov 16, 2023

MALAYSIA AIRLINES leased its first new 737-8 (66439) from Air Lease Corporation.

EMIRATES

Nov 16, 2023

EMIRATES ordered 15 more A350-900s and has now ordered 65 for 2024-2028. It now has 310 widebodies on order.

EMBRAER

Nov 16, 2023

EMBRAER closed new credit operation with UK Export Finance (UKEF) to support aircraft purchases by customers.

NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS

Nov 16, 2023

NORSE ATLANTIC AIRWAYS completed first-ever 787 flight to Antarctica.

NAC

Nov 16, 2023

NAC agreed to purchase a LEAP-1B (leased to TUI) and a CFM56-5B (leased to CEBU PACIFIC) from SMBC.

UNITED AIRLINES

Nov 16, 2023

UNITED AIRLINES is expected to accelerate entry into service of its first A321neo to Nov 30 (Houston-Chicago).

ALLEGIANT AIR

Nov 16, 2023

ALLEGIANT AIR plans in May to add 12 new routes to network, including addition of Orlando International Airport.

VAAYU GROUP, UAE

Nov 16, 2023

VAAYU GROUP, UAE agreed to invest in PRADHAAN AIR EXPRESS, India, which leases A320P2F (2737) from Vaayu.

Aerospace

EMBRAER

Nov 11, 2023

EMBRAER received steep approach certification from EASA for E195-E2, enabling aircraft to serve London City.

HÉROUX-DEVTEK

Nov 11, 2023

HÉROUX-DEVTEK had C$4.6m net income on C$141.5m sales in second quarter ended Sept 30 vs C$4.8m on C$132.7m; civil sales were up 29.8% to C$53.6m, driven by increased deliveries for the Boeing 777 and Embraer Praetor programs.

BOEING

Nov 11, 2023

BOEING forecasts (as part of CMO announced earlier this year) demand in Southeast Asia for 4,225 aircraft (83% growth/17% replacement), including 770 widebodies, through 2042; it also sees aftermarket services market of $310b.

HANWAH AEROSPACE

Nov 11, 2023

HANWAH AEROSPACE is establishing headquarters for its International Engine Business in Cheshire, CT. It has sites in South Korea, Vietnam and US.

QUESTEK INNOVATIONS

Nov 11, 2023

QUESTEK INNOVATIONS, IL received three US patents for AM alloys: Auto-tempering steel; AI-Mg-Si (aluminum) alloy and Castable titanium alloy.

VSE AVIATION

Nov 14, 2023

VSE AVIATION plans in 1Q24 to open 45,000 sq ft distribution facility in Hamburg. It was also awarded six new distribution agreements worth $750m with several manufacturers; deals are expected to begin in 1Q24, with terms of 1-15 years.

ROLLS-ROYCE

Nov 14, 2023

ROLLS-ROYCE completed compatibility testing of 100% SAF on all of its in-production civil engine types: Trent 700; Trent 800; Trent 900; Trent 1000; Trent XWB-84; Trent XWB-97; Trent 7000; BR710; BR725; Pearl 700; Pearl 15; Pearl 10X.

THALES

Nov 14, 2023

THALES was selected by Emirates to supply AVANT Up IFE system for up to 205 777Xs for delivery starting in 2025.

SOLASEED AIR

Nov 14, 2023

SOLASEED AIR, Japan sold 737-800 (38035) to Fuyo General Lease and leased it back; ALM will manage aircraft.

TAT TECHNOLOGIES

Nov 14, 2023

TAT TECHNOLOGIES, Israel had $2.5m net income on $29.9m revenues in 3Q23 vs $0.4m loss on $21m in 3Q22.

BOEING

Nov 11, 2023

GAMIT

Nov 14, 2023

GAMIT, UK has 10-year Condor contract to digitize technical records and provide asset management solutions via ROAM archive records solution.

ROLLS-ROYCE

Nov 14, 2023

ROLLS-ROYCE successfully ran its UltraFan technology demonstrator at max power; initial stage of test used 100% SAF.

EVE

Nov 14, 2023

EVE signed LOI with Kookiejar, Sweden to develop its Urban ATM (Air Traffic Management) system to support vertiport operations in Dubai.

HONEYWELL

Nov 14, 2023

HONEYWELL reports its AAM unit surpassed $10b in business; customers include Archer Aviation, Lilium, Pipistrel, Supernal and Vertical Aerospace.

AIR FRANCE-KLM

Nov 14, 2023

AIR FRANCE-KLM made US$4.7m investment in DG FUELS to support its initial Louisiana-based SAF plant; agreement includes option to purchase up to 25m gallons/75,000 tons of SAF annually over a multi-year period beginning in 2029.

ECISION AVIATION GROUP

Nov 14, 2023

PRECISION AVIATION GROUP secured additional financing via $400m single-asset secondary market transaction by GenNx360 Capital Partners (GenNx360 Aerospace Fund) to support accelerated organic growth/acquisition strategy.

JOBY AVIATION

Nov 14, 2023

JOBY AVIATION completed first-ever eVTOL air taxi flight in New York City at Downtown Manhattan Heliport.

ANRA TECHNOLOGIES

Nov 15, 2023

ANRA TECHNOLOGIES launched vertiport management system (VMS) for managing VTOL UAM aircraft operations.

AUTOFLIGHT and FALCON AVIATION SERVICES

Nov 15, 2023

AUTOFLIGHT and FALCON AVIATION SERVICES teamed to develop eVTOL AAM strategy in UAE/surrounding region.

EVE and NATS

Nov 15, 2023

EVE and NATS signed MOU to collaborate in the development of future traffic management services for UAM operators.

THE GILL CORPORATION-FRANCE

Nov 15, 2023

THE GILL CORPORATION-FRANCE has contract from SONACA to develop and produce machined honeycomb parts for A321 flaps, plus contract extension to supply machined honeycomb parts for A320, A330neo and A350 slats through ‘28.

CAE

Nov 15, 2023

CAE had C$58.4m net income on C$1.1b revenues for second quarter ended Sept 30 vs C$44.5m on C$993m a year ago. Civil Aviation earned C$88.4m on C$572.6m vs C$88.4m on C$507.2m; it delivered 11 full-flight simulators vs 10.

CFM INTERNATIONAL

Nov 15, 2023

CFM INTERNATIONAL has LEAP maintenance contracts from Air Cairo for 14 A320neos and flydubai for 111 737 MAXs.

BOEING

Nov 15, 2023

BOEING delivered 34 aircraft (737-800A; 18 737 MAXs; six 767s; three 777Fs; six 787s) in October vs 35 (737-800A; 22 737 MAXs; 747-8F; four 767s; 777F; six 787s) in October 2022; it has delivered 405 aircraft in 2023 vs 363 a year ago.

THALES

Nov 15, 2023

THALES was selected by Ethiopian Airlines to supply AVANT Up IFE system for four A350-1000s.

SOISA AIRCRAFT INTERIORS

Nov 15, 2023

SOISA AIRCRAFT INTERIORS, Mexico quadrupled size of its Dubai facility, featuring specialized production lines with dedicated units for dress cover lamination, curtains and cutting areas and increased warehouse space.

AIRBUS

Nov 15, 2023

AIRBUS rolled out first A220-300 (55253) for QANTASLINK with special livery for delivery by end 2023; it has ordered 29:

GE AEROSPACE

Nov 15, 2023

UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN

Nov 16, 2023

UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN signed MOU with Japan Airlines and JAL Engineering (JALEC) to collaborate on technical design and development of conversion kits and supply chain in Japan to bring hydrogen-powered flight to country.

LATECOERE

Nov 16, 2023

LATECOERE was selected by Boom to develop complete electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) for the Overture and Symphony; EWIS will comprise >103 km (64 miles) of wiring, requiring >45,000 electrical connections.

PANASONIC AVIONICS

Nov 16, 2023

PANASONIC AVIONICS was selected by EgyptAir to supply Astrova seatback IFE for business class on 10 A350-900s.

Business Aviation

F/LIST

Nov 11, 2023

F/LIST opened its fourth North American operation (11,500 sq ft footprint) in Davie, FL for VIP aircraft interior work.

ELIT'AVIA INTERNATIONAL

Nov 14, 2023

ELIT'AVIA INTERNATIONAL, Malta and AVIONMAR, Austria formed partnership for business jet sales and acquisitions.

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA

Nov 15, 2023

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA was selected by Valdor Aircraft to supply PT6A-34 for BX Turbo Beaver conversion program.

AEROGUARD FLIGHT TRAINING

Nov 15, 2023

AEROGUARD FLIGHT TRAINING ordered 90 Piper Archer TXs to double its US-based training fleet to >200 aircraft.

BIG ISLAND JET CENTER

Nov 15, 2023

BIG ISLAND JET CENTER plans mid-December opening of new AVFUEL-branded FBO in temp facility at Kailua-Kona’s Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport. It plans to build permanent 7,500 sq ft terminal for completion in late 2024.

GLOBAL JET CAPITAL

Nov 15, 2023

GLOBAL JET CAPITAL reports y-o-y business jet flight operations dropped 3% in 3Q23, but 14% above 3Q19 levels.

EDMO

Nov 15, 2023

EDMO, WA was selected by Aviation Design and Supply as exclusive distributor for Garmin GFC autopilot hardware kits.

AIR CHATEAU INTL, UAE

Nov 16, 2023

AIR CHATEAU INTL, UAE agreed to order up to 100 Archer Midnight eVTOLs in $500m deal financed by Acorn Capital.

Aerospace/MRO

GE AEROSPACE

Nov 14, 2023

GE AEROSPACE booked order from Emirates for another 202 GE9Xs (now 460); deal includes aftermarket support.

PRATT & WHITNEY

Nov 14, 2023

PRATT & WHITNEY has Royal Jordanian order to supply GTFs for 20 A320neo Family aircraft and 10 E190-/E195-E2s on order for delivery starting in late 2023; deal includes long-term EngineWise aftermarket maintenance agreement.

SAFRAN

Nov 15, 2023

SAFRAN secured contracts with Emirates worth US$1.2b to provide seats for A350s, 777-9s and 777-300s; A350/777-9 galleys/inserts; RAVE AeroConnect Ka-band inflight connectivity for 50 A350s, 60 A380s and 50 777-9s; A350 wheels and carbon brakes; A380 nose landing gear overhaul; 777 safety/cabin system component repair; and retrofit support.

Defense

BOMBARDIER

Nov 14, 2023

BOMBARDIER delivered the seventh Global aircraft to SAAB for modification to AEW&C GlobalEye configuration.

EMBRAER

Nov 11, 2023

EMBRAER received steep approach certification from EASA for E195-E2, enabling aircraft to serve London City.

NATO

Nov 15, 2023

NATO announced plan to acquire six BOEING-built E-7A AEW&C Wedgetail aircraft (737) for operation in 2031.

PRATT & WHITNEY

Nov 15, 2023

PRATT & WHITNEY has $870m sustainment contract from US DOD to support TF33 engines for B-52s and E-3s.

MRO

ROLLS-ROYCE

Nov 11, 2023

ROLLS-ROYCE was selected by Amazon Global Air to provide Trent 700 maintenance for 10 A330-200P2Fs.

ST ENGINEERING

Nov 11, 2023

ST ENGINEERING recorded 32% y-o-y revenue growth in commercial aerospace in 1H23, reaching S$1.86b from S$1.40b with Aerospace MRO and Aerostructures & Systems sub-segments reporting higher y-o-y revenues.

BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES

Nov 14, 2023

BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES was selected by Royal Jordanian to provide modification services for seven 787-8s that will enhance in-flight connectivity for passengers and crew; under deal, it will perform engineering work and mod kits.

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Nov 14, 2023

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK was selected by Emirates to perform C-Checks on 23 A380s over three years. It also secured 10-year Total Component Support agreement with Saudia for 53 A320s and 31 A330s in addition to 39 777s and 18 787s.

AEROSPACE TURBINE ROTABLES

Nov 14, 2023

AEROSPACE TURBINE ROTABLES expanded operations in Fort Worth for hydrostatic testing and repair of oxygen and fire suppression systems.

SANAD

Nov 14, 2023

SANAD inaugurated 5,000 sq meter LEAP MRO facility at Abu Dhabi in support of 11-year off-load deal with GE/Safran.

SAUDIA TECHNIC

Nov 14, 2023

SAUDIA TECHNIC was licensed by Honeywell for 331-500 APU maintenance as authorized service center in Middle East.

HONEYWELL

Nov 14, 2023

HONEYWELL has 5-year EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering contract to provide flat-rate component repair services (includes environmental controls, avionics and safety systems) for EgyptAir's fleet of >80 A320s, A330s, 737s and 777s.

DE HAVILLAND CANADA

Nov 15, 2023

DE HAVILLAND CANADA has orders to supply Dash 8-400 QC mod kits to Falcon Aviation (2) and Advantage Air (1).

JORAMCO

Nov 15, 2023

JORAMCO has new Emirates contract to provide additional nose-to-tail 777 maintenance services through 2025.

ROLLS-ROYCE

Nov 15, 2023

ROLLS-ROYCE has MOU with Air Mauritius to provide TotalCare maintenance for three Trent XWB-powered A350s.

CFM INTERNATIONAL

Nov 15, 2023

CFM INTERNATIONAL has LEAP maintenance contracts from Air Cairo for 14 A320neos and flydubai for 111 737 MAXs.

OEMSERVICES

Nov 15, 2023

OEMSERVICES plans by 3Q24 to establish new 3,000 sq meter regional support center at Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) in Dubai South; facility will house A320, A350 and A380 components to support Gulf customers.

EMIRATES

Nov 15, 2023

EMIRATES plans to build US$950m, 1m sq meter engineering facility at Dubai World Center (DWC); Phase 1 includes eight MRO hangars and a paint hangar, an engine run-up facility, and 20 support workshops for completion in 2027.

GATES

Nov 15, 2023

GATES received FAA Part 145 Air Agency Certificate for its Specialized Procedures Aeroengine Hospital (SPAH), OH.

AERO 3

Nov 15, 2023

AERO 3 (GenNx360 Capital Partners) acquired SKYWHEELS, UK (wheel/brake repair) and will become part of group that comprises AeroRepair, Aircrafters and Hemico to provide wheel, brake, battery and landing gear repair and overhaul.

BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES

Nov 15, 2023

BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES was selected by Ethiopian Airlines to work on cabin refurbishment for its existing 787 fleet, which includes installation of THALES IFE systems, ADIENT AEROSPACE b/c seats and new t/c seats (supplier TBA).

IAI

Nov 15, 2023

IAI has Altavair order to convert six 777-300ERs into freighters starting in 2025; deal includes four options.

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA

Nov 15, 2023

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA has 10-year Emirates contract to maintain/support 116 PW980 APUs on its A380s.

VALLAIR GROUP

Nov 15, 2023

VALLAIR GROUP reached agreement with Saudi Arabia's National Industrial Development Center to develop narrowbody MRO, aircraft disassembly, component repair, aircraft painting and maintenance training operations in the Kingdom.

FLYDUBAI

Nov 15, 2023

FLYDUBAI plans to build US$190m MRO facility at Dubai South for 4Q26 and US$56m, 38,000 sq ft flight training facility (with four 737 MAX full-flight simulators and FTD from CAE) on the flydubai Campus for January 2025.

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Nov 15, 2023

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK plans by end of November to induct its first LEAP-1B under CFM Branded Service Agreement.

OEMSERVICES

Nov 16, 2023

OEMSERVICES extended its A380 component support agreement with Emirates after completing first 15 years.

SAFRAN NACELLES

Nov 16, 2023

SAFRAN NACELLES signed NacelleLife service agreements with EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering to support thrust reversers for 11 EgyptAir A330ceos; and Saudia to support nacelles for 35 LEAP-powered A320neo Family aircraft.

EAS AVIATION GROUP

Nov 16, 2023

EAS AVIATION GROUP secured funding from Knighthood Global, UAE to acquire aircraft for part out by JAT TEHNIKA.

AERFIN

Nov 16, 2023

AERFIN extended its BeyondPool component support program with Finnair for 12 E190s through to 2030.

Who'sNews

WHO'SNEWS: EMBRAER COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Nov 11, 2023

Marie-Louise Philippe to VP-Sales & Marketing, Head of Region for Europe and Central Aviation for Embraer Commercial Aviation.

WHO'SNEWS: AEROVISTO GROUP

Nov 11, 2023

Roger Hohl to Chief Operating Officer of AeroVisto Group, Germany (effective January 2024).

WHO'SNEWS: Cargojet

Nov 14, 2023

Pauline Dhillon and Jamie Porteous to Co-CEOs of Cargojet, Canada; Dr. Ajay Virmani will be appointed Executive Chairman.

WHO'SNEWS: Air Zimbabwe

Nov 14, 2023

Edmund Makona to Chief Executive Officer of Air Zimbabwe.

WHO'SNEWS: DAE Capital

Nov 14, 2023

Daniel Cunningham to Senior Vice President of Sales of DAE Capital, UAE.

WHO'SNEWS: Gulfstream Aerospace

Nov 14, 2023

Michael Swift to Group Vice President of Sales-EMEA and APAC, based in London, of Gulfstream Aerospace.

WHO'SNEWS: Aurelien Kauffmann

Nov 15, 2023

Aurelien Kauffmann was promoted to Vice President of Portfolio Management of TrueAero, TX.

WHO'SNEWS: International Aerospace Quality Group

Nov 15, 2023

Eric Jefferies, Sr. Manager-Process Integrity & Compliance for Bell Textron, was named President of International Aerospace Quality Group.

WHO'SNEWS: Einar Már Guðmundsson

Nov 15, 2023

Einar Már Guðmundsson to Managing Director of Icelandair Cargo.

WHO'SNEWS: Jennifer Kempsey

Nov 15, 2023

Jennifer Kempsey to Regional Sales Manager-Corporate MRO of C&L Aviation Services, Bangor, ME.

WHO'SNEWS: Tom Lark

Nov 15, 2023

Tom Lark to Vice President and General Manager of Summit Aviation (Greenwich AeroGroup), Middletown, DE.

WHO'SNEWS: HI FLY

Nov 16, 2023

Antonios Efthymiou to Chief Executive Officer of Hi Fly, Portugal.

Business Aviation/MRO

STANDARDAERO

Nov 15, 2023

STANDARDAERO completed its first 4,800-hour HTF7000 inspection at Gosport, UK for customer in EMEA region.

ACR ELECTRONICS

Nov 15, 2023

ACR ELECTRONICS, WA completed safety of flight testing of its ARTEX ELT 5000 distress tracking GADSS ELT.

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SpeedNews - November 17, 2023

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