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Aerospace

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EMBRAER

Nov 17, 2023
EMBRAER welcomed Brazil's accession to the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft (TCA), joining the discussion of rules for the trade of civil aircraft between the main countries operating in the sector.
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EMBRAER

Nov 17, 2023
EMBRAER received certification from Singapore for the E190-E2 and E195-E2; first is to be delivered to SCOOT in 2024.
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JOBY AVIATION

Nov 17, 2023
JOBY AVIATION received $9.8m grant from CalCompetes to expand manufacturing footprint in Marina, CA.
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BOEING and US GOVT

Nov 17, 2023
BOEING and US GOVT teamed to launch initiative to catalyze development/use of SAF in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries.
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PROJECT SPEEDBIRD

Nov 17, 2023
PROJECT SPEEDBIRD, partnership between Nova Pangaea Technologies, LanzaJet and British Airways, secured £9m funding from UK Government’s Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF) competition for development/use of SAF in UK.
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SPATIAL

Nov 17, 2023
SPATIAL was selected by Emirates to supply A350 cabin service trainer.
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ESTUAIRE

Nov 21, 2023
ESTUAIRE, France renewed deal with NAC for emission monitoring services.
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ELECTRA

Nov 21, 2023
ELECTRA completed first flight of EL-2 Goldfinch hybrid-electric eSTOL technology demonstrator at Manassas, VA.
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L2 AVIATION

Nov 21, 2023
L2 AVIATION was selected by Klatt Works to certify/support its SAVED wearable system that adds augmented reality technology to existing pilot oxygen masks, displaying critical flight information, during smoke emergency in cockpit.
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AEROCONNECTIONS

Nov 22, 2023
AEROCONNECTIONS, Sharjah was selected by FACTEM, France as a distributor in the Middle East of its FL20 pilot headsets.

ICAO AND AIRBUS

Nov 22, 2023
ICAO and AIRBUS signed Declaration of Intent to explore feasibility of SAF development/deployment in South America.

INTELSAT

Nov 22, 2023
INTELSAT was selected by Aerolineas Argentinas to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity services for 18 A330s/737 MAXs; airline will be first in Latin America to offer service using Intelsat’s new electronically steered array (ESA) antenna.

EMIRATES

Nov 22, 2023
EMIRATES completed A380 demonstration flight powered (in one of its four GP7200 engines) by 100% SAF in partnership with Airbus, Engine Alliance, Pratt & Whitney, ENOC, Neste and Virent; the PW980 APU also ran on 100% SAF.

BOEING

Nov 22, 2023
BOEING received Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) for 737-10 from FAA and can now begin certification flight testing.

Air Transport

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HI FLY MALTA

Nov 17, 2023
HI FLY MALTA leased ex-China Airlines A330-300 (805) with CF6s from Carlyle Aviation Partners.
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EASY CHARTER

Nov 17, 2023
EASY CHARTER, Georgia purchased A300B4-600F (521) from MNG Airlines and now has two.
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ALASKA AIRLINES

Nov 17, 2023
ALASKA AIRLINES began daily Everett, WA-Honolulu and Portland, OR-Miami (737).
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TRANSNUSA

Nov 17, 2023
TRANSNUSA began Jakarta-Guangzhou, China (A320); it is second Indonesian airline to serve China.
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UNITED

Nov 17, 2023
UNITED plans in 1H23 to begin serving Mexico's new Tulum Intl Airport from Newark, Houston, Chicago and LAX.
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ASL AVIATION HOLDINGS

Nov 17, 2023
ASL AVIATION HOLDINGS secured US$104m term loan, secured by 18 aircraft, from Investec to finance fleet renewal.
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CANADIAN NORTH

Nov 17, 2023
CANADIAN NORTH has acquired ex-SAS 737-700 (29098); two more (30471/34754) are expected.
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FALKO

Nov 21, 2023
FALKO acquired four Dash 8-400s (4469/4472/4475/4476; leased to ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES) from Aergo Capital.
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KLASJET

Nov 21, 2023
KLASJET obtained its Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate and launched ACMI operations in Canada with 737s.
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PELITA AIR SERVICE

Nov 21, 2023
PELITA AIR SERVICE leased ex-Spring Airlines A320-200 (6117) with CFM56s from BOC Aviation.
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SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL

Nov 22, 2023
SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL posted $236m pretax profit for six months ended Sept 30, up 75% vs a year ago.
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ALC

Nov 22, 2023
ALC priced offering of C$500m in senior unsecured medium-term notes due 2028 for financing aircraft purchases.
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AIRBALTIC

Nov 22, 2023
AIRBALTIC took delivery of its 45th A220-300 (55247). It has 35 still on order, plus purchase rights for 20 more.
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SALAMAIR

Nov 22, 2023
SALAMAIR plans to launch operations to five destinations in India: Hyderabad; Calicut; Jaipur; Trivandrum; Lucknow.
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HIGH RIDGE AVIATION

Nov 22, 2023
HIGH RIDGE AVIATION upsized its warehouse facility (size not disclosed) with Credit Agricole as new banking partner.
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BATIK AIR

Nov 22, 2023
BATIK AIR plans December 20 to begin four-times-weekly Kuala Lumpur-Melbourne, Australia (A330).
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JETSTAR

Nov 22, 2023
JETSTAR plans in early 2024 to begin Perth, Australia-Singapore/-Phuket/-Bangkok (A321neo).
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BOLIVIANA

Nov 22, 2023
BOLIVIANA leased ex-Virgin Australia A330-200 (1306) with Trent 700s from Megane Top, Japan.
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FRONTIER AIRLINES

Nov 22, 2023
FRONTIER AIRLINES plans in May 2024 to open 240-member crew base at Cincinnati, where it currently serves 12 destinations. It is also reopening its 300-member crew base in Chicago, supporting operations at both Midway and O'Hare.
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SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL

Nov 22, 2023
SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL ordered another 60 A320neo Family aircraft (now 184 total) for delivery through 2031.
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AIRASIA X

Nov 22, 2023
AIRASIA X was informed by Malaysia's stock exchange that it is no longer classified as financially distressed.
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PORTER AIRLINES

Nov 22, 2023
PORTER AIRLINES began Toronto-/Ottawa-Orlando (E195-E2), its third destination in Florida.

CHINA AIRLINES

Nov 22, 2023
CHINA AIRLINES retained AMS Aircraft Services to remarket five 747-400Fs, which were manufactured in 2001-2003.

AIR FRANCE

Nov 22, 2023
AIR FRANCE sold two A350-900s (serial numbers not disclosed) to Jackson Square Aviation and leased them back.

LATAM

Nov 22, 2023
LATAM agreed to lease eight A321neos from ALC; first (11675) delivered, second in '24, and five A321XLRs in 2025-'26

SAS

Nov 22, 2023
SAS received bankruptcy court approval for its investment agreement with winning bidder consortium in its exit financing solicitation process, consisting of Castlelake, Air France-KLM and Lind Invest, together with the Danish state.

CONGO AIRWAYS

Nov 22, 2023
CONGO AIRWAYS wet-leased 737-800 (37741) from KlasJet for four months for service out of N'djili Airport.

SITA

Nov 22, 2023
SITA was selected by Qatar Airways to provide secure access service edge (SASE) solutions to boost connectivity, operational efficiency, and security.

HAINAN AIRLINES

Nov 22, 2023
HAINAN AIRLINES resumed Chongqing-Paris CDG (787).

ACI WORLD

Nov 22, 2023
ACI WORLD published annual traveller survey that found 56% of respondents plan to travel within next three months vs 51% at same time last year.

UNITED AIRLINES

Nov 22, 2023
UNITED AIRLINES teamed with Lufthansa and Deutsche Bahn to enable travellers to connect to 25 cities in Germany via air or rail with single ticket.

CEBU PACIFIC

Nov 22, 2023
CEBU PACIFIC, The Philippines leased e-S7 A320neo (10160) with GTFs from SMBC Aviation Capital.

ETIHAD AIRWAYS

Nov 22, 2023
ETIHAD AIRWAYS plans June 15 to begin twice-weekly Abu Dhabi-Nice, France/-Santorini, Greece (TBA).

WESTERN GLOBAL AIRLINES

Nov 22, 2023
WESTERN GLOBAL AIRLINES received bankruptcy court approval for its plan of reorganization (SPNWS; August 11).

NAV CANADA

Nov 22, 2023
NAV CANADA reports y-o-y traffic increase of 7.6% in October 2023.

Business Aviation

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WHEELS UP

Nov 17, 2023
WHEELS UP closed previously announced $40m investment from KORE CAPITAL and WHITEBOX ADVISORS.
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PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA and GULFSTREAM

Nov 21, 2023
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA and GULFSTREAM completed transatlantic flight of PW800-powered G600 using 100% SAF.

GAMA

Nov 22, 2023
GAMA says manufacturers delivered 735 general aviation aircraft (159 business jets/149 turboprops/427 pistons) worth $5.25b in 3Q23 vs 667 (157 jets/136 props/374 pistons) worth $5.01b in 3Q22; helicopter shipments fell 24%.

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

Nov 22, 2023
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, VA ordered 16 Cessna Skyhawk trainers for delivery starting in 2026; it currently has 24.

Defense

HANWHA AEROSPACE AND BABCOCK INTL

Nov 22, 2023
HANWHA AEROSPACE and BABCOCK INTL signed MOU to explore global business opportunities in defense market.

GERMANY

Nov 22, 2023
GERMANY signed LOA to procure three more P-8A MPAs, increasing its fleet to eight; first delivery is planned in 2024.

MRO

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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Nov 17, 2023
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK was selected by Cebu Pacific to provide A330neo base maintenance; first (2001) was inducted.
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Nov 17, 2023
ROLLS-ROYCE was selected by EgyptAir for TotalCare maintenance for 10 Trent XWB-powered A350s on order.
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AIRINMAR

Nov 17, 2023
AIRINMAR (AAR subsidiary), UK was selected by Pegasus Airlines to provide warranty management services.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK BUDAPEST

Nov 21, 2023
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK BUDAPEST was selected by Royal Jordanian to perform A320 base maintenance.
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MAMMOTH FREIGHTERS

Nov 21, 2023
MAMMOTH FREIGHTERS inducted its fourth 777 (three -200s/one -300) at ASPIRE MRO, TX for freighter conversion.
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ETIHAD ENGINEERING

Nov 21, 2023
ETIHAD ENGINEERING extended long-standing agreement with Sanad for engine maintenance services.
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COMPLETE AIRCRAFT GROUP and TEKENABLE

Nov 22, 2023
COMPLETE AIRCRAFT GROUP and TEKENABLE developed borescope maintenance software to provide real-time, cloud-based data management.

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: David Canavan

Nov 17, 2023
David Canavan to Chief Operating Officer of Challenge Group, Malta.
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WHO'SNEWS: Sasha Cejic

Nov 17, 2023
Sasha Cejic, Robert Medina and April Morina were each promoted to Regional VP-Service Center Operations of Gulfstream Aerospace.
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WHO'SNEWS: FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS

Nov 21, 2023
Mary I. McMillan to Executive Chair of FLYHT Aerospace Solutions, Calgary.
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WHO'SNEWS: MAAS AVIATION

Nov 21, 2023
Andrew Hoad to Chairman of MAAS Aviation, Dublin.
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WHO'SNEWS: EMBRAER DEFENSE & SECURITY

Nov 21, 2023
José Gustavo to Vice President of Sales and Business Development-Europe and Africa, based in Lisbon, of Embraer Defense & Security.
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WHO'SNEWS: Anastasiya Pasterick

Nov 22, 2023
Anastasiya Pasterick to Chief Financial Officer of Universal Hydrogen, Los Angeles.
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WHO'SNEWS: Michael Canario

Nov 22, 2023
Michael Canario to Chief Executive Officer of Qarbon Aerospace, Red Oak, TX.