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Aerospace

AVAIR

Dec 18, 2023
AVAIR expanded its management agreement with GE Aviation Materials with an additional 20,000 line items (now >90,000); program now covers CF34 engine material in addition to already managed CF6, GE90, and GEnx applications.

VELO3D

Dec 18, 2023
VELO3D commenced a strategic business review process that includes strategic transaction, potential merger, business combination or sale.

KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES

Dec 18, 2023
KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES joined Nadcap accreditation program.
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SENSOR SYSTEMS (HEICO)

Dec 20, 2023
SENSOR SYSTEMS (HEICO) was selected by FreeFlight Systems to supply its S67-2002 radar altimeter antenna for a new eVTOL aircraft project.
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HEICO FLIGHT SUPPORT GROUP

Dec 20, 2023
HEICO FLIGHT SUPPORT GROUP earned record $387.3m on record $1.8b sales for year ended October 31 vs $267.2m on $1.3b a year ago. It says it has now achieved 13 consecutive quarters of growth in net sales.
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FACTORYDESIGN

Dec 21, 2023
FACTORYDESIGN, UK was appointed by Global Airlines as its A380 cabin design partner. JETMS will perform installs.
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EVE AIR MOBILITY

Dec 21, 2023
EVE AIR MOBILITY announced release, for public consultation until mid-February '24, by ANAC of its proposed airworthiness criteria for its eVTOL.
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PANASONIC AVIONICS

Dec 21, 2023
PANASONIC AVIONICS was selected by Icelandair to supply Astrova in-seat IFE systems for its 13 A321LRs on order.
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EVE AIR MOBILITY

Dec 21, 2023
EVE AIR MOBILITY secured R$490m in long-term ESG financing from Bradesco Bank for eVTOL development; BNDES approved credit line.
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BOEING

Dec 21, 2023
BOEING received clearance from CAAC to resume 737 MAX deliveries in China, according to unconfirmed media reports.
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Dec 21, 2023
ROLLS-ROYCE launched new set of research tests on aerospace cryogenic liquid hydrogen pump systems at Solihull, UK in partnership with EASYJET; tests will address challenge of taking low-pressure liquid hydrogen, chilled below -250°C, and pressurising it so that it can then be pumped into an engine to be combusted for EIS by mid-2030s.
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Dec 21, 2023
ROLLS-ROYCE has assembled/mounted to test bench/spun its first 320 kW direct-drive electric motor demonstrator for commuter aircraft at Trondheim, Norway; testing can prove basic mechanical and electrical functionality of motor.
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JET PARTS ENGINEERING

Dec 21, 2023
JET PARTS ENGINEERING, WA has FAA approval for 13 new PMAs, including V2500 bleed/HP compressor components, air starter packings, A320/A330/A340 servo valve for brakes, 737NG armrest, and A320 AC generator hardware.

Aerospace/MRO

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WEINBERG CAPITAL GROUP

Dec 21, 2023
WEINBERG CAPITAL GROUP, OH has acquired Arizona-based SALT RIVER AVIATION (APU/airframe parts).

Air Transport

TURKISH AIRLINES

Dec 18, 2023
TURKISH AIRLINES ordered 220 Airbus aircraft (150 A321neos; 50 A350-900s; 15 A350-1000s; and five A350Fs); deal follows two orders earlier in 2023 for total of 14 A350-900s. It has now ordered 504 aircraft from Airbus (212 delivered)

AZUL

Dec 18, 2023
AZUL, Brazil ordered four more A330neos to increase fleet to 12 (seven on order/five currently in service).

AIR CORSICA

Dec 18, 2023
AIR CORSICA confirmed order for two more ATR 72-600s for delivery in 1H24 to increase its fleet to seven.

ARAJET

Dec 18, 2023
ARAJET, Dominican Republic took delivery of another new 737-8 (61813) on lease from BOC Aviation.

VIVA AEROBUS

Dec 18, 2023
VIVA AEROBUS leased ex-S7 A321-200 (6734) with V2500s from Aviation Capital Group.

TRANSAVIA

Dec 18, 2023
TRANSAVIA, The Netherlands agreed to lease seven A321neos from Air Lease Corporation; first (11918) was delivered.

AIR INDIA EXPRESS

Dec 18, 2023
AIR INDIA EXPRESS agreed to sell 10 737-8s (for delivery thru 1Q24) to Griffin Global Asset Management for leaseback.

SUNCLASS AIRLINES

Dec 18, 2023
SUNCLASS AIRLINES, Denmark agreed to lease two A321neos and three A330neos from Air Lease Corporation.

VUELING

Dec 18, 2023
VUELING, Spain leased ex-MYAirline A320-200 (4098) with CFM56s from Genesis.

LONGJIANG AIRLINES

Dec 18, 2023
LONGJIANG AIRLINES, China leased ex-JC International A320-200 (7474) with CFM56s from AVIC Leasing.

BBN AIRLINES

Dec 18, 2023
BBN AIRLINES, Türkiye leased A321P2F (1094; ex-Aer Lingus) with CFM56s from BBAM.

CEBU PACIFIC

Dec 18, 2023
CEBU PACIFIC, The Philippines leased new A330-900 (2054) from Avolon.

HOP!

Dec 18, 2023
HOP!, France leased ex-TUIfly E190 (665) from AerCap.

LUFTHANSA GROUP

Dec 18, 2023
LUFTHANSA GROUP agreed to sell 12 A320 Family aircraft (operated by Lufthansa, Lufthansa CityLine and Eurowings) to Clover Aviation Capital and BBAM for leaseback through a mix of cash, JOLCOs and operating leases.

ORIX AVIATION

Dec 18, 2023
ORIX AVIATION closed an unsecured bilateral revolving credit facility with Bank of China (Europe) S.A. Dublin Branch.

EUROWINGS

Dec 18, 2023
EUROWINGS began weekly Berlin-Tbilisi, Georgia (A320neo).

QANTASLINK

Dec 18, 2023
QANTASLINK took delivery of its first (55253) of 29 137-seat A220s on order as replacement aircraft for its 717-200s.

AIR CHINA CARGO

Dec 18, 2023
AIR CHINA CARGO took delivery of first A330P2F from EFW; AMECO converted aircraft. It has seven more on order.
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CPaT GLOBAL

Dec 20, 2023
CPaT GLOBAL was selected by Africa's NG Eagle Airlines to provide A320/737NG aircraft systems/procedures/cabin crew training suites.
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LUFTHANSA GROUP

Dec 20, 2023
LUFTHANSA GROUP ordered 80 aircraft (40 A220-300s/40 737-8s) for delivery in 2026-2032 and optioned 120 (20 A220s/60 737-8s/40 A320 Family aircraft); 737 MAX order is its first narrowbody order from Boeing in nearly 30 years.
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EASYJET

Dec 20, 2023
EASYJET finalized previously announced order for another 56 A320neos and 101 A321neos (with LEAPs) for FY29-FY34, plus purchase rights on 100 more (SPNWS; Oct 13). It now has 315 A320neo Fam aircraft on order/69 in service.
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JSX

Dec 20, 2023
JSX, Dallas announced its intent to acquire up to 332 hybrid-electric aircraft from manufacturers ELECTRA (32 firm/50 option), AURA AERO (50 firm/100 option), and HEART AEROSPACE (50 firm/50 option) for delivery starting in 2028.
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SWISS

Dec 20, 2023
SWISS returned its last stored aircraft (A320) to service and is now at full strength. It had stored 25 aircraft at Amman.
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DAE

Dec 20, 2023
DAE received US$118m cash payment under insurance settlement with Russian insurance company, NSK, for aircraft and engines formerly leased to AEROFLOT, detained in Russia. It has now released claim against all relevant parties.
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CAMEX ADRIA AIRLINES

Dec 20, 2023
CAMEX ADRIA AIRLINES, Slovenia leased 737-800BCF (33973; ex-Air Europa) from Icelease.
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HONG KONG AIRLINES

Dec 20, 2023
HONG KONG AIRLINES leased ex-Hainan A330-300 (1686) with Trents from Bohai Leasing.
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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES

Dec 20, 2023
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES secured US$450m financing from Citi, guaranteed by EXIM, for three 737-8s and two 777Fs.
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FINNAIR

Dec 20, 2023
FINNAIR purchased six A321-200s (7552/7570/7611/7661/7981/8069) off-lease from BOC Aviation in >€200m deal.
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SINGAPORE AIRLINES

Dec 20, 2023
SINGAPORE AIRLINES plans June 22 to begin five-times-weekly Singapore-London Gatwick (A350-900).
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AERO K

Dec 20, 2023
AERO K plans February 5 to begin Cheongju-Da Nang (A320).
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AVILEASE

Dec 20, 2023
AVILEASE signed MOU with SDH Wings for supply of up to 20 aircraft; initial five widebodies have been identified from its portfolio. It took 10% stake in SDH Wings as part of acquisition of the aircraft leasing platform of Standard Chartered.
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UZBEKISTAN AIRWAYS

Dec 20, 2023
UZBEKISTAN AIRWAYS took delivery of new A320neo (11677) with LEAPs from BOC Aviation.
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AEROMEXICO

Dec 20, 2023
AEROMEXICO took delivery of new 737-9 (66361) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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AIR CHINA

Dec 20, 2023
AIR CHINA plans December 29 to begin three-times-weekly Beijing Capital-Istanbul (A330-200).
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JAMBOJET

Dec 20, 2023
JAMBOJET, Kenya has acquired a spare PW150 engine on lease from Avmax for installation on a Dash 8-400.
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JD AIRLINES

Dec 20, 2023
JD AIRLINES, China secured air charter service agreement with Jayud Global Logistics for Shenzhen-Clark, Philippines.
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LATAM AIRLINES CHILE

Dec 21, 2023
LATAM AIRLINES CHILE leased ex-Viva Air A320-200 (8485) with CFM56s from CALC.
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HISKY EUROPE

Dec 21, 2023
HISKY EUROPE, Romania leased ex-Sentra Airways A330-200 (1138) with Trent 700s from Air Lease Corporation.
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JAPAN AIRLINES

Dec 21, 2023
JAPAN AIRLINES has long-term contract to operate its newly converted 767-300Fs for DHL EXPRESS.
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ASIANA AIRLINES

Dec 21, 2023
ASIANA AIRLINES secured financing from Novus Aviation Capital's Tamweel Aviation Finance for an A350-900 and A321neo delivered in October/December 2023; MUFG and SMBC served as senior financiers in this transaction.
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TIANJIN AIR CARGO

Dec 21, 2023
TIANJIN AIR CARGO leased 737-800BCF (33975; ex-Eastar Jet) from Icelease.
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BEOND

Dec 21, 2023
BEOND plans in July 2024 to begin Bangkok-Maldives (A319).
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SPICEJET

Dec 21, 2023
SPICEJET issued formal expression of interest to acquire assets of grounded GO FIRST out of bankruptcy and combine the two airlines.
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LYNX AIR

Dec 21, 2023
LYNX AIR plans to begin Toronto-Boston on March 28 and -San Francisco on May 3 (737-8).
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AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL

Dec 21, 2023
AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL handled 4.7m pax in November, up 19% vs Nov 2022; aircraft movements were up 16.5%
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FEDEX EXPRESS

Dec 21, 2023
FEDEX EXPRESS mechanics and related workers launched campaign to join the TEAMSTERS, which is also organizing technicians at Delta.
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NAV CANADA

Dec 21, 2023
NAV CANADA reports y-o-y traffic increase of 6% in November 2023.
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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP

Dec 21, 2023
LATAM AIRLINES GROUP ordered five GEnx-powered 787s to increase its 787 fleet to 46 (41 with Trent 1000s).
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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Dec 21, 2023
BREEZE AIRWAYS took delivery of new A220-300 (55239) on lease from AerCap. It now has 19 A220s.
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOT ASSOCIATION

Dec 21, 2023
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOT ASSOCIATION is sending new tentative agreement to its 11,000+ membership for vote.
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AZORRA

Dec 21, 2023
AZORRA acquired its first widebody via novation of 777-300ER (35542; leased to AIR FRANCE) through VAH deal.
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AIRLINES FOR EUROPE

Dec 21, 2023
AIRLINES FOR EUROPE says so far in 2023 ATC strikes in Europe have caused >24,000 flight delays/4,000 cancelled flights, impacting >11m pax.
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AIRBALTIC

Dec 21, 2023
AIRBALTIC took delivery of its 46th A220-300 (55255). It has 34 still on order, plus purchase rights for 20 more.
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SAS

Dec 21, 2023
SAS sold new LEAP-powered A320neo (11767) to Aviation Capital Group for leaseback, the eighth of a 10-aircraft deal.
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US DOT

Dec 21, 2023
US DOT reports US scheduled pax airlines recorded $1.6b cumulative net profit in 3Q23 (vs $2.4b in 3Q22) on $62b operating revenues ($47b in fares, $1.9b in baggage fees and $268m in reservation change fees) vs $58.2b a year ago.
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NAURU AIRLINES

Dec 21, 2023
NAURU AIRLINES acquired ex-T'Way Air 737-800 (30660) to join fleet of four 737CLs (two SFs) and two 737NGs (one).
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JAZEERA AIRWAYS

Dec 21, 2023
JAZEERA AIRWAYS, Kuwait leased ex-flynas A320-200 (4699) with CFM56s from AerCap.
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AEGEAN AIRLINES

Dec 21, 2023
AEGEAN AIRLINES agreed to wet-lease (ACMI) two A320-200s from Cyprus Airways in deal facilitated by Zela Aviation.
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HIGH RIDGE AVIATION

Dec 21, 2023
HIGH RIDGE AVIATION, CT acquired two 737-800s (41348/42051; leased to JIN AIR) from Air Lease Corporation.
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AIR KENYA

Dec 21, 2023
AIR KENYA purchased ex-Avioandes Dash 8-200 (454) from Avmax.
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GA TELESIS

Dec 21, 2023
GA TELESIS received undisclosed cash payment under insurance settlement with Russian insurance company, NSK, for two narrowbodies formerly leased to ROSSIYA, detained in Russia. It has now released claim against all relevant parties.
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ARIANA AFGHAN AIRLINES

Dec 21, 2023
ARIANA AFGHAN AIRLINES acquired ex-Mahan Air A310-300 (586) with CF6-80C2s, increasing A310 fleet to two.

Business Aviation

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EMBRAER

Dec 21, 2023
EMBRAER added three Executive Aviation MRO facilities at Dallas Love Field, Cleveland and Sanford, FL to its network, doubling its business jet service center capacity in US. It is also increasing its Mobile Response network by 28 teams.
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FLAMINGO AIR

Dec 21, 2023
FLAMINGO AIR acquired 92,000 sq ft corporate aircraft MRO facility (17 hangars) at Cincinnati Municipal Airport (Lunken Field) from Air Tolin and will rename facility GCA MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR; it plans to add avionics repair.
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GENERAL ATOMICS AEROTEC SYSTEMS

Dec 21, 2023
GENERAL ATOMICS AEROTEC SYSTEMS, Oberphaffenhofen repainted a G450 for SCK Aviation in a matte-black finish.
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GOGO

Dec 21, 2023
GOGO announced its AVANCE LX5 single-box inflight connectivity system received STC and PMA from FAA; first-article STC was completed by the Engineering & Certifications Services team of DUNCAN AVIATION on a Citation Excel.
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SKYSERVICE BUSINESS AVIATION

Dec 21, 2023
SKYSERVICE BUSINESS AVIATION completed its investment in Fontainebleau Aviation's FBO at Miami Opa-Locka Executive Airport; approvals for an investment in Fontainebleau's new FBO at Fort Lauderdale are still underway.
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ARKASAIR

Dec 21, 2023
ARKASAIR took delivery of new Challenger 3500 (first in Turkey) for charter operations, replacing its Challenger 300.

Business Aviation/MRO

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PILATUS

Dec 21, 2023
PILATUS agreed to acquire Pilatus aircraft maintenance/repair business from Atlanta-based AERO CENTERS EPPS.

Defense

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CIVIL AIR PATROL

Dec 20, 2023
CIVIL AIR PATROL took delivery of four Cessna Skyhawks, one Skylane and one Turbo Stationair HD from Textron Aviation for operation out of Independence, KS; aircraft will join a CAP fleet of nearly 550 Cessna aircraft.
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SPAIN

Dec 21, 2023
SPAIN ordered 16 C295s in Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)/Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) configurations in €1.7b deal.

MRO

AFI KLM E&M

Dec 18, 2023
AFI KLM E&M was selected by Transavia France to provide A320neo component support in addition to 737NGs.
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AIR INDIA

Dec 20, 2023
AIR INDIA was approved by India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation to perform line maintenance on A350s and A320s.
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HEICO REPAIR GROUP

Dec 20, 2023
HEICO REPAIR GROUP was named by Spairliners as an authorized service center for E170 and E190 components.
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AIRFLITE

Dec 20, 2023
AIRFLITE, Western Australia was appointed by Daher as an authorized service center for TBM in addition to Kodiak.
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KUEHNE+NAGEL

Dec 21, 2023
KUEHNE+NAGEL opened new logistics facility near DFW in partnership with MHI RJ Aviation Group to support spare parts distribution.
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AAR

Dec 21, 2023
AAR agreed to acquire Triumph Group's Product Support business, which provides MRO services for structural components, engine/airframe accessories, interiors, and wheels/brakes out of five locations, in deal valued at $725m.
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BALTIC GROUND SERVICES (BGS)

Dec 21, 2023
BALTIC GROUND SERVICES (BGS) renewed contract with Sky Up Airlines to provide into-plane fueling services for 737s at Riga and Tallinn.
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SIA ENGINEERING

Dec 21, 2023
SIA ENGINEERING agreed to lease two MRO hangars (accommodates six aircraft simultaneously) at Sultan Abdul Aziz Airport in Subang, Malaysia for 15 years; facility will become company's third base maintenance hub in Asia-Pacific region.
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STANDARDAERO

Dec 21, 2023
STANDARDAERO inducted its first customer LEAP engine at San Antonio under its CFM Branded Service Agreement.

Who'sNews

WHO'SNEWS: SAFRAN VENTILATION SYSTEMS

Dec 18, 2023
Sébastien Jaulerry to Chief Executive Officer of Safran Ventilation Systems, France.

WHO'SNEWS: AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS

Dec 18, 2023
Charlie Compton, Kirk Konert and Jon Nemo were promoted to Managing Partners of AE Industrial Partners, FL.

WHO'SNEWS: RTX

Dec 18, 2023
Christopher T. Calio to Chief Executive Officer of RTX (effective May 2).

WHO'SNEWS: VELO3D

Dec 18, 2023
Brad Kreger to Interim Chief Executive Officer of Velo3D, Campbell, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: EMBRAER

Dec 20, 2023
Guilherme Paiva to Director of Investor Relations and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) of Embraer, São José dos Campos.
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WHO'SNEWS: GA TELESIS

Dec 20, 2023
Kevin Larson to Senior Vice President and Global Chief Information Officer of GA Telesis, Fort Lauderdale.
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WHO'SNEWS: CANADIAN AVIATION PARTNERS

Dec 21, 2023
Michael Rodyniuk to President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Aviation Partners.
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WHO'SNEWS: RTX

Dec 21, 2023
Juan de Bedout to Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of RTX, Arlington, VA.
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WHO'SNEWS: SPAIRLINERS

Dec 21, 2023
Michael Vollrath to Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Spairliners, Germany.
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WHO'SNEWS: AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS

Dec 21, 2023
Jeff Hart and Bryan McElwee to Partner, Tyler Letarte and Andrew McElhinney to Principal, and Taylor Casey to VP of AE Industrial Partners.