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Aerospace

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AVAIR

Apr 08, 2024
AVAIR acquired inventory of >500k rotable and consumable parts (14,000 line items) from Finnair for A320 Fam, A330, A350, ATR 72-500 and E190.
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EMBRAER

Apr 08, 2024
EMBRAER completed first flight of first converted E190F (360; ex-TACA); aircraft is owned by Regional One.
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BOES AAM and LIBERTY TERMINAL

Apr 08, 2024
BOES AAM and LIBERTY TERMINAL teamed to supply Jet A and Jet A-1 fuels, and other petroleum products, to commercial/military aviation industries.
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AMETEK AMERON and KLATT WORKS

Apr 08, 2024
AMETEK AMERON and KLATT WORKS delivered first cockpit emergency oxygen masks with SAVED (Smoke Assured Vision Enhanced Display) system for 777.
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BGS

Apr 08, 2024
BGS extended deal with Ryanair for into-plane fueling at Riga and Tallinn.
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WISER SYSTEMS

Apr 08, 2024
WISER SYSTEMS, NC unveiled new graphical user interface (GUI) enhancement for its ATLAS asset tracking system
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LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE SALINE

Apr 08, 2024
LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE SALINE, MI was named by LHColus, Brazil as exclusive international distributor of its Class F Quick Change cargo conversion kit, which includes aluminum frames and fire-proof and smoke-contained cargo nets.
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AMETEK AMERON

Apr 08, 2024
AMETEK AMERON launched program to purchase used fire extinguishers and used halon to save its customers from undergoing disposal process.
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MAGNETIC TRADING

Apr 08, 2024
MAGNETIC TRADING was certified to ASA-100 for its stock facility/quality.
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SEAL DYNAMICS (HEICO)

Apr 10, 2024
SEAL DYNAMICS (HEICO) was appointed by Crane Aerospace & Electronics as its exclusive distributor of ELDEC brand proximity sensors and switches to the commercial aerospace aftermarket.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Apr 10, 2024
PRATT & WHITNEY is adding Florida-based North American Technoloty Accelerator (NATA) aftermarket operations center, focusing on material restoration and process automation including advanced repairs, digital inspection, adaptive processing, and coating and masking for compressor and fan parts, blades, cases, and additive repairs for GTF parts.
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CFM INTERNATIONAL

Apr 10, 2024
CFM INTERNATIONAL delivered first LEAP-1A with new reverse bleed system (RBS), which mitigates carbon build-up on fuel nozzles, reducing required on-wing replacements; it also plans to introduce the RBS on the LEAP-1B.
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AVERNA

Apr 10, 2024
AVERNA, Canada has acquired ELCOM (test & measurement, power engineering and industrial automation).
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AIRBUS

Apr 10, 2024
AIRBUS delivered 63 aircraft (four A220s; 51 A320 Family; three A330s; five A350s) in March 2024 vs 61 (five A220s; 51 A320 Family; three A330s; two A350s) in March 2023; it delivered 142 aircraft in 1Q24 vs 127 in 1Q23. It announced order for an A319neo from a private customer and ended quarter with 8,626 aircraft on backlog vs 6,604 a year ago.
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BOEING

Apr 10, 2024
BOEING delivered 29 airliners (24 737 MAXs; five 787s) in March 2024 vs 64 (52 737 MAXs; 737NG; 767F; three 777Fs; seven 787s) in March 2023; it delivered 83 aircraft in 1Q24 vs 130 in 1Q23. It announced orders from an unidentified customer for 20 777Xs and ended quarter with 6,259 aircraft on backlog, up from 5,356 a year ago.
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EMBRAER AND CORREIOS

Apr 10, 2024
EMBRAER and CORREIOS signed MOU to conduct joint studies to advance optimization and expansion of the Brazilian and international air networks for large cargo, focusing on new business models using E-190F, E-195F, and C-390.
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KELLSTROM AEROSPACE

Apr 11, 2024
KELLSTROM AEROSPACE, FL was appointed by Canada's LBM (Libellule Monde) as global commercial aftermarket distributor of its interior placards, interior deco films, exterior markings, erosion protection, and livery.
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RHINESTAHL, OH

Apr 11, 2024
RHINESTAHL, OH agreed to acquire HYDRO SYSTEMS, Germany to form single company named RH AERO SYSTEMS to provide engine/airframe tooling, GSE and other engineered products along with asset management and sustainment.
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RHINESTAHL and WAYGATE TECHNOLOGIES

Apr 11, 2024
RHINESTAHL CTS and WAYGATE TECHNOLOGIES teamed to add two-way communication between Rhinestahl’s FutureDriveNG+ turning tool and Waygate’s Mentor Visual iQ+ (MViQ+) video borescope for improved inspections.
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ATG

Apr 11, 2024
ATG, FL was granted a patent grant for its aerBlade electronic window shade.
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SATAIR

Apr 11, 2024
SATAIR renewed global distribution agreement with Collins Aerospace for electric, environmental control and engine system parts for four years.
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AVIATION WEEK NETWORK

Apr 11, 2024
AVIATION WEEK NETWORK reports delivery by COMAC of nine ARJ21s and two C919s in 1Q24 vs one ARJ21 and zero C919s in 1Q23; new orders were booked for 16 ARJ21s and 40 C919s, leaving a backlog of 470 ARJ21s and 833 C919s.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Apr 11, 2024
TEXTRON AVIATION announced the Cessna Caravan turboprop family (>3,000 aircraft) surpassed 25m flight hours.
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BOEING

Apr 11, 2024
BOEING expanded its exclusive distribution agreement with Ontic to include TRAS (thrust reverser actuation system) and PECU (propeller electronic control unit) product lines for several Boeing, Airbus and De Havilland Canada platforms.

Air Transport

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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Apr 08, 2024
SPIRIT AIRLINES is deferring all A320neo Family aircraft on order for delivery in 2Q25-2026 to 2030-2031 to improve its liquidity position by $340m (deliveries in 2027-2029 not affected). It has 36 A320neos and 62 A320neos total on order.
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LYNX AIR

Apr 08, 2024
LYNX AIR, Canada officially cancelled its outstanding order for 29 737-8s. It suspended operations on February 26.
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PEGASUS AIRLINES

Apr 08, 2024
PEGASUS AIRLINES began three-times-weekly Ankara-Lisbon, Portugal (737).
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SKY AIRLINE

Apr 08, 2024
SKY AIRLINE, Chile agreed to lease two LEAP-powered A321neos from Aviation Capital Group; first (11689) delivered.
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4 AIRWAYS

Apr 08, 2024
4 AIRWAYS, Malta secured its AOC for startup of wet-lease/ACMI operations with ex-Albawings 737-400 (25178).
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SMBC AVIATION CAPITA

Apr 08, 2024
SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL closed sale of $1.5b in 5- and 10-year senior unsecured notes, its largest in company history.
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US DOT

Apr 08, 2024
US DOT reports US airline fuel cost was $2.83/gallon in February vs $2.70 in Jan 2024; y-o-y consumption rose 3.2%.
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VUELING

Apr 08, 2024
VUELING, Spain leased ex-Wizz Air A320-200 (6360) with V2500s from SMBC Aviation Capital.
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THAI

Apr 08, 2024
THAI acquired new A350-900 (246) from Airbus; aircraft was ordered by Hong Kong Airlines but never delivered.
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US-BANGLA AIRLINES

Apr 08, 2024
US-BANGLA AIRLINES leased ex-Cebu Pacific A330-300 (1527) with Trent 700s from Avolon.
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AIR CAIRO

Apr 08, 2024
AIR CAIRO leased ex-Alaska A320-200 (4999) with CFM56s from World Star Aviation.
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SKYLINE EXPRESS

Apr 08, 2024
SKYLINE EXPRESS (dba Air Q), Ukraine leased ex-Mavi Gök Airlines 737-900ER (36086) from FTAI Aviation.
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CHISHOLM ENTERPRISES

Apr 08, 2024
CHISHOLM ENTERPRISES agreed to lease 737-800BCF (29644; ex-Go2Sky) from BBAM for TEXEL AIR AUSTRALASIA.
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VIETJET

Apr 08, 2024
VIETJET plans April 29 to begin four-times-weekly Ho Chi Minh City-Xian, China (A320).
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WESTJET

Apr 08, 2024
WESTJET plans June 3 to begin daily Winnipeg-Ottawa/-Montreal (737).
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AIR LEASE CORPORATION

Apr 10, 2024
AIR LEASE CORPORATION delivered 14 new aircraft (two A220s/A320neo/six A321neos/A350/four 737-8s) in 1Q24 vs 22 in 1Q23; it sold five aircraft. It ended quarter with owned/managed/committed fleet of 865 aircraft vs 899 a year ago.
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DE HAVILLAND CANADA

Apr 10, 2024
DE HAVILLAND CANADA purchased 19 Dash 8-400s from Ireland's Formidion Aviation and will remarket aircraft (several already committed), which are being inducted into maintenance to be reconfigured and prepared for return to service.
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SKY EXPRESS

Apr 10, 2024
SKY EXPRESS, Greece took delivery of second new ATR 72-600 (1689) on lease from Abelo (SPNWS; January 19).
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AIP CAPITAL

Apr 10, 2024
AIP CAPITAL formally announced formation of PHOENIX AVIATION CAPITAL as new leasing firm with initial portfolio of new-gen aircraft, including 737 30 MAXs assumed from 777 Partners. Phoenix's owner has also acquired 49% of AIP.
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DELTA AIR LINES

Apr 11, 2024
DELTA AIR LINES posted $37m net income for 1Q24 (vs $363m loss in 1Q23) on 8% higher revenues and ended quarter with $7.4b in total liquidity. It is projecting record revenues and earnings for June quarter at high end of guidance.
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AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP

Apr 11, 2024
AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP earned (EBITDA) €392m in 2023, up 36% vs 2022; revenues rose 22% to €2.3b. It added 27 aircraft and ended year with 200 aircraft (159 pax and 41 cargo) and says it still sees ACMI demand exceeding supply.
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AELF

Apr 11, 2024
AELF has acquired ex-Vistara 737-800 (37960) from Saroja Aviation for lease to AIR NORTH, Canada.
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SKY EXPRESS

Apr 11, 2024
SKY EXPRESS, Greece took delivery of second new ATR 72-600 (1689) from Abelo (SPNWS; January 19).
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AMELIA

Apr 11, 2024
AMELIA leased ex-China Southern A320-200 (2743) from AerCap; two more (2899/2950) are due (SPNWS; Nov 17).
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LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS

Apr 11, 2024
LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS has El Al contract to provide NetLine/Ops++ ops control system.
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CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES

Apr 11, 2024
CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES plans June 27 to begin four-times-weekly Guangzhou-Budapest (787-8).
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IRAQI AIRWAYS

Apr 11, 2024
IRAQI AIRWAYS plans May 4 to begin twice-weekly Baghdad-Basrah-Beijing Daxing (787).
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EASYJET

Apr 11, 2024
EASYJET plans August 21 to begin twice-weekly Budapest-Lyon (A320).
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SAS

Apr 11, 2024
SAS is deferring SEK403.8m in semi-annual interest payments due in late April as part of ongoing Chapter 11 process and reorganization proceeding in Sweden in accordance with the terms and conditions for respective capital securities.
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US DOT

Apr 11, 2024
US DOT reports US airlines carried 70m pax in January 2024 (59.8m domestic/10.2m intl.), up 3.9% vs January 2023.
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OLYMPIC AIR

Apr 11, 2024
OLYMPIC AIR (AEGEAN Group), Greece took delivery of new ATR 72-600 (1693) on lease from Abelo.
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AZUL

Apr 11, 2024
AZUL retired its last A350-900 (168; ex-Hong Kong Airlines), which is expected to be acquired by THAI AIRWAYS.
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WIZZ AIR

Apr 11, 2024
WIZZ AIR wet-leased (ACMI) three 737-800s from SkyUp Airlines for one year for service out of Bucharest (2)/Warsaw (1).

Business Aviation

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SMARTSKY NETWORKS

Apr 08, 2024
SMARTSKY NETWORKS announced first-article installation (by DAVINCI JETS) of its LITE system on a Citation CJ4.
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SATCOM DIRECT

Apr 10, 2024
SATCOM DIRECT was selected by CAT Aviation to equip its Falcon 6X with nose-to-tail inflight connectivity solution.
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DAHER

Apr 10, 2024
DAHER announced plans to increase production of its Kodiak multi-role aircraft at Sandpoint, ID to 25 in 2024 vs 18 in '23.
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GOGO BUSINESS AVIATION

Apr 10, 2024
GOGO BUSINESS AVIATION has FCC approval for its Gogo Galileo HDX and FDX antenna terminals for business aircraft.
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TEXTRON

Apr 10, 2024
TEXTRON announced entry into service of enhanced Cessna Skyhawk, Skylane, Turbo Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD.
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CIRRUS

Apr 10, 2024
CIRRUS launched Cirrus One aircraft management service, including pilot service, hangar storage, aircraft maintenance, for regional SR Series and Vision Jet owners; program is available in Orlando, Dallas and Phoenix.
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METROJET ENGINEERING CLARK

Apr 11, 2024
METROJET ENGINEERING CLARK established a business jet AOG support station at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport.

MRO

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SWISS

Apr 08, 2024
SWISS successfully digitally mapped >1,500 dents on control surfaces of a 777 and A220 from hailstorm using 8tree-s dentCHECK-as-a-Service.
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AVIATAR

Apr 08, 2024
AVIATAR (Lufthansa Technik) launched Reliability Solutions series of applications, initially with Engineering Analytics Suite, to modernize fleet management.
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CTS ENGINES

Apr 08, 2024
CTS ENGINES received approval from GE for CF6-80E1 test cell correlation using its Turbine Control Structure (TCS).
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MTU MAINTENANCE

Apr 08, 2024
MTU MAINTENANCE was approved to test CFM56-7Bs at Berlin and Dallas.
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VALLAIR

Apr 08, 2024
VALLAIR completed update and build of its aerostructure repair and engine teardown & component repair facility in Châteauroux to sustain lifecycle of large components that might otherwise be scrapped due to the associated costs.
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AIRBUS

Apr 08, 2024
AIRBUS forecasts North America's commercial aircraft services market will grow from $31b in 2023 to $45b by 2042: maintenance market will grow 2% per year from $25.9b to $37.8b; market for enhancements and modernization will grow 4.1% per year from $1.9b to $4.1b; and market for training and operations will grow 0.8% per year from $2.5b to $3b.
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QUALITY AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES

Apr 08, 2024
QUALITY AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES, OK acquired assets of APPROVED TURBO COMPONENTS (engine repair/overhaul).
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MASCO SERVICE

Apr 08, 2024
MASCO SERVICE, TX was licensed by Honeywell to serve as Level 3 repair center for TPA-100 TCAS components.
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CHALLENGE TECHNIC

Apr 08, 2024
CHALLENGE TECHNIC, Malta is poised for a strategic expansion in 2024, including adding three new aircraft to the Challenge Group fleet, opening of a new maintenance station, and adding partnerships with three new customers.
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THE CARLYLE GROUP

Apr 08, 2024
THE CARLYLE GROUP is reportedly considering strategic options, including a potential sale, for STANDARDAERO.
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SAMCO AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

Apr 08, 2024
SAMCO AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE acquired AUSTRIAN AIRLINES TECHNIK BRATISLAVA (regional aircraft MRO).
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STANDARDAERO

Apr 08, 2024
STANDARDAERO completed its 12,000th APU repair out of Maryville, TN.
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FEAM AERO

Apr 10, 2024
FEAM AERO was selected by ZeroAvia as authorized retrofit/maintenance/technical support provider for its hydrogen-electric engine for regional aircraft; companies are exploring establishing a green hydrogen production facility in the US.
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M1 COMPOSITES TECHNOLOGY

Apr 10, 2024
M1 COMPOSITES TECHNOLOGY, Canada was authorized by Satair to repair A220 flight controls and structural parts.
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BARNES AEROSPACE

Apr 10, 2024
BARNES AEROSPACE completed 32,000 sq ft expansion at East Granby, CT and now has 84,000 sq ft for highly complex repairs of cases, frames, diffusers, bearing housings, and major rotating hardware for gas turbine engines.
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JORAMCO (DAE)

Apr 10, 2024
JORAMCO (DAE) has LATAM Airlines contract to perform C-Checks on three 787s starting in July 2024.
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EMBRAER

Apr 11, 2024
EMBRAER has Horizon Air contract to provide its Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) expendables spare parts inventory management program (reduces operational costs by optimizing inventory levels) for up to 50 E175s.
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VAS AERO SERVICES

Apr 11, 2024
VAS AERO SERVICES extended engine material/asset supply program with SR Technics for PW4000-100", including program coordination, lease pool, disassembly (supported by ex-AA A330s), parts positioning and repair management.
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CFM INTERNATIONAL

Apr 11, 2024
CFM INTERNATIONAL announced it has expanded and upgraded its engine health monitoring capabilities for LEAP using multiple sensors at takeoff, climb and cruise via probabilistic diagnostic and prognostic machine learning tools.
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AFI KLM E&M

Apr 11, 2024
AFI KLM E&M has 10-year Hawaiian Airlines contract to provide component support, including repair/pooling support for 12 787-9s; deal includes use of PROGNOS predictive maintenance solution to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Apr 11, 2024
PRATT & WHITNEY is investing $20m to expand GTF MRO capacity at West Palm Beach, FL by 40% from 2H25.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Apr 11, 2024
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK has 5-yearFrontier Airlines contract to provide A320 base maintenance out of Puerto Rico (two lines; approximately 300 events) ; deal includes use of digital aircraft diagnostic services through the AVIATAR platform.
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BARFIELD (AFI KLM E&M)

Apr 11, 2024
BARFIELD (AFI KLM E&M) has AerFin contract to provide A320/E-Jet component repairs, covering 86 part numbers.
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C&L AEROSPACE

Apr 11, 2024
C&L AEROSPACE has acquired extensive Saab 340B parts inventory from Japan Air Commuter (JAC) and Hokkaido Air System, consisting of >4,500 rotable and consumable parts that were used to support 13 aircraft.
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FOKKER SERVICES AMERICAS

Apr 11, 2024
FOKKER SERVICES AMERICAS was selected by Collins Aerospace to repair IDGs out of LaGrange, GA.
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SAFRAN

Apr 11, 2024
SAFRAN was selected by Chile's Sky Airline to provide A320neo nacelle maintenance out of Indianapolis, IN.
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AIRBUS

Apr 11, 2024
AIRBUS was selected by Air Canada to upgrade A320 cockpit/avionics with THALES equipment that includes enhanced electronic instrument system (EEIS2) and HUD; it is also adding SBAS (SLS), FMS (FLS), and GBAS (GLS) landing systems.
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CROSCONSENSE

Apr 11, 2024
CROSCONSENSE, Germany has Norse Atlantic contract to provide Aircraft Fleet View fleet management tool, providing real-time insights into fleet.
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AVIATION WEEK NETWORK

Apr 11, 2024
AVIATION WEEK NETWORK forecasts $322b MRO market in the North/Latin America in 2024-2033, including $136b for engine maintenance. CFMI engines will account for 35% of total market, followed by GE (33%) and Pratt & Whitney (11%).

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: FACC

Apr 08, 2024
Florian Heindl to Chief Financial Officer of FACC, Austria.
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WHO'SNEWS: NORTHERN JET

Apr 08, 2024
Jeff Gauger to Vice President of Operations of Northern Jet, Orlando; Greg Mangione was p.romoted to Director of Operations.
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WHO'SNEWS: NORTHERN JET

Apr 08, 2024
Shawn Peterson to Vice President of Maintenance of Northern Jet, Orlando; Derek Craig was promoted to Director of Maintenance.
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WHO'SNEWS: LUFTHANSA TECHNIK PHILIPPINES

Apr 08, 2024
Holger Beck to Chief Executive Officer of Lufthansa Technik Philippines, Manila.
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WHO'SNEWS: EUROWINGS TECHNIK

Apr 08, 2024
Matthias Gruber to Managing Director of Eurowings Technik, Germany.
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WHO'SNEWS: LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AERO ALZEY

Apr 08, 2024
Rubin Siddique to Chief Executive Officer of Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey, Germany.
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WHO'SNEWS: GA TELESIS ENGINE SERVICES

Apr 08, 2024
Mikael Draoui to Sales Director-Middle East & North Africa of GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES), Finland.
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WHO'SNEWS: NATA

Apr 10, 2024
Alexandra Brendel to Associate Vice President of Member Services and Engagement of NATA, Washington, DC.
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WHO'SNEWS: HERITAGE CAPITAL GROUP

Apr 10, 2024
Joseph Lemieux, Jr. and Oren Schmidt were named Principals of new Aerospace & Defense team of Heritage Capital Group, FL.
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WHO'SNEWS: STATASYS

Apr 10, 2024
Amir Kleiner to Chief Operating Officer of Statasys, Israel.
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WHO'SNEWS: EXECUJET MRO SERVICES EUROPE

Apr 11, 2024
Matthijs Hutsebaut to Regional Vice President for Europe of ExecuJet MRO Services Europe, Brussels.

Defense

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EMBRAER and BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE

Apr 11, 2024
EMBRAER and BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE launched collaborative studies to identify potential platform adaptations for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions for existing platforms, including the C-390 Millennium.