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Aerospace

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GENERAL ATOMICS AEROTEC SYSTEMS (GA-ATS)

Jun 04, 2024
GENERAL ATOMICS AEROTEC SYSTEMS (GA-ATS) began in-house series production/final assembly of 19-pax Do228 NXT at Oberpfaffenhofen; POTEZ AERONAUTIQUE, France is producing the fuselages under an initial order for 25.
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KP AVIATION

Jun 04, 2024
KP AVIATION, AZ was selected by Honeywell as exclusive distributor of ADS-B Transponders in North/South America.
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ALTA

Jun 04, 2024
ALTA added Michelin Aircraft Tires as a new affiliate member.
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BUCHER

Jun 04, 2024
BUCHER announced partnership with JetBlue to enhance its cabin features.
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FOKKER NEXT GEN

Jun 04, 2024
FOKKER NEXT GEN secured MOU with Toki Aviation Capital (TOKIAC) to collaborate on development/deployment of 120-150 seat liquid hydrogen-powered narrowbody aircraft in Japan for TOKI AIR; deal includes close cooperation with JCAB.
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JOBY AVIATION

Jun 04, 2024
JOBY AVIATION acquired the autonomy division of XWING to foster development of autonomous technology for aviation.
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PANASONIC AVIONICS

Jun 04, 2024
PANASONIC AVIONICS was selected by Air Arabia to supply eXW wireless IFE solution for 172 A320 Family aircraft.
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AVX AIRCRAFT

Jun 04, 2024
AVX AIRCRAFT was selected by XTI Aircraft to provide development, design, and certification services for TriFan 600.
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IATA

Jun 04, 2024
IATA is teaming with Emirates and Airbus to deliver Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) program for A350 type rating (initially 256 pilots in Dubai) to support initial deliveries of 65 A350s to Emirates from mid-2024.
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PRECISIONX GROUP

Jun 04, 2024
PRECISIONX GROUP (portfolio company of CORE Industrial Partners) has acquired New Jersey-based NATIONAL MANUFACTURING (deep and shallow drawn specialty stamping) in transaction arranged by FOCUS Investment Banking.
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SANDVIK

Jun 04, 2024
SANDVIK, Sweden has acquired US-based PDQ WORKHOLDING (custom workholding fixtures/tooling).
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Jun 06, 2024
COLLINS AEROSPACE was selected by Avianca to supply wheels/brakes for 103 A320neos over next 15 years.
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ACRO AIRCRAFT SEATING

Jun 06, 2024
ACRO AIRCRAFT SEATING was selected by Pegasus to supply Series 9 fixed-back seats for 50 A321neos for 2025-29.
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EVE AIR MOBILITY

Jun 06, 2024
EVE AIR MOBILITY added KRD LUFTFAHRTTECHNIK, Germany (KASIGLAS windows); LATECOERE, France (doors), RALLC, Brazil (fuselage components); and ALLTEC, Brazil (fuselage components) as new suppliers for its eVTOL.
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EFW

Jun 06, 2024
EFW, Germany plans by end of 2024 to set up dedicated automated manufacturing line for Airspace L Bins for Airbus; it currently has orders for >120 shipsets for five airlines, including Lufthansa, Iberia, SWISS (two remain unidentified).
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AIRBUS and AVINCIS

Jun 06, 2024
AIRBUS and AVINCIS are teaming to develop eVTOL ops in Europe.
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FEV AEROSPACE

Jun 06, 2024
FEV AEROSPACE, Germany was launched to provide engineering and consulting, focusing on future of aviation and space.
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CFM INTERNATIONAL

Jun 06, 2024
CFM INTERNATIONAL was selected by THAI Airways to supply LEAP-1As for 12 A321neos on order.
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ARCHER AVIATION

Jun 06, 2024
ARCHER AVIATION received its Part 135 Air Carrier & Operator Certificate from FAA to begin operating aircraft commercially to refine its systems and procedures in advance of launching its Midnight eVTOL into airline service.
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BOEING

Jun 06, 2024
BOEING completed successful manned-launch of Starliner on June 5.
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TRANSDIGM

Jun 06, 2024
TRANSDIGM completed acquisition of CPI ELECTRON DEVICE BUSINESS (electronic components) for $1.385b.
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PEXCO

Jun 06, 2024
PEXCO, GA acquired plastic CNC Machining, milling, multi-axis turning, Swiss machining, annealing, vapor polishing, and assembly facility in Wallinford, CT from Clayens; it now has 13 locations for design/fabrication of plastic components.
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MAAS AVIATION

Jun 06, 2024
MAAS AVIATION completed its 1,000th A320 Family aircraft paint job for Airbus at Hamburg; site can handle 144 per year and has three bays.
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ROLLS-ROYCE DEUTSCHLAND and ITP AERO

Jun 07, 2024
ROLLS-ROYCE DEUTSCHLAND and ITP AERO signed MOU to explore a partnership to design, develop, manufacture and support a Wingman Engine (based on Advance2 core demonstrator) for large remote carrier designs.
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LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE

Jun 06, 2024
LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE was selected by Airbus to supply next-gen flight control computers for its family of aircraft.
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ABU DHABI

Jun 06, 2024
ABU DHABI launched a unified economic licence to enhance ease of doing business in city by unifying procedures to bolster UAE's competitiveness as a business-friendly destination for investors and entrepreneurs.
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GERMAN MINISTRY OF INTERIOR

Jun 06, 2024
GERMAN MINISTRY OF INTERIOR ordered 38 H225 helicopters, and optioned six, for Federal Police for delivery from '29.
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AIRBUS

Jun 06, 2024
AIRBUS reports inflight measurements from A350 using 100% SAF shows significant reduction in non-CO2 emissions.
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GE AEROSPACE

Jun 06, 2024
GE AEROSPACE sold GE LICENSING (patent licensing/IP) to DOLBY LABORATORIES.
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AIRBUS

Jun 06, 2024
AIRBUS delivered 53 aircraft (six A220s; 41 A320s; two A330s; four A350s) in May vs 63 (three A220s; 51 A320s; four A330s; five A350s) in May 2023. It booked orders from NAC for seven A321neos and an undisclosed customer for 20 A330-900s.

Air Transport

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MEXICANA DE AVIACION

Jun 04, 2024
MEXICANA DE AVIACION ordered 10 108-pax E190-E2s and 10 132-pax E195-E2s for delivery starting in 2Q25.
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AVION EXPRESS

Jun 04, 2024
AVION EXPRESS, Lithuania leased ex-Bamboo A320-200 (3050) with V2500s from FTAI Aviation.
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MANDARIN AIRLINES

Jun 04, 2024
MANDARIN AIRLINES took delivery of second new ATR 72-600 (1694) with PW127XTs as part of order for six.
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AIR ARABIA

Jun 04, 2024
AIR ARABIA leased two A320-200s (5004; ex-Alaska/5063; ex-CEA) with CFM56s from Aviation Capital Group.
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TOTAL LINHAS AEREAS

Jun 04, 2024
TOTAL LINHAS AEREAS, Brazil leased ex-ASL Airlines Ireland 737-400SF (26299) from Hamden Aviation.
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SKYLINE EXPRESS

Jun 04, 2024
SKYLINE EXPRESS, Ukraine leased ex-Mavi Gok 737-800 (27984) from Cross Ocean Partners.
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AIR CANADA

Jun 04, 2024
AIR CANADA took delivery of ex-Alaska A320-200 (4948) with CFM56s on lease from BBAM (SPNWS; January 19).
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IATA

Jun 04, 2024
IATA now projects cumulative net airline industry profits of $30.5b in 2024 (revised from $25.7b predicted in Dec 2023) vs $27.4b in 2023; revenues are projected at record $996b in 2024, up 9.7% vs 2023, and enplanements at record 4.96b.
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ALASKA AIRLINES

Jun 04, 2024
ALASKA AIRLINES acquired ex-Boeing Longacres facility in Renton, WA to set up 600,000 sq ft training facility for late 2025 to house 10 full-flight simulators, a mock aircraft for inflight simulations, classrooms, and a production studio.
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AIR CANADA

Jun 04, 2024
AIR CANADA took delivery of ex-Alaska A320-200 (4948) with CFM56s on lease from BBAM (SPNWS; January 19).
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GARUDA and SINGAPORE AIRLINES

Jun 04, 2024
GARUDA and SINGAPORE AIRLINES plan to enter joint venture to cooperate on routes between Singapore and Indonesia.
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ETIHAD AIRWAYS and ROYAL AIR MAROC

Jun 04, 2024
ETIHAD AIRWAYS and ROYAL AIR MAROC signed MOU to expand cooperation on services in North Africa.
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AELIS GROUP

Jun 04, 2024
AELIS GROUP delivered ex-AfriJet ATR 72-500 (829) to an undisclosed customer.
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WESTJET ENCORE

Jun 04, 2024
WESTJET ENCORE reached tentative agreement with ALPA, avoiding lockout and service disruption (SPNWS; May 31).
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ONEWORLD

Jun 04, 2024
ONEWORLD announced that Fiji Airways is joining alliance as 15th member.
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CPAT GLOBAL

Jun 04, 2024
CPAT GLOBAL, Houston was selected by Romania's Animawings to provide A220 and A320 pilot and cabin crew training courseware.
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WESTJET GROUP

Jun 04, 2024
WESTJET GROUP agreed to lease three 737-8s (TBA) from BOC Aviation for entry into service by end of 2024.
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SUNEXPRESS

Jun 04, 2024
SUNEXPRESS leased an ex-Norwegian 737-800 (39006) from Japan-based investor, not FPG Group as reported last week (SPNWS; May 31); aircraft was transitioned to SunExpress following Stratos’ takeover of aircraft as asset manager.
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WIZZ AIR

Jun 04, 2024
WIZZ AIR agreed to sell four GTF-powered A321neos to AerDragon Aviation Leasing for leaseback for delivery in 2025.
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AIR FRANCE

Jun 04, 2024
AIR FRANCE sold seventh A220-300 (55278) to ABL Aviation for leaseback as part of 13-aircraft mandate.
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BBN AIRLINES THAILAND

Jun 04, 2024
BBN AIRLINES THAILAND was rebranded as THAI SMARTLYNX. It is in the process of obtaining an airline business license and will start its flight operations after the completion of its current AOC process, which is scheduled in 2024.
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DISCOVER AIRLINES

Jun 04, 2024
DISCOVER AIRLINES plans in March 2025 to begin Munich-Orlando/-Windhoek/-Calgary (A330).
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NAVBLUE

Jun 04, 2024
NAVBLUE (Airbus) was selected by TAP Air Portugal to provide Mission+ FLIGHT and Flysmart+ solutions to support its evolving EFB requirements.
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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Jun 04, 2024
BREEZE AIRWAYS took delivery of new A220-300 (55273) on lease from AerCap. It now has 25 A220s.
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AIR FRANCE

Jun 04, 2024
AIR FRANCE took delivery of new A350-900 (664) on lease from ALC as part of deal for three (SPNWS; March 10, 2023).
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ETIHAD AIRWAYS and CHINA EASTERN

Jun 06, 2024
ETIHAD AIRWAYS and CHINA EASTERN signed joint venture agreement for services between UAE and China.
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SUMMIT AIR

Jun 06, 2024
SUMMIT AIR, Canada purchased two ATR 72-200Fs (222/449) from Zimex Aviation in deal arranged by Airstream.
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INVESTEC BANK

Jun 06, 2024
INVESTEC BANK purchased 737-800 (39397; leased to TRANSAVIA FRANCE) from Fuyo; ALM arranged.
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Jun 06, 2024
SPIRIT AIRLINES sold fourth/fifth A320neos (11859/11900) to Fuyo for leaseback, completing deal for five; ALM manages.
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PEACH AVIATION

Jun 06, 2024
PEACH AVIATION, Japan took delivery of two new A320neos (12037/12064) on lease from Fuyo; ALM manages aircraft.
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KOREAN AIR

Jun 06, 2024
KOREAN AIR plans July 1 to begin daily Seoul Incheon-Macau (A321neo).
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Jun 06, 2024
AMERICAN AIRLINES says it would seriously consider another arrangement with JETBLUE if injunction was lifted.
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TURKISH AIRLINES

Jun 06, 2024
TURKISH AIRLINES says it is negotiating a possible order with Boeing for 150 737 MAXs and 75 787s.
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MESA AIR GROUP

Jun 06, 2024
MESA AIR GROUP was identifed by XTI Aerospace as previously undisclosed customer for 100 TriFan 600s as minority investor in company; deal is valued at $1b if fully exercised. Mesa CEO described the aircraft as a reimangined King Air.
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AIR INUIT

Jun 06, 2024
AIR INUIT acquired ex-Universal Air Dash 8-100 (222) and now has 16 Dash 8s, plus three Twin Otters and eight 737s.
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JFK

Jun 06, 2024
JFK handled 5.2m pax in April, down 0.7% vs April 2023.
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NEWARK LIBERTY INTL

Jun 06, 2024
NEWARK LIBERTY INTL handled 4.1m pax in April, down 0.8% vs April 2023.
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NEW YORK LAGUARDIA

Jun 06, 2024
NEW YORK LAGUARDIA handled 2.8m pax in April, up 1.4% vs April 2023.
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TRANSAT

Jun 06, 2024
TRANSAT had C$54.4m net loss on C$973m revenues in second quarter ended April 30 vs C$29.2m loss on C$870m a year ago; yields were negatively affected by competition, GTF issues, union strike threats and the economic slowdown.
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CATHAY PACIFIC

Jun 06, 2024
CATHAY PACIFIC plans October 28 to begin three-times-weekly Hong Kong-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (A350).
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US DOT

Jun 06, 2024
US DOT reports US airline fuel cost was $2.75/gallon in April vs $2.77 in March 2024; y-o-y consumption rose 6.1%.
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WESTJET

Jun 06, 2024
WESTJET agreed to lease ex-Lynx 737-8 (44306) from AerDragon for delivery in 2024.
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FLYONE

Jun 06, 2024
FLYONE, Moldova leased ex-AVA Air A321-200 (6087) with CFM56s from SMBC Aviation Capital.
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ASIANA AIRLINES

Jun 06, 2024
ASIANA AIRLINES purchased 747-400F (30765) with CF6s from China Airlines in deal arranged by AMS.
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TITAN AVIATION LEASING

Jun 06, 2024
TITAN AVIATION LEASING has reportedly agreed to purchase four 777-300ERs for conversion to freighters.
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SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL

Jun 06, 2024
SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL posted record $460m pretax profit for 2023 on $1.9b lease revenues, up 41% vs 2022.

Business Aviation

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PRIVATE JET CENTER

Jun 04, 2024
PRIVATE JET CENTER, PA ordered two Cessna Citation XLS Gen2s, in partnership with JETS.COM, for delivery in 2025.
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AERO CENTER ATLANTA

Jun 04, 2024
AERO CENTER ATLANTA was added by SmartSky as sales/installation partner for its LITE inflight connectivity system.
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AEROX

Jun 04, 2024
AEROX, FL has developed wireless oxygen cylinder monitor to track oxygen capacity in flight with iOS or Android app.
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ADAC

Jun 06, 2024
ADAC, Germany ordered (through Aero-Dienst) a Challenger 650 for delivery in 2026 for medical transport.

MRO

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GE AEROSPACE

Jun 04, 2024
GE AEROSPACE is investing R$430m into its MRO facility at Tres Rios, Brazil to increase LEAP capabilities.
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MYTECHNIC

Jun 04, 2024
MYTECHNIC, Turkey was selected by Hainan Airlines to maintain five CFM56-7B engines.
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TURBINE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

Jun 04, 2024
TURBINE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS (TMSaero), FL has EASA certification for its aviation maintenance services.
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EASYJET

Jun 04, 2024
EASYJET finalized acquisition of SR TECHNICS MALTA (6-bay, 40,000 sq meter narrowbody maintenance facility).
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STANDARDAERO

Jun 04, 2024
STANDARDAERO inducted its 500th PW300 engine at Gosport, UK.
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ST ENGINEERING

Jun 04, 2024
ST ENGINEERING broke ground on 2-bay, 167,000 sq ft (third) hangar at Pensacola, FL for 2H26 to contribute additional 500,000 manhours per year; new hangar is part of planned airframe MRO complex to ultimately comprise four hangars.
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GREENBRIAR EQUITY GROUP

Jun 06, 2024
GREENBRIAR EQUITY GROUP completed acquisition of SUNVAIR AEROSPACE GROUP, CA (component repair).
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EIRTRADE AVIATION

Jun 06, 2024
EIRTRADE AVIATION, Ireland acquired ex-EVA Air A330-200 (755) for part out.
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MTU MAINTENANCE CANADA

Jun 06, 2024
MTU MAINTENANCE CANADA completed its 1,500th shop visit.

Defense

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FDH AERO

Jun 04, 2024
FDH AERO integrated BTC ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS into FDH ELECTRONICS to serve mil-aero electronics market.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Jun 06, 2024
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK delivered third/final A350-900 (416) to GERMANY following installation of government cabin.

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: ALASKA AIRLINES

Jun 04, 2024
Justin Neff to Vice President of Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Management of Alaska Airlines.
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WHO'SNEWS: ALASKA AIRLINES

Jun 04, 2024
Ann Ardizzone to Vice President of Special Projects for Alaska Airlines.
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WHO'SNEWS: MID-CONTINENT INSTRUMENTS & AVIONICS

Jun 04, 2024
John W. Winter, former President and CEO of Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, passed away; he was 94.
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WHO'SNEWS: FLYEXCLUSIVE

Jun 04, 2024
Mike Guina to President of flyExclusive, NC; Matthew Lesmeister was named Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff.
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WHO'SNEWS: IATA

Jun 04, 2024
Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, was named 82nd Chair of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG).
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WHO'SNEWS: JETTAINER

Jun 04, 2024
Dr. Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt to Chief Executive Officer of Jettainer, Germany.
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WHO'SNEWS: SALAMAIR

Jun 04, 2024
Adrian Hamilton-Manns to Chief Executive Officer of SalamAir, Oman.
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WHO'SNEWS: MCGEE AIR SERVICES

Jun 04, 2024
Jeff Helfrick to President of McGee Air Services (Alaska Airlines subsidiary), Renton, WA.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES GROUP (ATSG)

Jun 04, 2024
Mike Berger to Chief Executive Officer of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), OH.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES GROUP (ATSG)

Jun 04, 2024
Mike Berger to Chief Executive Officer of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), OH.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES GROUP (ATSG)

Jun 04, 2024
Jeffrey Dominick to President of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), OH.
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WHO'SNEWS: FDH ELECTRONICS

Jun 04, 2024
Paul Moseley to Executive Vice President of Value-Added Services of FDH Electronics, Commerce, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: STANDARDAERO

Jun 04, 2024
Kim Ernzen to Chief Operating Officer of StandardAero, AZ.
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WHO'SNEWS: SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS

Jun 06, 2024
Irene Esteves to Chief Financial Officer of Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita; Mark Suchinski is stepping down.
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WHO'SNEWS: DAHER GROUP

Jun 06, 2024
Didier Kayat to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Daher Group, France; Olivier Genis was named VP of the Board of Directors.
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WHO'SNEWS: WEST STAR AVIATION

Jun 06, 2024
Stephen Maiden to Chief Executive Officer of West Star Aviation, OH; Allen McReynold was named President and COO.