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Aerospace

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AZO FUND

Aug 16, 2024
AZO FUND acquired 31.7 acres in Colorado Springs to create the Colorado Aerospace Business Center with >320,000 sq ft of industrial properties.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Aug 19, 2024
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK was selected by Austrian to supply AeroSHARK surface film (developed with BASF) for four 777-200ERs; riblet film reduces frictional resistance during flight to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
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VSE AVIATION

Aug 19, 2024
VSE AVIATION completed integration of Desser Tire & Rubber's line of tires, tubes, brakes and batteries following previously announced acquisition (SPNWS; July 7, 2023) and is now selling those products under the VSE name.
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CRANE A&E

Aug 19, 2024
CRANE A&E, WA was selected by Deutsche Aircraft to supply the proximity sensing system for 40-seat D328eco.
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GRAHAM MANUFACTURING

Aug 19, 2024
GRAHAM MANUFACTURING broke ground on 29,000 sq ft facility at Batavia, NY for late 2025 for mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer, and vacuum technologies for defense, space, energy, and process industries.
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BOEING

Aug 20, 2024
BOEING began certification flight tests of upgraded Trent 1000 (with enhanced HTP blades to double time-on-wing) on 787, but suspended 777X flight testing following failure of a thrust link mounting component attached to a GE9X.
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VIASAT

Aug 20, 2024
VIASAT was selected by Azul to provide Ka-band inflight connectivity for seven A330-900s for EIS from 2025.
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BOEING

Aug 20, 2024
BOEING has invested in Australia's WAGNER SUSTAINABLE FUELS for SAF production in Brisbane to help reach goal of decarbonizing aviation by 2050.
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ACSS

Aug 20, 2024
ACSS was selected by American Airlines to supply new Vertical Path Indicator update (to use satellite guidance to manage spacing between a lead aircraft and a properly equipped trailing one) for ADS-B In technology on its A321s.
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UNUM AIRCRAFT SEATING

Aug 20, 2024
UNUM AIRCRAFT SEATING, UK commenced its second TSO application.
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LILIUM

Aug 22, 2024
LILIUM completed first phase of integration testing of Lilium Jet’s electrical power system at new Munich lab.
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HEICO FLIGHT SUPPORT GROUP

Aug 22, 2024
HEICO FLIGHT SUPPORT GROUP has acquired Aerial Delivery and Descent Devices divisions of CAPEWELL AERIAL SYSTEMS, CT for supply of cockpit emergency egress and aerial delivery solutions. Capewell will retain its Survivability division.
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HORIZON AIRCRAFT

Aug 22, 2024
HORIZON AIRCRAFT, Canada closed $2.9m public offering to fund development of its Cavorite X7 hybrid eVTOL prototype.
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AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP

Aug 22, 2024
AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP, NY has new 7-year, $110m contract to continue as sole supplier of GTF thrust struts.
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ARCHER AVIATION

Aug 22, 2024
ARCHER AVIATION closed previously announced PIPE investment as part of $230m in capital raised in 3Q24, bringing it aggregate funding to >$1.5b. It also reached key terms of agreement with STELLANTIS for $400m investment to cover labor costs and capital expenditures at Covington, GA to help scale Midnight production to 650 aircraft per year.

Air Transport

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SICHUAN AVIATION INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

Aug 16, 2024
SICHUAN AVIATION INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT (SAID) has reportedly acquired three ex-China Southern A321-200s (2809/2935/2971) with CFM56s from AerCap and is considering converting aircraft to cargo for operation in China.
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TEAMSTERS

Aug 16, 2024
TEAMSTERS announced that Local 120 flight attendants at SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES voted to authorize a strike.
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CANADA JETLINES

Aug 16, 2024
CANADA JETLINES has suspended operations due to lack of funding and plans to file for creditor protection.
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SIRIUS AVIATION and MARATHON GROUP AUSTRALIA

Aug 19, 2024
SIRIUS AVIATION and MARATHON GROUP AUSTRALIA teamed to develop airport infrastructure to handle the hydrogen-powered Sirius Jet VTOL.
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LUFTHANSA CARGO

Aug 19, 2024
LUFTHANSA CARGO took delivery of its 18th 777F (61897); six are operated by AEROLOGIC (joint venture with DHL).
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ENTER AIR

Aug 19, 2024
ENTER AIR, Poland leased ex-SpiceJet 737-8 (64507) from SMBC Aviation Capital.
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GX AIRLINES

Aug 19, 2024
GX AIRLINES, China leased second ex-Bamboo A320neo (9361) with LEAPs from CDB Aviation (SPNWS; August 2).
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ISRAIR

Aug 19, 2024
ISRAIR, Israel leased ex-Bamboo A320-200 (3010) with V2500s from FTAI Aviation.
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AIR INDIA

Aug 19, 2024
AIR INDIA took delivery of sixth/final LEAP-powered A320neo (12187) on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital.
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ERA

Aug 19, 2024
ERA added Flygprestanda, Sweden as a new member.
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CHICAGO O'HARE

Aug 19, 2024
CHICAGO O'HARE handled 37.8m pax in 1H24, up 7.7% vs 1H23.
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AEROMEXICO

Aug 19, 2024
AEROMEXICO took delivery of new 737-9 (62933) on lease from AerCap.
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QATAR AIRWAYS

Aug 19, 2024
QATAR AIRWAYS purchased 14 weekly slots at Heathrow from TAROM to operate additional daily flight to Doha.
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EUROCONTROL

Aug 19, 2024
EUROCONTROL reports it handled 34,379 flights per day in July, up 4.5% vs July 2023; ATFM delays averaged 6.5 minutes per flight with delays up 64%.
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EDEWEISS AIR

Aug 19, 2024
EDEWEISS AIR plans July 3, 2025 to begin twice-weekly seasonal Zurich-Halifax, NS (A340-300).
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AIRNORTH

Aug 19, 2024
AIRNORTH, Australia agreed to lease a fifth E190 (435) from Alliance Airlines.
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VOEPASS

Aug 19, 2024
VOEPASS has been placed under special supervision (for safety), assisting operations, by Brazil's ANAC.
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FIJI AIRWAYS

Aug 20, 2024
FIJI AIRWAYS agreed to lease three new ATR 72-600s from Nordic Aviation Capital (deliveries TBA).
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QANTAS

Aug 20, 2024
QANTAS retired its last 737-400SF (24796) to operate an all-Airbus freighter fleet (now six A321P2Fs/two A330P2Fs).
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LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS

Aug 20, 2024
LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS was selected by Neos to provide NetLine/Crew crew management system.
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ITA AIRWAYS

Aug 20, 2024
ITA AIRWAYS, Italy secured $240m in debt financing from AIP Capital, secured by three 2024-build A330-900s.
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QATAR AIRWAYS

Aug 20, 2024
QATAR AIRWAYS acquired 25% stake in AIRLINK, South Africa (27 ERJs/39 E-Jets) to enhance code-sharing partnership.
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AERGO CAPITAL

Aug 20, 2024
AERGO CAPITAL has acquired two 737-800s (34989/40308; leased to T'WAY AIR) from SMBC Aviation Capital.
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ALASKA AIR GROUP

Aug 20, 2024
ALASKA AIR GROUP announced that time period for US DOJ to complete regulatory investigation of its proposed merger with HAWAIIAN AIRLINES has expired; deal, to close in mid-2025, still needs final approval from US DOT.
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BBN AIRLINES INDONESIA

Aug 20, 2024
BBN AIRLINES INDONESIA received AOC from Australia's CASA to begin in-country commercial operations with 737s.
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PROFLIGHT ZAMBIA

Aug 20, 2024
PROFLIGHT ZAMBIA leased two CRJ200s (7612; ex-Chautauqua/7774; ex-SkyWest) from AVMAX Aircraft Leasing.
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GREATER BAY AIRLINES

Aug 20, 2024
GREATER BAY AIRLINES plans October 27 to begin Hong Kong-Yonago, Japan (737-800).
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MIAT MONGOLIAN

Aug 20, 2024
MIAT MONGOLIAN plans to begin Ulaanbaatar-Bangkok on Nov 23 and -Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Dec 10 (787).
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CRESTONE AIR PARTNERS

Aug 20, 2024
CRESTONE AIR PARTNERS acquired A320-200 (4553; leased to AIR NEW ZEALAND) with V2500s from ALC.
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NATA, ALASKA AIR CARRIERS ASSN

Aug 20, 2024
NATA and ALASKA AIR CARRIERS ASSN teamed to exchange expertise and info to provide structure for advancing safety/success of air carriers.
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RAVN CONNECT

Aug 20, 2024
RAVN CONNECT has withdrawn application with US DOT to launch scheduled service in Alaska.
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MNG AIRLINES

Aug 22, 2024
MNG AIRLINES, Türkiye leased ex-MAS Air Cargo A330-300P2F (964) with Trent 700s from CDB Aviation.
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EMIRATES

Aug 22, 2024
EMIRATES is acquiring remaining five A380s (105/106/107/109/110) off-lease from Doric Nimrod Air Two for US$200m.
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA

Aug 22, 2024
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA took delivery of another new 737-8 (66650) on lease from DAE Capital.
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AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP

Aug 22, 2024
AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP earned (EBITDA) €179m on €1.2b revenues in 1H24 vs €133m on €955m in 1H23; it ended June with 214 aircraft (174 pax/40 cargo) vs 192 (153/39) a year and says it still sees ACMI demand exceeding supply.
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DISCOVER AIRLINES

Aug 22, 2024
DISCOVER AIRLINES is expecting to add six A330-300s/three A320-200s by mid-2027 to increase fleet to 33 aircraft.
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AIRBORNE CAPITAL

Aug 22, 2024
AIRBORNE CAPITAL closed US$20m investment-grade corporate note financing to fund debt refinancing and growth.
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LEGEND AIRLINES

Aug 22, 2024
LEGEND AIRLINES, Romania applied to US DOT for exemption authority to operate air charters between EU and US.
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CENTRAL MOUNTAIN AIR

Aug 22, 2024
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN AIR, Canada acquired its first Dash 8-400 (4479; ex-Nok Air ) to join fleet of 10 Dash 8-300s.
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CPAT CLOBAL

Aug 22, 2024
CPAT GLOBAL was selected by Euroavia Airlines to provide 767-300BDSF aircraft systems, general subjects and aircraft procedures courses.
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NAV CANADA

Aug 22, 2024
NAV CANADA reports traffic increase of 5.3% in July 2024 vs July 2023.
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CAPITAL A BERHAD

Aug 22, 2024
CAPITAL A BERHAD, Malaysia has secured US$443m revenue bond from various investors and aircraft lessors to fund growth of AIRASIA, which says it plans to reactivate 10 A320s in October 2024 and an additional 15 in 2025.
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STORKJET

Aug 22, 2024
STORKJET, Poland was selected by Canada's Flair Airlines to provide fuel efficiency solutions, including AdvancedAPM, FuelPro and FlyGuide.
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AIRNESIA ROYAL CARGO

Aug 22, 2024
AIRNESIA ROYAL CARGO has AOC from Indonesia to launch operations with two 737-300SFs (27362/29333).
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ATLAS AIR

Aug 22, 2024
ATLAS AIR confirmed lease of three ex-AirBridgeCargo 747-8Fs (60117/60118/60119) from BOC Aviation.
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TOTAL LINHAS AEREAS

Aug 22, 2024
TOTAL LINHAS AEREAS, Brazil leased ex-Bluebird Nordic 737-400SF (28887) from World Star Aviation.
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STARLUX

Aug 22, 2024
STARLUX reportedly agreed to lease three A321neos from Fy Aviation Lease; three more are expected. It has 13.
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BOEING

Aug 22, 2024
BOEING was retained by Eastar Jet to collaborate on flight operations and safety services. It has 14 737s.
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HONG KONG AIRLINES

Aug 22, 2024
HONG KONG AIRLINES plans January 17 to begin four-times-weekly Hong Kong-Gold Coast Airport, Australia (A330).

Business Aviation

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HARTZELL PROPELLER

Aug 19, 2024
HARTZELL PROPELLER, OH expanded its preheating capabilities with two new engine preheat options, including TANIS AIRCRAFT PRODUTS brand that uses heated bolts and silicone pads to provide engine preheat and newly acquired REIFF PREHEAT SYSTEMS brand that utilizes heated coils and aluminum pads to heat engine cylinders and oil sumps.
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HONDA AIRCRAFT

Aug 20, 2024
HONDA AIRCRAFT completed updates to HondaJet maintenance program (Revision J) to optimize 600-hour maintenance interval task list to reduce the planned maintenance workload; >250 aircraft have now flown >230,000 hours.
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VOLATO GROUP

Aug 20, 2024
VOLATO GROUP, Atlanta announced plans to remove five leased HondaJets from its fleet to align with future delivery schedule (it continues to expect to take delivery of 10-12 new aircraft in 2024, including 8-10 HondaJets and two G280s) and projected demand growth; it says this action is expected to provide approximately $1.2m per quarter in cost savings.
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SHELTAIR

Aug 22, 2024
SHELTAIR has added three additional hangars comprising nine oversized t-hangars (17,622 sq ft) and 10 box hangars measuring (25,000 sq ft) at Kissimmee Gateway, FL to accommodate most single- and light twin-engined aircraft.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Aug 22, 2024
TEXTRON AVIATION announced Cessna SkyCourier was certified by the Philippines; first is to be delivered in 2H25.

Defense

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BAE SYSTEMS

Aug 20, 2024
BAE SYSTEMS was selected by Boeing to upgrade fly-by-wire flight control computers (to increase processing power, enhance cyber/product security and address obsolescence issues) for F-15EX Eagle II and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
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STANDARDAERO

Aug 22, 2024
STANDARDAERO has US Navy contract to perform T56-A-427A depot-level maintenance for E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes.

MRO

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BATAM AERO TECHNIC

Aug 16, 2024
BATAM AERO TECHNIC was selected by FTAI Aviation/Vortex Aviation to perform CFM56 in-situ module replacements; it completed first on SpiceJet 737-900ER (34956) with TAT of two weeks, including demo flight.
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MRO JAPAN

Aug 19, 2024
MRO JAPAN received EASA certification to perform A320 and A321 freighter conversions under STCs held by EFW.
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS

Aug 20, 2024
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS delivered a 20th CRJ200SF (7601; ex-SkyWest) to Mexico's AERONAVES TSM.
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KAEMS

Aug 20, 2024
KAEMS, Korea was selected by Cebu Pacific to perform heavy checks at Sacheon City on an A321 and an A320.
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EFW

Aug 22, 2024
EFW was selected by Mexico's Awesome Cargo to convert two A330-200s (1218/1225) to freighters at Dresden for '25.
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FCAH AEROSPACE

Aug 22, 2024
FCAH AEROSPACE (O2 Investment Partners) invested in INNODYNE SYSTEMS, CT to fund growth as FAA/EASA Part 145 repair station specializing in MRO, DER, and OPP component services for airframe, composite, and electronic components.
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BCT AVIATION MAINTENANCE

Aug 22, 2024
BCT AVIATION MAINTENANCE, UK was certified by EASA for 737 heavy maintenance out of East Midlands Airport.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Aug 22, 2024
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK acquired 80% of ETP THERMAL DYNAMICS, Tulsa (heat exchanger and oil/fuel cooler MRO).
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AVENTURE AVIATION

Aug 22, 2024
AVENTURE AVIATION acquired its 24th 737NG for part out by ECUBE in Coolidge, AZ: ex-China Southern 737-700 (32934).

Who’sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: TORAY ADVANCED COMPOSITES

Aug 16, 2024
Steven Mead to Global Chief Commercial Officer of Toray Advanced Composites, Morgan Hill, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: AFRICAN AVIATION SERVICES

Aug 16, 2024
Nick Fadugba, Founder of African Aviation Services and pioneer of aviation in Africa, has died; he was 69.
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WHO'SNEWS: AZORRA

Aug 16, 2024
Brian Lange to Vice President of Marketing of Azorra, FL.
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WHO'SNEWS: EGYPTAIR

Aug 16, 2024
Mohammed Alian to Chief Executive Officer of EgyptAir.
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WHO'SNEWS: PRATT & WHITNEY OF DUNCAN AVIATION

Aug 19, 2024
Bill Otte to Turbine Engine Service Sales Representative-Pratt & Whitney of Duncan Aviation.
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WHO'SNEWS: QT AEROSPACE

Aug 19, 2024
Mark W. Lindley to Vice President of QT Aerospace, Dallas.
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WHO'SNEWS: VSE

Aug 20, 2024
Adam Cohn to Chief Financial Officer of VSE, Alexandria, VA; Gary Snow was named Chief Growth Officer.
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WHO'SNEWS: ALIGN PRECISION GROUP

Aug 20, 2024
Mark C. Cherry, CEO of Align Precision Group, was elected to the Board of Directors of Triumph Group, PA.
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WHO'SNEWS: SATCOM DIRECT

Aug 20, 2024
Tom Phillips to Regional Director-Asia Pacific, based in Singapore, of Satcom Direct.
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WHO'SNEWS: FLAIR AIRLINES

Aug 22, 2024
Sumanth Rao to Chief Financial Officer of Flair Airlines, Canada.
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WHO'SNEWS: WHEELS UP

Aug 22, 2024
Matthew Knopf to Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Wheels Up, Atlanta (effective September 9).
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WHO'SNEWS: WHEELS UP

Aug 22, 2024
Eric Cabezas, SVP-Finance of Wheels Up, was named interim Chief Financial Officer (effective September 9).
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WHO'SNEWS: LUFTHANSA TECHNIK COMPONENT SERVICES

Aug 22, 2024
Kenny Walling, Director of Production and Engineering of Lufthansa Technik Component Services, was also named CEO of ETP Thermal Dynamics, OK.
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WHO'SNEWS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Aug 22, 2024
Tim Lyon to Vice President-Pricing of Southwest Airlines.
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WHO'SNEWS: HORIZON AIRCRAFT

Aug 22, 2024
Tom Brassington to Chief Technology Officer of Horizon Aircraft, Canada.