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Aerospace

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AIRBUS

Sep 07, 2024
AIRBUS delivered 47 aircraft (five A220s; 36 A320 Family; A330neo; five A350s) in August vs 52 (seven A220s; 42 A320s; A330neo; two A350s) in Aug 2023; it has delivered 447 aircraft in Jan-Aug vs 433 in Jan-Aug 2023/500 in Jan-Aug 2019.
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3DEO

Sep 07, 2024
3DEO, Los Angeles secured $3.5m investment from Japan's MIZUHO BANK to support development in metal additive manufacturing.
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HÉROUX-DEVTEK

Sep 09, 2024
HÉROUX-DEVTEK received Shareholder approval for $1.35b sale to PLATINUM EQUITY ADVISORS (SPNWS; July 12).
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BOEING

Sep 09, 2024
BOEING reached tentative agreement on new contract with IAM Districts 751 & W24, which represent >33,000 employees primarily supporting production of 737 MAX, 767, 777/777X, P-8, KC-46A Tanker, E-7 Wedgetail, avoiding potential work stoppage; deal includes 25% wage increase/other benefits, plus any new aircraft types will be built by those employees.
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AIRBUS

Sep 09, 2024
AIRBUS launched share buyback program to support future employee share ownership plan activities and equity-based compensation.
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WATTS AVIATION

Sep 09, 2024
WATTS AVIATION, UK (tires) was rebranded as VSE AVIATION following acquisition of Desser Aerospace in 2023.
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CORAX

Sep 09, 2024
CORAX, Denmark opened new sales office in Singapore for Part 145 MRO services and trading of aviation components and parts in the APAC region. It appointed Malone Pun to Sales & Purchasing Manager-APAC.
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AGLAZE INTERNATIONAL

Sep 11, 2024
AGLAZE INTERNATIONAL, UK was selected by Trans Maldivian Airways to supply AGlaze aviation sealant for 65 Twin Otters following successful trial on two aircraft; solution creates ultra-smooth painted surface to reduce parasitic drag.
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AERFIN

Sep 11, 2024
AERFIN has opened office in Singapore to support growth in the Asia-Pacific region, where it has maintained USM inventory since 2016.
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INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT

Sep 11, 2024
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT has FAA approval for its digital Engine-Indicating and Crew-Alerting System (EICAS) display system as upgrade for 757/767 Flat Panel Display System (FPDS) to resolve ongoing CRT obsolescence issues.
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FDH AERO

Sep 11, 2024
FDH AERO, CA sold its chemicals business, AEROSPHERES, UK, to Denver-based KRAYDEN to focus on its core hardware, electronics, and consumables product offerings
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L2 AVIATION

Sep 11, 2024
L2 AVIATION, TX secured investment from ARGENTUM to expand production capacity, broaden capabilities and pursue acquisitions to support growth; L2 provides avionics engineering/certification/installation/manufacturing services.
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MICROPILOT

Sep 11, 2024
MICROPILOT, Canada secured investment from BOEING to further develop its UAV autopilot/ground control software; deal includes two SKIRON-X sUASs from AURORA FLIGHT SCIENCES for use as development platform.
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AEROSPACE CARBON SOLUTIONS

Sep 11, 2024
AEROSPACE CARBON SOLUTIONS (GE Aerospace) acquired SATAVIA, UK, which optimizes flight plans for contrail prevention via DECISIONX:NETZERO.
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BOEING

Sep 11, 2024
BOEING delivered 40 aircraft (32 737 MAXs; 767F; three 777Fs; four 787s) in August vs 35 (22 MAXs; five 767s; three 777Fs; five 787s) in Aug 2023; it has delivered 258 aircraft in Jan-Aug vs 344 in Jan-Aug 2023/276 in Jan-Aug 2019.
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EVE AIR MOBILITY

Sep 11, 2024
EVE AIR MOBILITY (Embraer) is now projecting first flight of its remotely-piloted eVTOL prototype in 2025 vs late 2024.
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CURTISS-WRIGHT

Sep 12, 2024
CURTISS-WRIGHT announced $100m expansion (to $150m) of its 2024 share repurchase program over its confidence to produce future profits; upon completion of program, it will have remaining open repurchase authorization of $300m.
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HEART AEROSPACE

Sep 12, 2024
HEART AEROSPACE unveiled first full-scale demonstrator (Heart X1) as platform for testing its ES-30 regional hybrid-electric aircraft. It also added AIRASIA to its Advisory Board for design, development and commercialization of aircraft.
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ZEROAVIA

Sep 12, 2024
ZEROAVIA added SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK as a new investor (£20m); it is looking to establish manufacturing facility in country.
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VERTICAL AEROSPACE

Sep 12, 2024
VERTICAL AEROSPACE completed Phase 1 of piloted testing of its latest VX4 eVTOL prototype, including tethered flights, taxi testing and high-powered ground runs; it is now progressing toward untethered thrustborne testing.

Air Transport

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AIRBUS

Sep 07, 2024
AIRBUS announced order in August from a private customer for three A320neos. It has 432 orders (413 net) in 2024.
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ETIHAD AIRWAYS

Sep 07, 2024
ETIHAD AIRWAYS plans June 2 to begin four-times-weekly Abu Dhabi-Prague/-Warsaw (787).
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K-MILE AIR

Sep 07, 2024
K-MILE AIR, Thailand took delivery of 767-300BCF (33421) with PW4000s on lease from SF Airlines (SPNWS; Aug 9).
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AIR INUIT

Sep 07, 2024
AIR INUIT leased ex-Trans Island Airways Dash 8-300 (238) from JetFleet Management.
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THOMAS COOK

Sep 07, 2024
THOMAS COOK has been acquired by Poland's eSKY GROUP.
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MALAYSIA AIRLINES

Sep 09, 2024
MALAYSIA AIRLINES plans March 22 to begin Kuala Lumpur-Paris CDG (A350-900).
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CPAT GLOBAL

Sep 09, 2024
CPAT GLOBAL was selected by Singapore Flying College to provide access to its specialty course portfolio and Invent content-design software.
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WESTJET

Sep 09, 2024
WESTJET agreed to lease three 737-8s (TBA) from SMBC Aviation Capital for delivery by end of 2024.
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AIR CANADA

Sep 09, 2024
AIR CANADA is finalizing contingency plans to suspend operations when/if its ALPA-represented pilots go on strike on/after September 15 if no new contract agreement is reached. It says parties remain far apart on wage demands.
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CPAT GLOBAL

Sep 09, 2024
CPAT GLOBAL was selected by Solaseed Air to provide 737NG systems/general subjects courses, plus Invent content-design software.
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RESIDCO

Sep 09, 2024
RESIDCO, Chicago announced it has acquired several ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600 airframes for immediate teardown as part of new strategic partnership with BAYVIEW AVIATION, SC, which will manage all parts sales.
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MALAYSIA AIRLINES

Sep 11, 2024
MALAYSIA AIRLINES says poor reliability of rotables and CFM56 engines, coupled with losing maintenance technicians to rivals, have culminated in recent service disruptions that will lead to a 20% cut in capacity until end '24.
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Sep 11, 2024
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES announced next phase in its Board transformation, which includes voluntary retirement of Executive Chairman Gary Kelly following 2025 Annual Meeting and elimination of executive committee structure to create Finance Committee to oversee financial/operational/business plans and strategies, major transactions, capital structure and capital allocation priorities. It invited ELLIOT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT to participate in refreshment efforts.
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SIDERAL LINHAS AEREAS

Sep 11, 2024
SIDERAL LINHAS AEREAS, Brazil leased 737-800SF (28591; ex-Sriwijaya Air) from AerCap.
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WESTJET

Sep 11, 2024
WESTJET agreed to lease new 737-8 (60555) from BOC Aviation; delivery is TBA.
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KLASJET

Sep 11, 2024
KLASJET (Avia Solutions Group) is moving 737-500 VIP (26691) to Dubai to increase ACMI capacity in Middle East.
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HAWAIIAN

Sep 11, 2024
HAWAIIAN took delivery of A330-300P2F (1071; ex-Etihad) from Altavair for operation for AMAZON PRIME AIR.
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HELVETIC AIRWAYS

Sep 11, 2024
HELVETIC AIRWAYS, Switzerland leased third ex-Azul E195-E1 (498) from Azorra as part of deal for four.
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ALLEGIANT AIR

Sep 11, 2024
ALLEGIANT AIR took delivery of its first (68002) of 50 737-8200s on order with Boeing; three more are due in 2024.
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SPICEJET

Sep 11, 2024
SPICEJET reached agreement with CARLYLE AVIATION PARTNERS to reduce US$137.7m in outstanding lease obligations to US$97.5m and convert portion of debt into equity shares at price of INR100 each not to exceed US$30m.
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AIRBUS

Sep 09, 2024
AIRBUS launched share buyback program to support future employee share ownership plan activities and equity-based compensation.
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AIR FRANCE

Sep 11, 2024
AIR FRANCE plans December 7 to begin three-times-weekly Paris CDG-Manila (A350-900).
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JOBY AVIATION

Sep 11, 2024
JOBY AVIATION signed LOI to initiate application to GCAA for AOC to operate eVTOL air taxi services in Dubai.
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AIR KERALA

Sep 12, 2024
AIR KERALA, India plans March 2025 startup (operating under Zettfly Aviation) of regional services connecting state's Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities with major hubs, initially with fleet of three ATR 72-600s, growing to 20 for international ops.
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BULGARIA AIR

Sep 12, 2024
BULGARIA AIR took delivery of first A220-100 (50077) on lease from ALC as part of deal for two, plus five -300s.
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UNITED AIRLINES

Sep 12, 2024
UNITED AIRLINES sold second new 737-9 (43521) to Aviation Capital for leaseback as part of multi-aircraft transaction.
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ATR

Sep 12, 2024
ATR says only 3% of trips in India within the 100-400 nm range are conducted by air (vs 8-9% in Asia-Pacific or Europe), so it sees potential for additional >80m pax per year, switching from road or rail to air travel.
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KOREAN AIR

Sep 12, 2024
KOREAN AIR began three-times-weekly Incheon-Lisbon, Portugal (787-9).
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BBN AIRLINES INDONESIA

Sep 12, 2024
BBN AIRLINES INDONESIA received its foreign operator permit from Singapore; it currently has six 737s.
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LONDON HEATHROW

Sep 12, 2024
LONDON HEATHROW handled 8m pax in August (its fourth consecutive record-breaking month), up 5.5% vs Aug '23; year-to-date traffic is up 6.7%.
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AIRBUS

Sep 12, 2024
AIRBUS rolled first A321LR (12213) for ICELANDAIR out of paint shop in Hamburg for delivery in November 2024.
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AIR SAMARKAND

Sep 12, 2024
AIR SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan took delivery of ex-Avianca A321-200 (5936) with V2500s on lease from FTAI Aviation.
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ASMAN AIRLINES

Sep 12, 2024
ASMAN AIRLINES, Kyrgyzstan is expected to lease two Dash 8-400s (4457/4459) from Longview Aviation Leasing.
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WIZZ AIR

Sep 12, 2024
WIZZ AIR plans to begin London Gatwick-Jeddah on March 31/Abu Dhabi-Milan Malpensa on June 2 (A321XLR).
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IBOM AIR

Sep 12, 2024
IBOM AIR, Nigeria purchased two CRJ900LRs (15280/15281) from China Express Airlines.
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FLYVBIRD

Sep 12, 2024
FLYVBIRD plans May 2025 startup from Germany's Friedrichshafen Airport with Tecnam P2012, operated by ALPEN AIR.
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FRAPORT

Sep 12, 2024
FRAPORT agreed to sell its 10% stake in DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT to GMR Airports Infrastructure for US$126m.
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TURKISH AIRLINES

Sep 12, 2024
TURKISH AIRLINES plans December 18 to begin four-times-weekly Istanbul-Santiago, Chile (A350-900).
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CDB AVIATION LEASE FINANCE (CDBALF)

Sep 12, 2024
CDB AVIATION LEASE FINANCE (CDBALF) announced order for 80 A320neo Family aircraft for delivery in 2030-2032.
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WIDERØE

Sep 12, 2024
WIDERØE leased two Dash 8-400s (4439/4448) from TrueNoord; aircraft were part of portfolio acquisition from Nordic Aviation Capital, whereby purchase of seven E190s and a Dash 8-400 was completed this week (SPNWS; December 23).
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AIR INDIA EXPRESS

Sep 12, 2024
AIR INDIA EXPRESS agreed to lease seven 737-8s from Jackson Square Aviation; no other details were provided.
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TRANSAT

Sep 12, 2024
TRANSAT lost C$40m for third quarter ended July 31 (vs C$57m profit a year ago) on 9.7% lower airline unit revenues.
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NAVBLUE

Sep 12, 2024
NAVBLUE (Airbus) was selected by Hong Kong Air Cargo to provide suite of five additional solutions to digitize and enhance its flight operations.
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BRITISH AIRWAYS

Sep 12, 2024
BRITISH AIRWAYS is expanding its 2025 summer schedule to include all-time high >400 weekly transatlantic flights.
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US DOT

Sep 12, 2024
US DOT reports US airlines carried 89.7m pax (77.2m domestic/12.5m international) in June, up 6.7% vs June 2023.
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TURKISH AIRLINES

Sep 12, 2024
TURKISH AIRLINES plans December 4 to begin four-times-weekly Istanbul-Kuala Lumpur-Sydney (A350-900).
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AIR INDIA EXPRESS

Sep 12, 2024
AIR INDIA EXPRESS agreed to lease seven 737-8s from Jackson Square Aviation; no other details were provided.

Business Aviation

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AZZERA

Sep 09, 2024
AZZERA was selected by STACK.aero as partner to provide its carbon management tool for BOS digital platform.
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TELEDYNE FLIR DEFENSE

Sep 09, 2024
TELEDYNE FLIR DEFENSE has $20.8m contract to supply Star SAFIRE 380-HLD multi-spectral imaging systems to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) for SH-60L helicopters to support anti-submarine/-surface warfare and SAR.
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GAMA

Sep 11, 2024
GAMA says manufacturers delivered 836 general aviation aircraft (195 business jets/172 turboprops/469 pistons) worth $7.3b in 2Q24 vs 772 (179 jets/173 props/420 pistons) worth $5.5b in 2Q23; helicopter shipments rose 18%.
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DUNCAN AVIATION

Sep 12, 2024
DUNCAN AVIATION installed first GOGO Galileo HDX antenna (for LEO global broadband) on a Challenger 300 for testing.
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DC AVIATION GROUP

Sep 12, 2024
DC AVIATION GROUP, Germany ordered new G400 for dedicated charter operations; delivery is expected in 2025.
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SKYSERVICE BUSINESS AVIATION

Sep 12, 2024
SKYSERVICE BUSINESS AVIATION opened new 71,000 sq ft FBO/hangar complex at Seattle's Boeing Field.

Defense

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TATA ADVANCED SYSTEMS

Sep 11, 2024
TATA ADVANCED SYSTEMS was selected by Lockheed Martin as C-130J partner in India to establish MRO facility for IAF's 12 aircraft and expand manufacturing and assembly to support IAF's Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) program.
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AIRBORNE TECHNOLOGIES

Sep 12, 2024
AIRBORNE TECHNOLOGIES (AllClear Aerospace & Defense) was approved by Lockheed Martin as a certified supplier for resistance welding.

MRO

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EFW

Sep 07, 2024
EFW plans at end of 2024 to discontinue pax-to-freighter conversions at VT SAN ANTONIO AEROSPACE, TX and VT MOBILE AEROSPACE ENTINEERING, AL, according to unconfirmed media reports.
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HAECO

Sep 07, 2024
HAECO was selected by Philippine Airlines to provide A321 heavy maintenance at Xiamen.
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ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES

Sep 07, 2024
ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES was certified by FAA/EASA to perform LEAP-1A maintenance (-1B expected soon).
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STANDARDAERO

Sep 09, 2024
STANDARDAERO filed for IPO on NYSE with details to be announced; CARLYLE GROUP will retain majority ownership.
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EFW

Sep 09, 2024
EFW is expected to discontinue freighter conversions in US at VT SAN ANTONIO AEROSPACE, TX and VT MOBILE AEROSPACE ENTINEERING, AL, according to unconfirmed media reports, after completing aircraft currently in work.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Sep 09, 2024
AMERICAN AIRLINES is adding nearly 500 new aviation maintenance jobs (and additional lines of heavy maintenance) at its maintenance bases in Charlotte (133 openings; including 122 AMTs), Pittsburgh (44; 40) and Tulsa (321; 227).
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FTAI AVIATION

Sep 11, 2024
FTAI AVIATION completed acquisition of LOCKHEED MARTIN COMMERCIAL ENGINE SOLUTIONS (LMCES), which operates 526,000 sq ft CFM56 maintenance/repair facility in Montreal, from Lockheed Martin Canada; coupled with QUICKTURN in Miami, FTAI now has capacity to perform 1,350 CFM56 module overhauls and >500 engine tests annually.
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ITOCHU

Sep 11, 2024
ITOCHU, Japan made strategic investment into Ireland's KILLICK AEROSPACE to enter aircraft aftermarket business.
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MY FREIGHTER AIRLINES

Sep 11, 2024
MY FREIGHTER AIRLINES, Uzbekistan received certificate of organization for A320 Family aircraft line maintenance.
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LATAM AIRLINES GROUP

Sep 11, 2024
LATAM AIRLINES GROUP launched $360m cabin reconfiguration program for its 24 787s that includes new Premium Business cabin with RECARO R7 seats, including doors for privacy; mods are scheduled to be completed in 2H26.
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DNATA

Sep 11, 2024
DNATA was selected by easyJet to provide ground handling at Zurich.
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SIA ENGINEERING

Sep 11, 2024
SIA ENGINEERING (PHILIPPINES) completed 6YE maintenance check on a 12th A321neo for Hawaiian Airlines.
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SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES

Sep 12, 2024
SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES announced contemplated acquisition of US-based CRT, which specializes in repair of large parts (cases/rotating parts) for CFM56, LEAP and large turbofan engines out of Mentor, OH; deal is to close in 2024.
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QOCO SYSTEMS

Sep 12, 2024
QOCO SYSTEMS was selected by Swiss-AS to provide its MROTools.io SaaS solution for integration into AMOS for tooling management.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Sep 12, 2024
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK is developing retrofit program to apply AeroSHARK drag-reducing riblet film on A330s.
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SKYSELECT

Sep 12, 2024
SKYSELECT, CA was selected by MTU Maintenance to provide solution to digitize its engine parts sourcing processes.
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LCI

Sep 12, 2024
LCI has completed maintenance on 100 LEAP engines at its FAA repair station facility in Tamarac, FL.
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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES

Sep 12, 2024
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES completed conversion of third/final 767-300BDSF (33769) with PW4000s at Addis Ababa.
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RELIANCE AIRCRAFT INTERNATIONAL

Sep 12, 2024
RELIANCE AIRCRAFT INTERNATIONAL, TX was authorized by Honeywell Aerospace as channel partner for repair management services.

Who’sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: WORLD STAR AVIATION

Sep 07, 2024
Tiago Godinho to Vice President-Technical Powerplant of World Star Aviation, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: BEYOND AERO

Sep 09, 2024
Luiz Oliveira to Chief Engineer of Beyond Aero, Toulouse.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIRCASTLE

Sep 09, 2024
David Odlum to Chief Risk Officer of Aircastle, CT (effective December 1).
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WHO'SNEWS: NORDIC AVIATION CAPITAL

Sep 09, 2024
Jennifer Creevey to Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Nordic Aviation Capital, Dublin.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIRCRAFT FINANCE GERMANY

Sep 09, 2024
Alexandros Karydis to Vice President-Sales & Marketing of Aircraft Finance Germany (AFG).
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WHO'SNEWS: AIR FRANCE-KLM

Sep 09, 2024
Michael Grootenboer to Senior Vice President-Procurement of Air France-KLM Group.
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WHO'SNEWS: AFI KLM E&M

Sep 09, 2024
Jean-Louis Forest to Senior Vice President-Group Engine Product of AFI KLM E&M
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WHO'SNEWS: AIR FRANCE INDUSTRIES

Sep 09, 2024
Bruno Tricoire to Senior Vice President-Engines at Air France Industries.
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WHO'SNEWS: AFI KLM E&M

Sep 09, 2024
Derk Nieuwenhuijze to Vice President-Technical Sales & Commercial Performance of AFI KLM E&M.
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WHO'SNEWS: AERFIN

Sep 11, 2024
Paul Ashcroft to Senior Vice President of Asia-Pacific, based in Singapore, of AerFin.
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WHO'SNEWS: FINNAIR

Sep 11, 2024
Simon Large to Chief Customer Officer of Finnair (effective October 2024).
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WHO'SNEWS: FINNAIR

Sep 11, 2024
Christine Rovelli to Chief Revenue Officer, heading new Network, Fleet and Sustainability unit, of Finnair.
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WHO'SNEWS: FINNAIR

Sep 11, 2024
Jaakko Schildt, Chief Operating Officer of Finnair, was also named Deputy to the CEO.
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WHO'SNEWS: FINNAIR

Sep 11, 2024
Antti Kleemola to Chief Digital Officer of Finnair.
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WHO'SNEWS: AFI KLM E&M

Sep 09, 2024
Jean-Louis Forest to Senior Vice President-Group Engine Product of AFI KLM E&M
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WHO'SNEWS: TRUEAERO

Sep 12, 2024
Christian Barnes to Director of Marketing & Trading of TrueAero, TX.
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WHO'SNEWS: LEVEL

Sep 12, 2024
Rafael Jiménez Hoyos to Chief Executive Officer of LEVEL, Spain (effective October 1).
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WHO'SNEWS: GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Sep 12, 2024
Benoit Defforge to Division Vice President of Sales-EMEA, based in Dubai, of Gulfstream Aerospace.
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WHO'SNEWS: GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Sep 12, 2024
David Taylor to Division Vice President of Sales-Asia Pacific, based in Singapore, of Gulfstream Aerospace.
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WHO'SNEWS: ROLLAND VINCENT ASSOCIATES

Sep 12, 2024
Dr. Dean Roberts to Vice President-Strategy, Sustainability and Development of Rolland Vincent Associates, TX.
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WHO'SNEWS: WEST STAR AVIATION

Sep 12, 2024
Ray Sharp to Director of Maintenance-East Alton of West Star Aviation.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Sep 12, 2024
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK is developing retrofit program to apply AeroSHARK drag-reducing riblet film on A330s.
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WHO'SNEWS: C&L AEROSPACE

Sep 12, 2024
Robert Pierson to Regional Sales Manager-Southeast US, based in Atlanta, of C&L Aerospace.