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Aerospace

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BOOM

Sep 23, 2024
BOOM completed fourth test flight of XB-1, reaching Mach 0.617; about six more subsonic test flights are planned.
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EMBRAER

Sep 23, 2024
EMBRAER regained investment grade status (to BBB-) from Fitch Ratings; the rating outlook is stable.
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ALTON AVIATION CONSULTANCY

Sep 23, 2024
ALTON AVIATION CONSULTANCY forecasts global fleet will increase from today's 31,000 aircraft to 41,100 by 2034.
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THOMPSON AERO SEATING

Sep 23, 2024
THOMPSON AERO SEATING launched VantageNOVA premium angled seat for twin-aisle aircraft; configuration includes slimline overhung door.
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MTU AERO ENGINES

Sep 23, 2024
MTU AERO ENGINES completed testing liquid hydrogen fuel system for its Flying Fuel Cell (FFC) in partnership with MT AEROSPACE, which is responsible for tank.
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GE AEROSPACE

Sep 23, 2024
GE AEROSPACE has launched company-wide generative AI platform, dubbed AI Wingmate, in collaboration with Microsoft to drive productivity.
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BOEING

Sep 23, 2024
BOEING forecasts (as part of CMO announced earlier this year) demand in Southeast Asia for 4,720 aircraft (920 widebodies) over next 20 years to satisfy 7.2% annual traffic growth; fleet is expected to triple to 4,960 jets by 2043.
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INCORA

Sep 23, 2024
INCORA, TX has multi-year contract to provide suite of supply chain solutions, including JIT product delivery, to AVIC Group and Xi’an Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAIC) for COMAC C919 platform, expanding its presence in Asia Pacific.
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BOEING

Sep 23, 2024
BOEING presented IAM union with 'best and final' contract offer that includes higher wages, ratification bonus, reinstated AMPP bonus and better retirement plan; all other terms remain the same, contingent on ratification by September 28.
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AAR

Sep 25, 2024
AAR had $18m net income on $662m sales in first quarter ended August 31 vs $0.6m loss on $550m a year ago.
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IAM DISTRICT 751

Sep 25, 2024
IAM DISTRICT 751 says it has rejected latest, non-negotiated 'best and final' contract offer from BOEING; no new talks are scheduled.
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KELLSTROM AEROSPACE

Sep 25, 2024
KELLSTROM AEROSPACE was selected by All Nippon Airways to provide inventory management.
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SETNA IO

Sep 25, 2024
SETNA IO is building 100,000 sq ft UK headquarters for mid-2025.
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CFM INTERNATIONAL

Sep 25, 2024
CFM INTERNATIONAL was formed 50 years ago by GE and Snecma.
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BOEING

Sep 25, 2024
BOEING rescinded required Sept 27 ratification date under its latest 'best and final' offer to striking workers represented by IAM District 751 union.
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B&H WORLDWIDE

Sep 25, 2024
B&H WORLDWIDE extended contract with AerFin for providing logistics support, including parts storage and inventory management, in Hong Kong.
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AIR ASTANA and AIRBUS

Sep 25, 2024
AIR ASTANA and AIRBUS are installing additional fuel tanks on A321LR to operate nonstop Almaty-London from Oct 4.
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COMAC

Sep 25, 2024
COMAC launched high-altitude testing of shortened, 140-pax C919 at Lhasa Gonggar Airport, Tibet.
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LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE and ASIA DIGITAL ENGINEERING (ADE)

Sep 25, 2024
LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE and ASIA DIGITAL ENGINEERING (ADE) teamed to enhance ADE's ELEVADE digital fleet management platform for A320s with predictive maintenance algorithms/trend monitoring applications by Liebherr.
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AIRBUS

Sep 25, 2024
AIRBUS forecasts commercial aircraft services market in Asia-Pacific will grow from US$52b in 2024 to US$129b ($109b for maintenance; $13b for upgrades/mods; $7.6b for ops/training) in 2043 to support about 19,500 aircraft in region. It anticipates need for 268,000 new pilots, 298,000 maintenance technicians and 433,000 cabin crew members.
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NASA

Sep 25, 2024
NASA unveiled hydrogen-fueled hybrid wing body (HWB) as a promising concept under its Commercially viable Hydrogen Aircraft for Reduction of Greenhouse Emissions (CH2ARGE) initiative for developing future zero-emission airliners.
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BOEING

Sep 25, 2024
BOEING signed new agreement with HAECO to supply spares and consignment parts to support its global MRO services.
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GE AEROSPACE

Sep 27, 2024
GE AEROSPACE says GEnx engines have surpassed 2m flight hours with South Asian airlines; 90 are in service with Air India, Vistara and Biman.
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IAM and BOEING

Sep 27, 2024
IAM and BOEING plan to resume mediated negotiations on Friday, September 27.
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AIRBUS

Sep 27, 2024
AIRBUS retired its A310 MRTT flying test bed (489); it acquired A330-200 (655) as replacement following conversion.
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PROPONENT

Sep 27, 2024
PROPONENT signed new single distribution agreement that covers all operating companies under the HAECO Group to streamline administration.
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TORAY ADVANCED COMPOSITES

Sep 27, 2024
TORAY ADVANCED COMPOSITES launched high-perforance Toray Cetex TC1130 PESU thermoplastic composite material for monolithic and thermoplastic-based sandwich panel constructions required for aircraft interior applications.

Air Transport

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AMAZON PRIME AIR

Sep 23, 2024
AMAZON PRIME AIR took delivery of A330-300P2F (1081; ex-Etihad) on lease from Altavair for operation by HAWAIIAN.
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FLYR

Sep 23, 2024
FLYR was selected by Virgin Atlantic for ancillary revenue management system.
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AVION EXPRESS

Sep 23, 2024
AVION EXPRESS, Lithuania leased ex-ITA Airways A319-100 (1745) with CFM56s from AviaAM Leasing.
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CARPATAIR

Sep 23, 2024
CARPATAIR, Romania leased ex-Thai AirAsia A320-200 (3729) with CFM56s from TrueAero.
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TAAG

Sep 23, 2024
TAAG, Angola took delivery of its first A220-300 (55294) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
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ReGEN

Sep 23, 2024
ReGEN (Genesis) acquired A319-100 (leased to BRITISH AIRWAYS) with V2500s from Investec for eventual part out.
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LEASEWORKS

Sep 25, 2024
LEASEWORKS, CT was selected by AviLease to provide its Aeris MATCH (for digitizing commercial operations) and Aeris ASSET (for managing finance, contract and technical aircraft management) digital solutions.
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NORDIC SEAPLANES

Sep 25, 2024
NORDIC SEAPLANES signed MOU to order five 9-seat, all-electric seaplanes from Elfly Group; deal includes 10 options.
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CATHAY PACIFIC

Sep 25, 2024
CATHAY PACIFIC plans April 24 to begin four-times-weekly Hong Kong-DFW (A350-1000).
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GRIFFIN GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

Sep 25, 2024
GRIFFEN GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT announced closing of $400m in senior unsecured notes offering; proceeds from the issuance will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include financing acquisition of new aircraft.
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ALASKA AIR GROUP

Sep 25, 2024
ALASKA AIR GROUP proposed $1.5b Mileage Plan Financing plan, which includes a senior secured term loan facility and additional pari passu senior secured debt, to redeem certain debt acquired or assumed in merger with HAWAIIAN.
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CASTLELAKE

Sep 25, 2024
CASTLELAKE secured >$1b financing from Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas and MUFG to acquire >60 aircraft from various leasing companies, airlines and other aircraft owners in operation with approximately 30 airlines globally.
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UZBEKISTAN AIRWAYS

Sep 25, 2024
UZBEKISTAN AIRWAYS agreed to lease two new A321neos from SMBC Aviation Capital with LEAPs for delivery in 2026.
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JET2.COM

Sep 25, 2024
JET2.COM, UK extended lease of 737-800 (37818) from Tokyo Century in deal supported by IBA Group.
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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Sep 25, 2024
BREEZE AIRWAYS plans Sept 27 to begin daily Washington Dulles-Ogdensburg, NY (A220) under its first EAS contract.
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CARIBBEAN AIRLINES

Sep 25, 2024
CARIBBEAN AIRLINES leased ex-Japan Airlines 737-800 (35353) from Macquarie AirFinance.
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IATA

Sep 25, 2024
IATA is creating the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker platform designed to link airlines and SAF suppliers.
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THAI AIRASIA X

Sep 25, 2024
THAI AIRASIA X leased ex-THAI A330-300 (1090) with Trent 700s from Aergo Capital.
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NAV CANADA

Sep 25, 2024
NAV CANADA reports traffic (measured in weighted charging units) increase of 4% in August 2024 vs August 2023.
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ABELO

Sep 25, 2024
ABELO closed $190m financing facility with MUFG EMEA, Deutsche Bank, and Société Générale for portfolio of 20 turboprops.
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AIRASIA CAMBODIA

Sep 25, 2024
AIRASIA CAMBODIA plans November 9 to begin daily Singapore-Siem Reap (A320).
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IDEAWORKSCOMPANY

Sep 25, 2024
IDEAWORKSCOMPANY says y-o-y ancillary revenues for 57 airlines rose 0.5% in 2023; top LCCs saw 13.1% increase.
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AIREXPLORE

Sep 25, 2024
AIREXPLORE (Avia Solutions Group), Slovakia renewed its IOSA certification with IATA for its safety standards
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LATAM AIRLINES BRAZIL

Sep 25, 2024
LATAM AIRLINES BRAZIL plans to begin Fortaleza-Santiago, Chile on Nov 30 and Recife-Santiago on Dec 6 (A320).
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TRANSAVIA FRANCE

Sep 25, 2024
TRANSAVIA FRANCE plans April 9 to begin twice-weekly Paris Orly-Tbilisi, Georgia (A320neo).
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CHORUS AVIATION

Sep 25, 2024
CHORUS AVIATION has shareholder approval to sell its regional aircraft leasing business to HPS INVESTMENT PARTNERS.
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T'WAY AIR

Sep 27, 2024
T'WAY AIR, South Korea agreed to lease five A330neos from Avolon for delivery in 2026. Avolon is forecasting that the remaining delivery slots from Airbus and Boeing for widebody aircraft will be sold out to 2030 by the end of this year.
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Sep 27, 2024
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES unveiled transformational plan to enhance customer experience and drive value while preserving flexible policies like fee-free baggage. It expects to deliver EBIT of $4b in 2027 vs a pretax income of $676m in 2023.
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RENEGADE AIR

Sep 27, 2024
RENEGADE AIR introduced first-ever ATR -500 in Kenya; aircraft (-500F; 875) is leased from Abelo (SPNWS; May 24).
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AVATION

Sep 27, 2024
AVATION had US$19.7m net income on US$92.4m revenues for year ended June 30 vs $12.9m on $92.7m a year ago.
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AIR NEW ZEALAND

Sep 27, 2024
AIR NEW ZEALAND plans October 27 to begin thrice-weekly Auckland-Hobart, Australia (A320neo).

Air Transport/MRO

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SICHUAN AIRLINES

Sep 25, 2024
SICHUAN AIRLINES agreed to lease A321P2F (2974; ex-Vietnam Airlines) with V2500s from Cinda Financial Leasing; aircraft is the second converted by SICHUAN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING (SMECO) for 321 PRECISION CONVERSIONS.
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HAWAIIAN AIRLINES

Sep 25, 2024
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES completed installation of Starlink's inflight connectivity solution on its 24 A330s; system has now been installed on all of its Airbus aircraft with planned installations due for its 787-9s (717-200s will not receive system).

Business Aviation

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WHEELS UP

Sep 23, 2024
WHEELS UP secured 1-year extension to lock-up restriction from its lead investors DELTA AIR LINES, CK WHEELS and COX INVESTMENT HOLDINGS with respect to all of their shares of stock to continue to execute company's strategic plan.
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IAM LOCAL 774

Sep 23, 2024
IAM LOCAL 774 membership voted to reject contract offer from TEXTRON AVIATION; parties will continue to negotiate.

Defense

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BOEING

Sep 23, 2024
BOEING completed first flight of first E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft for RAF; aircraft, currently unpainted, is one of three 737NGs on British soil undergoing modification by STS AVIATION SERVICES in Birmingham.
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AAR

Sep 23, 2024
AAR has 5-year, $1.2b US Navy (follow-on) contract to provide P-8A Poseidon depot airframe maintenance and depot field team support, including scheduled/unscheduled MRO and AOG, for the US Navy, Australia, and FMS customers.
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BOEING

Sep 27, 2024
BOEING reports that due to strike airplane production in Washington state is temporarily paused, including work on 737 MAX, 767, 777/777X, P-8, KC-46A Tanker, E-7 Wedgetail; work at fabrication sites in Washington/Oregon are also paused.

MRO

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STANDARDAERO

Sep 23, 2024
STANDARDAERO launched proposed IPO on NYSE of 46.5m shares, plus options for another 6.975m, at $20-$23 each.
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EFW

Sep 23, 2024
EFW was selected by Global Airlines to perform airframe maintenance at Dresden on A380 (120) for return to service.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Sep 23, 2024
PRATT & WHITNEY has 17-year airBaltic contract to provide EngineWise maintenance services program for its GTFs.
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AERSALE

Sep 23, 2024
AERSALE, FL was selected by "a major global transportation company" as partner to manage/sell its surplus parts inventory, including A300, 757 and MD-11 components as solution to current challenges from supply chain constraints.
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AIR INDIA

Sep 23, 2024
AIR INDIA launched US$400m cabin upgrade program for 67 aircraft (27 A320neos and 40 777s/787s); project is being coordinated by its Engineering team with COLLINS AEROSPACE, ASTRONICS and THALES selected as suppliers.
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FARSOUND

Sep 25, 2024
FARSOUND, UK opened 28,000 sq ft warehouse/office facility in San Antonio, TX.
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AMETEK MRO ASIA

Sep 25, 2024
AMETEK MRO ASIA was appointed by Honeywell as authorized TCAS repair center with full test and repair capability.
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HONEYWELL

Sep 25, 2024
HONEYWELL has $1.1b VietJet contract to provide avionics and APU maintenance programs for its A320s/A330s in deal that includes Flight Efficiency solution to provide emission reduction and fuel-efficiency monitoring across the fleet.
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GA TELESIS

Sep 25, 2024
GA TELESIS announced its Ohio-based Specialized Procedures Aeroengine Hospital (SPAH) was certified by AFRA.
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EATON AERO SERVICES

Sep 25, 2024
EATON AERO SERVICES (Eaton/SIAEC joint venture) broke ground on new facility in Malaysia for 2026 to inspect, test, repair, maintain, modify and overhaul Eaton components on airframe and engine fuel systems and hydraulic systems.
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APACS

Sep 25, 2024
APACS (Asia Pacific Aircraft Component Services) was selected by Magnetic Trading for repair services/warehousing.
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SIA ENGINEERING (PHILIPPINES)

Sep 25, 2024
SIA ENGINEERING (PHILIPPINES) was authorized by Embraer as an E-Jet service center out of its facility in Clark.
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AFI KLM E&M and PHILIPPINE AIRLINES

Sep 25, 2024
AFI KLM E&M and PHILIPPINE AIRLINES completed first on-wing fan module swap on CFM56-5B at the PAL Express hangar.
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AERO CONTROLS

Sep 25, 2024
AERO CONTROLS, WA acquired ex-Airwork 737-300BDSF (25256) for part out.
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TARMAC AEROSAVE

Sep 25, 2024
TARMAC AEROSAVE opened new A380 hangar at Teruel, Spain.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK SHENZHEN

Sep 25, 2024
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK SHENZHEN has Cebu Pacific contract to maintain A320ceo/A321ceo airframe-related components in deal that includes spare unit support for engine nacelle components, including inlet/fan cowling, thrust reverser and nozzle.
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EMBRAER

Sep 25, 2024
EMBRAER plans in 1Q25 to establish E-Jet service center at Texas' Fort Worth Alliance Airport, initially moving into an existing hangar with plans to build a second hangar for 2027. It will be its 13th owned service center.
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AIRINMAR

Sep 27, 2024
AIRINMAR (subsidiary of AAR) extended its repair cycle management services agreement with Singapore Airlines.
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TURKISH TECHNIC

Sep 27, 2024
TURKISH TECHNIC was selected by Garuda Indonesia to provide A330/777 component support.
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AFI KLM E&M

Sep 27, 2024
AFI KLM E&M was selected by Cambodia Airways to provide A319/A320 component support.
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FOKKER SERVICES ASIA

Sep 27, 2024
FOKKER SERVICES ASIA, Singapore was authorized by Embraer as an E-Jet service center, with a focus on E190s.
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GMR AERO TECHNIC

Sep 27, 2024
GMR AERO TECHNIC, India was authorized by Lufthansa Technik for Cyclean engine washes, initially for SmartLynx.
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SR TECHNICS

Sep 27, 2024
SR TECHNICS extended CFM56-5B maintenance agreement with Cebu Pacific to support of about 25 aircraft.
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GRAND CHINA AVIATION MAINTENANCE

Sep 27, 2024
GRAND CHINA AVIATION MAINTENANCE completed its first 737-800SF (34707; for Hainan/Tianjin Air Cargo) for AEI.

Who’sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: CFM INTERNATIONAL

Sep 23, 2024
Bénédicte Bonnet to Executive Vice President, based in Villaroche, France, of CFM International, replacing Jérôme Morhet.
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WHO'SNEWS: ALASKA AIRLINES

Sep 23, 2024
Ian Morgan to Vice President of Cargo of Alaska Airlines, Seattle.
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WHO'SNEWS: ALASKA AIR GROUP

Sep 23, 2024
Jason Berry, President of Horizon Air, was also named an Executive Vice President of Alaska Air Group, Seattle.
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WHO'SNEWS: JETCRAFT COMMERCIAL

Sep 23, 2024
Fiona O’Malley to Vice President of Fleet Acquisitions of Jetcraft Commercial, NC.
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WHO'SNEWS: BOEING DEFENSE, SPACE & SECURITY

Sep 23, 2024
Steve Parker to interim Head of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, replacing Ted Colbert, who has left company.
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WHO'SNEWS: XTI AEROSPACE

Sep 25, 2024
Tobin Arthur to Chief Strategy Officer of XTI Aerospace, Englewood, CO.
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WHO'SNEWS: ONEWORLD

Sep 25, 2024
Loren Neuenschwander to Vice President-Membership of oneworld, spearheading integration of Fiji Airways and Oman Air as full members.
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WHO'SNEWS: DCS

Sep 25, 2024
Chris White to VP and Division Manager-Modeling, Simulation and Analysis, Air and Space Technology Sector of DCS, Alexandria, VA.
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WHO'SNEWS: JETCRAFT

Sep 25, 2024
Chris Hollingsworth to Regional Vice President-Central US of Jetcraft, NC; Sean O’Leary to Regional Vice President-East Coast US.
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WHO'SNEWS: AOPA

Sep 25, 2024
Darren Pleasance to President and Chief Executive Officer of AOPA, Frederick, MD (effective 2025).
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WHO'SNEWS: EMPIRE AIRLINES

Sep 25, 2024
Brett Dickey to Vice President of Technical Services of Empire Airlines, ID.
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WHO'SNEWS: PROFESSIONAL AVIATION

Sep 27, 2024
Greg Goodner to Senior Director-Site Manager of Professional Aviation, Atlanta.
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WHO'SNEWS: GA TELESIS

Sep 27, 2024
Rafael Pimentel was promoted to Vice President of Global Operation and Logistics-Flight Solutions Group of GA Telesis, FL.
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WHO'SNEWS: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Sep 27, 2024
Bob Fornaro was added to the Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines.