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Aerospace

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THE GILL CORPORATION

Oct 20, 2024
THE GILL CORPORATION, CA introduced Gillfab 5433F hybrid laminate for cargo aircraft flooring.
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SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS

Oct 20, 2024
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS announced 21-day furloughs for 700 employees working on 767 and 777 programs in response to ongoing IAM strike at Boeing. It says it has built up significant inventory buffer and has no room for additional storage.
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EMBRAER

Oct 21, 2024
EMBRAER delivered 16 commercial jets in 3Q24 vs 15 in 3Q23, and 42 in first nine months of 2024 vs 39 a year ago; it ended the quarter with firm order backlog of 374 aircraft (vs 291 a year ago): 175 E175s; 27 E190-E2s; 172 E195-E2s.
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AMBRY HILL TECHNOLOGIES and LOCATORY.COM

Oct 21, 2024
AMBRY HILL TECHNOLOGIES and LOCATORY.COM teamed to integrate their aviation software products to steamline the RFQ and quote processes.
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IAM

Oct 21, 2024
IAM has received a negotiated proposal and resolution from BOEING to end the strike; membership is scheduled to vote on Wednesday, October 23.
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Oct 22, 2024
COLLINS AEROSPACE earned $1.1b on $7.1b sales in 3Q24 vs $903m on $6.6b in 3Q23; increase in sales was driven by 14% increase in defense and 9% increase in commercial aftermarket, partially offset by 8% decrease in commercial OE.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Oct 22, 2024
PRATT & WHITNEY earned $557m on $7.2b sales in 3Q24 vs $2.5b loss on $926m in 3Q23, which included charge related to previously announced GTF powder metal matter that reduced sales by $5.4b and operating profit by $2.9b. It delivered 807 engines (252 large commercial/521 P&W Canada/34 military) in 3Q24 vs 816 (261/500/55) a year ago.
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FIRAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP

Oct 22, 2024
FIRAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP agreed to acquire FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS, Canada in deal valued at C$13.2m
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SANAD

Oct 22, 2024
SANAD (Mubadala) has sold 16 engines (nine GEnx; five GP7200s; one Trent XWB; one V2500) to ETIHAD for AED1.5b.
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3TOP AVIATION SERVICES

Oct 22, 2024
3TOP AVIATION SERVICES, UK has acquired four ex-Alitalia CF34-8Es (193835/193838/193846/193847) to enter the regional aftermarket space.
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QUANTUM CONTROL (CAMP SYSTEMS) and CORRIDOR

Oct 22, 2024
QUANTUM CONTROL (CAMP Systems) and CORRIDOR launched AI-based SalesEdge Quoting automated parts pricing tool that simplifies quoting process by consolidating RFQs from multiple marketplaces, emails, and manual entries.
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GE AEROSPACE

Oct 22, 2024
GE AEROSPACE earned $1.8b on $9.8b revenues in 3Q24 vs $1.6b on $9.3b in 3Q23; Commercial Engines & Services orders rose 29% to $9.8b. It delivered 501 commercial engines (365 LEAPs) during quarter vs 520 (389) a year ago.
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BOEING

Oct 24, 2024
BOEING posted $6.2b net loss on $17.8b revenues in 3Q24 vs $1.6b loss on $18.1b in 3Q23, reflecting IAM work stoppage and previously announced charges on commercial (777X/767) and defense (T-7A, KC-46A, Commercial Crew, and MQ-25) programs; it ended quarter with $511b backlog vs $520b on Jan 1. It reinforced importance of fundamentally changing culture, stabilizing business, and improving program execution to set foundation for future of the company.
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LILIUM

Oct 24, 2024
LILIUM and GE teamed to develop eVTOL flight safety standards using GE's Event Measurement System with Lilium's POWER-ON aftermarket offering.
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NATILUS

Oct 24, 2024
NATILUS, CA debuted 200-pax Horizon blended-wing-body commercial aircraft, designed to emit 50% less emissions and burn 30% less fuel than traditional tube-and-wing aircraft, for initial delivery/transatlantic services in early 2030s.
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SYNCRON

Oct 24, 2024
SYNCRON, Sweden was selected by ATR to provide parts planning software to improve reliability/accuracy/consistency of its inventory management.
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Oct 24, 2024
COLLINS AEROSPACE is investing $2m to expand its executive aircraft seating facility in Medley, FL to double upholstery production floor space to 30,000 sq ft and add new machining equipment to provide customization opps.

BOEING

Oct 24, 2024
BOEING says it currently has 60 737-8s (primarily for China and India) and 30 787s in stock awaiting rework prior to delivery to customers; it now says shadow factories will need remain open into 2025 due to IAM work stoppage.

BOEING

Oct 24, 2024
BOEING says commercial aircraft production rate goals will have to be pushed into 2025. It wants to have good feeling internally by end 2024 on long-range planning, incl. potential divestitures, program adjustments and future commitments.

TURKISH AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES (TUSAS)

Oct 24, 2024
TURKISH AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES (TUSAS) was victim of terrorist attack at its facility near Ankara, killing five.

IAM DISTRICT 751/W24

Oct 24, 2024
IAM DISTRICT 751/W24 membership voted by 64% to reject the latest contract offer from BOEING and continue strike.

HONEYWELL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES

Oct 24, 2024
HONEYWELL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES earned $1.1b on $3.9b revenues in 3Q24 vs $963m on $3.5b in 3Q23.

SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS

Oct 24, 2024
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS had $477m net loss on $1.47b revenues in 3Q24 vs $204m loss on $1.44b in 3Q23 and ended quarter with $218m in cash (vs $374m) and $48b backlog (vs $42.2b); it delivered 332 shipsets vs 332 a year ago.

THALES AEROSPACE

Oct 24, 2024
THALES AEROSPACE booked €3.64b in new orders in January-September 2024 vs €3.4b a year ago; sales rose 5.6%.

GE AEROSPACE

Oct 24, 2024
GE AEROSPACE is expanding application of AI for blade inspections to LEAP and GE9X engines, joining GEnx.

CHROMALLOY

Oct 24, 2024
CHROMALLOY, FL received FAA PMA for HPT2 blade for V2500 Select.

LILIUM

Oct 24, 2024
LILIUM announced that German subsidiaries, Lilium GmbH and Lilium eAircraft GmbH, plan to file for insolvency under German law and apply for self-administration after failing to secure funding from German government and other sources.

Aerospace/MRO

MTU AERO ENGINES

Oct 24, 2024
MTU AERO ENGINES had €211m net profit on €1.9b revenues in 3Q24 vs €568m loss (due to charges relating to GTF inspection program) on €1.5b in 3Q23. It ended the quarter with €23.4b backlog, down 4% from €24.4b a year ago.

Air Transport

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WAFRA

Oct 20, 2024
WAFRA has acquired AQUILA AIR CAPITAL (engine leasing) from Warburg Pincus; executive team will remain in place.
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CPaT GLOBA

Oct 20, 2024
CPaT GLOBAL was selected by Korea's Parata Air to supply A320/A330 distance learning courses.
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EMIRATES

Oct 21, 2024
EMIRATES ordered five more 777Fs and now has 14 on order for delivery through 2026 to increase fleet of production 777Fs to 21. It has also contracted with IAI to convert 10 777-300ERs to freighters at Abu Dhabi (SPNWS; August 12).
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AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP

Oct 21, 2024
AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP closed $1b in unsecured credit/loan facilities from syndication of 23 lenders.
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AZORRA

Oct 21, 2024
AZORRA closed offering of $550m of senior unsecured notes and entered into $464m Term Loan B facility.
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UNITED AIRLINES

Oct 21, 2024
UNITED AIRLINES reports it entered into definitive agreements with major aircraft leasing companies to lease 40 A321neos for delivery 2026 and 2027; 20 aircraft are coming from SMBC Aviation Capital (SPNWS; September 20).
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NAV CANADA

Oct 21, 2024
NAV CANADA reports traffic increase of 4.4% in September vs Sept 2023.
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AIRBORNE CAPITAL

Oct 21, 2024
AIRBORNE CAPITAL, Ireland purchased 737-800 (42069; leased to NORWEGIAN) from Aircastle.
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EASTAR JET

Oct 21, 2024
EASTAR JET, Korea signed agreement to acquire 12 737-8s in 2025 (7) and 2026 (5) to increase fleet to 27.
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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Oct 21, 2024
BREEZE AIRWAYS took delivery of new A220-300 (55293) on lease from AerCap. It now has 30 A220s.
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SKY AIRLINE

Oct 21, 2024
SKY AIRLINE, Chile agreed to lease four LEAP-powered A320neos from SMBC Aviation Capital; first (12325) delivered.
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NOUVELAIR TUNISIE

Oct 21, 2024
NOUVELAIR TUNISIE took delivery of LEAP-powered A320neo (12308) on lease from BOC Aviation, completed deal for two.
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TAFL

Oct 21, 2024
TAFL (Formidion Aviation) acquired two CRJ900LRs (15280/15281) from China Express Airlines.
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FLYSAFAIR

Oct 21, 2024
FLYSAFAIR leased a second 737-800 (40972; ex-Comair) from AELF in transaction financed by Investec Bank.
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FLYDUBAI

Oct 22, 2024
FLYDUBAI plans November 10 to begin daily Dubai-Bhairahawa, Nepal (737); EMIRATES will codeshare.
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AER LINGUS

Oct 22, 2024
AER LINGUS plans May 3 to begin Dublin-Indianapolis (A321XLR).
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AIR ARABIA EGYPT

Oct 22, 2024
AIR ARABIA EGYPT plans January 14 to begin Cairo-Kuwait City (A320).
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PSA AIRLINES

Oct 22, 2024
PSA AIRLINES is adding 14 ex-Mesa CRJ900NGs to its American Eagle portfolio; first delivery is expected in late October with remaining 13 being introduced in phased approach following bridge maintenance and cabin reconfiguration.
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CHICAGO O'HARE

Oct 22, 2024
CHICAGO O'HARE handled 7.6m pax in August, up 9.3% vs Aug 2023.
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SINGAPORE

Oct 24, 2024
SINGAPORE CHANGI handled 16.8m pax in 3Q24, down 2.6% vs 3Q19.
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AERFIN

Oct 24, 2024
AERFIN announced it entered Japanese investor market with sale of one CFM56-7B in deal arranged and structured by BeYoke Capital, Japan.
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ICELANDAIR

Oct 24, 2024
ICELANDAIR had US$69m net income on US$553.5m revenues in 3Q24 vs $84.5m on $560.4m in 3Q23; it has $396m liquidity.

FRONTIER AIRLINES

Oct 24, 2024
FRONTIER AIRLINES is considering making another bid to acquire SPIRIT AIRLINES, according to report in WSJ.

AMERICAN AIRLINES

Oct 24, 2024
AMERICAN AIRLINES had $149m net loss ($205m profit excluding special items) on $13.6b revenues in 3Q24 vs $545m loss on $13.5b in 3Q23; it has $11.8b of total liquidity. It is focusing on sales and distribution strategy/corporate travel.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Oct 24, 2024
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES had $67m net income on $6.9b revenues in 3Q24 vs $193m on $6.5b in 3Q23; it has $10.4b in liquidity and says it has appointed six new independent Directors (five in connection with agreements reached with ELLIOTT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT) and says its Executive Chairman is accelerating retirement to November 1.

AIRBALTIC

Oct 24, 2024
AIRBALTIC plans November 8 to begin Riga with Rzeszów, Poland (A220).

AJET (TURKISH AIRLINES)

Oct 24, 2024
AJET (Turkish Airlines) leased third ex-Jetstar Pacific A320-200 (7378) with V2500s from Wings Capital Partners.

SCOOT

Oct 24, 2024
SCOOT, Singapore took delivery of third/fourth E190-E2s (150/154) on lease from Azorra as part of deal for nine.

SAS

Oct 24, 2024
SAS plans June 27 to begin thrice-weekly Copenhagen-Nuuk, Greenland (A320).

JAPAN AIRLINES

Oct 24, 2024
JAPAN AIRLINES deployed the A350-1000 for Tokyo Haneda-London Heathrow, initially on alternate days with 777.

KOREAN AIR

Oct 24, 2024
KOREAN AIR plans December 28 to begin thrice-weekly Seoul Incheon-Fuzhou, China (TBA).

Business Aviation

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TEXTRON AVIATION

Oct 20, 2024
TEXTRON AVIATION launched EvoX specialized aftermarket upgrade packages for Cessna Citation and Beechcraft King Air aircraft that bundle avionics, inflight connectivity, interior and exterior upgrades into single modification.
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SHELTAIR

Oct 20, 2024
SHELTAIR broke ground on $16m project to build two more large cabin hangars, totaling 62,000 sq ft, at Orlando.
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SKYSERVICE BUSINESS AVIATION

Oct 20, 2024
SKYSERVICE BUSINESS AVIATION is developing STC to install Gogo Galileo HDX inflight connectivity system on G280.
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EMBRAER

Oct 21, 2024
EMBRAER delivered 41 business jets (22 Phenoms/19 Praetors) in 3Q24 vs 28 (19 Phenoms/nine Praetors) in 3Q23; its executive aviation backlog reached US$4.4b during quarter, which is 3% higher annually, but 4% lower sequentially.
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HONEYWELL

Oct 21, 2024
HONEYWELL forecasts delivery of 8,500 new business jets worth $280b over next 10 years (vs 8,500 worth $278b a year ago); new business jet deliveries in 2025 are expected to be up 12% vs 2024. Its survey revealed ongoing plans by business jet OEMs to ramp up production in response to strong backlogs and stable book-to-bill ratios through 2024.
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BOMBARDIER

Oct 21, 2024
BOMBARDIER began manufacturing structural components for the first Global 8000 production aircraft at facilities in Canada (Saint-Laurent, PQ), US (Red Oak, TX), and Mexico (Querétaro); aircraft is expected to enter service in 2H25.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Oct 21, 2024
TEXTRON AVIATION finalized new contract with IAM, ending strike; new 5-year deal includes 31% general wage increase, guaranteed $3,000 annual lump sum payments, and assurance to maintain major manufacturing operations in Wichita.
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HEICO

Oct 21, 2024
HEICO acquired 88% of Derby, KS-based MID CONTINENT CONTROLS (business jet in-cabin components).
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FREEFLIGHT SYSTEMS

Oct 21, 2024
FREEFLIGHT SYSTEMS, TX has developed upgrade to its dual-band ADS-B solution with integration of TCAS II. It also announced software upgrade for 1203C SBAS/GNSS Receiver to now include advanced spoofing recovery capabilities.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Oct 21, 2024
TEXTRON AVIATION unveiled next-gen Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 (for 2027), CJ3 Gen3 (for 2027) and CJ4 Gen3 (for 2026) at NBAA-BACE; aircraft feature Emergency Autoland technology and G3000 PRIME avionics supplied by GARMIN.
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Oct 21, 2024
COLLINS AEROSPACE began delivering new Venue CMS with smart monitors and upgraded graphical user interface.
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JETNET

Oct 21, 2024
JETNET unveiled WINGX Global Insight Professional daily global business aviation flight activity data solution (tracks flight numbers, fleet sizes, fuel volumes, and arrivals and departures by the hour) for identifying latest market trends.
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AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE GROUP

Oct 21, 2024
AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE GROUP (APG) secured RTCA/DO-200B certification for quality in processing aeronautical data; it also upgraded iPreFlight Genesis PRO flight planning solution, simplifying critical pre-flight tasks into single solution.
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FAI TECHNIK

Oct 21, 2024
FAI TECHNIK, Germany was approved by Nigeria to perform business jet maintenance, repair and overhaul.
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GOGO BUSINESS AVIATION

Oct 22, 2024
GOGO BUSINESS AVIATION was selected by Textron Aviation to supply Galileo HDX LEO inflight connectivity solution as customer option for factory installation on Cessna Citation Longitude, Citation Latitude and Citation Ascend.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Oct 21, 2024
TEXTRON AVIATION unveiled next-gen Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 (for 2027), CJ3 Gen3 (for 2027) and CJ4 Gen3 (for 2026) at NBAA-BACE; aircraft feature Emergency Autoland technology and G3000 PRIME avionics supplied by GARMIN.
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COMLUX COMPLETION

Oct 22, 2024
COMLUX COMPLETION reports it has secured nine contracts over past 12 months for three ACJ TwoTwenty interiors, three ACJ320 VIP interiors and three maintenance and cabin upgrades; all work will be carried out at Indianapolis, IN.
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MARSH BROTHERS AVIATION

Oct 22, 2024
MARSH BROTHERS AVIATION was selected to supply grease-free, self-lubricating King Air wing flap roller bearings for 10 aircraft for Canada's Rise Air (8)/Sunwest Aviation (1) and Colombia's ASMC (1), replacing original greased rollers.
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AEROMECH

Oct 22, 2024
AEROMECH has FAA STC to install Starlink inflight connectivity system on Cessna Citation 560XL series aircraft.
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EMPIRE AVIATION USA

Oct 24, 2024
EMPIRE AVIATION USA was certified by Permagard to install its protective coatings products on all types of aircraft.
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WHEELS UP

Oct 24, 2024
WHEELS UP announced plan to purchase 17 Phenom 300/300Es from Grandview Aviation, acquire Challenger 300/350s on open market and sell its 13 Citation Xs to third party, consolidating fleet types. It also contracted GOGO to supply Galileo HDX inflight Wi-Fi and secured financing commitment from BANK OF AMERICA with credit support from DELTA.
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GENERAL DYNAMICS AEROSPACE

Oct 24, 2024
GENERAL DYNAMICS AEROSPACE earned $305m on $2.5b sales in 3Q24 vs $268m on $2b in 3Q23; book-to-bill ratio was 1.0 vs 1.4 a year ago. GULFSTREAM delivered 28 business jets in 3Q23/89 in 1Q-3Q24 vs 27 in 3Q23/72 in 1Q-3Q23.
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PRINCE AVIATION

Oct 24, 2024
PRINCE AVIATION, Serbia was authorized by Tamarack Aerospace as dealer for CitationJet active winglets.
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GAMA AVIATION

Oct 24, 2024
GAMA AVIATION, UK was added to Embraer's Authorized Service Center network for Phenom/Legacy line maintenance.

CLAY LACY AVIATION

Oct 24, 2024
CLAY LACY AVIATION teamed with Supernal (Hyundai) to prepare its FBO network to handle eVTOL operations from 2028.

TEXTRON AVIATION

Oct 24, 2024
TEXTRON AVIATION earned $128m on $1.34b revenues in 3Q24 vs $160m on $1.34b in 3Q23; it has $7.6b backlog. It delivered 41 jets/25 turboprops vs 39 jets/38 turboprops a year ago. BELL delivered 44 commercial helicopters vs 23.

TES

Oct 24, 2024
TES, TX has exclusive distribution agreement with Honeywell for it business aircraft avionics systems.

Defense

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LOCKHEED MARTIN

Oct 22, 2024
LOCKHEED MARTIN had $1.6b net income on $17.1b sales in 3Q24 vs $1.7b on $16.9b in 3Q23; it has $166b backlog. It delivered 54 aircraft (48 F-35s; two F-16s; four C-130Js) and 28 helicopters vs 38 (30; 1; 7) and seven a year ago.
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BRANFORD CASTLE

Oct 24, 2024
BRANFORD CASTLE has acquired HOFFMAN ENGINEERING, CT (night vision systems) from Trident Maritime Systems.

Defense/Business Aviation

HENSOLDT

Oct 24, 2024
HENSOLDT announced first flight of PEGASUS airborne surveillance aircraft (Global 6000), the first of three for Germany; following flight tests by BOMBARDIER, LUFTHANSA TECHNIK was install Kalætron Integral SIGINT system in Hamburg.

MRO

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EFW

Oct 20, 2024
EFW was approved by Brazil for A321P2F program alongside delivery of first aircraft (2741; ex-China Southern) to AZUL on lease from AerCap as part of deal for two (SPNWS; July 12); second aircraft (2759) is due by end 2024.
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IBERIA MAINTENANCE

Oct 21, 2024
IBERIA MAINTENANCE is now fully operational at La Muñoza for GTF overhauls; several engines are now in work.
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JORAMCO ACADEMY

Oct 21, 2024
JORAMCO ACADEMY unveiled new 5,000 sq meter technician training facility at Queen Alia International in Amman.
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JORAMCO (DAE)

Oct 21, 2024
JORAMCO (DAE) has 5-year Norse Atlantic Airways contract to perform 787 maintenance checks
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ELMS AVIATION

Oct 21, 2024
ELMS AVIATION was selected by Jet2 for its cloud-based MRO software.
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AERFIN

Oct 21, 2024
AERFIN, UK agreed to acquire six PW4168-powered A330-200s for part out to supplement its A320 common material base; no further details were provided, but it did say transaction coincided with formal opening of its office in Singapore.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Oct 22, 2024
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK has 9.5-year KM Malta Airlines contract to provide LEAP-1A maintenance.
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AEM/AMETEK MRO

Oct 22, 2024
AEM/AMETEK MRO has Liebherr-Aerospace contract to provide E1-Jet landing gear overhauls at Ramsgate, UK.
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EVE AIR MOBILITY

Oct 22, 2024
EVE AIR MOBILITY introduced Eve TechCare aftermarket services portfolio for eVTOLs that includes technical support/solutions, MRO services, parts and battery solutions, and training services and flight ops solutions.
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ONTIC

Oct 22, 2024
ONTIC plans in early 2025 to open 60,000 sq ft MRO facility in Miramar, FL, its eighth global site.
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EXECUJET MRO SERVICES BELGIUM

Oct 22, 2024
EXECUJET MRO SERVICES BELGIUM was approved by EASA for line maintenance/AOG support for Bombardier Globals.
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DHL EXPRESS

Oct 22, 2024
DHL EXPRESS began building $292m, 305,000 sq ft MRO facility (to handle two 777s or four 767s simultaneously) and expanded 50-acre aircraft apron (eight new aircraft gates/three new maintenance gates) at Cincinnati for 2026.
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AIRBUS

Oct 22, 2024
AIRBUS forecasts 20-year European commercial aircraft services market will grow nearly 49% from $37b in 2024 to $55b in 2043 to support >10,000 aircraft; the 'maintenance' market is to grow from $31b to $47b, 'enhance' sector from $3b to $5b and 'train and operate' market from $2.7b to $3.2b supporting demand for additional 420,000 skilled workers.
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ECUBE

Oct 22, 2024
ECUBE opened new 2,400 sq meter warehouse facility in Castellón, Spain.
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TURKISH TECHNIC

Oct 24, 2024
TURKISH TECHNIC was selected to perform redelivery checks of seven LEAP-powered A320neos for IndiGo.
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SUNAERO

Oct 24, 2024
SUNAERO acquired France's RJ AERO and JAPA AERO DESIGN (structure and cabin maintenance respectively).
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TARMAC AEROSAVE

Oct 24, 2024
TARMAC AEROSAVE was selected by Germany's EastMerchant Capital (partner of Crianza Aviation) to part out three ex-Singapore A380s. AMS Aircraft Services will manage project; Skyline Aero, UK will manage/sell/distribute inventories.
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BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES

Oct 24, 2024
BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES earned $834m on $4.9b revenues in 3Q24 vs $784m on $4.8b in 3Q23.
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REVIMA

Oct 24, 2024
REVIMA was selected to provide its PREDICARE predictive maintenance solution for APUs to Kuala Lumpur's Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) for integration into the ELEVADE digital fleet management solution for airlines and MROs.
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COLLINS

Oct 24, 2024
COLLINS has Air Europa contract to maintain 787 systems, including electric power, ECS, avionics, lighting and cargo, via FlightSense and Dispatch combined asset and MRO programs and Ascenia predictive health maintenance software.
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PROPONENT

Oct 24, 2024
PROPONENT was selected by ATS Technic, Dubai as partner to supply parts, components and consumables from 2025.
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PDQ AIRSPARES

Oct 24, 2024
PDQ AIRSPARES (FDH Aero) was selected by Caerdav to stock A320/737 inventories at St. Athan MRO facility for purchase on pay-as-you-go basis.
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FOKKER SERVICES GROUP

Oct 24, 2024
FOKKER SERVICES GROUP was selected by Egypt's Airmaster to provide 737NG component support on nose-to-tail basis.
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AFI KLM E&M

Oct 24, 2024
AFI KLM E&M was selected by LOT Polish Airlines to provide LEAP-1B quick-turn maintenance support program.

CFM INTERNATIONAL

Oct 24, 2024
CFM INTERNATIONAL has rebranded its network of licensed MRO providers under CFM-branded service agreements (CBSA) as Premier MRO providers.

AFI KLM E&M

Oct 24, 2024
AFI KLM E&M has new 10-year Air Corsica contract to provide A320ceo/neo component support with stock in Ajaccio.

AFI KLM E&M

Oct 24, 2024
AFI KLM E&M announced 787 component support agreement with Air Europa, which includes setting up a Main Base Kit in Madrid.

PDQ AIRSPARES (FDH AERO)

Oct 24, 2024
PDQ AIRSPARES (FDH Aero), CA was selected by Czech Airlines Technics to sell its surplus stock under Surplus2Revenue asset management program.

SNOW PEAK CAPITAL

Oct 24, 2024
SNOW PEAK CAPITAL acquired Phoenix-based TURBINEAERO (APU MRO) from The Gores Group.

GE AEROSPACE

Oct 24, 2024
GE AEROSPACE has 10-year Emirates contract to support 777 electrical load management system at Cheltenham, UK.

EMBRAER

Oct 24, 2024
EMBRAER was selected by LOT to provide Pool Program (component support) for three E195-E2s leased from Azorra.

SATAIR (AIRBUS)

Oct 24, 2024
SATAIR (Airbus) has aftermarket spares distribution agreement with AvtechTyee for its audio and airborne electronics product lines.

RH AERO SYSTEMS

Oct 24, 2024
RH AERO SYSTEMS, OH developed MLGTMULTI-2 solution to enhance removal/installation of main landing gear for widebodies; RH Aero also supports GSE/airframe/engine tooling systems (>100,000 tools) at 26 global service centers.

MTU MAINTENANCE

Oct 24, 2024
MTU MAINTENANCE opened engine spare parts warehouse in Fort Worth, TX, to be managed by PERIMETER GLOBAL LOGISTICS. It has been operating a parts warehouse near Amsterdam since 2021, and plans to open a third in China in 2025.

JORAMCO

Oct 24, 2024
JORAMCO has new agreement with MNG Airlines, Turkey to provide A330F and A321P2F heavy maintenance.

BOEING

Oct 24, 2024
BOEING has 2-year Joramco contract to provide consumable/expendable parts under Tailored Parts Package program.

MAGNETIC TRADING

Oct 24, 2024
MAGNETIC TRADING, Estonia was selected by B&W-Brakes & Wheels, Miami to provide comprehensive repair services.

JORAMCO

Oct 24, 2024
JORAMCO signed partnership agreement with Iberojet to perform 12-year Check on its A320 (5642).

TURKISH TECHNIC

Oct 24, 2024
TURKISH TECHNIC was selected by Ireland's FLY4 Airlines to provide base maintenance for four 737-800s.

LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE

Oct 24, 2024
LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE has 5-year AFI KLM E&M contract to provide recoring services for A320/A220 heat exchangers.

AIRBUS

Oct 24, 2024
AIRBUS was selected by Corsair to provide A330-900 component support under its Flight Hour Services program, and by Volotea to provide A320 airframe services, providing upgrades such as Descent Profile Optimiser (DPO).

GE AEROSPACE

Oct 24, 2024
GE AEROSPACE is investing >$130m across its MRO and component repair facilities in Europe by end of 2026, including $75m in UK (Nantgarw, Prestwick and London), $30m in Poland (Wroclaw) and $25m in Hungary (Budapest).

JORAMCO

Oct 24, 2024
JORAMCO was selected by BBN Airlines to provide A320 heavy maintenance starting in February 2025.

JORAMCO

Oct 24, 2024
JORAMCO extended partnership with SmartLynx Airlines to perform 28 A330/A320/737 heavy maintenance checks in winter 2024.

PENTA AVIONICS AND PRECISION AERO TECHNOLOGY

Oct 24, 2024
PENTA AVIONICS and PRECISION AERO TECHNOLOGY was selected by L3Harris/ACSS to support the VSI product line.

THALES AND FOKKER SERVICES GROUP

Oct 24, 2024
THALES and FOKKER SERVICES GROUP signed multi-service partnership agreement for various avionics systems.

INTL AEROSPACE COATINGS

Oct 24, 2024
INTL AEROSPACE COATINGS was selected by TARMAC Aerosave as partner to provide paint services at Teruel, Spain.

ALL4JETS

Oct 24, 2024
ALL4JETS plans to build 5,000 sq meter regional aircraft MRO hangar at Lodz Airport for completion in 3Q26.

JANA ENGINEERING

Oct 24, 2024
JANA ENGINEERING was selected by Buddha Air to upgrade 13 ATR 72-500s with Universal Avionics' SBAS FMS.

Who’sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: ONTIC

Oct 21, 2024
Jamerio Vinson to General Manager of new MRO site in Miramar, FL of Ontic.
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WHO'SNEWS: VALLAIR GROUP

Oct 22, 2024
Pascal Parant to Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer of Vallair Group, Luxembourg.
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WHO'SNEWS: AIRCASTLE

Oct 22, 2024
Sarah Clarkin to Chief Legal Officer of Aircastle (effective March 1); Christopher Beers is retiring.
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WHO'SNEWS: INTEGRATED DATA SERVICES

Oct 22, 2024
Tammer Olibah to President and Chief Executive Officer of Integrated Data Services, Washington, DC.
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WHO'SNEWS: BUSINESS JET

Oct 24, 2024
Hannah Vincent to Director of FBO Operations of Business Jet, Dallas Love Field.
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WHO'SNEWS: MAAS AVIATION

Oct 24, 2024
Danny Hakker to Chief Executive Officer of MAAS Aviation, Dublin.