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Aerospace

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MUBADALA and SAFRAN

Nov 23, 2024
MUBADALA and SAFRAN enhanced partnership to accelerate aerospace innovation and development within the UAE, focusing on manufacturing, maintenance, human capital development, advanced materials and space.
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FAA

Nov 23, 2024
FAA plans to review LEAP-1B load reduction device (LRD) that separates fan rotor from surrounding supports in case of broken/damaged fan blade.
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SAMSON SKY

Nov 23, 2024
SAMSON SKY, OR validated environmentally friendly thermoplastic carbon composite materials and manufacturing techniques for production of its Switchblade Flying Car, to fly up to 500 miles on single tank of premium auto gasoline.
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EMBRAER

Nov 26, 2024
EMBRAER launched ONEChain Program to support growth strategy that leverages digital transformation to help improve the management of its supply chain.
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SAGEWIND CAPITAL

Nov 26, 2024
SAGEWIND CAPITAL acquired majority stake in AECHELON TECHNOLOGY, CA (image generation/training software).
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AIRBUS

Nov 26, 2024
AIRBUS launched second tranche of its stock buyback program for 4.25m shares; first trance purchased 2.13m shares.
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EUROATLANTIC AIRWAYS

Nov 26, 2024
EUROATLANTIC AIRWAYS acquired two 777-200ERs (32782/32784) with GE90s off-lease from AerCap.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC

Nov 26, 2024
VIRGIN ATLANTIC has US$100m financing facility, secured against spares inventory, from volofin Capital Management.
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COLLINS

Nov 26, 2024
COLLINS was selected by British Airways to design/manufacture new first class seats for 2026 for its 12 A380s.
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HONEYWELL

Nov 26, 2024
HONEYWELL was selected by Deutsche Aircraft to supply Primus HF-1050 HF radio system for the D328eco.
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VERTICAL AEROSPACE

Nov 26, 2024
VERTICAL AEROSPACE secured $50m in new funding from MUDRICK CAPITAL as part of $180m transaction, including conversion of $130m of debt into equity, to strengthen its financial position and advance Flightpath 2030 Strategy.
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HEART AEROSPACE

Nov 26, 2024
HEART AEROSPACE, Sweden plans to make first fully electric experimental flight of Heart X1 demonstrator at Plattsburgh International Airport in '25.
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MAGNIX

Nov 26, 2024
MAGNIX completed testing of its magni650 electric propulsion unit (EPU) at NASA’s Electric Aircraft Testbed (NEAT) in Sandusky, OH; it successfully performed at an altitude of 30,000 ft at maximum continuous power of 700 kilowatts (kw).
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ASTRONICS

Nov 26, 2024
ASTRONICS, NY priced offering of $150m convertible senior notes due 2030; proceeds will be used to repay debt.
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SPEEA

Nov 26, 2024
SPEEA-represented engineers voted, by 52%-48% margin, to accept new 4-year contract with SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS.

Air Transport

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AIR CREEBEC

Nov 23, 2024
AIR CREEBEC purchased ex-Silver Airways ATR 72-500F (727; LCD by EMPIRE AEROSPACE) from ACIA Aero Leasing.
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THAI AIRASIA X

Nov 23, 2024
THAI AIRASIA X leased ex-Singapore Airlines A330-300 (1666) with Trent 700s from FPG Group.
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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Nov 23, 2024
BREEZE AIRWAYS took delivery of new A220-300 (55313) on lease from AerCap. It now has 34 A220s.
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AURIGNY AIR SERVICES

Nov 23, 2024
AURIGNY AIR SERVICES leased ex-Avianca ATR 72-600 (1151) from Nordic Aviation Capital.
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EASTERN AIRWAYS

Nov 23, 2024
EASTERN AIRWAYS leased ex-KLM Cityhopper E190 (659) from TrueNoord.
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA

Nov 23, 2024
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA leased ex-REX 737-800 (36609) from Aero Capital Solutions.
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AIR MARSHALL ISLANDS

Nov 23, 2024
AIR MARSHALL ISLANDS ordered two 19-pax Cessna SkyCouriers from Textron Aviation.
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SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL

Nov 23, 2024
SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL earned $275m for six months ended Sept 30, up 16% vs a year ago. It owns 516 aircraft.
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DAIWA AIRBORNE

Nov 23, 2024
DAIWA AIRBORNE is being formed by Daiwa Securities Group and Airborne Capital to invest in aircraft leasing business.
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JET2

Nov 23, 2024
JET2 posted £592.9m net income for six months ended Sept 30 (vs £496m a year ago) on 15% higher revenues. It is retiring its final six 757-200s during Winter 2024/25, to be replaced by 14 A321neos to be delivered by the end of 2025.
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NORSE ATLANTIC

Nov 23, 2024
NORSE ATLANTIC plans October 29 to begin twice-weekly Stockholm Arlanda-Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (787).
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UNITED AIRLINES

Nov 23, 2024
UNITED AIRLINES plans April 2 to begin twice-weekly Guam-Taoyuan, Taiwan (737-800).
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SKYWEST

Nov 23, 2024
SKYWEST (Delta) plans May 7 to begin daily Austin, TX-Jacksonville, FL (E175).
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SWIFTAIR

Nov 26, 2024
SWIFTAIR has written-off 737-400SF (24445) after it crashed while landing at Vilnius, Lithuania; one pilot was killed.
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NAV CANADA

Nov 26, 2024
NAV CANADA reports traffic increase of 2.7% in October 2024 vs Oct 2023.
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SILK WAY ALAT FREE ECONOMIC ZONE

Nov 26, 2024
SILK WAY ALAT FREE ECONOMIC ZONE announced it is building Silk Way Cargo Village logistics and cargo hub at Baku, Azerbaijan for July 2026.
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EMIRATES

Nov 26, 2024
EMIRATES took delivery of its first A350-900 (684); it has ordered 65; aircraft will officially enter commercial service in January when it makes its debut flight to its first destination, Edinburgh, followed by eight other global destinations.
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CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES

Nov 26, 2024
CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES issued an RFP from prospective buyers for its fleet of 10 GEnx-1B-powered 787-8s.
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FLYDUBAI

Nov 26, 2024
FLYDUBAI plans June 21 to begin daily seasonal Dubai-Al Alamein, Egypt (737).
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SMARTWINGS

Nov 26, 2024
SMARTWINGS took delivery of new A220-300 (55311) on lease from ALC for wet-lease to CZECH AIRLINES.
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CHICAGO O'HARE

Nov 26, 2024
CHICAGO O'HARE handled 7m pax in September, up 8.2% vs Sept 2023.
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TAROM

Nov 26, 2024
TAROM, Romania wet-leased(ACMI) one A320-200 from Dan Air for winter 2024 operations.
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CPaT

Nov 26, 2024
CPaT was selected by Kyrgyzstan's Blue Jet Airways to supply 737/777 pilot training courseware, including aircraft systems/procedural products.
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AIRLINK

Nov 26, 2024
AIRLINK plans April 1 to begin Cape Town, South Africa-Gaborone, Botswana (ERJ).
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UGANDA AIRLINES

Nov 26, 2024
UGANDA AIRLINES wet-leased A320-200 (6733) with V2500s from Danish Air Transport.
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CAMEX AIRLINES

Nov 26, 2024
CAMEX AIRLINES, Georgia took delivery of ex-Northern Air Cargo 767-300BDSF (25451) on lease from Airborne Global Leasing (ATSG); a second 767-300 (TBA) is expected in 2025 under a separate lease agreement (SPNWS; November 22).
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UNITED AIRLINES

Nov 26, 2024
UNITED AIRLINES began building new $16m inflight training center near Washington Dulles to open in 2025 for training 650 flight attendants/month.
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LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS

Nov 26, 2024
LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS added capability of EFB from iPad to be mirrored on display units in A350 cockpit via Lido mPilot pilot navigation solution.
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HONG KONG INTL

Nov 26, 2024
HONG KONG INTL is commissioning its Three-Runway System, which will enable CATHAY PACIFIC to reach pre-pandemic capacity from Jan 2025.
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TURKISH AIRLINES

Nov 26, 2024
TURKISH AIRLINES leased two ex-Scoot A320-200s (4918/5073) from JOLAir 2019-01 (Stratos' inaugural ABS).
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AIR CARAÏBES

Nov 26, 2024
AIR CARAÏBES agreed to purchase two new ATR 72-600s from Avation, Singapore; first (1705) was delivered.
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S&P GLOBAL RATINGS

Nov 26, 2024
S&P GLOBAL RATINGS upgraded credit rating of UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS from 'BB-' to 'BB'; the outlook is stable.
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INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES GROUP

Nov 26, 2024
INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES GROUP signed 10-year agreement with Infinium to purchase power-to-liquid e-SAF from late 2026.
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WESTJET

Nov 26, 2024
WESTJET plans May 11 to begin three-times-weekly Vancouver-Austin, TX (737).
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VIETRAVEL AIRLINES

Nov 26, 2024
VIETRAVEL AIRLINES wet-leased (ACMI) A320-200 (5086) from Avion Express Malta for late 2024/early 2025.
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UNITED AIRLINES

Nov 26, 2024
UNITED AIRLINES plans in May 2025 to begin four-times-weekly Houston IAH-Edmonton, AB (A319).
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TRANSAVIA

Nov 26, 2024
TRANSAVIA FRANCE took delivery of new LEAP-powered A320neo (12153) on lease from AerCap.
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KF AEROSPACE

Nov 26, 2024
KF AEROSPACE renewed contract with Purolater for 10 more years to operate the BC Feeder Network with an upgraded fleet, replacing three Convair aircraft with three ATR72-500Fs — two containerized and one in bulk loader configuration.
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AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP

Nov 27, 2024
AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP had €88.3m net profit in 3Q24 (vs €70.8m in 3Q23) on 25% higher revenues; it ended quarter with 221 aircraft (183 pax/38 cargo). Its main revenue-generating regions are Europe (55.1%) and Asia (27.9%).
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LAX

Nov 27, 2024
LAX handled 6.46m pax in October, down 0.7% vs October 2023; domestic traffic decreased 1.3%, offset by international enplanements at +0.8%.
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Nov 27, 2024
SPIRIT AIRLINES (Chapter 11) had $308.2m net loss in 3Q24 (vs $157.6m loss in 3Q23) on 4.9% lower revenues.
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FTAI AVIATION

Nov 27, 2024
FTAI AVIATION agreed to purchase one A321-200, one A319-100 and four 737-700s from CALC by end of 1Q25.
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MAERSK AIR CARGO

Nov 27, 2024
MAERSK AIR CARGO took delivery of its second new 777F (67866), leaving BOEING with 76 777Fs remaining on backlog.
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EASYJET

Nov 27, 2024
EASYJET had £610m pretax profit for year ended Sept 30 (vs £455m a year ago) on 14% higher revenues. It ended fiscal year with 347 aircraft (vs 336) and has 299 A320neo Family aircraft on order for delivery to FY34, plus 100 purchase rights.

Business Aviation

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JET.AI

Nov 23, 2024
JET.AI, Las Vegas ordered three Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2s for 2026 for its fractional ownership business.
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SPECTRUM AEROMED

Nov 23, 2024
SPECTRUM AEROMED, ND has FAA certification for its advanced air ambulance equipment for the Pilatus PC-24
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BOMBARDIER

Nov 26, 2024
BOMBARDIER delivered the first Global 6500 to US Army for High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program for ISR missions; delivery of prototype airframe marks start of next stage of the program to integrate systems.
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GULFSTREAM

Nov 26, 2024
GULFSTREAM delivered its 300th G500/G600 with PW800s; first G500 was delivered in 2H18 and first G600 in 2H19.

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BOEING

Nov 23, 2024
BOEING has $2.38b (Lot 11) contract from USAF for 15 more KC-46A Pegasus tankers (now 168; 89 delivered).
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GULFSTREAM

Nov 23, 2024
GULFSTREAM has 7-year, $991m CLS contract from USAF to provide global maintenance, component overhaul, repair and modification services for C-20 and C-37 fleets operated by US Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Army and Coast Guard.
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L3HARRIS MAS

Nov 26, 2024
L3HARRIS MAS, Quebec was selected by Canadian Govt as its strategic partner with F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) to investigate requirements for an F-35 airframe depot to support long-term maintenance/operation of Canada's CF-35As.
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TEXTRON AVIATION DEFENSE

Nov 26, 2024
TEXTRON AVIATION DEFENSE delivered first five of 12 Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Integrated Training System (ITS) aircraft for Vietnam Air Defense Air Force (ADAF) pilot training at Phan Thiet Airbase; the remaining seven are due by mid-2025.

MRO

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BRITISH AIRWAYS

Nov 23, 2024
BRITISH AIRWAYS is expanding its BAMC maintenance facility at Cardiff to handle the A350 starting in 2026.
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SR TECHNICS

Nov 23, 2024
SR TECHNICS has 6-year Air India contract to provide CFM56-5B/-7B maintenance support.
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AVIANOR

Nov 26, 2024
AVIANOR inaugurated $70m, 105,000 sq ft A220 maintenance facility at Montreal-Mirabel (SPNWS; October 20, 2023).
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AIR INDIA

Nov 26, 2024
AIR INDIA plans to build 86,000 sq ft aircraft maintenance training facility at Bengaluru for mid-2026.
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ALLIANCE AEROSPACE

Nov 26, 2024
ALLIANCE AEROSPACE, Ireland has EASA Part 145 approval for MRO/AOG services, initially targeting Gulfstream jets.
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EMBRAER

Nov 26, 2024
EMBRAER has CommuteAir contract to provide Parts Exchange Plus program for inventory management/repair for E170s.
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WERNER AERO

Nov 26, 2024
WERNER AERO acquired ex-China Southern A319-100 (2558) from FTAI Aviation for part out by AIR SALVAGE INTL, UK.
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TAM

Nov 27, 2024
TAM (Täby Air Maintenance) received approval from Transport Canada for its Saab 340 freighter conversion; close to 40 Saab 340s, including both Saab 340As and Saab 340Bs, have been converted into full freighters per its STC.
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IAI

Nov 27, 2024
IAI flew second 777-300ERSF (32785; ex-Emirates) to US to certify COLLINS cargo loading system with FAA; AerCap is leasing aircraft to KALITTA AIR.

Who’sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: BEP SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES

Nov 23, 2024
Dinesh Durgappa joined UK-based BEP Surface Technologies to spearhead its electroless nickel plating project.
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WHO'SNEWS: BOMBARDIER

Nov 26, 2024
Caroline Maso to Chief Human Resources Officer of Bombardier, Canada.
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WHO'SNEWS: MID-CONTINENT INSTRUMENTS AND AVIONICS AND TRUE BLUE POWER

Nov 26, 2024
Matthew Harrah to President of Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics and True Blue Power, Wichita.
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WHO'SNEWS: MID-CONTINENT INSTRUMENTS AND AVIONICS AND TRUE BLUE POWER

Nov 26, 2024
Brett Williams to Senior Vice President of Engineering and Certification of Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics and True Blue Power, Wichita.
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WHO'SNEWS: MID-CONTINENT INSTRUMENTS AND AVIONICS AND TRUE BLUE POWER

Nov 26, 2024
Van Winter to Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics and True Blue Power, Wichita.
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WHO'SNEWS: MID-CONTINENT INSTRUMENTS AND AVIONICS AND TRUE BLUE POWER

Nov 26, 2024
Marissa Williams to Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics of Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics and True Blue Power, Wichita.
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WHO'SNEWS: NAV CANADA

Nov 26, 2024
Mark Cooper to President and Chief Executive Officer of NAV CANADA, Ottawa; Raymond G. Bohn retired.
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WHO'SNEWS: AEROFLOT

Nov 26, 2024
Marat Tereshchenko to Chief Executive Officer of Aeroflot Technics.
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WHO'SNEWS: MAGNETIC LINE

Nov 27, 2024
Steven Williams to Managing Director of Magnetic Line (formerly Direct Maintenance), The Netherlands.