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Aerospace

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BOEING

Dec 13, 2024
BOEING plans to invest $1b to upgrade/expand at North Charleston to support planned increased 787 production (from four to 10 aircraft per month by 2026) and potential future rate increases; investment is expected to create 500 jobs.
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ELFLY GROUP

Dec 16, 2024
ELFLY GROUP, Norway signed MOU to order three all-electric, 2-seat BRM Aero B23 Energic aircraft (with H55 battery pack) for 2026 in deal that includes two options. It will act as distributor of aircraft in Norway, Denmark and Sweden.
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DAHER

Dec 16, 2024
DAHER opened 1,000 sq meter learning center in Colomiers (near Toulouse) for training systems mechanics, assembly fitters, and cabin integrators.
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STONEPEAK

Dec 16, 2024
STONEPEAK, NY agreed to acquire FORGITAL GROUP, Italy (forged and machine-finished components) from Carlyle.
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AIRBUS

Dec 16, 2024
AIRBUS confirmed it has launched negotiations with DAHER to acquire some A320 family aerostructures subassembly work, including panels for center wing box, at Malville and Carquefou (near Nantes) in Western France.
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FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS

Dec 16, 2024
FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS, Canada has shareholder approval to be acquired by FIRAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Dec 16, 2024
PRATT & WHITNEY secured FAA approval to update its PW1100G-JM engine type certificate to include the A321XLR for entry into service in 2025; to date, 13 customers have selected GTF engines to power 217 A321XLR aircraft.
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HONEYWELL

Dec 16, 2024
HONEYWELL says it has made significant progress in exploring strategic alternatives for unlocking shareholder value, including potential separation of its Aerospace business into a standalone company; it plans to provide update in 1Q25.
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KOREA AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES (KAI)

Dec 16, 2024
KOREA AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES (KAI) secured contract extension with Boeing to supply 737 MAX horizontal and vertical tail assemblies through 2032; original deal was set to expire in 2026 and new deal is valued at US$785m.
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MTU AERO ENGINES

Dec 17, 2024
MTU AERO ENGINES acquired 3D.AERO (sensor solutions in high-precision surface inspection and painting automation) from Hamburg.
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JOBY AVIATION

Dec 17, 2024
JOBY AVIATION completed for-credit static load testing of its eVTOL tail structure as part of FAA certification program.
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BOEING

Dec 19, 2024
BOEING says production has now resumed across 737, 767, and 777/777X aircraft programs (SPNWS; December 13).
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AURA AERO

Dec 19, 2024
AURA AERO, France has EASA type certification for 2-seat INTEGRAL R trainer. It plans to deliver 15 aircraft in 2025.
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SONACA

Dec 19, 2024
SONACA agreed to acquire 51% of ACUTURRI AEROSTRUCTURES, Italy with support from Wallonie Entreprendre and SFPIM; Aciturri's engine components business, Caetano Aeronautic plant in Portugal and Aciturri Tech are not included.
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HEICO FLIGHT SUPPORT GROUP

Dec 19, 2024
HEICO FLIGHT SUPPORT GROUP earned $593m on $2.6b sales for year ended Oct 31 vs $387m on $1.8b a year ago.
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ACR ELECTRONICS

Dec 20, 2024
ACR ELECTRONICS has FAA TSO for its ARTEX ELT 5000 Emergency Locator Transmitter with Distress Tracking (ELT-DT) to align with new global civil aviation mandates.
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BAE SYSTEMS

Dec 20, 2024
BAE SYSTEMS was selected by JetZero to supply actuator control units for flight control system of its blended wing body aircraft demonstrator.
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BOOM SUPERSONIC

Dec 20, 2024
BOOM SUPERSONIC completed 10th test flight of XB-1 supersonic demonstrator, reaching max altitude of 32,417 ft and new top speed of Mach 0.95; 1-2 more transonic test flights are planned prior to breaking sound barrier in 1Q25.

Air Transport

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TURKISH AIRLINES

Dec 13, 2024
TURKISH AIRLINES agreed to lease five GTF-powered A321neos from SMBC Aviation Capital for delivery in 2025.
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FLYBONDI

Dec 13, 2024
FLYBONDI plans February 3 to begin Buenos Aires-Rio Gallegos (737), its 19th destination in Argentina.
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CPaT GLOBAL

Dec 16, 2024
CPaT GLOBAL was selected by Kazakhstan's AlphaSky to supply distance learning courses for 737-400F, MAX and 757, plus CPaT Invent to translate content.
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NETWORK AVIATION

Dec 16, 2024
NETWORK AVIATION, UK wet-leased ex-China Airlines 747-400F (33732) from Air Atlanta Icelandic.
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LESHA BANK

Dec 16, 2024
LESHA BANK, Qatar acquired five 777-300ERs with leases attached under renewed focus for aviation/aircraft leasing.
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AIR LEASE CORPORATION

Dec 16, 2024
AIR LEASE CORPORATION closed new $966.5m unsecured term loan facility with syndicate of global banking partners.
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ANIMAWINGS

Dec 16, 2024
ANIMAWINGS, Romania agreed to lease four new A220-300s from Azorra; first (55316) was delivered.
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LATAM AIRLINES CHILE

Dec 16, 2024
LATAM AIRLINES CHILE took delivery of new GTF-powered A320neo (12237) on lease from BOC Aviation.
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AIR ARABIA, UAE

Dec 16, 2024
AIR ARABIA, UAE leased ex-Go First A320-200 (5675) with CFM56s from SMBC Aviation Capital.
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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Dec 16, 2024
BREEZE AIRWAYS took delivery of new A220-300 (55318) on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital.
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LEVEL

Dec 16, 2024
LEVEL, Spain acquired ex-Virgin Australia A330-200 (1319) with Trent 700s; IBERIA will operate aircraft.
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AIR BELGIUM

Dec 16, 2024
AIR BELGIUM is expected to be acquired by joint venture formed by AIR ONE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, UK (49%) and PESO AVIATION MANAGEMENT, Netherlands (51%) for reported $844k. It operates two 747-8Fs/two A330-200Fs.
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SOLITAIR

Dec 16, 2024
SOLITAIR began daily all-cargo Dubai DWC-Riyadh (737-800BCF).
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AIR CONGO

Dec 16, 2024
AIR CONGO received two 737-800s (40961/40964) from Ethiopian Airlines for startup; four more are due in 1H25.
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WAFRA

Dec 16, 2024
WAFRA completed previously announced acquisition of AQUILA AIR CAPITAL (engine leasing) from Warburg Pincus.
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TURKISH AIRLINES

Dec 17, 2024
TURKISH AIRLINES plans January 14 to begin three-times-weekly Istanbul-Benghazi, Libya (737NG).
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LUXAIR

Dec 17, 2024
LUXAIR exercised options on two E195-E2s and now has six on order for 2026-2027 plus purchase rights for three.
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SKYTRANS

Dec 17, 2024
SKYTRANS (Avia Solutions Group) acquired ex-ITA A319-100 (1779) with CFM56s for ACMI operations in Australia.
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CHALLENGE GROUP

Dec 17, 2024
CHALLENGE GROUP acquired 747-400F (33729; ex-Air Atlanta Icelandic), and now has six, plus four 767-300Fs; aircraft responds to demand for perishable transportation out of Africa, e-commerce shipments from China, and transatlantic trade.
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FINNAIR

Dec 17, 2024
FINNAIR took delivery of its 18th A350-900 (708), financed with >€100m from the export credit agencies of Germany, France and UK (Citibank Europe was mandated by Finnair to arrange the financing); it has one more A350 on order.
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Dec 17, 2024
TAP AIR PORTUGAL plans April 1 to begin three-times-weekly Lisbon-Porto Alegre, Brazil (A330-900).
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JEPPESEN

Dec 17, 2024
JEPPESEN (Boeing) was selected by Corendon Airlines to provide Fleet Insight flight tracking tool. AIREON provides ADS-B data for system.
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ACUMEN AVIATION

Dec 17, 2024
ACUMEN AVIATION was selected by GA Telesis to provide SPARTA Lease Management solution for complex lease agreements/SLB arrangements.
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FRANKFURT AIRPORT

Dec 17, 2024
FRANKFURT AIRPORT handled 4.6m pax in November, up 1% vs November 2023, but still down 8.4% from November 2019; y-o-y cargo increased 2.4%.
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DAE

Dec 19, 2024
DAE reports it has received approximately US$201m in cash proceeds over last three months from settlements with selected insurance companies with respect to aircraft previously leased to Russian airlines. It has now received $319m.
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SPIRIT AIRLINES

Dec 19, 2024
SPIRIT AIRLINES received US Bankruptcy Court approval to complete previously announced sale of 15 A320s and eight A321s with V2500s (built in 2014-2019) to GA TELESIS to accelerate restructuring/streamline operations (SPNWS; Nov 1).
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AIR ARABIA

Dec 19, 2024
AIR ARABIA plans June 27 to begin three-times-weekly Sharjah-Sochi, Russia (A320).
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AZORRA

Dec 19, 2024
AZORRA sold 777-300ER (35542; leased to AIR FRANCE) to AMERGIN, Ireland; and two A330-200s (1123/1135; leased to ITA AIRWAYS) to an undisclosed buyer in deal arranged Elevate Capital Partners, which will also service the aircraft.
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AIR TRANSAT

Dec 19, 2024
AIR TRANSAT plans June 19 to begin twice-weekly seasonal Toronto-Berlin (A321LR).
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GOL

Dec 19, 2024
GOL leased 737-800BCF (30696; ex-Air Transat) from BBAM for wet-lease to MERCADOLIBRE; KF AEROSPACE converted.
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AIR CANADA

Dec 19, 2024
AIR CANADA plans by 2026 to establish A220 base at Vancouver with AIR CANADA ROUGE assuming 737 MAX fleet by 2028.
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KOREAN AIR

Dec 19, 2024
KOREAN AIR exercised options on six more A321neos; it ended Nov 2024 with 37 on order, plus another 14 for ASIANA.
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US DOT

Dec 19, 2024
US DOT reports US scheduled pax airlines recorded $2.1b cumulative net profit in 3Q24 (vs $1.6b in 3Q23) on $63b operating revenues ($47.6b in fares, $1.9b in baggage fees and $254m in reservation change fees) vs $62b a year ago.
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AER LINGUS

Dec 20, 2024
AER LINGUS took delivery of its first two (11348/11590) of six A321XLRs, becoming the second operator of type.
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AIR ASTANA

Dec 20, 2024
AIR ASTANA plans June 1 to begin three-times-weekly Almaty-Frankfurt (A321LR).
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AIR INDIA

Dec 20, 2024
AIR INDIA ordered 31 Piper Archer DXs and three Diamond DA42s for pilot training in Amravati starting in mid-2025.
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AIR PREMIA

Dec 20, 2024
AIR PREMIA, Korea acquired ex-Norwegian 787-9 (37307) with Trent 1000s, increasing fleet to six aircraft.
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AIRHAIFA

Dec 20, 2024
AIRHAIFA, Israel took delivery of its third ATR 72-600 (1627); aircraft was originally built for Tunisair.
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AZAL AZERBAIJAN AIRLINES

Dec 20, 2024
AZAL AZERBAIJAN AIRLINES wet-leased A320-200 (3275) with V2500s from Heston Airlines, Lithuania.
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BBN AIRLINES INDONESIA

Dec 20, 2024
BBN AIRLINES INDONESIA leased ex-Fly Baghdad 737-900ER (35717) from Alterna Capital Partners.
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CHINA AIRLINES

Dec 20, 2024
CHINA AIRLINES, Taiwan plans to order 10 A350-1000s, 10 777-9s and four 777-8Fs for delivery starting in 2029.
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ETIHAD CARGO

Dec 20, 2024
ETIHAD CARGO plans January 7 to begin weekly Abu Dhabi-Paris CDG (777F).
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GE AEROSPACE

Dec 20, 2024
GE AEROSPACE selected Aireon as partner to provide ADS-B data for Airspace Insight analytics platform for optimizing flight paths and maintenance, identifying inefficiencies, and maximizing airspace benefits.
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HIGH RIDGE AVIATION

Dec 20, 2024
HIGH RIDGE AVIATION purchased three A320neos (11168/11374/11442; leased to SAS) from Aviation Capital Group.
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HIGH RIDGE AVIATION

Dec 20, 2024
HIGH RIDGE AVIATION purchased two A320neos (9235/10083; leased to SKY EXPRESS) from Aviation Capital Group.
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KLM

Dec 20, 2024
KLM took delivery of third LEAP-powered A321neo (12254) on lease from CDB Aviation, concluding deal for three.
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LONDON HEATHROW

Dec 20, 2024
LONDON HEATHROW announced 2-year, £2.3b accelerated investment plan using private sector capital for upgrades to accelerate decarbonization.
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MNG AIRLINES

Dec 20, 2024
MNG AIRLINES, Turkey is expected to acquire A330-300P2F (1510; ex-Philippine Airlines) from Stratos from 1Q25.
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PEGASUS AIRLINES

Dec 20, 2024
PEGASUS AIRLINES ordered 100/optioned 100 737-10s for delivery from 2028. BOEING has now sold >1,200 MAXs.

Business Aviation

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HONEYWELL

Dec 13, 2024
HONEYWELL was selected by Sino Jet as partner to collaborate on technology development, including JetWave X satellite communications system to support its global development upon opening of its Middle East headquarters.
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COLLINS AEROSPACE

Dec 16, 2024
COLLINS AEROSPACE announced Pro Line 21 and Pro Line Fusion avionics upgrade/modernization programs for Beechcraft King Air 200/300 and Hawker 750/800/900 aircraft through its dealer network and install base.
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PIPER AIRCRAFT

Dec 17, 2024
PIPER AIRCRAFT received UK type certification for M700 FURY, including approval for Flight into Known Icing (FIKI).
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THINKOM SOLUTIONS

Dec 17, 2024
THINKOM SOLUTIONS, CA was selected by SNC to supply its ThinAir GT 2517 phased-array satcom antenna system for RAPCON-X (Global 6500) aerial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (A-ISR) platform, selected by US Army.
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TEXTRON AVIATION

Dec 19, 2024
TEXTRON AVIATION received Transport Canada type certification for Cessna SkyCourier; first is for AIR BRAVO.
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MARSH BROTHERS AVIATION

Dec 19, 2024
MARSH BROTHERS AVIATION, Canada secured order from Sydney-based CJ Aerospace for grease-free polymer flap roller retrofit kits (self-lubricating bearing system) for two King Air 200/300 series aircraft; each kit comprises 16 rollers.
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EXECUJET MRO SERVICES

Dec 19, 2024
EXECUJET MRO SERVICES was authorized by Safran to maintain Falcon 6X APUs in Australia, Malaysia and Dubai.
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FAI TECHNIK

Dec 19, 2024
FAI TECHNIK completed a 7,800 landings' inspection on a Bombardier Challenger 604; project took >6,000 man hours.
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FONTAINBLUE AVIATION

Dec 19, 2024
FONTAINEBLEAU AVIATION (Skyservice) opened FBO at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, FL with 80,000 sq ft hangar.
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FLAMINGO AIR

Dec 19, 2024
FLAMINGO AIR acquired 92,000 sq ft facility (17 hangars) at Cincinnati's Lunken Field from Air Tolin in deal that includes tools, metalworking equipment, and tens of thousands of aircraft parts; it plans to occupy one hangar and rent other 16.
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GAMA

Dec 20, 2024
GAMA added Parker Aerospace, OH; CycloTech, Austria; SkyDrive, Japan; and VÆRIDION, Germany as new members.
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NORTHERN JET

Dec 20, 2024
NORTHERN JET says it has acquired seven aircraft (Phenom 300, Citation XLS+, CJ4, Citation Sovereign+, Challenger 300, Challenger 3500, and G450) for operation out of its three bases in Grand Rapids, MI; Orlando, FL; and Naples, FL.

Defense

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PORTUGAL

Dec 16, 2024
PORTUGAL ordered (as launch customer) 12 Embraer A-29N Super Tucano advanced trainer and light attack aircraft.
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BELL

Dec 19, 2024
BELL (Textron Aviation) is setting up 447,000 sq ft component manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, TX to support US Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program; Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) is set to start by 2028.
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EMBRAER

Dec 20, 2024
EMBRAER has Brazilian Air Force order for a second Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS II) unit for KC-390 to carry 12,000 liters of water.

MRO

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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Dec 13, 2024
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK announced collaboration with Microsoft to drive use of artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize entire maintenance processes.
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AVIATION WEEK NETWORK

Dec 16, 2024
AVIATION WEEK NETWORK projects commercial aviation MRO market at $126.3b (49% engines) in 2025, up 14% vs '24.
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MTU MAINTENANCE

Dec 16, 2024
MTU MAINTENANCE completed its 25,000th engine shop visit network-wide, a CF6-80C2 for ANA; >40% of total was conducted in Hannover.
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SIA ENGINEERING

Dec 16, 2024
SIA ENGINEERING (PHILIPPINES) completed 14C 2ISI maintenance check on Korean Air A330-300 (490).
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GMF AEROASIA

Dec 16, 2024
GMF AEROASIA was selected by Pelita Air Service for phase-in maintenance/paint of ex-Air Cairo A320-200 (4510).
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Dec 17, 2024
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK has 12-year TAAG Angola Airlines contract to provide 787 Total Component Support (program includes access to global spare parts pool) and its Aircraft Production Inspection Program (APIP) for 787s and A220s.
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GKN AEROSPACE

Dec 19, 2024
GKN AEROSPACE opened new $55m, 150,000 sq ft engine component/legacy system MRO facility in San Diego, CA.
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REGIONAL AIRLINE SUPPORT GROUP

Dec 19, 2024
REGIONAL AIRLINE SUPPORT GROUP, FL acquired ex-Air Antilles ATR 42-500 (831; airframe only) for part out.
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EMBRAER

Dec 20, 2024
EMBRAER has Air Serbia contract to provide its component Pool Program for two E195s (184/213) joining fleet.
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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES and ATR

Dec 20, 2024
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES and ATR agreed to jointly establish -500/-600 MRO operations at Addis Ababa starting in 2Q25.

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Dec 20, 2024
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK was selected to install ELBIT-supplied DIRCM systems on three A350s for German Air Force.

Who’sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: GA TELESIS

Dec 16, 2024
Bosco Rico to Vice President-Latin America and Caribbean, based in San Salvador, of GA Telesis.
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WHO'SNEWS: CRESTONE AIR PARTNERS

Dec 16, 2024
Dona Qiu to Senior Director-Contracts & Transaction Management of Crestone Air Partners, Denver.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVION SOLUTIONS

Dec 17, 2024
Brian Wylie was promoted to Chief Operations Officer of Avion Solutions, Huntsville, AL.
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WHO'SNEWS: LATECOERE

Dec 17, 2024
Yves Yemsi to Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President-Europe, Middle East and Africa of Latecoere, France.
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WHO'SNEWS: ELEVATE JET

Dec 17, 2024
Lanny Schindelmeiser to Vice President of Maintenance of Elevate Jet, FL; Perry Breitenstein was promoted to Vice President of Operations.
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MTU AERO ENGINES

Dec 17, 2024
MTU AERO ENGINES acquired 3D.AERO (sensor solutions in high-precision surface inspection and painting automation) from Hamburg.
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WHO'SNEWS: iBASE-T

Dec 19, 2024
Chris Morris to Vice President of Professional Services of iBase-t, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES

Dec 20, 2024
Eisaku Ito to President & Chief Executive Officer of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (effective April 2025), succeeding Seiji Izumisawa.
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WHO'SNEWS: CONTOUR AVIATION

Dec 20, 2024
Ben Munson to President of Contour Aviation, Smyrna, TN.