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Aerospace

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ASTRONAUTICS

Jun 13, 2025
ASTRONAUTICS was selected to supply complete avionics system solution for Radia WindRunner cargo aircraft.
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PTC, MA

Jun 13, 2025
PTC, MA has added Cloud-native model-based definition (MBD) capabilities with its Onshape 3D CAD/PDM platform.
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ARCHER AVIATION

Jun 13, 2025
ARCHER AVIATION raised additional $850m, via private offering of 85m shares of Class A common stock at a price of $10 each, following US announcement to implement an eVTOL Integration Pilot Program; it now has $2b in liquidity.
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PURSUIT AEROSPACE, CT

Jun 13, 2025
PURSUIT AEROSPACE, CT acquired Chicago-based LARSON FORGINGS and its long relationship with Pratt & Whitney.
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HONEYWELL

Jun 16, 2025
HONEYWELL was selected by Southwest to provide both SmartRunway and SmartLanding runway safety technology (works via EGPWS) for its fleet.
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CMC ELECTRONICS

Jun 16, 2025
CMC ELECTRONICS signed two major agreements with Antonov for AN-124 and AN-178 avionics upgrade programs.
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THALES

Jun 16, 2025
THALES was selected by Corsair for its FlytOptim flight optimization solution.
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BOEING

Jun 16, 2025
BOEING forecasts need for 43,600 commercial aircraft (33,285 single-aisle) over next 20 years, doubling global fleet to >49,600 aircraft (72% single-aisle) to satisfy 4.2% annual traffic growth; it dropped 20-year twin-aisle delivery projection to 7,815 aircraft from 9,070 in its 2024 Current Market Outlook. It is also projecting need for 2,900 freighters (955 new).
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ATR and PRATT & WHITNEY

Jun 16, 2025
ATR and PRATT & WHITNEY teamed to collaborate on propulsion technology for next-gen turboprops; agreement includes exploring disruptive potential of adding hybrid-electric propulsion as part of ATR EVO feasibility study.
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GARMIN

Jun 16, 2025
GARMIN was selected by Deutsche Aircraft to provide G5000 PRIME advanced integrated flight deck for D328eco.
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VOLTAERO

Jun 16, 2025
VOLTAERO unveiled production version of Cassio 330 hybrid-electric aircraft that includes pusher electric motor on each side of aft fuselage, thermal engine inside aircraft and adoption of T-tail (vs twin booms supporting horizontal tail).
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AIRBUS

Jun 16, 2025
AIRBUS announced strategic collaborative agreement with Montreal's McGill University to foster innovation, training and research and development in sustainable aviation, urban air mobility, artificial intelligence and alternative fuels.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Jun 16, 2025
PRATT & WHITNEY introduced GTF Hot Section Plus (HS+) upgrade option for PW1100G-JMs (for A320neo Family) to provide 90-95% of durability benefits of GTF Advantage engine that will nearly double the time on wing.
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SAFRAN PASSENGER INNOVATIONS

Jun 16, 2025
SAFRAN PASSENGER INNOVATIONS teamed with Greenerwave, France to develop new Ka-band aero SATCOM terminal that uses its electromagnetic wave control technologies, enabling directional beams to be generated and controlled.
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PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA

Jun 16, 2025
PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA announced its hybrid-electric propulsion system and H55 batteries were ground-tested to full power. It has also selected AEROTEC to support future flight testing of the Dash 8-100 experimental aircraft.
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CURTISS-WRIGHT

Jun 16, 2025
CURTISS-WRIGHT was selected by Airbus UpNext to supply scalable Nano Motion Controller to work in collaboration with custom electro-mechanical actuation system used on eXtra performance WING demonstrator aircraft.
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GKN AEROSPACE

Jun 16, 2025
GKN AEROSPACE delivered first high-voltage Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) for Clean Aviation SWITCH project, to undergo system integration testing at Collins’s advanced electric power systems lab in Rockford, IL.
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GKN AEROSPACE

Jun 16, 2025
GKN AEROSPACE joined Airbus-led ICEFlight (Innovative Cryogenic Electric Flight) project to explore the use of liquid hydrogen as a fuel source.
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GKN AEROSPACE

Jun 16, 2025
GKN AEROSPACE was selected by Archer to manufacture/supply key airframe components in UK for 4-pax Midnight eVTOL.
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HEROUX-DEVTEK

Jun 16, 2025
HEROUX-DEVTEK has De Havilland Canada to design/supply nose landing gear for DHC-6 Twin Otter.
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SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES

Jun 16, 2025
SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES successfully tested three fan blade configurations for technological readiness of large-diameter fan blades developed for the Open Fan architecture of the CFMRISE technology demonstration program.
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JETZERO

Jun 16, 2025
JETZERO plans to establish manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad for Z4 blended-wing body aircraft for 2027/2028.
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EATON

Jun 16, 2025
EATON agreed to acquire UK-based ULTRA PCS (safety/mission critical systems) from Cobham Ultra Group for $1.55b.
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BETA TECHNOLOGIES

Jun 16, 2025
BETA TECHNOLOGIES secured commitment from Republic Airways (merging with Mesa Air Group) to evaluate all-electric CX-300 CTOL using pre-certification aircraft to be delivered later this year to assess performance and routes.
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MTU AERO ENGINES

Jun 16, 2025
MTU AERO ENGINES completed initial design phase for megawatt-class powertrain being developed under EU technology project HEROPS (Hydrogen-Electric Zero Emission Propulsion System) for regional aircraft starting in 2035.
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SAFRAN and SAFT

Jun 16, 2025
SAFRAN and SAFT teamed to develop an 800V battery for future hybrid-electric aircraft in the 2030s.
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ORIZON AEROSTRUCTURES

Jun 16, 2025
ORIZON AEROSTRUCTURES teamed with Lockheed Martin to collaborate to develop innovative solutions in advanced manufacturing and design.
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ASTRONAUTICS

Jun 16, 2025
ASTRONAUTICS was selected by Airbus to supply next-gen flight data interface management unit (nFDIMU) as line-fit solution for A321XLR, as selectable catalog option for A320neo Family, and as line-fit solution for A320neos from 2026.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Jun 16, 2025
PRATT & WHITNEY has follow-on order from Frontier Airlines to supply GTFs for another 91 A321neos (now 235 A320neo Family aircraft) for delivery from 4Q26 in deal that includes long-term EngineWise maintenance program.
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CRANE AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS

Jun 17, 2025
CRANE AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS was selected to supply the Doors Signal System (DSS) for the COMAC C929.
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WOODWARD

Jun 17, 2025
WOODWARD, CO was selected by Airbus to supply/maintain the electro-hydraulic spoiler actuation system for A350.
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APPLIED AEROSPACE

Jun 17, 2025
APPLIED AEROSPACE, CA was selected by De Havilland Canada to supply DHC-515 flight control surfaces, including ailerons, flaps and elevators.
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PANASONIC AVIONICS

Jun 17, 2025
PANASONIC AVIONICS was selected by Qatar Airways to supply its Converix hosting platform for 60 777Xs.
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EMBRAER

Jun 17, 2025
EMBRAER was selected by RNLAF to supply aeromedical evacuation systems (up to eight) for its C-390 Millennium fleet.
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ADS

Jun 17, 2025
ADS reports UK’s aerospace, defense, security and space sectors added £42.2b to UK economy in 2024, up 64% vs last decade; sector businesses generated £100b in turnover and employment increased to 443,000 jobs. UK GOVT then announced >£250m joint industrial investment program for cutting-edge aerospace tech projects to drive greener air travel.
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AIRBORNE TECHNOLOGIES AND WILLIAMS AEROSPACE & MANUFACTURING

Jun 18, 2025
AIRBORNE TECHNOLOGIES and WILLIAMS AEROSPACE & MANUFACTURING (AllClear Aerospace & Defense) were approved to produce certified Lockheed Martin Hologram Program C-130 B-H legacy parts in partnership with Derco.
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MTU AERO ENGINES

Jun 18, 2025
MTU AERO ENGINES increased its revenue guidance for 2025 to €8.6b-€8.8b and outlook for 2030 to €13b-€14b.
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AERCAP AND AFI KLM E&M

Jun 17, 2025
AERCAP and AFI KLM E&M announced they are exclusively negotiating to form a LEAP engine leasing joint venture.
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PARAMOUNT AVIATION

Jun 18, 2025
PARAMOUNT AVIATION added an FSI-built 767-300ER simulator at Miami.
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THALES

Jun 18, 2025
THALES was selected by Airbus Defence & Space to supply AVIATOR 700S safety SATCOM system for the A400M.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Jun 18, 2025
PRATT & WHITNEY tested 3D printed rotating part (turbine wheel) on a TJ150 through its GATORWORKS unit, which managed the initial redesign.
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ZEROAVIA

Jun 18, 2025
ZEROAVIA was awarded UK Government grant towards a £10.8m project, co-funded through the ATI Programme, to develop a liquid hydrogen management system (LHMS) for integration into a Dornier 228 to perform series of flight tests.
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NORWEGIAN

Jun 18, 2025
NORWEGIAN ordered 11 new spare LEAP-1Bs for delivery in 2027-2028 to increase its LEAP spares pool to 13.
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FDH AERO

Jun 18, 2025
FDH AERO announced significant global expansions across Europe, East Asia and South Asia to support growth.
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ZEROAVIA

Jun 18, 2025
ZEROAVIA secured MOU from Loganair to work towards potential adoption of hydrogen-electric engines for its ATRs.
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ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS

Jun 18, 2025
ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS unveiled The Room FX business class seat with privacy door, developed in partnership with SAFRAN SEATS and ACUMEN, for 787-9s (48 per ship) for entry into service on long-haul international routes in 2026.
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MAEVE AEROSPACE

Jun 18, 2025
MAEVE AEROSPACE, Germany signed Japan Airlines and JAL Engineering to collaborate on development of hybrid-electric MAEVE Jet regional aircraft; 76-pax MJ500 is designed to fly 1,200 nm/cruise at Mach 0.75 at 20% lower cost.
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AXISCADES

Jun 18, 2025
AXISCADES signed MOU with Indra to manufacture in India several Indra solutions, including TACAN antennas and distance measuring equipment (DME) for inflight info/countermeasure systems to protect aircraft from MANPADS.
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CONSCIOUS AEROSPACE, KLM AND TRANSAVIA

Jun 19, 2025
CONSCIOUS AEROSPACE, KLM and TRANSAVIA signed MOU to collaborate in the development of hydrogen fuel cell-based propulsion systems for Dash 8-300s, cooperation will involve exchange of insights on seat/cargo design choices.
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GKN AEROSPACE

Jun 19, 2025
GKN AEROSPACE launched £12m ASPIRE R&D program in UK to develop and demonstrate next-gen composite wingtip and flap structures; consortium includes Carbon ThreeSixty, iCOMAT, Lineat, Pentaxia and the University of Bath.
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AIRBUS AND MTU AERO ENGINES

Jun 19, 2025
AIRBUS and MTU AERO ENGINES signed MOU to progress together on hydrogen fuel cell propulsion for commercial aviation.
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DAHER

Jun 19, 2025
DAHER joined SAFRAN and COLLINS AEROSPACE on French TAGINE project to study/define hybrid-electric propulsion architecture for 6-to-10-seat light aircraft with optimized propeller efficiency to meet decarbonization goals. It was selected by France's DGA as one of five companies to develop a MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) drone demo.
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FDH HARDWARE

Jun 19, 2025
FDH HARDWARE was selected by Gardner Aerospace, UK to provide JIT services for new facility in Bengaluru, India.
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MAHINDRA AEROSTRUCTURES

Jun 19, 2025
MAHINDRA AEROSTRUCTURES has $300m Aernnova contract to manufacture metal sub-assemblies and components for delivery to sites across Spain, the UK, Portugal and Brazil in support of various Airbus/Embraer aircraft programs.
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BOEING

Jun 19, 2025
BOEING signed agreement to explore initiatives to advance aviation sector in Angola in partnership with TAAG.
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SIGNICAST

Jun 19, 2025
SIGNICAST (Form Technologies), TX has acquired FS PRECISION, CA (titanium/zirconium investment castings).
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OERLIKON

Jun 19, 2025
OERLIKON, Switzerland expanded technology partnership agreement with Chromalloy to provide process control, smart technologies and scalable platforms for seamless technology transfer for its surface treatment capabilities.
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FACC

Jun 20, 2025
FACC signed new agreement with India's KINECO AEROSPACE for supply of composite components and renewed/expanded existing partnerships with ROLLS-ROYCE (engine components) and TATA ADVANCED SYSTEMS (composite lightweight components).
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AMI METALS

Jun 20, 2025
AMI METALS plans to build new larger 101,000 sq ft manufacturing/distribution/office facility in Spokane, WA to replace existing 56,000 sq ft leased facility, increasing its capacity to process aluminum plates.
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TRIUMPH GROUP

Jun 20, 2025
TRIUMPH GROUP and Los Angeles-based DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES teamed to qualify multiple critical manned aircraft components (including gearbox components) manufactured with the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS).
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UNIVERSAL AVIONICS

Jun 20, 2025
UNIVERSAL AVIONICS was selected by Widerøe to upgrade/modernize its Dash 8-100/200s with InSight flight deck.
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LOCKHEED MARTIN SKUNK WORKS

Jun 20, 2025
LOCKHEED MARTIN SKUNK WORKS was selected by Electra as partner to accelerate development/commercialization of EL9 Ultra-STOL aircraft, including digital engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sustainment, and business development.
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EFLY GROUP

Jun 20, 2025
EFLY GROUP, Norway has EASA contract to develop conceptual prototype model of its Noemi (No Emissions) clean-sheet, all-electric commercial seaplane; it has soft orders for 47 aircraft and is targeting entry into service in 2030.
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HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS

Jun 20, 2025
HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS, India was selected by Safran Aircraft Engines to manufacture LEAP rotating parts.
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VÆRIDION AND AURA AERO

Jun 20, 2025
VÆRIDION and AURA AERO announced strategic partnership to advance development of electric-powered aircraft.
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SIA ENGINEERING (SIAEC)

Jun 20, 2025
SIA ENGINEERING (SIAEC) signed master licensing agreement with Safran Seats for spare parts.
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AIRBUS

Jun 20, 2025
AIRBUS says it is studying 180-pax stretched version of A220 for the early 2030s that includes potential new engine.

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PRATT & WHITNEY

Jun 17, 2025
PRATT & WHITNEY was selected by Wizz Air to supply GTFs for another 177 A321neos (now 453 aircraft) in deal that includes EngineWise maintenance program.

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AIR INUIT

Jun 13, 2025
AIR INUIT converted second Dash 8-300 (527) into a LCD freighter.
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BREEZE AIRWAYS

Jun 13, 2025
BREEZE AIRWAYS sold three A220-300s (55341/55343/55345) to High Ridge Aviation and leased them back.
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VISION AIR

Jun 13, 2025
VISION AIR, Moldova leased ex-SkyUp 737-700 (30034) from FTAI Aviation.
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MUFG

Jun 13, 2025
MUFG closed $600m unsecured term loan to support capital needs, including aircraft acquisitions, of AIRCASTLE.
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RIYADH AIR

Jun 16, 2025
RIYADH AIR ordered 25 A350-1000s and took purchase rights for 25 more; it has now committed to acquire 182 aircraft.
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AVILEASE

Jun 16, 2025
AVILEASE ordered 10 A350Fs and 30 A320neo Family aircraft, and optioned 12/55 respectively, for delivery through 2033. It previously announced order for 30 737 MAXs, adding to existing portfolio of 200 aircraft on lease to 48 airlines.
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ANA HOLDINGS

Jun 16, 2025
ANA HOLDINGS finalized previously announced order for 14 A321neos for ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS and 10 A321neos and three A321XLRs for PEACH (SPNWS; February 28). ANA operates 33 A320 Family while Peach Aviation operates 36.
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AURA AERO

Jun 16, 2025
AURA AERO, France announced new orders/options for 112 19-seat ERA hybrid-electric aircraft (20/20 from SOLYU, South Korea; 20/20 from MARATHON AIRLINES, Greece; 10/10 from JUMPAIR AIRLINES, Lithuania; 3/3 from SAFARILINK, Kenya; and 3/3 from an undisclosed European customer), increasing overall orderbook to >650 aircraft.
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EVE

Jun 16, 2025
EVE has $250m contract from Brazil's Revo for purchase of up to 50 eVTOLs and associated entry into service and aftermarket services. It is now forecasting global demand for in-service vehicle fleet of 30,000 eVTOLs by 2045.
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ATLAS AIR

Jun 16, 2025
ATLAS AIR is moving to larger 250,000 sq ft air cargo facility, including 124,000 sq ft perishables warehouse at Miami.
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LOT

Jun 16, 2025
LOT, Poland ordered 20 A220-100s and 20 A220-300s, and optioned 44 A220s, to replace its E1-Jet regional fleet.
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LEASEWORKS

Jun 16, 2025
LEASEWORKS was selected by Germany's GOAL Aircraft Leasing for Aeris Asset and Aeris MATCH products to digitize asset and customer management operations; it will become first beta customer for AI-based Aeris CFX forecasting tool.
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BLUE ISLANDS

Jun 16, 2025
BLUE ISLANDS took delivery of ex-Avianca ATR 72-600 (1167) on lease Jetstream Aviation Capital (SPNWS; May 23).
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BOEING

Jun 16, 2025
BOEING delivered new 787-9 (65433) to JUNEYAO AIR, restarting deliveries to China since early April over tariffs.
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OMAN AIR

Jun 16, 2025
OMAN AIR took delivery of GEnx-powered 787-9 (60315) on lease from ALC.
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ANDES LINEAS AEREAS

Jun 16, 2025
ANDES LINEAS AEREAS, Argentina leased ex-Equair 737-700 (38126) from BBAM.
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TURKISH AIRLINES

Jun 16, 2025
TURKISH AIRLINES took delivery of new GTF-powered A321neo (12577) on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital.
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JETSMART

Jun 16, 2025
JETSMART, Chile took delivery of new GTF-powered A320neo (12458) on lease from BOC Aviation.
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ARCHER

Jun 16, 2025
ARCHER secured IKN as Launch Edition partner to deploy an initial fleet of up 50 Midnight eVTOLs in Indonesia.
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DE HAVILLAND CANADA

Jun 16, 2025
DE HAVILLAND CANADA announced two agreements to sell Dash 8-400s to an undisclosed operator in South America and BARRICK GOLD for operation in Pakistan. MANITOBA also confirmed order for three De Havilland Canadair 515s.
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AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP

Jun 16, 2025
AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP closed $1b delayed draw secured credit facility from lender syndicate, led by Crédit Agricole.
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CAE

Jun 16, 2025
CAE forecasts need for 1.5m new commercial/business aviation professionals, including 300,000 pilots, 416,000 aircraft maintenance technicians, 678,000 cabin crew and 71,000 air traffic controllers, over next 10 years.
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VIETJET AIR

Jun 17, 2025
VIETJET AIR signed MOU to order 100 A321neos, and option 50 more. AIRBUS has currently sold >7,000 A321neos.
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AERCAP AND AFI KLM E&M

Jun 17, 2025
AERCAP and AFI KLM E&M announced they are exclusively negotiating to form a LEAP engine leasing joint venture.
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LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS

Jun 18, 2025
LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS was selected by Cebu Pacific, Philippines to provide operations control and crew management solutions from its NetLine suite.
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AIR NOSTRUM

Jun 18, 2025
AIR NOSTRUM leased ex-Xfly ATR 72-600 (1056; formerly Nordic Aviation Capital aircraft) from DAE Capital.
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HALO

Jun 18, 2025
HALO (GA Telesis/Tokyo Century) closed senior term loan for Middle East airline to fund 747-400ERF acquisition.
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NOLINOR

Jun 18, 2025
NOLINOR returned 737-400 (24129) to service following operation by OWG since late 2020; it now has two -400s.
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SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE

Jun 18, 2025
SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE was selected by Vietnam Airlines for Cassiopée Alpha solution for decoding/analyzing flight data in 2026-2030.
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US DOT

Jun 18, 2025
US DOT reports US scheduled pax airlines recorded $225m cumulative net loss in 1Q25 (vs $1.7b loss in 1Q24) on $57.5b operating revenues ($42.6b in fares; $1.6b in baggage fees; $233m in reservation change fees) vs $56b in 1Q24.
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ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES

Jun 18, 2025
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES ordered two Twin Otter Classic 300-G amphibians for STOL operations in Ethiopia and East Africa.
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WIZZ AIR

Jun 18, 2025
WIZZ AIR took delivery of seventh new A321neo (12654) on lease from ACG as part of multi-aircraft SLB deal.
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SKYWEST

Jun 19, 2025
SKYWEST ordered up to 60 E175s for delivery in 2027-2032 and took purchase rights on another 50; initial 16 aircraft will be operated under contract with DELTA, replacing CRJs, and remaining 44 are subject to future flying contracts.
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EGYPTAIR

Jun 19, 2025
EGYPTAIR ordered six more A350-900s, increasing total to 16. AIRBUS has now booked orders for >1,400 A350s.
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MNG AIRLINES

Jun 19, 2025
MNG AIRLINES, Türkiye signed MOU to order two A350Fs. It currently has six A330Fs, two A321P2Fs and two A300Fs.
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AIRLINK

Jun 19, 2025
AIRLINK, South Africa agreed to lease 10 E195-E2s from Azorra for delivery in 2025-2027.
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BRIDGES AIR CARGO

Jun 19, 2025
BRIDGES AIR CARGO, Malta was named the launch operator of converted E190F E-Freighter with lease of two (360; ex-Avianca/TBA) from REGIONAL ONE, which also doubled its orderbook with Embraer from two to four, from 3Q25.
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HM AEROSPACE

Jun 19, 2025
HM AEROSPACE, Malaysia ordered 30 Cassio 330 hybrid-electric aircraft from VoltAero and optioned 15 more.
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FUTURE FLIGHT GLOBAL

Jun 19, 2025
FUTURE FLIGHT GLOBAL, Washington, DC signed LOI to acquire up to 54 Eve eVTOLs for Brazil and US markets.
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AJET

Jun 19, 2025
AJET (Turkish Airlines) agreed to lease 10 GTF-powered A321neos from Avolon for delivery in 2027.
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STARLUX AIRLINES

Jun 19, 2025
STARLUX AIRLINES, Taiwan ordered 10 more A350-1000s, increasing its total to 18 -1000s, plus 10 A350Fs.
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AIR TAHITI

Jun 19, 2025
AIR TAHITI has selected 'ATR HighLine All-Business Class' cabin for one of its four ATR 72-600s on order for 2H26.
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JSX

Jun 19, 2025
JSX, TX signed LOI to order 15 ATR -600s with ATR HighLine premium cabin and Starlink inflight connectivity, and option 10 more. It initially plans to lease two 30-seat ATR 42-600s (TBA) in late 2025 with maintenance support from ATR.
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EMBRAER CAE TRAINING SERVICES

Jun 19, 2025
EMBRAER CAE TRAINING SERVICES is adding new E2 full-flight simulator at Madrid; it also has one in Singapore.
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ATR

Jun 19, 2025
ATR booked orders for 11 ATR 72-600s from two undisclosed customers, surpassing 1,900 total orders since startup. It is projecting global need for 2,100 turboprop passenger aircraft, plus 500 turboprop freighters, over the next 20 years.
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AIR MONTENEGRO

Jun 19, 2025
AIR MONTENEGRO leased ex-Great Dane E195-E1 (184) from SEBC Aviation Leasing and now has three.
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MALAYSIA AIRLINES

Jun 19, 2025
MALAYSIA AIRLINES took delivery of fourth (2097) of 20 new A330-900s on lease from Avolon (SPNWS; December 6).
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ENTER AIR

Jun 19, 2025
ENTER AIR, Poland took delivery of ex-Xiamen 737-800 (30723) on lease from AerCap (SPNWS; June 6).
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SOUTHWIND AIRLINES

Jun 19, 2025
SOUTHWIND AIRLINES leased ex-Armenian Airlines A321-200 (3106) with V2500s from ALC.
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GOL

Jun 20, 2025
GOL took delivery of new 737-8 (44036) on lease from High Ridge Aviation under SLB transaction (SPNWS; Feb 7).
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HESTON AIRLINES

Jun 20, 2025
HESTON AIRLINES leased ex-Qatar Airways A320-200 (6347) with CFM56s from SMBC Aviation Capital.
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SKYTRANS

Jun 20, 2025
SKYTRANS, Australia added second A319-100 (1740; ex-ITA) on lease from AviaAM Leasing (SPNWS; March 7).
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WILLIS ENGINE STRUCTURED TRUST (WEST)

Jun 20, 2025
WILLIS ENGINE STRUCTURED TRUST (WEST) closed previously announced offering of $524m in fixed rate notes, secured by interests in portfolio of 62 aircraft engines and two airframes to be acquired from parent WILLIS LEASE FINANCE
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IBERIA

Jun 20, 2025
IBERIA unveiled Flight Plan 2030 to invest €6b (based on achieving 13.5%-15% annual profit growth) to expand long-haul fleet from 45 to 70 aircraft, adding A350s, A321XLRs and A330neos, and position Barajas as a major European hub.
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AJET

Jun 20, 2025
AJET (Turkish Airlines) agreed to lease four GTF-powered A321neos from Carlyle Aviation Partners from 2026/27.
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AELF

Jun 20, 2025
AELF, Chicago secured $55m line of credit from Merchants Bank for acquisition of commercial aircraft to expand fleet.

Business Aviation

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DAHER

Jun 16, 2025
DAHER delivered its 600th TBM 900 series aircraft, a TBM 960 version to a US-based customer, at Paris Air Show.
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OTTO AVIATION

Jun 16, 2025
OTTO AVIATION plans in 2026 to establish Phantom 3500 business jet production facility and headquarters on 80-100 acres at Cecil Airport in Jacksonville, FL, following receipt of major financial incentives from local and state governments.
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WISK AERO

Jun 16, 2025
WISK AERO signed two separate agreements to establish AAM operations in both Kaga, Japan and Miami, FL.
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YINGLING AVIATION

Jun 18, 2025
YINGLING AVIATION completed first dry bay modification on a Falcon 900 to comply with AD; three more are due.
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LEONARDO AND BOMBARDIER

Jun 18, 2025
LEONARDO and BOMBARDIER signed MOU to add Maritime MMA (Multi-Mission Aircraft) capabilities to the Global 6500.
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TASSILI TRAVAIL AERIEN

Jun 18, 2025
TASSILI TRAVAIL AERIEN, Algeria ordered two Cessna SkyCourier for delivery in 2026 for aero-medical evacuations.
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RELIANCE AEROSTRUCTURE

Jun 19, 2025
RELIANCE AEROSTRUCTURE reached agreement with Dassault Aviation to manufacture Falcon 2000 LXS in India as DASSAULT RELIANCE AEROSPACE (DRAL), a Center of Excellence for Falcon series, including Falcon 6X/8X programs.
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ALOULA AVIATION

Jun 20, 2025
ALOULA AVIATION, Saudi Arabia is acquiring three Challenger 3500s, the first to be registered in the Kingdom.
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ARCHER AVIATION AND JETEX

Jun 20, 2025
ARCHER AVIATION and JETEX announced new strategic partnership to develop an infrastructure across Jetex’s international portfolio of 40 private terminals (in 30 countries) to support Archer’s planned commercial air taxi network.

MRO

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EXECUTIVE JET SUPPORT

Jun 13, 2025
EXECUTIVE JET SUPPORT is parting out another ex-Zimex ATR 72-200F (411) in partnership with ALL4JETS.
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PRATT & WHITNEY

Jun 16, 2025
PRATT & WHITNEY has 12-year Cebu Pacific contract for GTF maintenance for 167 aircraft under EngineWise program.
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AFI KLM E&M

Jun 16, 2025
AFI KLM E&M inducted first Trent XWB-84 (from Air France) for maintenance under partnership with Rolls-Royce.
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ROLLS-ROYCE

Jun 16, 2025
ROLLS-ROYCE was selected by VietJet Air to provide Trent 7000 TotalCare maintenance services for 40 A330-900s.
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AIRCRAFT ACADEMY

Jun 16, 2025
AIRCRAFT ACADEMY (Vallair Group) received EASA Part 66 approval for theoretical and practical aircraft maintenance training and examinations.
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AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS

Jun 16, 2025
AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS acquired AIR TRANSPORT COMPONENTS (component MRO out of Gilbert, AZ/Tulsa, OK).
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STANDARDAERO

Jun 17, 2025
STANDARDAERO was selected by SalamAir to provide LEAP-1A maintenance out of its 810,000 sq ft facility in San Antonio.
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ITP

Jun 17, 2025
ITP, Spain was added to Pratt & Whitney's GTF MRO network, becoming the eighth GTF MRO shop in Europe.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AERO ALZEY

Jun 18, 2025
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK AERO ALZEY renewed its Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) licenses with Pratt & Whitney Canada for PW100s and PW150s, supporting global fleet of 3,300 PW100s and 850 PW150s that power ATR 72s and Dash 8-400s.
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AFI KLM E&M

Jun 18, 2025
AFI KLM E&M has Air Austral contract to provide GE90 maintenance support for three 777-300ERs.
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MOOG

Jun 18, 2025
MOOG extended 787 aftermarket support contract (flight hours rate) with ALL Nippon Airways for 10 more years.
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HONEYWELL

Jun 19, 2025
HONEYWELL has 5-year VietJet Air contract to perform 331-350 APU maintenance for 30 A330-900s.
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STANDARDAERO

Jun 19, 2025
STANDARDAERO was selected by Nok Air to provide CFM56-7B maintenance at Winnipeg for its (now 14) 737-800s.
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GKN AEROSPACE

Jun 19, 2025
GKN AEROSPACE has 5-year contract extension from Pratt & Whitney for Pratt/IAE fan blade repairs out of San Diego, CA.
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REVIMA

Jun 19, 2025
REVIMA renewed agreement with Safran Landing Systems to support two Airbus landing gear repair/overhaul facilities in France and Thailand with spare parts and access to OEM technical publications and engineering support.
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AFI KLM E&M

Jun 19, 2025
AFI KLM E&M has SalamAir contract for quick-turn support of LEAP-1As, starting with three engines immediately, with additional units expected.
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EMBRAER

Jun 19, 2025
EMBRAER has signed new Pool Program contracts with Virgin Australia, Amelia, Air Montenegro, and Hunnu Air.
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WERNER AERO

Jun 19, 2025
WERNER AERO acquired ex-Air Peace 737-700 (32426) from Carlyle Aviation Partners for part out by ECUBE in Spain.
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AIRHUB AVIATION

Jun 19, 2025
AIRHUB AVIATION (GetJet Aviation) signed multi-year framework agreement with Airbus for engineering services, including OEM-certified mods for navigation systems, enhanced safety features, MRO conversions and performance upgrades.
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CFM INTERNATIONAL

Jun 20, 2025
CFM INTERNATIONAL was extended by Gulf Air for LEAP-1A maintenance services for 29 A320 Family aircraft.
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DE HAVILLAND CANADA

Jun 20, 2025
DE HAVILLAND CANADA has order from Kenya's Advantage Air for two Dash 8-400 package freighter conversion kits.
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EPCOR

Jun 20, 2025
EPCOR renewed maintenance agreement with Kuwait Airways for GTCP331-500 APUs (for 777s) for three more years.
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TEXEL AIR

Jun 20, 2025
TEXEL AIR plans to add 75,000 sq ft, 3-bay narrowbody MRO hangar, plus 180,000 sq ft apron space, at Bahrain.

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PORTUGAL

Jun 16, 2025
PORTUGAL ordered a sixth KC-390 and optioned another 10, which may be used in future acquisitions by other European nations/NATO members.
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HONEYWELL

Jun 16, 2025
HONEYWELL was selected by Bell Textron to supply GTCP 36-150 APU and Honeywell Attune thermal management system for US Army's FLRAA.
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AURA AERO and BABCOCK FRANCE

Jun 16, 2025
AURA AERO and BABCOCK FRANCE signed MOU to jointly offer and promote INTEGRAL trainer for armed forces.
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OCCAR

Jun 18, 2025
OCCAR reached agreement with Airbus to accelerate delivery schedule of seven A400Ms for FRANCE (4) and SPAIN (3).
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SAUDI ARAMCO

Jun 18, 2025
SAUDI ARAMCO ordered two C-27J firefighting/multi-mission aircraft for operation by ALOULA AVIATION from 2027.
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LITHUANIA

Jun 19, 2025
LITHUANIA selected the C-390 Millennium as next-gen military transport.

Defense/Business Aviation

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FRANCE

Jun 19, 2025
FRANCE announced its intent to procure GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft (Global 6000/6500) from Saab, with two options.
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SABENA TECHNICS

Jun 20, 2025
SABENA TECHNICS signed framework agreement with Saab for mod work for GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft (Global 6000/6500).
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USAF

Jun 20, 2025
USAF ordered one Twin Otter Classic 300-G from De Havilland Canada for GUATEMALA AIR FORCE.
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TEXTRON AVIATION DEFENSE

Jun 20, 2025
TEXTRON AVIATION DEFENSE, Wichita and THAI AVIATION INDUSTRIES signed agreement to collaborate on long-term support and sustainment program for Royal Thai Air Force Beechcraft T-6TH and AT-6TH light attack aircraft.

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: PARTSBASE

Jun 13, 2025
David Labrecque to Vice President-Product Development and Partnerships of PartsBase.
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WHO'SNEWS: AJW TECHNIQUE

Jun 13, 2025
Ilias Allaly to Inside Sales Specialist of AJW Technique, Montreal.
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WHO'SNEWS: SUNVAIR AEROSPACE GROUP

Jun 16, 2025
Joe Greenwood to Chief Commercial Officer of Sunvair Aerospace Group, Valencia, CA.
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WHO'SNEWS: PASSUR

Jun 16, 2025
Katharine Gilbert Cargol to Chairman of PASSUR Aerospace, FL; G.S. Beckwith Gilbert is moving to Chairman Emeritus.
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WHO'SNEWS: HEROUX-DEVTEK

Jun 16, 2025
Benoit Schultz to Chief Procurement Officer of Airbus (effective October 2025)
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WHO'SNEWS: AIRBUS

Jun 16, 2025
Jurgen Westermeier to President-India and Head of South Asia of Airbus (effective September 2025).
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WHO'SNEWS: AERGO CAPITAL

Jun 16, 2025
Catherine Power to Chief Legal Officer of Aergo Capital, Ireland.
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WHO'SNEWS: CDB AVIATION

Jun 16, 2025
Carl Zhao to Senior Vice President & Team Lead-Aircraft Trading, based in Hong Kong, of CDB Aviation.
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WHO'SNEWS: CARGOJET

Jun 17, 2025
Aaron McKay to Chief Financial Officer of Cargojet, Canada.
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WHO'SNEWS: WHEELS UP EXPERIENCE

Jun 18, 2025
Meaghan Wells to Chief Growth Officer of Wheels Up Experience, Atlanta.
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WHO'SNEWS: JETS MRO

Jun 18, 2025
Alexander Talarczyk to Vice President of Operations of JETS MRO, Dallas Executive Airport.
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WHO'SNEWS: SATAIR

Jun 19, 2025
Tommy Hughes to Chief Commercial Officer of Satair; he will continue to manage VAS Aero Services until successor found.
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WHO'SNEWS: GOL

Jun 19, 2025
David Pinzón to Fleet Director of GOL (Abra Group), Brazil.
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WHO'SNEWS: JETS MRO

Jun 19, 2025
Troy Brumley to Maintenance Manager of Jets MRO, Dallas, TX.
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WHO'SNEWS: IFS

Jun 20, 2025
Mark Buongiorno to President of Aerospace & Defense, based in North America, of IFS.
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WHO'SNEWS: AVTECH

Jun 20, 2025
Christian Sand to Chief Commercial Officer of AVTECH, Sweden (effective August 18).