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Aerospace

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ATR

Jun 21, 2025
ATR announced the ATR 72-600 received EASA's CS-CO₂ certification, based on ICAO's latest CO₂ efficiency standard.
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AIRWAYS AVIATION

Jun 21, 2025
AIRWAYS AVIATION signed LOI to order 16 fourth-gen Elixir training aircraft for its training network in 11 countries.
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ACRO AIRCRAFT SEATING

Jun 24, 2025
ACRO AIRCRAFT SEATING was selected by FlySafair to supply Series 9 fixed-back seats for about 40 737-800s.
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BROWARD AVIATION SERVICES GROUP

Jun 24, 2025
BROWARD AVIATION SERVICES GROUP has acquired Ohio-based SUPPORT AIR (aircraft material/service provider).
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THALES

Jun 24, 2025
THALES was selected by Qatar Airways as partner to develop future IFE innovations to support fleet growth under MOA that includes opportunities for development of a dedicated IFE service and maintenance center in Qatar.
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AERNNOVA

Jun 24, 2025
AERNNOVA, Spain was selected by Deutsche Aircraft to supply composite empennage and metallic tail cone for D328eco.
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ACRON AVIATION

Jun 24, 2025
ACRON AVIATION (formerly L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions) and CHINA SOUTHERN SCI-TECH signed MOU to develop and deploy full-flight simulators in China.
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KEYVAN AVIATION

Jun 24, 2025
KEYVAN AVIATION, Türkiye and Japan's MTI signed agreed to integrate technologies to create real-time aviation weather data solution.
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ACRON AVIATION

Jun 24, 2025
ACRON AVIATION was selected by EgyptAir to supply TCAS 3000SP, NXT-800 Transponder and SRVIVR25 CVR/FDRs for 18 737 MAXs; and by All Nippon Airways to provide 787 full-flight simulator for installation in Tokyo by 2H26.
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THALES

Jun 24, 2025
THALES celebrated entry into service of its AVANT Up IFE system on American's first of 30 787-9Ps.
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FDH AERO

Jun 25, 2025
FDH AERO established FDH Hardware division, comprising Société AHE, Blue Sky Industries and Madison Aerospace (Calco Aerospace and Aircraft Fasteners International are joining by end 2025), to support OEMs and aftermarket.
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NTSB

Jun 25, 2025
NTSB found that probable cause of last year’s inflight mid-exit door (MED) plug blowout on Alaska's 737-9 was Boeing’s failure to provide adequate training, guidance and oversight, plus FAA’s ineffective compliance enforcement surveillance and audit planning activities. It subsequently issued 19 new safety recommendations for Boeing (9) and the FAA (10).
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RIM ENTERPRISES, IA and ALLIANCE AIR PARTS

Jun 25, 2025
RIM ENTERPRISES, IA and ALLIANCE AIR PARTS, OK have merged. XLCS Partners was exclusive advisor to RIM.
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ROSTEC

Jun 25, 2025
ROSTEC completed first long-haul flight (6,000 km with two stops) of Sukhoi SSJ100 with Russian PD-8 engines.
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US DOT

Jun 25, 2025
US DOT says while Boeing is making progress, the FAA will not lift the 737 production cap (currently 38 per month) until it is fully confident the company can consistently produce aircraft that meet its rigorous safety and quality standards.
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XTI AEROSPACE

Jun 25, 2025
XTI AEROSPACE announced pricing of $16m underwritten public offering of common stock/warrants for working capital.
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HUTCHINSON

Jun 26, 2025
HUTCHINSON, France was selected by Deutsche Aerospace to supply primary insulation and low-pressure air ducting system for D328eco.
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AVATHON

Jun 26, 2025
AVATHON, CA launched an industrial AI platform for aerospace and defense.
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FLEXCOMPUTE

Jun 26, 2025
FLEXCOMPUTE, MA was selected by Joby Aviation to provide Flow360 simulation/analysis solution to accelerate eVTOL development.
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ASTRONAUTICS

Jun 26, 2025
ASTRONAUTICS was selected by US Navy (NAVAIR) to upgrade C/KC-130Ts with TSO-approved AFI4700 RoadRunner electronic flight instrument (EFI) under Global Positioning System Performance Based Navigation Upgrade program.
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AIRBUS AND CRITICAL SOFTWARE

Jun 26, 2025
AIRBUS and CRITICAL SOFTWARE, Portugal signed LOI to collaborate on development of embedded safety-critical software across multiple domains, including avionics, cabin systems, and inflight connectivity technologies.

Air Transport

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COC GLOBAL ENTERPRISE

Jun 21, 2025
COC GLOBAL ENTERPRISE acquired additional shares of Argentina's FLYBONDI and is now lead investor.
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AIR TRANSAT

Jun 21, 2025
AIR TRANSAT plans December 6 to begin twice-weekly Toronto-Istanbul (A330).
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SKYMARK

Jun 21, 2025
SKYMARK, Japan plans to order three more 737-10s and now has seven on order (includes two upgraded from -8s), plus seven 737-8s for delivery from FY27; aircraft are to be financed by Atlantis Aviation and some or all of aircraft will be sold/leased back. It has also committed to lease additional six 737-8s (lessor TBA) for delivery starting March 2026.
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AIRASIA X

Jun 24, 2025
AIRASIA X plans October 15 to begin three-times-weekly Kuala Lumpur-Tashkent, Uzbekistan (A330).
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SALAMAIR

Jun 24, 2025
SALAMAIR plans October 28 to begin Muscat-Medan, Indonesia/-Abha, Saudi Arabia (A321neo).
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AIR CAIRO

Jun 24, 2025
AIR CAIRO agreed to lease a new A320neo from SMBC Aviation Capital for delivery in 2026.
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MYANMAR AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL

Jun 24, 2025
MYANMAR AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL acquired ex-China Southern A319-100 (3983) with CFM56s.
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NESMA AIRLINES

Jun 24, 2025
NESMA AIRLINES, Egypt leased ex-Jetlines A320-200 (5995) with CFM56s from FTAI Aviation.
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VUELING

Jun 24, 2025
VUELING, Spain lease ex-Wizz Air A320-200 (6001) with V2500s from Merx Aviation (SPNWS; May 30).
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BERMUDAIR

Jun 24, 2025
BERMUDAIR leased second ex-Aerolineas Argentinas E190-E1 (291) from Azorra (SPNWS; May 23).
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HAWAIIAN AIRLINES

Jun 24, 2025
HAWAIIAN AIRLINES began operating its 10th A330-200P2F (1205; leased from Altavair) for AMAZON PRIME AIR.
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TITAN AIRWAYS

Jun 24, 2025
TITAN AIRWAYS leased ex-Myanmar E190 (543; transition check by SAMCO AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE) from TrueNoord.
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JETBLUE AIRWAYS

Jun 24, 2025
JETBLUE AIRWAYS plans in early September to cease serving Miami International and concentrate South Florida ops at Fort Lauderdale. It is also scaling back services at Seattle (-Boston/-JFK) from year-round services to seasonal.
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FLYSFAIR

Jun 24, 2025
FLYSAFAIR agreed to lease two 737-800s from AerCap (43413; ex-Hainan) and Jackson Square Aviation (60963; ex-flydubai).
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NEOS

Jun 24, 2025
NEOS, Italy took delivery of third 737-8 (66468) on lease from Aviation Capital Group, completing deal for three.
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HAINAN AIRLINES

Jun 24, 2025
HAINAN AIRLINES, China took delivery of its first LEAP-powered A321neo (12518); a second (12637) is due shortly.
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MADAGASCAR AIRLINES

Jun 24, 2025
MADAGASCAR AIRLINES extended leases of ATR 72-500 (698) and ATR 72-600 (1248) from Abelo to Jan 2028/Nov 2029.
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CPAT

Jun 24, 2025
CPAT was selected by Nigeria's Rano Air to provide ERJ distance learning solutions.
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KOREAN AIR

Jun 24, 2025
KOREAN AIR took delivery of eighth new GEnx-powered 787-10 (1235) on lease from ALC as part of deal for 10.
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MACQUARIE

Jun 24, 2025
MACQUARIE agreed to acquire ownership stakes in Bristol (55%), Birmingham (26.5%) and London City (25%) airports.
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AVIANCA CARGO

Jun 24, 2025
AVIANCA CARGO took delivery of A330-200P2F (1342) following conversion at VT MAE, AL (SPNWS; September 29, 2023).
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CAE PHILIPPINES

Jun 24, 2025
CAE PHILIPPINES is adding an A330neo full-flight simulator (FFS) in December 2026, to be supported by training services agreement with Cebu Pacific.
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EMERALD AIRLINES

Jun 24, 2025
EMERALD AIRLINES took delivery of second ex-Garuda ATR 72-600 (1181) from ACIA Aero Leasing under deal for two.
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HONG KONG AIRLINES

Jun 24, 2025
HONG KONG AIRLINES began daily Hong Kong-Sydney, Australia (A330).
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TAAG

Jun 24, 2025
TAAG, Angola took delivery of third A220-300 (55362) on lease from Air Lease Corporation under deal for six.
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MYANMAR AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL

Jun 24, 2025
MYANMAR AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL acquired ex-China Southern A319-100 (3983) with CFM56s.
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VOLARIS

Jun 24, 2025
VOLARIS leased third ex-Go First A320neo (8152) with GTFs from CDB Aviation (SPNWS; May 30).
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WEXFORD CAPITAL

Jun 24, 2025
WEXFORD CAPITAL received US Bankruptcy Court approval to acquire assets of defunct SILVER AIRWAYS.
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REX

Jun 24, 2025
REX received approval from Federal Court of Australia to extend deadline from end of June to December 2025 for finalizing talks with new investors; administrators say multiple bids have been received and has narrowed down the field.
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INDIGO

Jun 24, 2025
INDIGO agreed to sell 10 A321neos to Aircastle for leaseback from 2025/2026; first (12455) was delivered.
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AEROFLOT GROUP

Jun 25, 2025
AEROFLOT GROUP is now projecting entry into service of the MC-21 in 4Q26; original date was September 2022. It expects to take delivery of 108 by 2030, as YAKOVLEV is projected to initially produce about 36 aircraft per year.
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AEROUNION

Jun 25, 2025
AEROUNION was rebranded as AVIANCA CARGO MEXICO. It has two A330-300P2Fs.
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AIR ALGERIE

Jun 25, 2025
AIR ALGERIE has acquired Algeria's TASSILI AIRLINES (seven 737-800s/eight Dash 8s) from Sonatrach Holdings.
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AIR PREMIA

Jun 25, 2025
AIR PREMIA leased Trent 1000-powered 787-9 (62082) from Korean Air.
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ASL AIRLINES AUSTRALIA

Jun 25, 2025
ASL AIRLINES AUSTRALIA leased 737-800BCF (28595; ex-Georgian Airlines) from BBAM and now has two.
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AVELO AIR

Jun 25, 2025
AVELO AIR leased ex-GOL 737-800 (37601) from AerCap, increasing its fleet to 22 737NGs.
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BOLIVIANA

Jun 25, 2025
BOLIVIANA plans August 15 to begin Santa Cruz-Barcelona (A330-200).
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EASYJET

Jun 25, 2025
EASYJET added a new A320neo to its base in Bristol, which now has 19 aircraft serving 83 routes.
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FRONTIER AIRLINES

Jun 25, 2025
FRONTIER AIRLINES took delivery of new A321neo (12525) on lease from Aircastle, completing 3-aircraft SLB deal.
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GARUDA INDONESIA

Jun 25, 2025
GARUDA INDONESIA secured $405m loan from sovereign wealth fund Danantara Danantara Asset Management to combat setbacks from poor aircraft serviceability (50 Garuda/Citilink aircraft on ground) due to supply chain delays.
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IATA

Jun 25, 2025
IATA has added KlasJet (Avia Solutions Group) as new member airline.
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JETSMART

Jun 25, 2025
JETSMART, Chile announced it took delivery of its 46th A320 Family aircraft (A321; TBA).
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PHOENIX AVIATION CAPITAL and AIP CAPITAL

Jun 25, 2025
PHOENIX AVIATION CAPITAL and AIP CAPITAL closed inaugural $550m senior unsecured notes offering, increasing total available liquidity to $760m; proceeds will be used to repay existing indebtedness and general corporate purposes.
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QANTASLINK

Jun 25, 2025
QANTASLINK announced plan to acquire up to 14 mid-life E190s to replace its WA-based Fokker 100s from late 2026.
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ROYAL JORDANIAN

Jun 25, 2025
ROYAL JORDANIAN wet-leased A320-200 (3430) from GetJet Airlines for service out of Amman (to Europe/Middle East).
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SAAB

Jun 25, 2025
SAAB has FAA contract to install its Aerobahn runway and surface safety service (tracks aircraft/vehicles on airport surfaces) at 26 airports in US.
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SAS

Jun 25, 2025
SAS plans June 2026 to begin five-times-weekly Copenhagen-Mumbai (A330).
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FREEBIRD AIRLINES

Jun 26, 2025
FREEBIRD AIRLINES, Turkey leased ex-Kuwait Airways A320-200 (6375) with CFM56s from Macquarie AirFinance.
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LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS

Jun 26, 2025
LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS was selected by JetBlue to provide NetLine/Plan for network planning (first in US).
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RYANAIR

Jun 26, 2025
RYANAIR plans in late October to begin twice-weekly Göteborg Landvetter-Porto/-Malta (737).
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AAPA

Jun 26, 2025
AAPA members carried 31.21m pax in May, up 10.4% vs 28.26m in May 2024; capacity (ASKs) increased 9.5%.
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ABELO

Jun 26, 2025
ABELO, Ireland acquired three ATR 72-600s (1276/1308/1313; leased to BRAATHENS REGIONAL) from Bramora.
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PORTER AIRLINES

Jun 26, 2025
PORTER AIRLINES plans in 4Q25 to begin E2 service to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau, Grand Cayman and Liberia.
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CHINA AIRLINES

Jun 26, 2025
CHINA AIRLINES agreed to lease five new A321neos from ALC and is negotiating for a second batch of three aircraft with details to be announced after contract signing. It also received Board approval to acquire five A350-900s (TBA).

Business Aviation

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GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Jun 21, 2025
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE has delivered the 300th G280 following completion work at its facility near DFW.
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LUMINAIR

Jun 21, 2025
LUMINAIR, Hamburg, Germany ordered three Falcon 9Xs to join its current fleet of three Cessna Citation XLSs.
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GOGO

Jun 24, 2025
GOGO secured FAA STC for its C1 LRU for 42 aircraft models in collaboration with METREA AEROSPACE DESIGN; C1 will enable customers operating with legacy ATG 1000, 2000, 4000 or 5000 systems to seamlessly transition to upgraded Gogo Biz North American 850MHz Licensed LTE network when it comes online in May '26 to ensure uninterrupted service.
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EPIC FLIGHT ACADEMY

Jun 24, 2025
EPIC FLIGHT ACADEMY opened its FAA Part 141 flight school at Denver's Centennial Airport.
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AVFLIGHT

Jun 24, 2025
AVFLIGHT broke ground on new FBO, including 5,000 sq ft terminal/20,000 sq ft heated hangar, at Detroit City Airport for completion in December 2025; aircraft recently completed $3.5m runway renovation and LED taxi lighting upgrades.

MRO

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AFI KLM E&M

Jun 21, 2025
AFI KLM E&M has 13-year Saudia Group contract to maintain 86 GE90s (777s) at its facilities at Paris CDG and Paris Orly in deal that includes performance analytics, PROGNOS predictive maintenance, on-wing services, and field support.
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QATAR AIRWAYS, BARZAN HOLDINGS AND SATYS AEROSPACE

Jun 21, 2025
QATAR AIRWAYS, BARZAN HOLDINGS and SATYS AEROSPACE, France agreed to establish Satys-operated widebody aircraft paint facility at Dukhan Air Base to include two hangars, including a multipurpose hangar for light maintenance.
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WORLDWIDE COMPOSITE SERVICES

Jun 21, 2025
WORLDWIDE COMPOSITE SERVICES, Shannon, Ireland was certified by FAA to perform composite component repairs.
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AERFIN

Jun 21, 2025
AERFIN completed disassembly of ex-Japan Airlines 777-300ER (32433) in Roswell, NM (SPNWS; January 17).
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SABENA TECHNICS

Jun 24, 2025
SABENA TECHNICS was selected by Aer Lingus to provide A330 base maintenance/upgrades at Bordeaux in 2026-2029.
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AIRCRAFT PROPELLER SERVICE (APS)

Jun 24, 2025
AIRCRAFT PROPELLER SERVICE (APS) officially opened 30,096 sq ft, FAA-certified MRO facility in Selangor, Malaysia that will initially service Collins 568Fs for ATRs and C295s (SPNWS; April 11); it also has facilities in Brazil and US.
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STANDARDAERO

Jun 24, 2025
STANDARDAERO was selected by Firefly for PW127M (ATR) maintenance out of Summerside, PEI and Gonesse, France.
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AVENTURE AVIATION

Jun 25, 2025
AVENTURE AVIATION acquired 12 ex-Alaska 737NGs (30013-30019/30021/30856/30857/33679/33680) for part out.
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EMBRAER

Jun 25, 2025
EMBRAER opened E-Jet MRO facility in existing hangar at Fort Worth Alliance; a second hangar is planned for 2027.
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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK CANADA and CALGARY AIRPORTS

Jun 25, 2025
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK CANADA and CALGARY AIRPORTS broke ground on C$120m, 150,000 sq ft LEAP engine MRO/integrated test cell facility for 2027 to service 15-year WestJet contract in support of projected fleet of >130 737 MAXs.
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SIA ENGEINEERING (PHILIPPINES)

Jun 25, 2025
SIA ENGINEERING (PHILIPPINES) secured MOU from Avion Express Philippines to provide A320 line maintenance.
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STANDARDAERO

Jun 25, 2025
STANDARDAERO has Mexican certification of general aviation aircraft repairs, as well as line maintenance for Rolls-Royce Spey/Tay and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306 engines, plus Honeywell GTCP36-100/-150 APUs, at Van Nuys.
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MTU MAINTENANCE

Jun 26, 2025
MTU MAINTENANCE announced 30-year lease contract with City of Fort Worth, TX to expand its footprint at Fort Worth Alliance and invest $120m to modernize its 43,000 sq meter facility, to be renamed MTU MAINTENANCE FORT WORTH.
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INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE COATINGS

Jun 26, 2025
INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE COATINGS raised >$240m in new capital to refinance existing credit facilities and drive growth and global expansion.

Defense

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NATO

Jun 24, 2025
NATO ordered two more A330MRTTs for 2028/2029, increasing Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) to 12 aircraft.
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ORIZON AEROSTRUCTURES

Jun 25, 2025
ORIZON AEROSTRUCTURES has $3.1b Lockheed Martin follow-on contract for F-35 aerostructures, assembly and processing.

Defense/Aviation

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SAAB

Jun 21, 2025
SAAB ordered two Global 6500s (most likely for France's) for GlobalEye AEW&C program (SPNWS; June 20).

Who'sNews

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WHO'SNEWS: ROLLS-ROYCE

Jun 21, 2025
Daniel Sutcliffe to a Senior Strategic Buyer of Rolls-Royce, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: BLUEBOX AVIATION SYSTEMS

Jun 24, 2025
Kevin Birchmore to Executive Vice President-Sales and Marketing of Bluebox Aviation Systems, UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: N3 ENGINE OVERHAUL SERVICES

Jun 24, 2025
Holger Sindemann to Director and General Manager (on behalf of Rolls-Royce) of N3 Engine Overhaul Services.
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WHO'SNEWS: ST ENGINEERING

Jun 24, 2025
Wen Hao Wong to Director-Asset Management of ST Engineering.
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WHO'SNEWS: AERO CAPITAL SOLUTIONS

Jun 24, 2025
Charlie Costelloe to Commercial Operations Analyst of Aero Capital Solutions.
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WHO'SNEWS: ANGELES EQUITY PARTNERS

Jun 24, 2025
Michael Johnson to an Operating Vice President of Angeles Equity Partners, Los Angeles.
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WHO'SNEWS: CIRCOR

Jun 25, 2025
Chris Oberholtzer to Director-Supply Chain of CIRCOR International, MA.
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WHO'SNEWS: KP AVIATION

Jun 25, 2025
David Kidwell to Director of Repairs of KP Aviation, AZ.
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WHO'SNEWS: ROTABLE REPAIRS (VSE AVIATION)

Jun 25, 2025
Mark Byrne to Senior Sales & MRO Manager of Rotable Repairs (VSE Aviation), UK.
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WHO'SNEWS: FDH HARDWARE

Jun 25, 2025
Matt Lacki to President of FDH Hardware, CA.
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JETBLUE AIRWAYS

Jun 24, 2025
JETBLUE AIRWAYS plans in early September to cease serving Miami International and concentrate South Florida ops at Fort Lauderdale. It is also scaling back services at Seattle (-Boston/-JFK) from year-round services to seasonal.
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WHO'SNEWS: CHROMALLOY

Jun 26, 2025
Andres Voth to Vice President of Business Development-Americas of Chromalloy, FL.
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WHO'SNEWS: CRESTONE AIR PARTNERS

Jun 26, 2025
Tori Cerda was promoted to Director-Marketing & Operations of Crestone Air Partners.
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WHO'SNEWS: CRESTONE AIR PARTNERS

Jun 26, 2025
Steve Williamson to Chief Commercial Officer of Crestone Air Partners; Jamie Cooke was named Senior Investment Analyst.
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WHO'SNEWS: AERFIN

Jun 26, 2025
James Bennett, Chief Commercial Officer of AerFin, was appointed to the Board of Directors of AFRA.