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NewsAerCap orders 100 A320neo-family jets in Frontier-linked transaction
Irish-based leasing giant AerCap is ordering another 100 Airbus A320neo-family jets, delivery of which will commence in 2028. It indicates that the acquisition is linked to fleet modernisation for US low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines. AerCap says the purchase comprises new orders for 55 jets and the exercising of previously-held options ...
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NewsAir Baltic writes off A220 badly damaged during APU test incident
One of Latvian carrier Air Baltic’s early Airbus A220-300s has been confirmed by the carrier as having been written off after a maintenance incident last year. The airline had taken delivery of the twinjet (YL-AAO) in March 2019, an arrival which took its fleet of the type to 15. But ...
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NewsChina Airlines cuts back previous deal for A350-900s and A321neos
Taiwanese carrier China Airlines has cut back its fleet plans, reducing the number of Airbus A350s and A321neos featured in previous agreements. China Airlines had disclosed in June last year that it would bring in 13 aircraft comprising five A350-900s and eight A321neos. But it has revised this plan, stating ...
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NewsAmazon fleet of A330 converted freighters transferred to IAT Leasing
Ten converted Airbus A330-300 freighters leased to online retailer Amazon’s cargo airline operation are being transferred to Irish-based lessor IAT Leasing. The aircraft are operated by Alaska Air Group – which acquired them through Hawaiian Airlines – on behalf of Amazon Air. IAT Leasing says it has purchased the twinjet ...
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NewsSpirit plans to operate 80 or fewer A320s by third quarter
Spirit Airlines has filed a plan of reorganisation in US bankruptcy court, detailing a vision for post-Chapter 11 operations that includes dramatically reduced fleet numbers and a more-flexible business model.
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NewsAeroflot cuts back premium cabins in single-aisle fleets
Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot is reconfiguring nearly 30 single-aisle jets to reduce premium accommodation in favour of more economy seats. The airline will change the layout of 22 Boeing 737-800s and seven Airbus A320s. Aeroflot says the 737s’ capacity will increase from 158 to 162, by cutting the business-class cabin from ...
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NewsAegean drops A321XLR plan after missing summer window
Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has scrapped plans to take a pair of Airbus A321XLRs to launch flights to India this year after delays in receiving the aircraft meant they would not arrive in time for the summer.
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NewsTaiwan’s Starlux plans lease of more A321neos
Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has disclosed that it will lease eight more Airbus A321neos for its fleet. The aircraft will be sourced from lessor BOC Aviation (UK) according to a submission to the Taiwanese stock exchange on 10 March. The disclosure values the transaction at around $81.2 million per aircraft. ...
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NewsQatari bank division to acquire widebody portfolio of Amedeo entity
Qatari-based financial institution Lesha Bank is to acquire the portfolio of 12 widebody jets held by aircraft asset manager Amedeo’s Air Four Plus vehicle. Air Four Plus has six Airbus A380s and two Boeing 777-300ERs, which have been operated by Emirates, along with four A350-900s with Thai Airways International. Lesha ...
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NewsUganda recruits Ethiopian 787 for long-haul routes after MRO ties up A330neos
Uganda Airlines is wet-leasing Boeing 787 aircraft from Ethiopian Airlines to restore long-haul routes after its two Airbus A330-800s had to undergo unscheduled maintenance. The airline has not indicated the nature of the maintenance, but the situation has added to upheaval at the carrier soon after it sought a change ...
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NewsAbra Group assigns five A330-900neos to Gol for launch of widebody operations
Brazilian carrier Gol will operate widebody aircraft for the first time as parent company Abra Group assigns five Airbus A330-900neos to the historically all-Boeing 737 operator.
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NewsAir Canada begins fleet transfer with first retrofitted Boeing 737 Max 8 entering service for Rouge subsidiary
Montreal-based Air Canada has transferred its first retrofitted Boeing 737 Max 8 to leisure subsidiary Rouge, marking the start of a fleet reorganisation that will see 45 narrowbodies moved by year-end.
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NewsLessor TrueNoord brings in first Airbus jets with Breeze A220 transaction
Lessor TrueNoord has entered its first Airbus agreement, with a sale-and-leaseback of three A220-300s to US carrier Breeze Airways. The twinjets – powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines – have been delivered new from the assembly line. TrueNoord adds that the “landmark” transaction also makes the A220 the largest ...
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NewsUnited deploys first 737 Max 8 to South Pacific hub
United Airlines plans to station 10 Boeing 737 Max 8s at its Guam hub, marking the beginning of a local fleet renewal programme that will replace the carrier’s older 737-800s.
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NewsEl Al to refurbish all six 777s by first quarter of 2027
Israeli flag-carrier El Al expects to have all six Boeing 777-200ERs in its fleet reconfigured by the end of the first quarter next year. The airline has been refitting the 279-seat twinjets to feature a 313-seat layout and a cabin consistent with that of its Boeing 787s. El Al retired ...
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NewsAir Astana finalises 25-aircraft Airbus narrowbody order
Air Astana Group has finalised its order for five Airbus A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft, marking its largest direct order to date.
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NewsThai Airways confirms plans to lease 10 787-8s
Thai Airways International has confirmed it is in discussions to lease 10 Boeing 787-8s intended for fleet replacement.
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NewsDelta expands A321neo commitment with 34 new firm orders
Delta Air Lines has exercised options for more Airbus A321neos, bringing its firm orders to 97 aircraft as the US carrier continues pursuing a narrowbody fleet modernisation programme.
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NewsFlydubai to start receiving more 737 Max 9s as premium demand rises
Middle Eastern operator Flydubai will start increasing its complement of Boeing 737 Max 9s this year, the larger variant accounting for more than half of the 12 Max jets it expects to receive in 2026. This year’s delivery total – which remains subject to manufacturer schedules – will comprise seven ...
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NewsJet2 profits in line with expectations ahead of Gatwick launch
UK leisure carrier Jet2 sees profits on track with expectations as it prepares to launch its new base at London Gatwick this summer