All Fleets articles – Page 12
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NewsWizz negotiating for spare engines and shop visits in A321neo powerplant tender
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air is holding crucial discussions on contingency and maintenance for engines as part of a powerplant selection tender covering nearly 180 aircraft. The airline states that the negotiations – relating to additional engineering shop-visit slots and increased access to spare engines – will conclude by ...
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NewsAvianca to lease nine A320neos from BOC Aviation
Lessor BOC Aviation has signed a lease agreement with Latin American operator Avianca for new Airbus A320neos.
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NewsSpirit Airlines could cancel or postpone Airbus orders due to tariffs on EU products
US discounter Spirit Airlines could cancel some Airbus A320neo-family aircraft orders as a result of the ongoing trade war between the European Union and USA.
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NewsANA sees Embraer E2s replacing larger jets on domestic network
All Nippon Airways (ANA) expects to use its Embraer E190 E2s to replace larger narrowbodies that operate its domestic network, as Japan confronts a shrinking population.
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News‘Glimmer of light’ on 777X as Boeing improves: Emirates’ Clark
Emirates president Tim Clark is “cautiously optimistic” around bringing the Boeing 777X into service after years of delays, amid “a high degree of determination” at the airframer.
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NewsIndiGo to order 30 more A350s, plans European expansion
IndiGo will be doubling its orders for Airbus A350-900s, as it looks to convert the purchase rights for 30 widebodies into firm orders
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NewsAegean progresses with fleet expansion as it slashes first-quarter losses
Greek carrier Aegean is expecting to expand its fleet with six aircraft this year, five of which will be Airbus single-aisle jets. Aegean says, in a first-quarter statement, that it is “committed” to its fleet investment. It is scheduled to receive three A321neos and two A320neos, plus an ATR 72-600. ...
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NewsGulf Air to update fleet with Airbus leases from BOC Aviation
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is to lease nine Airbus A320neo-family jets through an agreement with Singapore-based lessor BOC Aviation. Gulf Air will take three A321neos and six A320neo under the pact, the lessor has disclosed. All nine of the twinjets will be powered by CFM International Leap-1A engines and ...
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NewsRoyal Jordanian begins Airbus renewal with first A320neo delivery
Royal Jordanian has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo, which is being supplied through Irish-based lessor Avolon. Powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines, it was flown from Toulouse to Amman on 28 May. The flag-carrier disclosed in 2022 that it had chosen the re-engined model to replace its ...
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NewsSunwing’s swan song: WestJet completes integration of leisure carrier’s 737s
Canadian leisure carrier Sunwing Airlines is operating its final revenue flights, as the last of its 18 Boeing 737s will be integrated into WestJet Group’s fleet on 29 May.
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NewsUS lessor Azorra to pick up nearly 50 E-Jets as DAE divests around 75 aircraft
US lessor Azorra is to acquire a batch of 49 Embraer E-Jet aircraft from the portfolio of Middle Eastern leasing company Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. DAE has disclosed that it is selling around 75 aircraft to two parties, neither of which it has identified. But Florida-based Azorra has revealed it is ...
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NewsAir Niugini orders two more A220s as first example enters final assembly
Papua New Guinea carrier Air Niugini has disclosed firm orders for two additional Airbus A220-100s.
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NewsVietjet doubles A330neo commitments
Vietjet has signed fresh orders for 20 more Airbus A330-900s, as it eyes long-term network expansion. The order – announced on the sidelines of a state visit by French president Emmanuel Macron to Vietnam – adds to the low-cost operator’s existing commitment for 20 A330neos, which it first disclosed ...
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NewsJapan’s Skymark acquires six 737 Max 8s
Skymark Airlines is to acquire six Boeing 737 Max 8s, in an orderbook top-up for fleet renewal purposes.
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NewsEl Al to reconfigure final 777 and return it to operation
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has opted to reconfigure another Boeing 777-200ER, a decision which will restore its fleet to six of the twinjet type. The airline has been refurbishing some of its 777s with a higher-density layout of 313 seats – featuring business, premium-economy and economy cabins – and aligns ...
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NewsCommuteAir to keep flying 50-seat regional jets for United through 2028
US regional carrier CommuteAir has extended its contract with United Airlines to continue flying 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145s through 2028.
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NewsNorse Atlantic slashes losses as 787 leases help lift first-quarter revenues
Norse Atlantic Airways has slashed its first-quarter losses, bringing down its operating loss for the period by 90% and its net loss by more than 75%. It is aiming to deliver full-year profitability for 2025 following a revision of its business model, under which it intends to offset seasonal fluctuations ...
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NewsFirst A321XLR with Pratt & Whitney engines delivered to budget carrier Wizz Air
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air has taken delivery of its initial Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first operator to have the long-range type with Pratt & Whitney engines. The airline has configured the twinjet, which carries the UK registration G-XLRA, with a single-class layout featuring 239 seats. Wizz had intended ...
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NewsChallenge Group could operate up to 10 777-300ER freighters
Cargo specialist Challenge Group indicates that it could operate up to 10 converted Boeing 777-300ER freighters, as preparation commences on its first example. Challenge Group has transferred the first airframe from its previous owner to the facilities of Israel Aerospace Industries, for modification under its 777-300ERSF programme. The company adds ...
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NewsRyanair maintains 737 Max 10 delivery planning as confidence in fleet catch-up rises
Budget operator Ryanair Group is planning for the arrival of its initial 15 Boeing 737 Max 10s in spring 2027, as it becomes increasingly confident of putting its fleet renewal back on track. The airline states that Boeing expect the Max 10 to be certified late this year, and continues ...