Fleets – Page 16
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NewsSun Country to ‘opportunistically acquire’ leases for five Boeing 737-900ERs
Ultra-low-cost carrier Sun Country Airlines plans to acquire five Boeing 737-900ERs that are currently being leased to Oman Air.
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NewsMexico’s Aeronaves commits to additional CRJ200 freighter conversions
Mexican operator Aeronaves TSM is committing to take six converted Bombardier CRJ200 freighters through an agreement with modification specialist Aeronautical Engineers. Aeronaves, which is based in Saltillo, west of Monterrey, particularly specialises in cargo transport and operates a large and diverse fleet including McDonnell Douglas DC-9s, Boeing MD-80s and 737s, ...
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NewsAir France-KLM cargo tie-up with CMA CGM formally takes effect
Air France-KLM Group has formally commenced its strategic partnership with logistics specialist CMA CGM Group, originally disclosed last year. The 10-year tie-up will involve Air France-KLM’s Martinair Cargo division combine its network and freighter capacity with that of CMA CGM’s air cargo operation. Air France-KLM says the agreement has received ...
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NewsAmerican slows China expansion by scrapping two planned flights
American Airlines has stripped from its flight schedule two planned China routes – one to Beijing and another to Shanghai.
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NewsGlobalX to operate two A320s for TUI during summer peaks
US charter carrier Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) has a “wet” lease deal to operate two of its Airbus A320s on behalf of TUI Airlines Netherlands for the next three European summer travel seasons.
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NewsCityJet to fly first CRJ1000 on behalf of Lufthansa Group
Irish-based wet-lease operator CityJet has introduced its first Bombardier CRJ1000, complementing its 21 CRJ900s. CityJet is taking five of the larger variant, configured with 100 seats, ahead of the summer season. It says the first was delivered to the carrier on 28 March, arriving in Copenhagen from Ljubljana. CityJet has ...
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NewsASL expands into Australia with acquisition of Pionair
Irish-based operator ASL Aviation Holdings has acquired the Australian charter and wet-lease carrier Pionair, which will be rebranded to align with other ASL airlines. The operation, which will become ASL Airlines Australia, has 12 aircraft including Embraer 190-E2 twinjets and BAE Systems Avro models. But the parent company expects to ...
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NewsRoyal Jordanian looks to step up to 787-9s
Royal Jordanian Airlines has signalled that it is looking to step up to Boeing 787-9 operations, as it seeks to acquire three of the variant. The airline’s 787 fleet, totalling seven aircraft, entirely comprises the smaller -8 model. But the carrier had previously disclosed that it was seeking to increase ...
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NewsIndonesian cargo start-up Raindo to lease 737-800 freighters
Indonesian start-up cargo operator Raindo United Services is to lease a pair of Boeing 737-800 converted freighters to conduct flights. The aircraft will be leased through AerCap, the Irish lessor states. AerCap adds that the initial aircraft will be converted at Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services, while a second will undergo ...
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AnalysisAirline Business performance tracker: Asia-Pacific Q4 2022
Key data from the most-recent Asia-Pacific earnings period – the fourth quarter of 2022 – and the equivalent periods stretching back to the last pre-Covid year, powered by Airline Business Insight
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NewsFirst ITA Airways A330neo emerges from Airbus assembly line
ITA Airways’ first Airbus A330-900 emerged from the hangar at the airframer’s final assembly line in Toulouse on 31 March.
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NewsAlaska Air Cargo to convert two 737-800s into freighters
Alaska Air Cargo plans to boost its fleet supporting the state of Alaska in 2023 by converting two Boeing 737-800s into freighters, with the first jet expected to start hauling cargo this summer.
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NewsColombia’s Ultra Air shuts down
Colombian discount carrier Ultra Air suspended all flights on 29 March, a move following news that the carrier was short of cash.
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NewsChina Eastern, China Southern to resume 737 Max deliveries
Two of China’s three largest airlines are set to restart deliveries of Boeing 737 Max aircraft this year, a move that provides some clarity about the fate of the type in one of Boeing’s key markets.
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NewsScoot chief: ‘Business case’ for regional jets as network grows
Scoot chief executive Leslie Thng says the carrier has a good business case for regional aircraft, which will help it expand in the region.
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NewsHK Express takes delivery of first A321neo
Hong Kong-based HK Express has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, which sports the airline’s new livery.
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AnalysisAerospace supply-chain troubles force US airlines to back off fleet growth
Aircraft delivery delays mean airlines in the USA and elsewhere have been forced to adjust their fleet plans into the medium term, even as demand recovers after the Covid downturn
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NewsEngine MRO delays prompt Air Baltic to wet-lease four more aircraft
Air Baltic will take an additional four aircraft on short-term wet-lease to offset engine maintenance delays relating to its fleet of Airbus A220-300 jets.
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NewsJuneyao Air receives first A321neo assembled in Tianjin
Juneyao Air has taken delivery of the first Airbus A321neo to be completed at the airframer’s final assembly line (FAL) in Tianjin.
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NewsletterIndian airlines seek stronger footholds as boom beckons
More evidence emerged this week of India’s airline market being a hotbed of activity, as a host of executives spoke at an industry event.