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Greater Bay Airlines Seeks U.S. Approval For Saipan, Guam Flights

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Greater Bay Airlines, a Hong Kong-based carrier, has formally applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for a foreign air carrier permit and exemption, aiming to commence scheduled services from Hong Kong to U.S. territories in the Pacific. The airline intends to begin operations to Saipan in winter 2025/26 using a Boeing 737-800, with future expansion to Guam planned for 2026 using a Boeing 737-9.

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Air Senegal Funds Frozen Over Aircraft Return Dispute

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Air Senegal is facing legal and operational complications following the freezing of $3.1 million of its funds by IATA, enforced under a court order stemming from a leasing dispute with Carlyle Aviation Partners, an Ireland-based aircraft lessor. The issue revolves around the return of four aircraft—two Airbus A319s and two A321s—to the lessor.

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StandardAero To Maintain Firefly’s PW127M ATR72 Fleet

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StandardAero, a leading global provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has been selected by Firefly, a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group, to deliver comprehensive support for the PW127M engines powering its ATR72-500 fleet. This agreement enhances Firefly’s operational reliability as it continues to scale its regional network.

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Xiamen Airlines Takes Delivery Of B737-8 Serial 64680

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Xiamen Airlines, one of China’s largest privately owned carriers and a subsidiary of the China Southern Airlines Group, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, identified by serial number 64680. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines from CFM International, which deliver cutting-edge fuel efficiency and emissions reduction benefits.

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WestJet Takes Delivery Of Leased B737-8 Serial 43297

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WestJet, one of Canada’s leading airlines, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 43297, as part of a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines, which offer significant improvements in fuel efficiency, noise reduction, and emissions over previous-generation narrowbodies.

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Vueling Takes Delivery Of A320 Serial 6001 On Lease

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Vueling, a leading low-cost carrier based in Spain and part of the International Airlines Group (IAG), has received a leased Airbus A320, identified by serial number 6001. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, well-known for their reliability and performance in high-frequency short-haul operations.

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UPS Takes Delivery Of B767-300F Serial 67979

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UPS (United Parcel Service) has expanded its all-cargo fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 767-300F, bearing manufacturer serial number 67979. The aircraft is powered by CFM General Electric CF6-80C2B6F engines, providing dependable thrust performance and fuel efficiency ideal for long-range logistics operations.

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TAAG Takes Delivery Of Third A220-300 Serial 55362

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TAAG Angola Airlines, the national flag carrier of Angola, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its third Airbus A220-300, bearing serial number 55362. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines, known for their fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and quiet operation, aligning with the airline’s modernization goals.

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Proflight Zambia Leases CRJ200 Serial 7884 From Alberta

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Proflight Zambia, the leading regional carrier based in Lusaka, has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a Bombardier CRJ200, carrying serial number 7884. The aircraft has been leased from Alberta Aviation Capital, a Canadian-based leasing company, and is expected to support Proflight’s short-haul operations across southern Africa.