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Ascend Airways Takes Delivery of B737-8 on Lease

Ascend Airways, a UK-based operator, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 44863, as part of a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, reflecting the airline’s continued push to modernize and expand its narrowbody fleet with next-generation, fuel-efficient aircraft.

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AJet Takes Delivery of A320 on Wet Lease from SmartLynx

AJet, based in Türkiye, has expanded its operational fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial number 2689, secured through a wet lease agreement with SmartLynx Estonia. The aircraft is powered by V2527-A5 engines and marks a continued effort by AJet to increase short-haul capacity during peak operational periods.

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Spirit Airlines Projects Fleet Growth to 196 Aircraft by End of 2025

Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier based in the United States, has outlined its fleet development plan for 2025, projecting an increase from 192 aircraft at the end of 2024 to 196 by the close of 2025. The net growth follows a strategic adjustment involving the retirement of two Airbus A319s in the first quarter of 2025, and the expected delivery of six…

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MAS Plans Steady Freighter Fleet Growth Through 2030

MAS (Mexico), a growing cargo airline, has revealed plans to add one to two freighters per year until 2030, signaling a steady and measured fleet expansion strategy aligned with rising demand in the air cargo sector. The airline also announced that broader fleet development plans for the next decade are currently under internal review.

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Korean Air Grounds Four A220-300s Due to Engine Issues

Korean Air has confirmed that four out of its ten Airbus A220-300s have been grounded due to ongoing engine-related issues, which are expected to impact its domestic operations during summer 2025. The affected aircraft include serial numbers 55022, 55049, 55019, and 55031.