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Breeze Airways To Take Delivery Of Airbus A220-300

Breeze Airways is preparing to take delivery of a brand-new Airbus A220-300 from Airbus, marking another addition to its rapidly growing fleet. The aircraft, identified as MSN 55239, is powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofan (GTF) engines. It will feature a two-class cabin configuration with 12 seats in First Class and 125 in Economy, offering a total of 137 seats.

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UPS To Take Delivery Of Boeing 767-300ERF

UPS is preparing to take delivery of a Boeing 767-300ERF from Boeing, further reinforcing its position as one of the world’s largest and most reliable cargo operators. The aircraft, identified by MSN 67981, is powered by a pair of CF6-80C2B6F engines, a proven workhorse in the freighter sector known for reliability and performance.

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First Airbus A321XLR Suffers Tail Strike In Prague

The first Airbus A321XLR, operated by Wizz Air and registered as G-XLRA (MSN 11631), sustained a tail strike incident while landing at Prague International Airport on September 11, 2025. The aircraft, arriving from London Gatwick Airport, experienced contact between the tail section of the fuselage and the runway during touchdown.

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Air China Sells Retired Boeing 747-400 For $13.6 Million

Air China has completed the sale of a retired Boeing 747-400, marking another step in the carrier’s efforts to raise cash from non-active aircraft assets. The transaction was finalized for US $13.6 million, with the deal covering aircraft MSN 25882, which had spent its entire career flying under the Chinese flag carrier.

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Capital Airlines Takes Delivery Of Second A330-200P2F

Capital Airlines, a subsidiary of the HNA Aviation Group, has officially received its second Airbus A330-200P2F, further strengthening its growing freighter operations. The delivery underlines the carrier’s continued role in supporting China’s expanding air cargo market, particularly amid the country’s increasing reliance on converted widebody freighters to handle growing logistics demand.

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AirAsia In Talks To Acquire COMAC C919 Aircraft

AirAsia is exploring a potential fleet expansion with the COMAC C919, marking what could become a historic order for the Chinese-built narrowbody aircraft. Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, AirAsia’s parent company, revealed during the Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong that the group is in active discussions with COMAC to acquire the type. If finalized, this would make AirAsia the first foreign…

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Condor To Retire Boeing 757-300 Fleet In November 2025

Condor Flugdienst GmbH has confirmed the retirement of its Boeing 757-300 fleet, with the final flight scheduled for November 5, 2025, from Frankfurt to Vienna. This farewell service will mark the end of a 35-year chapter in the airline’s history, as the 757-300 has been a cornerstone of Condor’s medium-haul operations since its introduction.

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Qantas To Launch First Airbus A321XLR Flights September 25

Qantas has confirmed that its first two Airbus A321XLR aircraft, named Great Ocean Road (VH-OGA) and Outback Way (VH-OGB), will enter commercial service on September 25, 2025, marking a major step in the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal program. The inaugural flights will connect Sydney with Perth and Sydney with Melbourne, pending final regulatory approvals.