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Air India Acquires Six B777-300ERs Ahead Of Lease Expiry

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Air India, through its wholly owned subsidiary AI Fleet Services, has completed the acquisition of six Boeing 777-300ER aircraft that were previously operated under lease agreements. The aircraft, with serial numbers 39686, 39687, 39688, 39689, 39690, and 41701, were purchased in advance of their scheduled lease expirations in 2026, signaling a strategic move to consolidate fleet ownership.

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Air Europa Takes Delivery Of B787-9 With Trent 1000 Engines

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Air Europa, the Spanish carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, serial number 62523, expanding its long-haul fleet as it continues to strengthen intercontinental operations. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and range capabilities on widebody platforms.

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7 Air To Add Three B737-800Fs As Michael Mendez Becomes CEO

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7 Air, a U.S.-based cargo carrier, has announced plans to expand its freighter fleet by acquiring three additional B737-800F aircraft by the end of 2025. The move aligns with the airline’s strategy to scale operations in response to rising demand for e-commerce and regional cargo logistics.

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KLM Grounds Seven B787s After Maintenance Error

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KLM, the flag carrier of the Netherlands, grounded seven Boeing 787 aircraft on May 3, 2025, after a serious maintenance oversight involving a refueling system component. The grounding occurred following the discovery that engineers had applied the wrong maintenance procedures, prompting immediate safety concerns and regulatory involvement.

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Qatar Airways Cargo Launches B777-200LRMF With Jetran

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Qatar Airways Cargo has officially been announced as the launch customer for the B777-200LRMF (Long Range Mammoth Freighter), a newly converted widebody freighter developed by Mammoth Freighters, a U.S.-based P2F (passenger-to-freighter) conversion specialist. The airline has finalized an agreement to acquire five of these aircraft from Jetran, a U.S.-based aviation services and leasing company.

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Air India Launches $400M Cabin Retrofit For 67 Aircraft

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Air India has commenced a wide-ranging $400 million fleet interior refurbishment program, aiming to enhance passenger comfort and modernize its in-service aircraft. The project covers a total of 67 aircraft, with the work scheduled over a two-year period as the airline undergoes a brand transformation under Tata Group ownership.

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Air Astana Delays B787-9 Delivery, Signs GE Maintenance Deal

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Air Astana Group, the national airline of Kazakhstan, has confirmed that the delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 has been pushed to the second half of 2026, marking a delay from the previously expected timeline. The move comes amid broader adjustments to fleet schedules as the carrier aligns its long-haul strategy with updated operational forecasts and capacity planning.

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My Freighter Acquires B767-300BDSF On Lease

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My Freighter, a cargo airline based in Uzbekistan, has added a Boeing 767-300BDSF to its fleet under a lease agreement, expanding its medium- to long-haul freight capabilities. The aircraft, bearing serial number 26984, is powered by PW4060 engines, further optimizing the airline’s cargo operations.