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Sun Country Airlines Secures $60 Million EETC C-Tranche to Reduce Debt

ByAdmin 04/02/202506/02/2025

Sun Country Airlines has strengthened its financial position by raising $60 million through a new C-tranche appended to its 2019-1 Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate (EETC). The airline used the full amount to pay down a significant portion of its term loan, which was financing five Boeing 737-900ER aircraft. This move reflects the airline’s strategy of optimizing its capital structure, reducing long-term debt obligations,…

Airbus | Airlines | Fleet | Sale

AFG Aviation Ireland Limited Acquires Airbus A320-214 from Cebu Pacific Affiliate

ByAdmin 04/02/202505/02/2025

AFG Aviation Ireland Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aircraft Finance Germany GmbH, has successfully completed the acquisition of an Airbus A320-214 aircraft, bearing Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN) 4927, from CAI Limited, an affiliate of Cebu Air, Inc. (Cebu Pacific), the leading airline in the Philippines.

Airbus | Airlines | Boeing | Fleet

Uzbekistan Airways Plans Fleet Expansion with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners

ByAdmin 04/02/202505/02/2025

Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier of Uzbekistan, is preparing to enhance its long-haul capabilities by signing a memorandum of understanding with Boeing for the acquisition of 14 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. The deliveries are planned between 2029 and 2032, with the total investment estimated at $2 billion.

Airlines | ATR | Fleet

Silk Avia Expands Fleet with Additional ATR 72-600 Aircraft

ByAdmin 04/02/202505/02/2025

Silk Avia, Uzbekistan’s regional airline and a member of the Uzbekistan Airways Group, is set to bolster its fleet with the addition of new ATR 72-600 aircraft. This strategic move aims to support the airline’s expanding route network and accommodate increasing passenger demand.

SATA Air Açores to Expand Fleet with Additional Q400 Aircraft

ByAdmin 04/02/202505/02/2025

SATA Air Açores, the regional airline serving Portugal’s Azores archipelago, has announced plans to expand its fleet by integrating an additional Q400 aircraft. This move aims to accommodate the rising passenger demand across the inter-island network.

Jeju Air Expands Fleet with New Boeing 737-8

ByAdmin 04/02/202505/02/2025

Jeju Air, South Korea’s leading low-cost carrier, has bolstered its fleet by acquiring a new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. This addition brings the airline’s total fleet size to 41 aircraft, including three B737-8 units received since 2023.

Airlines | Boeing | Crisis | Delivery | Fleet

ANA Holdings Faces Boeing Aircraft Delivery Delays

ByAdmin 04/02/202505/02/2025

ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways (ANA), has announced adjustments to its aircraft delivery schedule due to ongoing supply chain challenges. Originally slated to receive 11 Boeing aircraft in fiscal 2025, the company now expects to take delivery of only four: three Boeing 787s and one Boeing 737-8. The remaining seven aircraft are anticipated to be deferred to fiscal 2026.

Airlines | Embraer | Flag Carrier | Fleet

Air Serbia’s Embraer E195 Returns to Service Amid Fleet Expansion Challenges

ByAdmin 04/02/202505/02/2025

Air Serbia has returned its sole Embraer E195 aircraft, registered YU-ATB (serial number 19000213), to service following nearly two months of maintenance in Naples. The aircraft resumed operations on a flight between Belgrade and Dusseldorf.

Airbus | Airlines | Fleet | Sale

Air Madagascar Sells Airbus A340-300s and Madagascar Airlines Expands ATR Fleet

ByAdmin 04/02/202505/02/2025

Air Madagascar has sold two stored Airbus A340-300 aircraft, with serial numbers 319 and 210, to a Chinese company for US$2 million. This sale is part of the airline’s strategy to reduce its debt burden.

Airlines | Boeing | CFM International | Delivery | Fleet

TUI fly Belgium Expands Fleet with New Boeing 737-8

ByAdmin 03/02/202504/02/2025

TUI fly Belgium has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 44660. This aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1B27 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and performance.