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British Airways Receives A321neo Aircraft

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British Airways, a key member of the International Airlines Group (IAG), has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo aircraft. The aircraft bears manufacturer serial number 12484 and is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines produced by CFM International. This delivery further supports the carrier’s strategy to modernize its narrowbody fleet and enhance operational efficiency across short- and medium-haul routes.

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Aer Lingus Takes Delivery Of A321XLR Aircraft

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Aer Lingus, the Irish flag carrier and part of the International Airlines Group (IAG), has taken delivery of one Airbus A321XLR, with manufacturer serial number 12248, powered by LEAP-1A33X engines. This addition marks a continued expansion of the airline’s fleet strategy to incorporate next-generation, fuel-efficient narrowbody aircraft capable of long-haul operations.

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Singapore Airlines To Retire B737-800s By March 2026

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Singapore Airlines has announced it will retire its final four Boeing 737-800 aircraft by the end of March 2026, marking a key milestone in its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The move comes as the airline ramps up deliveries of the Boeing 737-8, part of the MAX series, to modernize its narrowbody operations.

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Ethiopian Confirms GEnx, GE9X Engines For New Boeing Fleet

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Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest carrier, has finalized a comprehensive engine supply agreement with GE Aerospace (US), confirming its selection of GEnx engines for a fleet of 11 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners and GE9X engines for eight Boeing 777-9 aircraft. The deal includes options for six additional GE9X-powered 777-9s, reflecting the airline’s confidence in GE’s latest propulsion technologies.

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AIP Capital Targets B737 MAX Buy Via $321M Fund

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AIP Capital, a U.S.-based aviation investment and asset management firm, is preparing for a substantial acquisition of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, leveraging its $321 million pre-delivery payment (PDP) financing fund. This move forms part of AIP’s broader strategy to expand its aircraft portfolio and deepen its footprint in the global leasing space.

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Vietjet To Transfer 50 B737 MAX Aircraft To Thai Affiliate

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Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost airline, has signed a cooperation agreement with Boeing to transfer 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to its Thai subsidiary, Thai Vietjet Air. The aircraft are part of a larger order of 200 units originally placed in 2022, aimed at supporting Vietjet’s ambitious regional growth strategy.

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Smartwings Receives A320 MSN 2496 On Wet Lease

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Smartwings, a leading Czech airline, has expanded its operational capabilities through the wet lease of an Airbus A320, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 2496. The aircraft is leased from Global Aviation, a South African carrier, and is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, which are widely recognized for their reliability and performance in short- to medium-haul operations.

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LOT Suspends B737-800 Lease With HelloJets

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LOT Polish Airlines, the national carrier of Poland, has temporarily suspended its lease contract for a Boeing 737-800aircraft with HelloJets, a Romanian carrier. The lease, originally due to terminate in October 2025, was cut short as part of operational adjustments following the suspension of LOT’s Tel Aviv route, where the aircraft had been operating.

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Emirates Takes Delivery Of A350-900 MSN 713

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Emirates, the Dubai-based flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has taken delivery of an Airbus A350-900, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 713. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, which are among the most efficient large civil aero engines in service today, designed to deliver lower fuel burn and reduced emissions.

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El Al Takes Delivery Of B787-9 MSN 34319

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El Al Israel Airlines, the national airline of Israel, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 34319, as part of its ongoing fleet renewal and modernization program. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, known for their fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and operational performance on long-haul flights.