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Lufthansa City Airlines Receives A320neo D-AIJR With PW1127G

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Lufthansa City Airlines has welcomed a new addition to its fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Airbus A320neo from Airbus’ Toulouse facility. The aircraft, designated as A320-271N, carries the manufacturer serial number 12656 and is registered as D-AIJR. It is named Oberstdorf W, continuing Lufthansa’s tradition of naming aircraft after notable German towns. This A320neo is powered by a pair of Pratt…

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Spirit Airlines to Furlough 270 Pilots Amid Delivery Delays

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Spirit Airlines has announced plans to furlough 270 pilots and demote 140 captains to first officers due to continued aircraft delivery delays that have forced the airline to reduce its flight schedule through 2025. The budget carrier cited a combination of Pratt & Whitney engine issues and broader supply chain disruptions as key drivers of the operational cutbacks.

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Group Engine Management Signs PW1100 Lease Deal With CDB Aviation

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Group Engine Management GmbH has entered into a new strategic partnership with CDB Aviation through the signing of a General Terms Agreement (GTA) for aircraft engine leasing. The initial step under this broader cooperation involves a lease agreement for four Pratt & Whitney PW1100 engines, which will be deployed to support the Lufthansa Group Airlines fleet.

SMBC Aviation Capital Delivers First A320neo to SKY Express

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SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading aircraft leasing firm headquartered in Dublin, has delivered an Airbus A320‑251N to SKY Express S.A., Greece’s prominent carrier. The aircraft, manufacturer serial number 12638, is powered by CFM International LEAP‑1A engines. Delivery was completed on June 26, 2025, at Airbus facilities in Toulouse, France.

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SMBC Aviation Capital Delivers Third A320neo to StarFlyer

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SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading global aircraft lessor, has successfully delivered a new Airbus A320-251N to StarFlyer Inc. on July 23, 2025. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 12649, is the third A320neo provided to the Japanese airline under a three-plus-one aircraft agreement.

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Royal Jordanian Takes Delivery Of A320neo Serial 12384

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Royal Jordanian has strengthened its single-aisle fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12384, as part of its strategy to modernize operations and enhance fuel efficiency. The aircraft supports the carrier’s regional and short-haul connectivity goals across the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa.

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Volaris Reports $63M Q2 Loss Amid Rising Costs And Load Dip

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Volaris, the Mexican low-cost carrier, has reported a $63 million net loss for the second quarter of 2025, a sharp reversal from the $10 million profit it recorded in the same period last year. The loss was driven by a combination of declining unit revenues, increased operating expenses, and a slight drop in load factor.

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Air India A320neo Damaged After Runway Excursion In Mumbai

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An Air India Airbus A320neo, operating as Flight AI2744, experienced a runway excursion upon landing at Mumbai International Airport on July 21, 2025, during heavy rainfall. The incident caused visible damage to the aircraft’s engine cowling and multiple tyres, but no injuries were reported among passengers or crew.