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American Airlines Plans International Fleet Expansion to 200 Aircraft

American Airlines, one of the largest carriers in the United States, has announced plans to expand its international fleetfrom 120 aircraft to 200 by 2029. A significant portion of this growth will come from the addition of 40 Airbus A321XLRs, underscoring the airline’s strategy to enhance long-haul capabilities.

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China Eastern Adds A321neo and A320neo to Fleet

China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s leading carriers, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of two state-of-the-art aircraft: an Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12312, and an Airbus A320neo, identified by serial number 12387. The A321neo is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, while the A320neo is equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines, both manufactured by CFM International.

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HAECO to Provide Base Maintenance for PAL Express Narrowbody Fleet

HAECO, a global provider of aircraft engineering and maintenance services based in Hong Kong, has entered into a new agreement with PAL Express, the low-cost carrier of Philippine Airlines, to provide base maintenance services for its narrowbody fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. The agreement will commence in 2025, further solidifying HAECO’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region.