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AirAsia Takes Delivery of A321neo

AirAsia (Malaysia) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, serial 12225, under a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by advanced LEAP-1A32 engines, ensuring operational efficiency and lower emissions, aligning with AirAsia’s commitment to sustainable aviation practices.

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Centrum Air to Launch Hub-and-Spoke Model in Tashkent

Centrum Air (Uzbekistan) has announced a strategic shift to a hub-and-spoke model starting from its summer 2025 schedule, positioning Tashkent as a major transit hub connecting East and West. This transformative initiative will be supported by a significant fleet expansion, set to more than double the airline’s capacity by July 2025.

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Aero Contractors Urges Interest Rate Reversal to Benefit Nigerian Airlines

Aero Contractors (Nigeria) CEO Ado Sanusi has urged the Federal Government to reverse the current high interest rates affecting businesses in the country. Sanusi emphasized that a reduction in interest rates is crucial for Nigerian airlines to fully benefit from the Cape Town Convention protocol, which aims to facilitate asset-based financing and leasing for aircraft.

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GOL Signs Sale-Leaseback Deal for Three Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (Brazil) has entered into two sale-leaseback agreements with SKY Aero Management (Ireland) for three Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. This strategic move is part of GOL’s fleet optimization and financing strategy, leveraging sale-leaseback arrangements to maintain operational flexibility and liquidity.

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Aircastle Delivers First of Six Boeing 737-9 MAX Aircraft to United

Aircastle (US) has completed the delivery of its first Boeing 737-9 MAX to United Airlines (US), marking the start of a series of six planned deliveries in 2024 and 2025. This aircraft is the first of the new MAX 9s that will join United’s growing fleet as part of its ongoing modernization and expansion efforts.

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Air India Confirms Orders for 100 Airbus Aircraft

Air India has officially disclosed its latest orders for 100 Airbus aircraft, including 10 A350s and 90 A320 Family jets, further bolstering its fleet expansion plans. The announcement underscores Air India’s strategic focus on modernizing its fleet and scaling its operations to meet growing passenger demand.