Airbus Defence and Space is set to lead the build-out of Europe’s flagship IRIS² satellite constellation with a major contract signed at the International Space Summit in Paris, marking a pivotal step in the EU’s pursuit of digital sovereignty and secure connectivity.
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Southwest Airlines To Receive Boeing 737 MAX 8 MSN 67319 as part of the carrier’s continued fleet modernization strategy centered on high-efficiency narrowbody aircraft supporting its extensive domestic network.
Alaska Airlines has further expanded its Boeing MAX fleet with the recent delivery of a B737-9, serial number 68521, equipped with CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. This aircraft forms part of the airline’s ongoing strategy to modernize its fleet while increasing capacity and efficiency.
Eurowings, the German low-cost subsidiary of Lufthansa Group, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320, serial number 3734, on wet lease from Avion Express Malta. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, a proven workhorse in the narrowbody segment known for reliability and cost efficiency.
United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has unveiled a major fleet expansion plan through the acquisition of six Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Southwest Airlines, with an option to secure four additional units. This significant step will grow UNA’s fleet from its current five aircraft to as many as fifteen, representing a transformative moment for the young carrier.
Amedeo, the Dublin-based aircraft leasing specialist, has finalized the sale of two Airbus A380-861 aircraft to Emirates, marking an important milestone in fleet management and aviation leasing. The deal represents the first phase of a planned four-aircraft transaction, reflecting a broader strategic collaboration between lessor and airline.
Challenge Group, a Malta-based aviation company, has achieved a significant milestone by registering Europe’s first B777-300ERSF under its 9H Air Operator Certificate (AOC). This marks the introduction of the B777-300ERSF, a converted freighter, into the European market, with the group planning to receive two units in 2025.
