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Aegean Faces GTF Engine Issues Through 2027

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Aegean Airlines anticipates continued operational disruptions from GTF engine problems for at least another two years, extending into 2027. The airline projects that the peak of these challenges will occur in 2026, when up to 13 or 14 aircraft may be grounded simultaneously due to Pratt & Whitney’s PW1000G engine reliability issues.

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ExpressJet Airlines Certificate Revoked by US DOT

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ExpressJet Airlines (US) has faced a significant regulatory setback as the US Department of Transportation (DOT)denied its request for a waiver from the revocation-for-dormancy rule. Additionally, the DOT dismissed the air carrier’s notice to resume operations and formally revoked the certificate authority previously issued to ExpressJet.

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IAG Considers New LCC in Madrid Amid Iberia Express Pilot Dispute, Weighs Air Europa Stake Decision

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International Airlines Group (IAG) is exploring the potential launch of a new low-cost carrier (LCC) in Madrid, should salary negotiations with Iberia Express pilots fail to reach a resolution. At the same time, the Group is reconsidering its position in Air Europa, weighing the possibility of maintaining its 20% stake without participating in an upcoming capital increase.

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AFG Aviation Ireland Limited Acquires Airbus A320-214 from Cebu Pacific Affiliate

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AFG Aviation Ireland Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aircraft Finance Germany GmbH, has successfully completed the acquisition of an Airbus A320-214 aircraft, bearing Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN) 4927, from CAI Limited, an affiliate of Cebu Air, Inc. (Cebu Pacific), the leading airline in the Philippines.

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Eurowings Takes Delivery Of Wet-Leased B737-800

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Eurowings has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800, serial number 39394, under a wet lease agreement with Smartwings of Czechia. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26E engines and joins Eurowings’ fleet to help manage rising operational demand, particularly as the carrier gears up for the busy summer travel season.

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airBaltic Reports 11% Passenger Increase in October 2024

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airBaltic, Latvia’s national carrier, reported an impressive 11% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers for October 2024, totaling 470,800 passengers. This growth aligns with the airline’s ongoing efforts to expand its network and increase flight frequency on popular routes. Additionally, airBaltic’s load factor (LF) saw a notable improvement, rising 5.7 percentage points to reach 84.1%. This higher load factor reflects increased demand and efficient capacity management,…