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Air Cairo Receives New Airbus A320neo to Expand Fleet

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Air Cairo, a key player in Egypt’s low-cost airline sector, has expanded its fleet with the recent addition of a new Airbus A320neo. The aircraft, identified by serial number 12242, is powered by advanced LEAP-1A26 engines, providing enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. This delivery marks another step in Air Cairo’s commitment to modernizing its fleet and improving its operational efficiency to meet the growing demand for affordable travel options in the region.

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Spirit Airlines Seeks Sale/Leaseback for Four A321neos

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Spirit Airlines, a major US-based low-cost carrier, has filed a motion to initiate sale/leaseback transactions with JSA International US Holdings. These transactions involve up to four Airbus A321neo aircraft, serials 12324, 12330, 12333, and 12425, currently scheduled for delivery to Spirit between December 17, 2024, and April 2025.

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Sunwing Airlines Adds B737-800 on Wet Lease

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Sunwing Airlines (Canada) has enhanced its operational capacity with the addition of a Boeing B737-800, serial 37884, powered by CFM56-7B26 engines. The aircraft is provided on a wet lease arrangement by Smartwings (Czechia), highlighting Sunwing’s efforts to optimize fleet utilization during peak travel periods.

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Aero Contractors Urges Interest Rate Reversal to Benefit Nigerian Airlines

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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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Madagascar Airlines Anticipates ATR72 Deliveries by Year-End

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Madagascar Airlines is set to expand its fleet with the upcoming addition of two ATR72 aircraft—a 500 and a 600 model—expected by the end of 2024. These aircraft are leased and will significantly enhance the airline’s regional capabilities, supporting its strategy to improve connectivity within Madagascar and neighboring regions. While initially scheduled for earlier delivery,…

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Boeing’s Elizabeth Lund to Retire as Head of Quality, Doug Ackerman Named Successor

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Boeing has announced the upcoming retirement of Elizabeth Lund, the Head of Quality for Commercial Airplanes, set for December 2024. Lund, a longstanding leader in Boeing’s quality division, will be succeeded by Doug Ackerman, currently VP of Supply Chain and Fabrication Quality. Lund’s retirement marks the end of a distinguished career dedicated to maintaining Boeing’s quality standards, particularly in the commercial…