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Air Nostrum Adds ATR72-600 With PW127M Engines

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Air Nostrum, the Spanish regional carrier, has taken delivery of one ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft, expanding its fleet with a focus on regional route optimization and fuel efficiency. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing the manufacturer serial number 1056, has been acquired under a lease agreement, reflecting the airline’s continued investment in flexible and efficient fleet management strategies.

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KDB Industrial Bank Plans Hanjin KAL Stake Sale Post Merger

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KDB Industrial Bank, a leading South Korean state-owned financial institution, has confirmed its intention to divest its 10.58% equity stake in Hanjin KAL, the parent company of Korean Air, once the pending merger between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines reaches its conclusion. The earliest timeline for this divestment is projected to be late 2026, depending on regulatory approvals and finalization of the…

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Turkish Airlines Adds A321neo With PW1133G-JM Engines

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Turkish Airlines has further expanded its narrowbody fleet with the leased delivery of an Airbus A321neo, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12577. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM geared turbofan engines, known for their superior fuel efficiency and environmental performance.

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Turkish Airlines to Lease 14 A321neos for Ajet

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Turkish Airlines is in the process of finalizing lease agreements with lessors Avolon and Carlyle Aviation Partners, both based in Ireland, to acquire a total of 14 Airbus A321neo aircraft. These aircraft are intended for its low-cost subsidiary, Ajet, and are part of the airline’s broader effort to compensate for delivery delays affecting its direct aircraft orders.

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Transavia France Adds A320neo With LEAP-1A24 Engines

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Transavia France, the low-cost subsidiary of Air France-KLM Group, has added a new Airbus A320neo to its expanding fleet. The aircraft, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12572, is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A24 engines, continuing the airline’s shift toward greater efficiency and sustainability.

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StarLux Nears Order for A350-1000 Aircraft

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StarLux Airlines, the Taiwan-based premium carrier, is reportedly close to placing an order for nearly 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in a deal valued at approximately $4 billion. This move would represent a significant investment in the airline’s long-haul growth ambitions, further positioning it as a key player in transpacific and intercontinental markets.

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Spring Airlines Takes Delivery of A320neo With LEAP Engines

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Spring Airlines, China’s largest low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12534. The aircraft is equipped with CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines, known for their superior fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

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SmartLynx Malta Adds Leased A320 to Fleet

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SmartLynx Malta, a subsidiary of the SmartLynx Airlines group, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a leased Airbus A320 aircraft. The jet, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3631, is powered by CFM International CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a widely used and reliable engine type for this aircraft model.