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Delta Takes Delivery Of A321neo Aircraft

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Delta Air Lines, one of the largest carriers in the United States, has received another Airbus A321neo aircraft as part of its fleet renewal program. The aircraft carries manufacturer serial number 12459 and is powered by PW1133G-JM engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney. This delivery enhances Delta’s efforts to modernize its narrowbody fleet with more fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly aircraft.

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China Airlines Adds B777F Freighter To Cargo Fleet

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China Airlines, the flag carrier of Taiwan, has received a new Boeing 777 Freighter (B777F) as part of its ongoing cargo fleet modernization program. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 68060, is powered by GE90-110B1/115B engines manufactured by GE Aviation. This latest addition underlines the airline’s strategic focus on expanding its long-haul freight capacity in response to sustained global cargo demand.

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Challenge Group Launches B777-300ERSF Freighter Program

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Challenge Group, based in Malta, has officially launched its B777-300ERSF conversion program as part of a strategic plan to expand its freighter operations. The company intends to induct the first Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter into its fleet in 2025, reflecting a significant shift toward higher-capacity, long-range cargo operations.

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Cargojet Adds B767-300BDSF Freighter To Fleet

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Cargojet, a leading Canadian air cargo carrier, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Boeing 767-300BDSF freighter. The aircraft carries manufacturer serial number 29617 and is powered by CF6-80C2B7F engines produced by GE Aviation. This addition is part of the airline’s strategic plan to bolster its medium- and long-haul cargo operations across North America and international markets.

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British Airways Receives A321neo Aircraft

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British Airways, a key member of the International Airlines Group (IAG), has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo aircraft. The aircraft bears manufacturer serial number 12484 and is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines produced by CFM International. This delivery further supports the carrier’s strategy to modernize its narrowbody fleet and enhance operational efficiency across short- and medium-haul routes.

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Aer Lingus Takes Delivery Of A321XLR Aircraft

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Aer Lingus, the Irish flag carrier and part of the International Airlines Group (IAG), has taken delivery of one Airbus A321XLR, with manufacturer serial number 12248, powered by LEAP-1A33X engines. This addition marks a continued expansion of the airline’s fleet strategy to incorporate next-generation, fuel-efficient narrowbody aircraft capable of long-haul operations.

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Ryanair Launches $842 Million Share Buyback Program

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Ryanair has officially commenced a significant financial maneuver by launching a $842 million share buyback program. The initiative, coordinated through arrangements with its brokers, spans a full year from 20 May 2025 to 19 May 2026. This move underscores the carrier’s confidence in its capital structure and financial outlook.

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ANA Postpones Full Acquisition Of Nippon Cargo To July 2025

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ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways, has delayed the effective date for its full acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) for the seventh time, now setting the new timeline for 1 July 2025. The repeated postponements highlight the complexities involved in integrating a major cargo operator into ANA’s broader corporate structure.

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South African Airways Adds 12-Year-Old A320 To Fleet

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South African Airways (SAA) has taken delivery of a 12-year-old Airbus A320, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5461, in Johannesburg, reinforcing its fleet amid measured expansion efforts. The aircraft joins SAA’s narrowbody operations under a leased arrangement, consistent with the airline’s current asset-light strategy.

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Singapore Airlines To Retire B737-800s By March 2026

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Singapore Airlines has announced it will retire its final four Boeing 737-800 aircraft by the end of March 2026, marking a key milestone in its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The move comes as the airline ramps up deliveries of the Boeing 737-8, part of the MAX series, to modernize its narrowbody operations.