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El Al Seeks Relaxation of Pandemic State Aid Restrictions

El Al, Israel’s flagship carrier, is engaging in discussions with the Israeli government to relax the restrictions imposed on the airline as a condition for receiving state aid during the pandemic. In exchange, the airline is proposing a gradual reduction in the government’s participation in its security expenses.

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Lufthansa Technik and LOT Expand MRO Partnership for LEAP-1B Engines

Lufthansa Technik, a leading MRO provider based in Germany, and LOT Polish Airlines are strengthening their partnership through an expanded cooperation agreement. The latest collaboration focuses on MRO services for LEAP-1B engines, which power LOT’s Boeing 737 MAX fleet.

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VietJet Air to Wet Lease Two COMAC ARJ21-700 Aircraft

VietJet Air, a low-cost carrier based in Vietnam, has announced plans to wet lease two COMAC ARJ21-700 aircraft from Chengdu Airlines, a Chinese carrier. The aircraft, identified by serial numbers 185 and 196, are powered by CF34-10A engines manufactured by General Electric (GE).

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Ethiopian Airlines Adds Boeing 777 Freighter to Fleet

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, has expanded its cargo fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 777 Freighter, identified by serial number 68140. The aircraft is powered by GE90-110B1 engines, known for their exceptional performance and efficiency. The Boeing 777F is one of the most advanced freighters in the market, offering unmatched payload capacity and long-range capabilities. Its addition to…

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China Eastern Adds A321neo and A320neo to Fleet

China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s leading carriers, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of two state-of-the-art aircraft: an Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12312, and an Airbus A320neo, identified by serial number 12387. The A321neo is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, while the A320neo is equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines, both manufactured by CFM International.