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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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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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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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Ethiopian Confirms GEnx, GE9X Engines For New Boeing Fleet

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Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest carrier, has finalized a comprehensive engine supply agreement with GE Aerospace (US), confirming its selection of GEnx engines for a fleet of 11 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners and GE9X engines for eight Boeing 777-9 aircraft. The deal includes options for six additional GE9X-powered 777-9s, reflecting the airline’s confidence in GE’s latest propulsion technologies.

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Qatar Airways Group Profit Rises 28% To $2.15B

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Qatar Airways Group has reported a robust 28% increase in net profit, reaching $2.15 billion for the fiscal year 2024/25, bolstered by a solid uptick in total revenue, which climbed to $23.9 billion. The figures mark a strong financial performance, affirming the airline group’s resilience and strategic positioning in the global aviation market.

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LOT Suspends B737-800 Lease With HelloJets

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LOT Polish Airlines, the national carrier of Poland, has temporarily suspended its lease contract for a Boeing 737-800aircraft with HelloJets, a Romanian carrier. The lease, originally due to terminate in October 2025, was cut short as part of operational adjustments following the suspension of LOT’s Tel Aviv route, where the aircraft had been operating.

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Emirates Takes Delivery Of A350-900 MSN 713

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Emirates, the Dubai-based flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has taken delivery of an Airbus A350-900, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 713. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, which are among the most efficient large civil aero engines in service today, designed to deliver lower fuel burn and reduced emissions.

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El Al Takes Delivery Of B787-9 MSN 34319

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El Al Israel Airlines, the national airline of Israel, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 34319, as part of its ongoing fleet renewal and modernization program. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, known for their fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and operational performance on long-haul flights.