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Malawi Airlines Adds B737-700 As Part Of Fleet Renewal

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Malawi Airlines is undergoing a fleet renewal initiative with the addition of a Boeing 737-700, bearing serial number 30726, as it simultaneously phases out an older B737-700 with serial number 33787. The newly delivered aircraft is owned by Dara Aviation, an Ireland-based leasing firm, while the outgoing aircraft was previously owned by Ethiopian Airlines.

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Condor Takes Delivery Of A320 MSN 5661 On Lease

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Condor, the German leisure airline, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5661. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines and was acquired on lease, aligning with the airline’s strategy to maintain operational flexibility and respond to seasonal demand.

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China Eastern Revises Leases, Renews Key Service Contracts

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China Eastern Airlines has announced a broad revision of its existing aircraft and engine lease agreements, alongside the renewal of several key service contracts, including those related to financial services, logistics, and in-flight catering. The revised and renewed agreements come with proposed annual caps extending through 2028, signaling long-term operational planning and cost control.

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SMBC Aviation Capital Leases Five A320neos To AJet

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SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies, has finalized lease agreements with AJet, a Turkish airline, for five Airbus A320neo aircraft. This transaction represents a notable expansion in AJet’s narrowbody operations as it continues to scale up across domestic and regional routes.

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Avation Leases ATR72-600 To PNG Air For Six Years

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Avation, a Singapore-based aircraft lessor, has finalized a six-year lease agreement with PNG Air of Papua New Guinea for one ATR72-600 regional turboprop. The aircraft is currently under lease to Mandarin Airlines in Taiwan and is scheduled to transition to PNG Air during the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Aleutian Airways Acquires First ATR42-600 From Azorra

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Aleutian Airways, a regional carrier based in the United States, has taken delivery of its first ATR42-600, marking a key milestone in its fleet development strategy. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 1405, is being introduced under a lease agreement with Azorra Aircraft Leasing, a U.S.-based lessor with a strong presence in the regional aircraft leasing space.

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AirExplore Subleases B737-800F To ASL Airlines Belgium

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AirExplore, a Slovakian ACMI and cargo operator, has announced the sublease of one Boeing 737-800F freighter to ASL Airlines Belgium. The move marks another step in the regional redistribution of freighter capacity across Europe as cargo operators continue to optimize their fleets for evolving demand patterns.

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Turkish Airlines Takes Delivery of Leased A320 Aircraft

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Turkish Airlines has added another aircraft to its expanding fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320, bearing serial number 5605. The aircraft has been leased and is powered by V2527-A5 engines, a member of the IAE V2500 engine family, well-known for its efficiency and reliability on short- and medium-haul routes.

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Qantas to Lease B737-800s Amid A321XLR Delays

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Qantas, Australia’s flag carrier, has announced plans to lease four Boeing 737-800 aircraft by the end of 2025 to help bridge the capacity gap caused by delays in the delivery of its Airbus A321XLR fleet. The airline had expected a smoother integration of the A321XLRs into its domestic and regional network, but the first of these next-generation aircraft has already arrived three months…