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Mahan Air Delivery Raises Sanctions Violation Concerns

Mahan Air, based in Iran, has taken delivery of two aircraft: an Airbus A340-600, identified by serial 765, and a Boeing 737-300, serial 28557. These aircraft were previously operated by Azman Air, a Nigerian carrier. The deliveries have drawn scrutiny from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) over potential violations of international sanctions.

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BBAM Leases B737-800BCF to GOL for Mercado Libre

BBAM, a leading aircraft leasing company based in the United States, has leased a Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), identified by serial 30696, to GOL (Brazil). This freighter will be used by GOL to support logistics operations for Mercado Libre, one of Brazil’s largest e-commerce platforms.

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Air Canada to Transfer B737 MAX Fleet to Rouge by 2028

Air Canada has announced its plan to transfer its B737 MAX fleet to its low-cost subsidiary, Air Canada Rouge, by 2028. This strategic move aims to streamline Rouge’s operations by eventually consolidating the unit to a single fleet type, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs. Meanwhile, the mainline Air Canada unit still has 12 more B737 MAX aircraft on order, ensuring continued modernization and…

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TAAG Signs Long-Term Aircraft Component Deal with Lufthansa Technik

TAAG Angola Airlines has entered into a long-term agreement with Lufthansa Technik (Germany) to provide aircraft component services for its brand-new fleet of Boeing 787s. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in TAAG’s fleet modernization strategy, ensuring reliable maintenance support for its operations.