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LOT Polish Airlines Seeks to Acquire Boeing 787s from Secondary Market

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LOT Polish Airlines has announced plans to source additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners from the secondary market, as production backlogs and limited delivery slots prevent the airline from receiving new aircraft before the next decade. This move reflects LOT’s strategy to expand its long-haul fleet, ensuring continued growth despite supply chain constraints affecting new aircraft availability.

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Aurora Airlines to Receive First Baikal Aircraft Deliveries by Late 2026

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Aurora Airlines, a Russian regional carrier, is expected to take delivery of its first Baikal aircraft under a contract with Ural Civil Aviation Plant (UZGA) by the end of 2026. This development marks a key milestone in Russia’s efforts to expand its domestic aviation industry, particularly in the regional aircraft segment.

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Colorful Guizhou Airlines Takes Delivery of Airbus A320neo with New Cabin Design

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Colorful Guizhou Airlines has taken delivery of an Airbus A320neo, marking the introduction of its newly designed cabin layout, which enhances passenger comfort and onboard experience. The aircraft, leased from CDB Aviation, is the second of three A320neos included in a 2024 lease agreement, with the final aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2026.

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Transavia Netherlands Expands Fleet with New Airbus A321neo Delivery

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Transavia Netherlands, a low-cost subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12351. The aircraft, powered by LEAP-1B32 engines, aligns with Transavia’s efforts to modernize its fleet, reduce emissions, and improve operational efficiency.

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Nordica Receives Bid for CRJ900 Fleet, Agreement Expected in March 2025

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Nordica, Estonia’s former national airline, and the Estonian government have received a bid for the bankrupt carrier’s fleet of seven CRJ900s, marking a significant step toward asset liquidation. The agreement is expected to be signed in the first half of March 2025, with the buyer yet to be publicly identified.

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IndiGo Expands Fleet with New Airbus A321neo Delivery

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IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, serial number 12231. The aircraft, powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, strengthens the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization efforts and enhances its ability to serve domestic and international routes with improved efficiency.

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Heston Airlines to Wet Lease Airbus A320 to Nesma Airlines for Early 2025

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Heston Airlines, a Lithuanian ACMI and charter operator, has announced a wet lease agreement with Nesma Airlines, an Egyptian carrier, for one Airbus A320 during the February to April 2025 period. The aircraft, serial number 3596, will be leased under an ACMI arrangement, covering aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance.

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FlyKhiva Converts Boeing 737-300 from Wet Lease to Dry Lease with Icelandair

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FlyKhiva, a growing Uzbek airline, has transitioned one of its two Boeing 737-300 aircraft from a wet lease to a dry lease with Icelandair. The first aircraft, serial number 30179, has already been converted, while the second aircraft, serial number 29434, is expected to follow in due course. This move signifies FlyKhiva’s increasing operational independence as it moves toward self-sufficiency in aircraft management.

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Condor to Wet Lease Airbus A319 from Fly Air41 for Summer 2025

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Condor, the German leisure airline, has confirmed a wet lease agreement with Fly Air41, a Croatian carrier, for the temporary addition of an Airbus A319 to its fleet. The aircraft will be based in Frankfurt and will operate between May 1 and October 25, 2025, supporting Condor’s seasonal network expansion during the peak summer travel period.