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Boeing MAX 7 And MAX 10 Certification Delayed To 2026

Boeing has officially postponed the certification of its 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10 aircraft to 2026, marking another setback in the program’s turbulent development. The delay is primarily due to unresolved design issues in the aircraft’s engine anti-ice systems, which continue to raise regulatory concerns on both sides of the Atlantic.

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JSA Delivers Four 737 MAX 8s To Norwegian

JSA (Jackson Square Aviation) has announced the successful completion of a significant delivery milestone, marking the handover of four brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Norwegian, one of Europe’s leading low-cost carriers. These aircraft were sourced from JSA’s direct order book with Boeing, underscoring the lessor’s proactive fleet acquisition strategy and commitment to meeting airline demand for modern, fuel-efficient…

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AerCap Delivers First A321LR to Etihad Airways

AerCap, one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies, has announced the delivery of the first of twenty Airbus A321LR aircraft to Etihad Airways. The handover took place at a ceremonial event held at the Airbus Delivery Center in Hamburg, Germany, marking a key milestone in Etihad’s ongoing narrowbody fleet modernization strategy.

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SMBC Aviation Capital Delivers Third A320neo to StarFlyer

SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading global aircraft lessor, has successfully delivered a new Airbus A320-251N to StarFlyer Inc. on July 23, 2025. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 12649, is the third A320neo provided to the Japanese airline under a three-plus-one aircraft agreement.

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Iberia To Wet-Lease A320-200 From Titan Airways For Summer Ops

Iberia, the flag carrier of Spain, has arranged to wet-lease one Airbus A320-200 aircraft from Titan Airways for a two-month period covering August 1 through September 30, 2025. The move is designed to bolster Iberia’s operational flexibility during the busy summer travel season and mitigate any capacity constraints across its short-haul European network. A wet lease agreement involves the provision of an…

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AFG Aviation Leases Two CRJ1000s To Nigeria’s Cally Air

AFG Aviation has announced the acquisition of two Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets, identified by MSNs 19004 and 19009, from Regional One, further expanding its portfolio of high-demand regional aircraft. The aircraft have been placed on lease with Cally Air, the state-owned airline of Cross River State, Nigeria, in a move designed to enhance intra-regional air service and infrastructure across West Africa.

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AFG Aviation Acquires A320 MSN 5050 From Royal Air Charter

AFG Aviation Ireland Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aircraft Finance Germany GmbH, has announced the successful acquisition of a used Airbus A320 aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5050, from Royal Air Charter Service Inc. The transaction highlights AFG’s continued commitment to asset growth and active portfolio management within the commercial aircraft leasing sector.