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Air India Express Reprimanded For Engine Part Violations

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Air India Express, a low-cost subsidiary of Air India, was formally reprimanded in March 2025 by India’s aviation regulator for non-compliance with mandatory engine part replacements on an Airbus A320, as directed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The incident involved serious breaches of maintenance protocol, including falsified documentation to falsely indicate compliance.

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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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Setna iO Acquires Ex-MAS A330-200 For Disassembly

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Setna iO, a U.S.-based aviation asset management and parts supplier, has purchased an ex-Malaysia Airlines A330-200airframe for immediate disassembly. The teardown process will be carried out by Tarmac Aerosave in France, a well-known facility specializing in environmentally responsible aircraft recycling and component recovery.

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Saudia Takes Delivery Of A321neo Serial 12539

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Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, carrying manufacturer serial number 12539. The aircraft is equipped with CFM International LEAP-1A32engines, designed to deliver improved fuel efficiency and lower noise emissions.

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Korean Air Takes Delivery Of B787-10 Serial 66881

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Korean Air, South Korea’s flag carrier, has expanded its widebody fleet with the addition of a Boeing 787-10, carrying manufacturer serial number 66881. The aircraft is powered by General Electric GEnx-1B engines, known for their high efficiency and lower emissions on long-haul operations.

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KLM Takes Delivery Of A321neo Serial 12600

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KLM, the flag carrier of the Netherlands, has officially taken delivery of an Airbus A321neo, with manufacturer serial number 12600. The aircraft is equipped with CFM International LEAP-1A30 engines and represents a significant milestone in the airline’s narrowbody fleet modernization efforts.

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Emirates Takes Delivery Of A350-900 Serial 694

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Emirates, the Dubai-based flagship carrier of the UAE, has taken delivery of its latest widebody aircraft — an Airbus A350-900, bearing manufacturer serial number 694. This aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and long-haul performance.