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Ascend Airways Takes Delivery of B737-8 on Lease

Ascend Airways, a UK-based operator, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 44863, as part of a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, reflecting the airline’s continued push to modernize and expand its narrowbody fleet with next-generation, fuel-efficient aircraft.

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AJet Takes Delivery of A320 on Wet Lease from SmartLynx

AJet, based in Türkiye, has expanded its operational fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial number 2689, secured through a wet lease agreement with SmartLynx Estonia. The aircraft is powered by V2527-A5 engines and marks a continued effort by AJet to increase short-haul capacity during peak operational periods.

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Korean Air Grounds Four A220-300s Due to Engine Issues

Korean Air has confirmed that four out of its ten Airbus A220-300s have been grounded due to ongoing engine-related issues, which are expected to impact its domestic operations during summer 2025. The affected aircraft include serial numbers 55022, 55049, 55019, and 55031.

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Japan Airlines Finalizes LEAP-1B Engine Order for 17 B737-8s

Japan Airlines (JAL) and CFM International have finalized an agreement for the supply of LEAP-1B engines to power 17 additional Boeing 737-8 aircraft. These aircraft were part of a fleet expansion order first announced in March 2025, as JAL continues its modernization strategy across domestic and regional operations.

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Iberia Takes Delivery of First A321XLR

Iberia, the flag carrier of Spain, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, serial number 12085, powered by LEAP-1A33X engines. This delivery marks a significant milestone for the airline as it introduces Airbus’s longest-range single-aisle aircraft into its fleet, offering new flexibility for medium to long-haul routes.

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Frontier Airlines Takes Delivery of New A321neo

Frontier Airlines, a leading ultra-low-cost carrier in the United States, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12394 and powered by PW1133G-JM engines. This latest addition reinforces the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization efforts, centered on fuel-efficient, next-generation aircraft.