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Breeze Airways To Take Delivery Of Airbus A220-300

Breeze Airways is preparing to take delivery of a brand-new Airbus A220-300 from Airbus, marking another addition to its rapidly growing fleet. The aircraft, identified as MSN 55239, is powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofan (GTF) engines. It will feature a two-class cabin configuration with 12 seats in First Class and 125 in Economy, offering a total of 137 seats.

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UPS To Take Delivery Of Boeing 767-300ERF

UPS is preparing to take delivery of a Boeing 767-300ERF from Boeing, further reinforcing its position as one of the world’s largest and most reliable cargo operators. The aircraft, identified by MSN 67981, is powered by a pair of CF6-80C2B6F engines, a proven workhorse in the freighter sector known for reliability and performance.

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First Airbus A321XLR Suffers Tail Strike In Prague

The first Airbus A321XLR, operated by Wizz Air and registered as G-XLRA (MSN 11631), sustained a tail strike incident while landing at Prague International Airport on September 11, 2025. The aircraft, arriving from London Gatwick Airport, experienced contact between the tail section of the fuselage and the runway during touchdown.

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Silk Way West Airlines Extends GE Aerospace Partnership

Silk Way West Airlines has extended its strategic services agreement with GE Aerospace, a move that underscores the carrier’s ambitions for growth and modernization in the global air cargo market. The comprehensive agreement covers maintenance for five Boeing 747-8F powered by GEnx-2B engines, six Boeing 777F with GE90-115B engines, and up to four upcoming Boeing 777-8F with GE9X engines. This collaboration secures long-term technical support while providing predictable cost…

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ST Engineering Expands Singapore Engine MRO Facility

ST Engineering has strengthened its Commercial Aerospace business in Singapore with the official opening of a new engine MRO facility at its Paya Lebar aerospace compound. The multimillion-dollar expansion was inaugurated by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong, highlighting the company’s growing role in supporting global engine maintenance needs.

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Embraer Faces E175 Delivery Delays Amid CF34 Engine Shortage

Embraer is confronting a significant production challenge as shortages of GE Aerospace CF34 engines slow the pace of deliveries for its popular E175 regional jet program. The disruption threatens to reduce the manufacturer’s output in 2025 to only around 30 aircraft, well below its typical delivery schedule.

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China Eastern To Launch World’s Longest Flight

China Eastern Airlines is preparing to set a new benchmark in ultra-long-haul operations with the announcement of a groundbreaking route between Shanghai and Buenos Aires, scheduled to begin in December 2025. The new service will claim the title of the world’s longest scheduled flight, surpassing all current records in terms of both distance and duration.

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Qantas To Launch First Airbus A321XLR Flights September 25

Qantas has confirmed that its first two Airbus A321XLR aircraft, named Great Ocean Road (VH-OGA) and Outback Way (VH-OGB), will enter commercial service on September 25, 2025, marking a major step in the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal program. The inaugural flights will connect Sydney with Perth and Sydney with Melbourne, pending final regulatory approvals.

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JetSMART To Take Delivery Of Airbus A320neo MSN 12620

JetSMART is preparing to expand its fleet with the upcoming delivery of a brand-new Airbus A320neo, further supporting the carrier’s ambitious growth strategy across South America. The aircraft, identified as MSN 12620 and set to carry the registration CC-DIX, will strengthen JetSMART’s position as one of the region’s leading ultra-low-cost carriers.