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Volotea Launches RFP For A320s, Targets 97 Aircraft By 2030

Volotea (Spain) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking 2 to 6 Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with CFM International engines, available for lease starting Q4 2025 through Q1 2026. This leasing initiative supports the airline’s strategic growth objectives and forms part of its plan to expand its fleet to 97 aircraft by the year 2030.

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VietJet Takes Two C909s On Wet Lease From Chengdu Airlines

VietJet Air (Vietnam) has expanded its fleet with the wet lease of two COMAC ARJ21-700 (C909) aircraft from Chengdu Airlines (China). The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 196 and 185, are both powered by General Electric CF34-10A engines and mark a rare instance of a Vietnamese carrier operating Chinese-built commercial jets.

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United Airlines Takes Delivery Of A321neo With PW Engines

United Airlines (US) has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, serial number 12300, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines. This delivery is part of United’s aggressive narrowbody fleet expansion plan, which includes a substantial number of Airbus and Boeing aircraft over the coming years.

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United Airlines Adds B737-8 With LEAP Engines To Fleet

United Airlines (US) has added a new Boeing 737-8, serial number 67517, to its growing fleet of next-generation narrowbody aircraft. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines and forms part of United’s larger investment in the Boeing 737 MAX program aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and route flexibility.

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Royal Brunei Adds A320neo With LEAP Engines To Fleet

Royal Brunei Airlines has expanded its next-generation single-aisle fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 11329 and powered by LEAP-1A26 engines. The aircraft joins the airline’s growing A320neo family and will be used primarily on its short- to medium-haul network.

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Phoenix And AIP Close $300M PDP Facility For 30 B737-8s

Phoenix Aviation Capital (Ireland) and AIP Capital (US) have announced the closing of a Pre-Delivery Payment (PDP) financing facility to support Phoenix’s order of 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The facility will provide up to US$300 million in total commitments and will be used to fund required down payments prior to aircraft delivery.