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Kuwait Airways Receives Second A321neo From Nine-Aircraft Deal

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Kuwait Airways has taken delivery of its second Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12507, continuing its wide-ranging narrowbody fleet renewal program. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, supplied by CFM International, known for their efficiency and low emissions. This delivery is part of a nine-aircraft agreement the airline has in place for the A321neo model.

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JP Lease Acquires A350-900 From Air France In SLB Deal

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JP Lease Products & Services (Japan), in collaboration with JLPS Ireland, has finalized the acquisition of a new Airbus A350-900 through a sale and leaseback (SLB) transaction with Air France. The deal was financed with debt provided by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Tokyo Branch, reinforcing investor interest in high-spec widebody assets.

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Garuda Indonesia Adds Leased B737-8 With LEAP-1B27 Engines

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Garuda Indonesia has expanded its next-generation fleet with the delivery of a leased Boeing B737-8, bearing serial number 63386, and powered by LEAP-1B27 engines. The addition supports Garuda’s ongoing fleet modernization program aimed at improving efficiency, reducing emissions, and boosting profitability across its domestic and regional network.

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Finnair Extends Qantas A330 Wet Lease Until Winter 2026

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Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, will continue operating two Airbus A330 aircraft on a wet lease basis for Qantasuntil the end of the winter 2026 season, after which the leases will transition to dry lease arrangements. This decision comes as part of a mutually beneficial partnership between the two airlines, supporting Qantas’s long-haul operations amid evolving fleet requirements.

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EX-IM Bank Approves $297M For TAAG’s B787-10 Acquisition

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The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EX-IM Bank) has approved a transaction totaling nearly $297 millionto support the export of Boeing B787-10 aircraft and spare GE propulsion equipment to TAAG Angola Airlines. The financing is structured as a final commitment aimed at facilitating a key widebody fleet acquisition by Angola’s national carrier.

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CMA CGM Air Cargo Takes Delivery Of B777F Freighter

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CMA CGM Air Cargo, the cargo airline division of French shipping giant CMA CGM Group, has expanded its dedicated air fleet with the delivery of a Boeing B777F freighter, carrying serial number 68187. The aircraft is powered by GE90-110B1/115B engines, among the most powerful and reliable engines for long-haul freighter operations.

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Cebu Pacific Reaches 100 Aircraft With New A330neo

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Cebu Pacific has marked a major fleet milestone with the delivery of a new Airbus A330neo, bringing its total fleet to 100 aircraft. The delivered aircraft carries serial number 2095 and is the second of four A330neos scheduled for delivery in 2025. The carrier anticipates receiving a total of seven aircraft during the year.

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Gulf Air Orders 12 Boeing B787s With 6 Options

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Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has finalized an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of 12 B787 aircraft, with options for six additional units. This significant order represents a continued commitment by Gulf Air to expand and modernize its widebody fleet in support of long-haul growth strategies.

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American Eagle Takes Delivery Of E170 With CF34-8E5 Engines

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American Eagle, the regional brand under American Airlines, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Embraer E170, bearing serial number 17000105. The aircraft is equipped with CF34-8E5 engines manufactured by GE Aviation, a widely used engine type for regional jets known for its reliability and efficiency.