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SalamAir Confirms July A321neo Delivery, Expands Fleet

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SalamAir, the low-cost carrier based in Oman, has announced that its next Airbus A321neo, with serial number 12631, will be delivered in July 2025. This aircraft, powered by LEAP-1A engines, will increase the airline’s total fleet to 15 aircraft. In addition, the airline expects delivery of three more Airbus A320neos in early 2026, marking another phase of its fleet expansion strategy.

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Qatar Airways Takes Delivery of A330-300

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Qatar Airways has expanded its widebody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A330-300, bearing serial number 1582, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines. The aircraft will support the airline’s continued growth across its regional and long-haul network, particularly amid strong demand during peak travel seasons.

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Macquarie Delivers First A320neo to SAS on Lease

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Macquarie AirFinance, based in Ireland, has delivered a new Airbus A320neo to Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) under a long-term lease agreement, marking the first of three A320neo aircraft it will supply from its existing orderbook. This transaction supports SAS’s ongoing fleet renewal strategy focused on environmental efficiency and standardized operations.

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interCaribbean Acquires Eight E170s With Investec Support

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interCaribbean Airways, based in the Turks & Caicos, has announced the acquisition of eight Embraer E170 aircraft formerly operated by EgyptAir Express. The transaction is backed by financing from Investec, a UK-based specialist bank and asset manager. In addition to funding the acquisition, Investec is also providing refinancing for five ATRscurrently in interCaribbean’s fleet.

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Ethiopian Airlines Takes Delivery of B737-8

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Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 62461, powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This delivery marks another step in the airline’s strategy to modernize its narrowbody fleet and enhance capacity on regional and medium-haul routes across Africa and beyond.

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China Eastern Receives New COMAC C919 Aircraft

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China Eastern Airlines has received another COMAC C919, bearing serial number 00033, powered by LEAP-1C28 engines, underscoring its role as the launch customer and leading operator of China’s first domestically developed narrowbody jet. The delivery continues the airline’s incremental fleet expansion with the C919 as it aims to diversify from Western-built aircraft and strengthen national aerospace capabilities.

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Austrian Airlines Eyes More Wet-Leases Amid B787 Delays

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Austrian Airlines is evaluating the expansion of its wet-lease arrangements as a temporary solution to ongoing delivery delays of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The airline is also reacting to broader operational challenges linked to geopolitical instability in the Middle East, which has placed additional pressure on fleet planning and scheduling flexibility.

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Allegiant Air Takes Delivery of B737-8200

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Allegiant Air, the US-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8200, bearing serial number 68018, powered by LEAP-1B27 engines. This marks another step in the airline’s transition toward a Boeing 737 MAX-based fleet, which aims to deliver cost savings through improved fuel efficiency and expanded passenger capacity.

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Aircastle Delivers B737-8 to WestJet and B737-9 to United

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Aircastle, a US-based aircraft leasing company, has announced the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 60556, to WestJet of Canada. This aircraft is the first of three planned deliveries under a purchase leasebackarrangement, furthering the airline’s narrowbody fleet modernization while enabling efficient capital management. This transaction reflects the continued leasing activity between airlines and lessors as carriers look…

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Vietnam Airlines Plans B737-8 Orders, Fleet Retirements

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Vietnam Airlines has outlined an ambitious fleet restructuring plan that includes the retirement of 12 aircraft in 2025, as well as the acquisition of 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled from 2030 to 2035. The airline is also actively pursuing additional widebody aircraft for delivery before 2030, as it aims to expand and modernize its fleet to meet long-term demand.