China Airlines has secured a long-term lease agreement for three Airbus A321neo aircraft from Avolon (Ireland), with lease terms spanning 144 months. This strategic move comes as the airline navigates global supply chain challenges affecting aircraft deliveries and operational expansion.
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AJet, a Turkish carrier, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, featuring serial number 9332. The aircraft, leased from a major lessor, is equipped with advanced PW1127G-JM engines, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, renowned for their efficiency and reliability.
German aerospace conversion specialist EFW has successfully redelivered two Airbus A330 Passenger-to-Freighter (A330P2F) aircraft from its conversion facility in Dresden. Both aircraft departed with US registrations and are set for operation with two distinct customers.
BBAM, a leading aircraft leasing company based in the United States, has leased a Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), identified by serial 30696, to GOL (Brazil). This freighter will be used by GOL to support logistics operations for Mercado Libre, one of Brazil’s largest e-commerce platforms.
MASwings, a Malaysian regional airline, is set to transition its ownership to the Sarawak regional government by December 31, 2024. This move involves a formal sale from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), marking a significant milestone in the airline’s operational history. The ownership transfer process is expected to span nine months following the sale.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has expanded its widebody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A350-1000, identified by serial number 538, powered by Trent XWB-97 engines manufactured by Rolls-Royce. This aircraft marks another step in JAL’s strategy to modernize its long-haul fleet and enhance efficiency on transcontinental routes.
Boeing has forecasted significant growth in Latin America’s freighter fleet, projecting a 47% increase, reaching 220 aircraft by 2043. This expansion is driven by rising demand for air cargo, fueled by e-commerce growth, supply chain shifts, and increased trade volume in the region.
