DAT, a Denmark-based airline, has officially retired its Airbus A320, identified by serial 839. The aircraft, which has served the airline for years, is now scheduled for dismantling.
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Spirit Airlines, a prominent U.S.-based low-cost carrier, has announced a significant fleet adjustment with the sale of 23 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft to GA Telesis. The agreement, valued at approximately $519 million, outlines the planned delivery of these aircraft through February 2025. This transaction is part of Spirit’s fleet optimization strategy, allowing the airline…
Cargojet (Canada) has announced its intent to secure federal funding for the development of a new aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Ontario. The facility is designed to support Cargojet’s fleet of 41 Boeing 757 and 767 freighters, while also providing services to other airlines and operators.
Spirit Airlines, a prominent U.S.-based low-cost carrier, has been downgraded by S&P Global from ‘CCC’ to ‘D’following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The move reflects the airline’s financial struggles and the significant challenges it faces during its restructuring process. Additionally, the ratings on Spirit Airlines’ Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETCs) have been lowered by one notch.
Azman Air (Nigeria) has ceased operations of one Airbus A340-600 and one Boeing 737-700, with both aircraft recently ferried to Tehran. The move suggests potential future use of these aircraft by an Iranian carrier, although details remain undisclosed.
Pegasus Airlines, a major Turkish low-cost carrier, has bolstered its fleet with the recent addition of an Airbus A321neo. The new aircraft, identified by serial number 12008 and powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, aligns with Pegasus Airlines’ strategy to expand its fleet with fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly aircraft that meet rising demand in Turkey and the broader…
TAROM, Romania’s national airline, may need to go beyond its current restructuring plan to secure its future, according to an independent auditor. This assessment comes despite the airline showing improved financial results for 2023, indicating progress but not enough to address long-term sustainability.
