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Qantas to Lease B737-800s Amid A321XLR Delays

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Qantas, Australia’s flag carrier, has announced plans to lease four Boeing 737-800 aircraft by the end of 2025 to help bridge the capacity gap caused by delays in the delivery of its Airbus A321XLR fleet. The airline had expected a smoother integration of the A321XLRs into its domestic and regional network, but the first of these next-generation aircraft has already arrived three months behind schedule, with three more due by year-end.

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Thai Lion Air Adds Boeing 737-800 to Fleet

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Yakutia Ordered to Pay $2.6M to VTK-Avia for SSJ100 Lease Debt

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Avelo Air Adds B737-800 To Fleet With CFM56-7B26 Engines

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Avelo Air, a low-cost carrier based in the United States, has expanded its operational fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-800, serial number 36566. The aircraft has been acquired on lease and is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, a widely used and reliable model in the narrowbody market.