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Bamboo Airways Adds New A320 to Fleet, Plans Growth by 2025

Bamboo Airways, a leading airline based in Vietnam, has strengthened its fleet with the recent addition of an Airbus A320 aircraft, designated 4692. This new aircraft arrives just in time for the year-end peak travel season, bolstering Bamboo Airways’ capacity to meet the anticipated surge in passenger demand. The delivery aligns with Bamboo’s strategic growth plan, which envisions…

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AirAsia Cambodia to Launch Phnom Penh–Ho Chi Minh City Route in December 2024

AirAsia Cambodia has announced the launch of a new route connecting Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Scheduled to commence on 22 December 2024, the route will be operated with an Airbus A320, offering passengers a reliable and affordable travel option between these two bustling Southeast Asian cities. This addition aligns with…

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Spirit Airlines to Sell 23 Airbus A320/A321 Aircraft to GA Telesis

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…

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IndiGo Expands Fleet with New Airbus A320 Powered by CFM56 Engines

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has added another Airbus A320 to its growing fleet. This newly delivered aircraft, identified by serial number 4758, is leased and powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines. The addition aligns with IndiGo’s strategy to enhance its fleet capacity, ensuring it can meet rising demand for both domestic and regional travel across its expansive…

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IndiGo Secures Approval to Extend Wet Lease of 11 A320s from SmartLynx Airlines

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has received approval from the Indian government to renew the wet lease of 11 Airbus A320 aircraft from Latvia-based SmartLynx Airlines. This renewal aims to support IndiGo’s operational needs as the carrier addresses an Aircraft on Ground (AOG) issue caused by recurring engine snags affecting its fleet. The wet lease agreement…

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Fly Jinnah to Launch Lahore-Dammam Nonstop Route in November 2024

Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s emerging low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of a new nonstop route connecting Lahore and Dammam, set to commence on November 16, 2024. This new service will be operated by the Airbus A320, adding to Fly Jinnah’s expanding network and offering travelers in Pakistan a direct link to Saudi Arabia.

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Aero K to Launch Seoul Incheon-Kaohsiung Service in January 2025

Aero K, a low-cost airline based in South Korea, has announced the launch of a new route connecting Seoul Incheon International Airport to Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Starting from January 2, 2025, the airline will operate this route with an Airbus A320, marking a significant step in expanding its regional network.

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Vueling Expands Fleet with Leased Airbus A320 Powered by V2527-A5 Engines

Vueling, a prominent low-cost airline, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a leased Airbus A320, serial number 2911. This new aircraft, powered by V2527-A5 engines, will support Vueling’s operations on its high-demand short-haul routes.

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China Southern to Resume Guangzhou–Nagoya Flights in December

China Southern Airlines is set to resume its direct flights between Guangzhou and Nagoya on December 20, 2024, reestablishing an important link between China and Japan. The route, which will be operated by an Airbus A320, aims to meet the demand for both business and leisure travel between these major Asian cities as international travel…

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FTAI Aviation in Talks to Develop V2500 Engine Shop with Pratt & Whitney

FTAI Aviation, a U.S.-based aerospace company, is exploring the possibility of transforming its Montreal facility, FTAI Canada, into a V2500 engine maintenance and repair shop. The V2500 engine, widely used on Airbus A320 family aircraft, is manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, which is currently in discussions with FTAI about this potential expansion. If successful, this…