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Kuwait Airways Receives Second A321neo From Nine-Aircraft Deal

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Kuwait Airways has taken delivery of its second Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12507, continuing its wide-ranging narrowbody fleet renewal program. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, supplied by CFM International, known for their efficiency and low emissions. This delivery is part of a nine-aircraft agreement the airline has in place for the A321neo model.

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JP Lease Acquires A350-900 From Air France In SLB Deal

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JP Lease Products & Services (Japan), in collaboration with JLPS Ireland, has finalized the acquisition of a new Airbus A350-900 through a sale and leaseback (SLB) transaction with Air France. The deal was financed with debt provided by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Tokyo Branch, reinforcing investor interest in high-spec widebody assets.

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Finnair Extends Qantas A330 Wet Lease Until Winter 2026

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Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, will continue operating two Airbus A330 aircraft on a wet lease basis for Qantasuntil the end of the winter 2026 season, after which the leases will transition to dry lease arrangements. This decision comes as part of a mutually beneficial partnership between the two airlines, supporting Qantas’s long-haul operations amid evolving fleet requirements.

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Cebu Pacific Reaches 100 Aircraft With New A330neo

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Cebu Pacific has marked a major fleet milestone with the delivery of a new Airbus A330neo, bringing its total fleet to 100 aircraft. The delivered aircraft carries serial number 2095 and is the second of four A330neos scheduled for delivery in 2025. The carrier anticipates receiving a total of seven aircraft during the year.

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Nepal Airlines Repays $3.9M In Aircraft Loan Installments

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Nepal Airlines has now repaid $3.9 million in loan installments tied to the financing of its commercial aircraft fleet, consisting of two narrowbody and two widebody aircraft. This repayment is part of the carrier’s obligations from loans obtained for the acquisition of these aircraft during an earlier fleet modernization phase.

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Airbus Extends Financial Aid To Spirit AeroSystems

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Airbus has committed to providing an additional $94 million in financial support to Spirit AeroSystems, increasing its total assistance to the U.S.-based aerostructures manufacturer to $152 million. This move comes amid efforts to stabilize production and supply chain challenges that have impacted major aircraft programs, particularly the A220 and A320neo families for which Spirit is a key supplier.

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CDB Aviation Leases Six A321neos To Loong Air For 2027

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CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., has executed lease agreements with Zhejiang Loong Airlines Co., Ltd. (Loong Air) for six Airbus A321neo aircraft, with deliveries scheduled for 2027. The transaction reflects the two companies’ longstanding strategic relationship, spanning over a decade, and reinforces their mutual commitment to supporting China’s aviation development.

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United Delays A321XLR To Summer 2026, MAX 10 To 2027

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United Airlines, one of the largest U.S. carriers, has updated its delivery expectations for two major aircraft types. The airline now anticipates receiving its first Airbus A321XLR in summer 2026, a delay from the originally planned January 2026 timeframe. Additionally, the arrival of its first Boeing 737-10 is now forecasted for 2027, further extending the carrier’s wait for the largest variant of the…

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Mauritania Airlines Leases A321 MSN 3522 From SmartLynx

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Mauritania Airlines has commenced operations with an Airbus A321, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3522, under a wet lease agreement with SmartLynx Airlines, a Latvia-based ACMI and charter provider. This new lease replaces a previously operated Airbus A320, MSN 3880, which was returned to the same lessor.

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Japan Airlines Takes Delivery Of A350-1000 MSN 729

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Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of a new Airbus A350-1000, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 729, continuing its widebody fleet renewal strategy. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, the most powerful engines in the Trent family, specifically developed for the A350-1000 to enhance long-haul efficiency and range.