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Air Europa Finalizes Airbus A350-900 Order

Air Europa Finalizes Airbus A350-900 Order, officially completing the Memorandum of Understanding covering 40 Airbus A350-900 aircraft that was originally signed at the Dubai Airshow 2025. The agreement was finalized during the Fitur Tourism Fair in Madrid, marking a major milestone in the Spanish carrier’s long-term fleet renewal strategy.

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Aeroflot Completes A320 Buyouts, Ends Dual Registration

Aeroflot Completes A320 Buyouts, Ends Dual Registration, marking a significant milestone in the restructuring of Russian airline fleets following changes in international leasing arrangements. According to ch-aviation research, the Russian flag carrier has now fully acquired ownership of all Airbus A320-200 aircraft that were previously operated under lease agreements with foreign lessors.

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airBaltic Expands ACMI and Charter Operations in 2025

airBaltic Expands ACMI and Charter Operations in 2025 as the Latvian carrier reports a substantial increase in wet-lease and charter activity, reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s leading ACMI capacity providers. During the year, the airline operated approximately 30,000 ACMI flights, representing a 14.5% year-on-year increase, while wet-lease activities contributed 20% of total revenue, highlighting their growing importance…

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Aer Lingus Airbus A321neo MSN 12549 Delivery Preparation

Aer Lingus Airbus A321neo MSN 12549 Delivery Preparation marks another step in the Irish flag carrier’s ongoing narrowbody fleet modernization program, as the airline gets ready to take delivery of a new Airbus A321neo from the manufacturer. The aircraft, designated as an A321-253NY, will be powered by CFM International LEAP-1A33engines and is configured in a two-class layout featuring 16 business class…

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AerCap Signs A330neo Purchase And Leaseback With Virgin Atlantic

AerCap Signs A330neo Purchase And Leaseback With Virgin Atlantic, reinforcing its position as the world’s largest aircraft lessor while supporting Virgin Atlantic’s ongoing widebody fleet renewal strategy. The transaction covers six new Airbus A330-900 aircraft sourced directly from Virgin Atlantic’s open orderbook, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2026 and continue through the fourth…

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Airbus Appoints Matthieu Louvot as CEO of Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Appoints Matthieu Louvot as CEO of Airbus Helicopters, marking a significant leadership transition within one of the group’s most strategic divisions. The appointment will take effect on 1 April 2026, with Louvot reporting directly to Guillaume Faury, Chief Executive Officer of Airbus, and joining the company’s Executive Committee.