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Mammoth Freighters Eyes Asian MRO Facilities for B777 Conversion Programs

Mammoth Freighters, a US-based company specializing in aircraft conversions, is actively exploring Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities across Asia as potential sites to expand its B777 freighter conversion programs. These programs include the B777-300ERMF (Extended Range Main Deck Freighter) and the B777-200LRMF (Long Range Main Deck Freighter), both of which are pivotal to the company’s growth strategy in…

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Hamburg Commercial Bank Finances Pulsar Aero’s Aircraft Portfolio

Hamburg Commercial Bank (Germany) has announced that its Global Aviation division has provided structured portfolio financing to Pulsar Aero Global (Ireland) for the acquisition of five aircraft. The portfolio includes three Boeing 737-800s, one Airbus A321-200, and one Airbus A320-200, which are leased to operators across Latin America, Asia, and Europe for terms of up to five years.

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Scoot to Begin Flights to Padang, Phu Quoc, and Shantou by Early 2025

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, is set to expand its network with new routes from Singapore to Padang (Indonesia), Phu Quoc (Vietnam), and Shantou (China) starting in December 2024 and January 2025. This expansion reflects Scoot’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for travel in the region and offering more direct flight options to popular leisure destinations in Asia. The new routes cater to…

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IAG Considers Future Asia Routes for Level, Pending Market Conditions

IAG (International Airlines Group), based in the UK, has indicated that its low-cost subsidiary Level, headquartered in Spain, could consider launching flights to Asia in the future. However, according to IAG, the current market conditions are not suitable for such an expansion. While IAG has not ruled out the possibility, it has emphasized that the decision will depend on improvements…

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Iraqi Airways to Launch New Routes to Asia and the Middle East in 2025

Iraqi Airways has announced plans to expand its international network in 2025 with flights to several new destinations across the Middle East and Asia. The airline intends to launch routes to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, Sharjah in the UAE, Dhaka in Bangladesh, and two popular destinations in Indonesia—Jakarta and Bali. Earlier in the year, Iraqi Airways also hinted at potential flights to Thailand, which could further enhance its connectivity to…

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HK Express Expands Fleet with New Airbus A321neo

HK Express, a low-cost airline based in Hong Kong, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12044. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1A32 engines, designed to offer enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. This addition is a key part of HK Express’s strategy to modernize its fleet and improve cost-effectiveness…

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Greater Bay Airlines to Receive First Two Boeing 737-9s in Q2 2025

Greater Bay Airlines, a growing carrier based in Hong Kong, has announced that it expects to receive the first two of its 15 Boeing 737-9 aircraft on order in the second quarter of 2025. The remaining aircraft in this order are set to join the fleet at a pace of two to three planes per…