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VietJet Air to Wet Lease Two COMAC ARJ21-700 Aircraft

VietJet Air, a low-cost carrier based in Vietnam, has announced plans to wet lease two COMAC ARJ21-700 aircraft from Chengdu Airlines, a Chinese carrier. The aircraft, identified by serial numbers 185 and 196, are powered by CF34-10A engines manufactured by General Electric (GE).

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China Eastern Adds A321neo and A320neo to Fleet

China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s leading carriers, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of two state-of-the-art aircraft: an Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12312, and an Airbus A320neo, identified by serial number 12387. The A321neo is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, while the A320neo is equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines, both manufactured by CFM International.

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China Southern Projects Financial Loss for 2024

China Southern Airlines, one of China’s largest carriers, has announced its financial forecast for 2024, projecting a net loss attributable to shareholders estimated between $170.8 million and $255.6 million. This anticipated loss underscores the challenges the airline continues to face amidst a recovering but volatile aviation market.

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China Cargo Airlines Expands Fleet with Four More B777Fs

China Cargo Airlines, a leading cargo carrier based in China, has announced plans to add four more Boeing 777 Freighters (B777Fs) to its fleet by the end of 2025. This expansion will increase the airline’s total freighter fleet to 18 units, enhancing its capacity to meet growing demand for air cargo services.

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COMAC to Boost C919 Production to 50 Units in 2025

COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) has announced plans to raise its production capacity for the C919 single-aisle aircraft to 50 units in 2025. This move signals the company’s efforts to solidify its position in the competitive narrow-body aircraft market, dominated by Airbus and Boeing.