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Ibom Air Plans Transition to All-A220 Fleet

Ibom Air, Nigeria’s leading airline, has announced its strategic plan to transition to an all-Airbus A220 fleet as part of its expansion goals within Africa. This shift underscores the carrier’s commitment to modernizing its fleet and improving operational efficiency to meet growing passenger demand across the continent.

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Lufthansa to Resume Frankfurt-Bydgoszcz Service in April 2025

Lufthansa has announced plans to resume its Frankfurt to Bydgoszcz service starting on April 27, 2025. The route will be operated using a CRJ900 aircraft, offering improved connectivity between Germany and Poland for both business and leisure travelers. The reintroduction of this route reflects Lufthansa’s commitment to expanding its network and meeting demand for regional connections within Europe.

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Lufthansa Plans More Sale/Leaseback Deals to Raise Liquidity by 2024 End

Lufthansa, Germany’s flagship airline, is intensifying its efforts to raise liquidity by the end of 2024 through the sale/leaseback (SLB) of an additional nine A320neo and A321neo aircraft. This financial strategy allows Lufthansa to free up cash while retaining operational use of these aircraft, supporting the airline’s liquidity needs amidst ongoing market pressures. Lufthansa has previously employed this approach, raising $247 million during…

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SAMCO Extends Maintenance Contract with CityJet for CRJ Fleet

SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance has signed a four-year contract extension with CityJet, an Ireland-based wet-lease airline, to provide comprehensive maintenance services for CityJet’s CRJ 900 and CRJ 1000 fleet operating throughout Europe. This extended agreement covers all line maintenance needs, including regular hangar maintenance visits, which will be conducted from SAMCO’s Scandinavian Hub in Copenhagen and…

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Ibom Air Expands Fleet with Two Leased CRJ900 Aircraft

Ibom Air, a leading Nigerian regional airline, has recently taken delivery of two Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft, serial numbers 15281 (5N-CED) and 15280(5N-CEE). Both aircraft are on lease and powered by GE’s CF34-8C5 engines, known for their efficiency on regional routes. This fleet expansion aligns with Ibom Air’s mission to provide reliable and cost-effective air travel…