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Ryanair To Receive Boeing 737-8-200 MSN 67065

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Ryanair is set to continue its fleet expansion with the delivery of another Boeing 737-8-200, the high-capacity variant of the 737 MAX, tailored for low-cost carriers. The aircraft, assigned manufacturer serial number 67065, will be registered as EI-ILP once it joins Ryanair’s operations. As with the rest of its MAX fleet, the aircraft is powered by two CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines,…

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Ryanair To Receive Boeing 737-8-200 MSN 62399

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Ryanair is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8-200, also known as the 737 MAX 200, as part of its continuous fleet expansion and renewal strategy. The aircraft, carrying manufacturer serial number 62399, will be registered as EI-ILK upon entering service. This variant has been specifically developed for high-density operations, tailored to Ryanair’s ultra-low-cost model.

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AerCap Prices $1.2 Billion Senior Notes Offering

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AerCap Holdings N.V., the world’s largest aircraft leasing company, announced that its subsidiaries AerCap Ireland Capital DAC and AerCap Global Aviation Trust have successfully priced a $1.2 billion senior notes offering. The issue consists of $600 million of 4.375% Senior Notes due 2030 and $600 million of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2035. Both tranches are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured…

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airBaltic Launches Riga–Faro Route In Winter Expansion

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airBaltic, Latvia’s national carrier, has launched a new direct service connecting Riga (RIX) with Faro (FAO) in southern Portugal, expanding its footprint in one of Europe’s most popular leisure regions. The route, operated once weekly on Saturdays, marks airBaltic’s fourth Portuguese destination after Lisbon, Porto, and Madeira, which will be added later in 2025. The inaugural flight has a scheduled block time…

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Amedeo Sells Two Airbus A380s To Emirates

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Amedeo, the Dublin-based aircraft leasing specialist, has finalized the sale of two Airbus A380-861 aircraft to Emirates, marking an important milestone in fleet management and aviation leasing. The deal represents the first phase of a planned four-aircraft transaction, reflecting a broader strategic collaboration between lessor and airline.

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SMBC Aviation Capital Launches GAEL II Fund With Japanese Investors

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SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, has announced the successful close of its second Japanese-focused investment fund, GAEL II (Global Aviation Equipment Leasing). The fund, finalized on 20 August 2025 in Dublin, raised equity capital from 14 Japanese financial investors to acquire a portfolio of eight aircraft from SMBC Aviation Capital’s portfolio.

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Avolon Delivers First Boeing 737-8 MAX to Virgin Australia Under Sale-Leaseback

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Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, has completed the delivery of the first of six Boeing 737-8 MAXaircraft under a sale and leaseback arrangement with Virgin Australia. The handover, announced on 21 August 2025 in Dublin, marks another milestone in the long-standing relationship between the lessor and the Australian carrier, which dates back to 2011.

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SMBC Aviation Capital Delivers Second Airbus A321neo To Air New Zealand

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SMBC Aviation Capital has completed the delivery of its second Airbus A321-271NX to Air New Zealand Limited, finalizing a two-aircraft transaction between the Dublin-based lessor and the New Zealand flag carrier. This latest aircraft is powered by a pair of IAE PW1133G-JM geared turbofan engines, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, and represents a further enhancement to Air New…