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Air Côte d’Ivoire Unveils A330-900neo for Paris Route

Air Côte d’Ivoire has officially revealed its first Airbus A330-900neo, which will be used to launch direct long-haul flights between Abidjan and Paris, a significant first for the airline and for the country’s aviation sector. The aircraft was unveiled on August 6, 2025, just ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s 65th independence anniversary, symbolizing a new era in Ivorian civil aviation.

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Adriaan Den Heijer Appointed As Air France-KLM Group CCO

Adriaan Den Heijer has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)of the Air France-KLM Group, effective September 1, 2025. The promotion marks a significant internal advancement for Den Heijer, who currently serves as Executive Vice President of Air France-KLM Cargo, a role he will retain in parallel during the transition.

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MASkargo Appoints FlyUs As GSSA In France

MASkargo, the cargo division of Malaysia Aviation Group, has expanded its European footprint by appointing FlyUsas its general sales and service agent (GSSA) in France. This new partnership is aimed at strengthening MASkargo’s cargo sales, marketing, and customer support capabilities within one of Europe’s key aviation markets.

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JP Lease Acquires A350-900 From Air France In SLB Deal

JP Lease Products & Services (Japan), in collaboration with JLPS Ireland, has finalized the acquisition of a new Airbus A350-900 through a sale and leaseback (SLB) transaction with Air France. The deal was financed with debt provided by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Tokyo Branch, reinforcing investor interest in high-spec widebody assets.

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CMA CGM Air Cargo Takes Delivery Of B777F Freighter

CMA CGM Air Cargo, the cargo airline division of French shipping giant CMA CGM Group, has expanded its dedicated air fleet with the delivery of a Boeing B777F freighter, carrying serial number 68187. The aircraft is powered by GE90-110B1/115B engines, among the most powerful and reliable engines for long-haul freighter operations.

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Airbus Extends Financial Aid To Spirit AeroSystems

Airbus has committed to providing an additional $94 million in financial support to Spirit AeroSystems, increasing its total assistance to the U.S.-based aerostructures manufacturer to $152 million. This move comes amid efforts to stabilize production and supply chain challenges that have impacted major aircraft programs, particularly the A220 and A320neo families for which Spirit is a key supplier.

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Setna iO Acquires Ex-MAS A330-200 For Disassembly

Setna iO, a U.S.-based aviation asset management and parts supplier, has purchased an ex-Malaysia Airlines A330-200airframe for immediate disassembly. The teardown process will be carried out by Tarmac Aerosave in France, a well-known facility specializing in environmentally responsible aircraft recycling and component recovery.

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Aeroitalia Signs Interline Pact With Delta, Air France & KLM

Aeroitalia has strengthened its international connectivity by signing a strategic interline agreement with Delta Air Lines, Air France, and KLM. This multilateral pact marks a major step in Aeroitalia’s global integration strategy, allowing the Italian carrier to offer seamless connections across transatlantic and intra-European routes via the extensive networks of its new partners.

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Sabena technics To Maintain Aer Lingus A330 Fleet

Sabena technics, a leading French independent MRO provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with Aer Lingus, Ireland’s flag carrier, to provide comprehensive base maintenance and aircraft enhancements for the airline’s Airbus A330 fleet. The work will be carried out at Sabena technics’ Bordeaux facility over a three-year period from 2026 to 2029.