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Warsaw Cargo Receives AOC For A321F Operations

Warsaw Cargo, a Poland-based startup carrier, has officially obtained its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Polish Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), marking a crucial milestone ahead of the company’s planned launch of freighter operations. The certificate, designated AOC number PL-083, provides Warsaw Cargo with the necessary regulatory approval to begin commercial services with its Airbus A321F fleet.

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LOT To Replace Embraer E1s With A220s And Expand Beyond Warsaw

LOT Polish Airlines has announced plans to retire its entire Embraer E1 fleet by 2030, as part of a long-term fleet modernization program. The E1 jets will be replaced with new Airbus A220s, which offer improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and enhanced passenger comfort for short- and medium-haul operations.

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SkyTaxi Posts $4.8M Net Profit On $69.6M Revenue In 2024

SkyTaxi, a Poland-based charter and cargo airline, reported a net profit of $4.8 million for the full year 2024, based on total revenues of $69.6 million. This performance underscores the carrier’s consistent profitability in a niche market dominated by ad hoc cargo and passenger services, including operations under ACMI and government contracts.

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LOT Orders 40 A220s With PW1500G Engines

LOT Polish Airlines has made a bold move to modernize and consolidate its regional fleet by placing a firm order for 40 Airbus A220 aircraft, comprising 20 A220-100 and 20 A220-300 variants. In addition to the firm order, the airline has secured options for 44 more aircraft, giving it substantial flexibility for future growth. All the ordered aircraft will be powered by Pratt &…

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LOT Nears Airbus A220 Deal For Up To 84 Jets

Airbus is reportedly close to finalizing a major aircraft deal with LOT Polish Airlines for the acquisition of approximately 40 A220 aircraft, with options for an additional 44 jets, significantly boosting the airline’s modernization and expansion strategy. The agreement, expected to be one of LOT’s most substantial fleet investments in recent years, would mark a key shift in the carrier’s…

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LOT Suspends B737-800 Lease With HelloJets

LOT Polish Airlines, the national carrier of Poland, has temporarily suspended its lease contract for a Boeing 737-800aircraft with HelloJets, a Romanian carrier. The lease, originally due to terminate in October 2025, was cut short as part of operational adjustments following the suspension of LOT’s Tel Aviv route, where the aircraft had been operating.

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Phoenix And AIP Lease B787-8 MSN 35942 To LOT Polish Airlines

Phoenix Aviation Capital, based in Ireland, and AIP Capital, a U.S.-based investment platform, have jointly announced the acquisition of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, serial number 35942, which has been placed on long-term lease with LOT Polish Airlines. The transaction underscores continued confidence in widebody leasing and in LOT’s long-haul strategy.