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Rolls-Royce £1bn Investment Boosts Trent Engine Durability

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Rolls-Royce has announced that its £1 billion investment in durability improvements across its Trent engine family is delivering significant benefits to airline customers. The program, part of Rolls-Royce’s wider business transformation, has resulted in a dramatic rise in time-on-wing performance across the Trent 1000, Trent 7000, and Trent XWB variants, with forecasted improvements rising from 40% to 80%.

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Qatar Airways Takes Delivery of Airbus A350-1000 MSN 733

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Qatar Airways has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Airbus A350-1000, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 733, from Airbus. Registered as A7-AOE, the aircraft is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization and growth strategy, aiming to enhance efficiency and passenger comfort on key international routes.

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Air Côte d’Ivoire Prepares for Delivery of First Airbus A330neo

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Air Côte d’Ivoire is preparing to take delivery of its first Airbus A330-900neo, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet development and long-haul ambitions. The aircraft, an A330-941 with MSN 2086, is registered as TU-TRGand is currently undergoing pre-delivery preparations at Airbus.

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Etihad Prepares for Delivery of Airbus A350-1000

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Etihad Airways is in the final stages of preparation for the delivery of a new Airbus A350-1000, as part of its broader fleet modernization initiative. The incoming aircraft, registered as A6-WBI and bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 736, represents a strategic enhancement to Etihad’s long-haul capabilities.

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Japan Airlines Prepares for Delivery of Airbus A350-900

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Japan Airlines is finalizing preparations for the upcoming delivery of a new Airbus A350-900, continuing its long-term fleet modernization efforts. The aircraft, bearing the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 731, is part of the airline’s strategy to enhance fuel efficiency and passenger comfort across long-haul international routes.

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Swiss Airbus A350-900, MSN 737, Enters Flight Tests Ahead Of Delivery

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Swiss’ inaugural Airbus A350-900 has officially entered flight testing, marking a key milestone in the aircraft’s progress toward delivery. The A350-941, carrying manufacturer serial number 737, is registered as HB-IFA and has been named “Lausanne.” It is currently undergoing evaluations at Airbus’ Hamburg facility as part of the final stages before handover.

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Delta Airlines Takes Delivery of Airbus A330-900 MSN 2101

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Delta Airlines has officially taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A330-900, further strengthening its widebody fleet for international long-haul operations. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 2101, with the registration N438DX represents another step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy and commitment to passenger comfort, fuel efficiency, and lower emissions.

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Air India Takes Delivery Of First A350-1000 VT-JRO

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Air India has taken a significant step in its fleet modernization with the delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The jet, registered as VT-JRO, carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 719 and is powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, marking a milestone in the airline’s widebody fleet expansion strategy.

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Turkish Airlines Adds A350-900 And Leased A321 To Fleet

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Turkish Airlines has expanded its diverse fleet with the addition of two aircraft: one Airbus A350-900, serial number 734 which previously flew for Lufthansa, and one Airbus A321, serial number 5025, acquired through a lease from CDB Aviation. This dual delivery supports the airline’s ambitious growth plans and strategic focus on modernizing both long-haul and regional operations.