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The Sharjah-based low-cost carrier says its A321XLRs will retain the seating capacity of its A321LRs, rather than mark a move into widebody operations. Air Arabia plans to use the XLR’s additional range to open routes to new destinations in China and Southeast Asia from several hubs.
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The Sharjah-based low-cost carrier says its A321XLRs will retain the seating capacity of its A321LRs, rather than mark a move into widebody operations. Air Arabia plans to use the XLR’s additional range to open routes to new destinations in China and Southeast Asia from several hubs.
Delta Air Lines took delivery a few months ago of the first of 14 new Airbus A321s. The aircraft features a custom VIP interior for the NBA, combining a commercial narrowbody platform with a cabin tailored to the league’s needs.
Cyprus Airways foresees operating a fleet of 10 Airbus A220s and A320-family aircraft by the second quarter of 2028. The available report does not specify the fleet split or how the airline plans to reach that total.
Vietnam Airlines is reportedly seeking to lease 20 to 25 A321-200N aircraft to support a return to the low-cost market as early as 2027, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources familiar with the plans. The report signals a potential fleet commitment tied to the carrier’s budget-market strategy.
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A LATAM Airlines Peru Airbus A320 scheduled to fly from Lima to Piura emitted large flames from its left engine at Jorge Chávez International Airport on Monday, the 19th, shortly before departure. Passengers were evacuated; the articles provide no further details on injuries or the cause.
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The UK Commercial Court has ordered a worldwide freeze on VietJet’s assets in a dispute over unpaid lease fees and judgments tied to four Airbus A321s. The order follows a long-running case brought by aircraft lessor FW Aviation Holdings; separate reporting puts the broader debt claim at about $360 million and links the dispute to VietJet’s reported plans for an Australian subsidiary.
Two German Air Force Typhoon fighters intercepted a packed British Airways A321neo on Saturday after air traffic control lost contact with its pilots as the aircraft approached German airspace. The aircraft was bound for London; the report does not specify how long contact was lost or what caused the communications failure.
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