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U.S.-Israeli strike destroys Iran Air A319 at Bushehr airport

A U.S.-Israeli strike on Bushehr airport destroyed an Iran Air Airbus A319 (registration EP-IEP) on 28 February. The 24-year-old jet, which had been parked since Saturday after turning back from a Bushehr–Tehran sector, was razed in an attack attributed to U.S. and Israeli forces.

2026-03-04T08:41:49.808018-08:00

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IndiGo secures Japanese equity financing to support A320 fleet expansion

2026-03-03T23:15:22.936892-08:00

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Air Astana signs firm order for 25 A320neo-family jets (majority A321LRs) plus 25 rights

2026-03-02T01:35:13.554874-08:00

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Delta accepts first Airbus A321-200NX (N501DA) at Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson

2026-03-03T07:56:50.206567-08:00

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U.S.-Israeli strike destroys Iran Air A319 at Bushehr airport A U.S.-Israeli strike on Bushehr airport destroyed an Iran Air Airbus A319 (registration EP-IEP) on 28 February. The 24-year-old jet, which had been parked since Saturday after turning back from a Bushehr–Tehran sector, was razed in an attack attributed to U.S. and Israeli forces.

2026-03-04T08:41:49.808018-08:00

U.S.-Israeli strike destroys Iran Air A319 at Bushehr airport

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IndiGo secures Japanese equity financing to support A320 fleet expansion IndiGo has secured equity financing from Japanese investors to fund expansion of its A320 fleet. The financing comes as the carrier continues to take A320neo deliveries — including a recent arrival in Ireland — supporting its rapid single‑aisle growth plans.

2026-03-03T23:15:22.936892-08:00

IndiGo secures Japanese equity financing to support A320 fleet expansion

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Delta accepts first Airbus A321-200NX (N501DA) at Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321-200NX, registration N501DA (msn 10437), at Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson. The arrival marks Delta's initial A321-200NX induction as the carrier integrates the variant into its narrowbody fleet. Operational entry date and planned routes were not disclosed.

2026-03-03T07:56:50.206567-08:00

Delta accepts first Airbus A321-200NX (N501DA) at Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson

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Middle East Airlines weighs additional A320s and A330s ahead of planned low-cost carrier launch Middle East Airlines is evaluating additional Airbus A320-family narrowbodies and A330 widebodies as it prepares to launch a planned low-cost carrier, signaling a potential fleet expansion to support both short‑haul and long‑haul operations. The carrier has begun weighing aircraft options ahead of the new unit’s rollout.

2026-03-02T22:13:40.178355-08:00

Middle East Airlines weighs additional A320s and A330s ahead of planned low-cost carrier launch

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Viet Nam's Sun PhuQuoc secures financing for Airbus A320neo Viet Nam's Sun PhuQuoc Airways has secured financing to acquire Airbus A320neo single-aisle aircraft, the carrier said. The funding is intended to support narrowbody fleet growth while specifics on number of jets, leasing partner and delivery timetable were not disclosed in the announcement.

2026-03-02T20:11:35.236913-08:00

Viet Nam's Sun PhuQuoc secures financing for Airbus A320neo

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Meteorito Airlines (ex-Movil Air) considers scheduled passenger services with A320/B737 narrowbodies Meteorito Airlines, formerly Movil Air (Nazca), is weighing a fleet modernisation and expansion that would transition the carrier into scheduled passenger operations. Management is evaluating common single-aisle types — specifically Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 family aircraft — to support the move.

2026-03-02T10:11:50.194078-08:00

Meteorito Airlines (ex-Movil Air) considers scheduled passenger services with A320/B737 narrowbodies

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IndiGo launches daily Kolkata–Shanghai A320 service from 29 March 2026 IndiGo will start daily nonstop Kolkata–Shanghai flights from 29 March 2026 using an Airbus A320. The launch, following the carrier's recent resumption of Guangzhou service, extends IndiGo's China network and strengthens direct India–China connectivity from Kolkata for both business and leisure travellers.

2026-03-02T09:42:39.265489-08:00

IndiGo launches daily Kolkata–Shanghai A320 service from 29 March 2026

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London City launches consultation on 4.49° approach to permit A320neo operations from January 2027 London City Airport has launched a public consultation on an Airspace Change Proposal to introduce a new 4.49° landing angle, enabling Airbus A320neo-family operations and opening the downtown field to larger narrowbodies. The consultation runs through May with a proposed A320neo start in January 2027.

2026-03-02T06:14:29.411317-08:00

London City launches consultation on 4.49° approach to permit A320neo operations from January 2027

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U.S.-Israeli strike destroys Iran Air A319 at Bushehr airport

IndiGo secures Japanese equity financing to support A320 fleet expansion

Air Astana signs firm order for 25 A320neo-family jets (majority A321LRs) plus 25 rights

Delta accepts first Airbus A321-200NX (N501DA) at Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson

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