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LATAM A320 engine fire erupts while awaiting takeoff clearance at Lima

A LATAM Airbus A320 suffered a fire involving its CFM56 engine while waiting for clearance to line up for departure at Lima on 19 October, Peruvian authorities said. The cause has not been confirmed. Passengers were evacuated after flames emerged from the engine.

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Air India weighs more widebodies as CEO targets international growth and market-share recovery

Air India is considering additional widebody aircraft as its new CEO sets out a plan to rebuild international market share, expand global connections and position India as a global hub. The growth push comes alongside a focus on cost reduction and profitability; separate coverage also reports IndiGo's plans for lie-flat seating on future A350s and A321XLRs.

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Wizz Air A321neo diverted to Budapest after bomb threat; Hungarian Gripen escorted landing

A Wizz Air flight from London Luton to Sofia diverted to Budapest on Nov. 2 after a bomb threat prompted Hungarian Air Force Gripen fighters to escort the A321neo. It landed at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport at 12:09 local time; a ground inspection found no explosive, and the aircraft later resumed its journey.

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Finnair and Air Astana select SES multi-orbit satellite Wi-Fi for aircraft fleets

Finnair plans to equip 18 new Embraer E195-E2s, scheduled to enter service from Q3 2027, with SES connectivity; Air Astana will install the service on its A321LR fleet for some of its longest routes. The system combines low-Earth-orbit and geostationary satellite coverage.

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JetSMART targets fourth-quarter 2028 debut for Airbus A321XLR

Chile-based JetSMART is targeting the Airbus A321-200NY(XLR) for entry into service in the fourth quarter of 2028. The aircraft would extend the low-cost carrier’s fleet strategy, though the article provides no details on order quantities, routes or delivery arrangements.

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Pakistan’s Fly Jinnah due to receive first A320neo

Fly Jinnah is due to receive its first Airbus A320neo, marking a fleet addition for the Pakistani low-cost carrier. The available report provides no further details on the aircraft’s delivery timing, configuration or planned deployment.

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Fly Jinnah set to receive its first Airbus A320neo

Fly Jinnah is due to receive its first A320neo, marking a fleet addition for the Pakistani airline. The available report provides no details on the aircraft’s delivery timing, configuration or intended deployment.

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Poland’s LOT adds wet-leased A320 to Tel Aviv route

LOT Polish Airlines is adding a wet-leased Airbus A320 to its Tel Aviv service. The available information does not specify the aircraft’s lessor, lease duration or when it will enter the route, so the scale and timing of the capacity addition remain unclear.