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• Ricardo Meier
Wizz Air plans to use only 11 of the 47 Airbus A321XLRs it acquired for their extended range, with the remainder operating like standard A321neos. The closure of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has reduced the airline’s network of routes long enough to justify the aircraft’s six- to eight-hour capability.
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Wizz Air plans to use only 11 of the 47 Airbus A321XLRs it acquired for their extended range, with the remainder operating like standard A321neos. The closure of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has reduced the airline’s network of routes long enough to justify the aircraft’s six- to eight-hour capability.
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Wizz Air has sidelined six of the 10 Airbus A321-200NY(XLR) aircraft in its fleet, placing most of its A321XLR capacity out of service. The development highlights a significant adjustment to the airline’s deployment of Airbus’ long-range single-aisle aircraft.
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JetBlue Airways has raised its third-quarter revenue guidance while reducing planned capacity growth, signaling a more cautious near-term operating plan. The carrier is also still seeking a buyer for the first of its two Airbus A321XLR aircraft, highlighting ongoing adjustments to its fleet strategy.
easyJet is preparing to defend a $72 million High Court claim brought by liquidators of STLC Europe Eight Leasing, the insolvent Irish arm of Russia’s state-owned GTLK. The dispute concerns six A319-100s whose leases easyJet terminated in 2022 after the lessor was placed under EU sanctions.
Wizz Air plans to resume 12 Middle Eastern routes this winter, operating them with a mix of Airbus A321neos and longer-range A321XLRs. Abu Dhabi will account for half of the flights, although the low-cost carrier says it does not plan to re-establish a base there.
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