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Airline Weekly • Gordon Smith, Jay Shabat

Airbus win streak in Europe and Asia: A321neo additions for Frontier and Starlux; SAS locks in 18 A330-900s; Brussels Airlines m

Avolon is set to buy 11 Airbus A321neos tied to Frontier Airlines’ order, pending parent Bohai Leasing approval. SAS has placed a firm order for 18 A330-900 aircraft, while Starlux will lease eight additional A321neos from BOC Aviation with deliveries beginning in 2028. Brussels Airlines also marked the arrival of its eighth A320neo as part of its renewal programme.

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2026-07-02T02:52:39.222944-07:00

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Avolon obtains Bohai Leasing approval to buy 11 Frontier-ordered Airbus A321neo jets for 2026–2027 deliveries

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2026-07-02T11:45:09.063038-07:00

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IAG backs MAKO to flight-test shark-skin riblet film aimed at ~4% fuel-burn reduction

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2026-06-29T07:10:56.082081-07:00

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False hijacking alert from wrong transponder code prompts multi-country fighter scramble for LOT Polish Airlines A320 to Tel Avi

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2026-07-01T01:28:53.487604-07:00

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Avolon obtains Bohai Leasing approval to buy 11 Frontier-ordered Airbus A321neo jets for 2026–2027 deliveries International aircraft lessor Avolon has secured parent-level approval (Bohai Leasing) to acquire 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft from Frontier Airlines’ order book. The agreement signed June 30 covers delivery slots from November 2026 through June 2027, expanding Avolon’s leasing portfolio and orderbook.

2026-07-02T11:45:09.063038-07:00

Avolon obtains Bohai Leasing approval to buy 11 Frontier-ordered Airbus A321neo jets for 2026–2027 deliveries

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Finnair says it is “making progress” sourcing up to 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family aircraft and weighing leases or wet-leases Finnair’s finance chief said the oneworld carrier is benefiting from strong demand and Middle East capacity constraints. To support medium-term network plans, Finnair is sourcing as many as 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family jets and is considering aircraft leases, including wet-leases.

2026-07-02T08:29:32.351641-07:00

Finnair says it is “making progress” sourcing up to 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family aircraft and weighing leases or wet-leases

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Airbus win streak in Europe and Asia: A321neo additions for Frontier and Starlux; SAS locks in 18 A330-900s; Brussels Airlines m Avolon is set to buy 11 Airbus A321neos tied to Frontier Airlines’ order, pending parent Bohai Leasing approval. SAS has placed a firm order for 18 A330-900 aircraft, while Starlux will lease eight additional A321neos from BOC Aviation with deliveries beginning in 2028. Brussels Airlines also marked the arrival of its eighth A320neo as part of its renewal programme.

2026-07-02T02:52:39.222944-07:00

Airbus win streak in Europe and Asia: A321neo additions for Frontier and Starlux; SAS locks in 18 A330-900s; Brussels Airlines m

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False hijacking alert from wrong transponder code prompts multi-country fighter scramble for LOT Polish Airlines A320 to Tel Avi A LOT Polish Airlines Airbus A320 from Warsaw to Tel Aviv was forced to divert to Burgas after an erroneous transponder squawk entered the internationally recognized 7500 “hijacking” code, triggering security responses. Turkish, Bulgarian and Israeli authorities scrambled fighter jets and later confirmed no threat, but the flight arrived with a heavy delay.

2026-07-01T01:28:53.487604-07:00

False hijacking alert from wrong transponder code prompts multi-country fighter scramble for LOT Polish Airlines A320 to Tel Avi

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Etihad boosts near-term capacity with wet-leased A320 as demand rebounds Etihad is adding incremental capacity by wet-leasing additional A320-family aircraft, positioning for rising travel demand. The move provides faster schedule and capacity responsiveness than waiting for longer-term aircraft delivery pipelines while supporting network growth priorities.

2026-07-01T00:00:21.459900-07:00

Etihad boosts near-term capacity with wet-leased A320 as demand rebounds

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Air Seychelles commits to A321XLRs and weighs domestic upgauge Air Seychelles has committed to Airbus A321XLRs, signaling a push to expand long-range capability and route flexibility. The airline is also weighing changes to its domestic capacity mix, including an “upgauge” option to better match local demand patterns.

2026-06-29T12:12:09.171213-07:00

Air Seychelles commits to A321XLRs and weighs domestic upgauge

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IAG backs MAKO to flight-test shark-skin riblet film aimed at ~4% fuel-burn reduction IAG has invested in Australian startup MAKO, which develops a shark-skin-inspired drag-reduction “riblet film” (Flightfilm). The carrier group plans flight-testing this year on an aircraft operated by one of its airlines, with initial roll-out targeted for the Airbus A320. MAKO says the coating could cut fuel burn by up to 4%.

2026-06-29T07:10:56.082081-07:00

IAG backs MAKO to flight-test shark-skin riblet film aimed at ~4% fuel-burn reduction

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AZAL Azerbaijan takes delivery of first LEAP-powered A321neo AZAL Azerbaijan has received its first A321neo configured with CFM’s LEAP engines, marking the carrier’s next step in fleet modernization. The delivery is a tangible milestone in the aircraft’s market entry for the airline and signals continued investment in newer, more efficient narrowbody capacity.

2026-06-29T00:26:04.173042-07:00

AZAL Azerbaijan takes delivery of first LEAP-powered A321neo

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