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• Jean Carmela Lim
SriLankan Airlines has committed to Airbus to purchase six A330-300s and four A350-900s in a USD2.9 billion deal at list prices. Separately, Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its third Airbus A350-1000, RP-C3512, as it continues expanding long-haul capacity.
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SriLankan Airlines has committed to Airbus to purchase six A330-300s and four A350-900s in a USD2.9 billion deal at list prices. Separately, Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its third Airbus A350-1000, RP-C3512, as it continues expanding long-haul capacity.
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A SWISS Airbus A330-300 operating Zurich–New York JFK (LX16) diverted to Bangor International Airport after smoke was reported filling the business-class cabin. The crew executed an emergency landing in Maine, prompting the airport runway reopening after the arrival event.
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Aerolíneas Argentinas says it will add 20 new aircraft between 2027 and 2031 under a self-financed 2027–2031 plan, the airline’s largest fleet renewal programme in more than a decade. The carrier is positioning the move as network modernization across short-, medium- and long-haul, with fleet renewals spanning Boeing and Airbus types.
Brazil’s GOL Linhas Aéreas is considering expanding its widebody fleet by at least a factor of two as it moves beyond its initial long-haul plan built around five Airbus A330-900s it has committed to lease from Avolon. The carrier is already evaluating additional widebody aircraft beyond the A330-900 batch.
Vietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways says it plans to acquire four Airbus A330s by the end of 2026. The fleet build signals a near-term scaling of the carrier’s long-haul and high-capacity capability, with implications for capacity planning and aircraft supply into 2025-26.
Airbus is reportedly in negotiations to sell additional A330neo widebody aircraft to Saudi low-cost carrier Flynas. Industry sources say an announcement could come as soon as next week’s Farnborough Airshow, underscoring continued momentum for the A330neo in Middle East fleet planning.
Libya’s FLY OYA has wet leased an Airbus A330-200, securing near-term capacity through a leased, crewed aircraft arrangement rather than using its own fleet. The move highlights how regional operators rely on aircraft leasing to scale operations quickly and manage fleet flexibility.
Gol says it is preparing to expand long-haul operations and evolve from a mostly domestic carrier into a more global Brazilian competitor. The airline is due to take delivery of the first of five Airbus A330-900s from lessor Avolon by year-end, and is already evaluating additional widebody aircraft beyond the initial batch.
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