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Air Canada and Lufthansa Boost Airbus Orders, Enhancing Fleets

Air Canada has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A220-300s, marking continued expansion of its fleet. Concurrently, Lufthansa Group has ordered five more A350-1000s, reinforcing its commitment to fleet modernization and sustainability goals. These orders underline robust demand for Airbus aircraft in the commercial aviation sector.

2024-12-20T06:37:00.394422-08:00

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SWISS to Expand A350 Fleet with Five More Aircraft

2024-12-05T12:47:39.096075-08:00

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European Cargo Launches New China-Wales Route from Cardiff Airport

2024-10-10T23:47:00.525878-07:00

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Edelweiss Adds Zurich-Seattle, Zurich-Halifax Routes with A340s

2024-08-13T05:51:35.241560-07:00

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Air Canada and Lufthansa Boost Airbus Orders, Enhancing Fleets Air Canada has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A220-300s, marking continued expansion of its fleet. Concurrently, Lufthansa Group has ordered five more A350-1000s, reinforcing its commitment to fleet modernization and sustainability goals. These orders underline robust demand for Airbus aircraft in the commercial aviation sector.

2024-12-20T06:37:00.394422-08:00

Air Canada and Lufthansa Boost Airbus Orders, Enhancing Fleets

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SWISS to Expand A350 Fleet with Five More Aircraft Swiss International Air Lines will expand its fleet by adding five Airbus A350-900s, complementing its existing order of five. Deliveries will commence in 2025 with the 'SWISS Senses' cabin, investment backed by the Lufthansa Group, concluding by 2031.

2024-12-05T12:47:39.096075-08:00

SWISS to Expand A350 Fleet with Five More Aircraft

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European Cargo Launches New China-Wales Route from Cardiff Airport European Cargo will begin a direct air freight service between Cardiff and China on October 16, 2024, establishing its second UK base at Cardiff Airport. This expansion leverages Cardiff's 24-hour operations and strategic motorway access, further enhancing the carrier's operational capabilities beyond its Bournemouth base.

2024-10-10T23:47:00.525878-07:00

European Cargo Launches New China-Wales Route from Cardiff Airport

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Edelweiss Adds Zurich-Seattle, Zurich-Halifax Routes with A340s Edelweiss Air will launch new routes from Zurich to Seattle on June 2, 2025, and Zurich to Halifax on July 3, 2025. Both routes will operate using Airbus A340 aircraft, aiming to expand the airline's long-haul network.

2024-08-13T05:51:35.241560-07:00

Edelweiss Adds Zurich-Seattle, Zurich-Halifax Routes with A340s

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Lufthansa to Retire Entire A340 and B747-400 Fleet by 2028 Lufthansa plans to retire all Airbus A340-300, A340-600, and Boeing 747-400 aircraft by 2028 as part of a strategic fleet restructuring. This measure aims to streamline operations and modernize the carrier's fleet for future efficiency.

2024-08-01T02:10:40.684168-07:00

Lufthansa to Retire Entire A340 and B747-400 Fleet by 2028

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VietJet Finalizes $7.4 Billion Order for 20 Airbus A330neos Vietnam's VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Co. has firmed up its purchase contract with Airbus Group SE, acquiring 20 A330neo aircraft. This commitment, valued at $7.4 billion, was initially announced earlier this year.

2024-07-22T10:09:53.632279-07:00

VietJet Finalizes $7.4 Billion Order for 20 Airbus A330neos

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Two A340s Illegally Transferred from Lithuania to Iran Gambian leasing firm Macka Invest's aircraft were covertly moved from Lithuania to Iran, highlighting potential regulatory oversights and geopolitical tensions.

2024-06-23T03:23:31.292068-07:00

Two A340s Illegally Transferred from Lithuania to Iran

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Mahan Air Acquires A340s via Gambia-Based Proxy Iran’s Mahan Air expands its fleet by securing additional Airbus A340 aircraft through a Gambian leasing intermediary, maintaining its strategic growth despite sanctions.

2024-06-16T23:33:51.758137-07:00

Mahan Air Acquires A340s via Gambia-Based Proxy

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