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GlobalX takes delivery of owned Airbus A320-200 and unveils hybrid ownership plans

US operator GlobalX has taken delivery of an owned Airbus A320-200 and outlined hybrid ownership plans for future fleet acquisitions. The announcement frames its near‑term fleet strategy around a mix of owned aircraft and alternative acquisition arrangements to support growth.

2026-04-02T13:58:16.040425-07:00

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TAP to wet‑lease A330‑300 to bolster short‑term widebody capacity

2026-04-02T10:59:10.165298-07:00

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India’s business-jet leasing market shifts as operating leases become more common

2026-04-02T09:41:42.946221-07:00

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Preowned Gulfstreams scarce as demand outpaces supply, says Hagerty Jet Group

2026-04-02T08:17:08.907767-07:00

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GlobalX takes delivery of owned Airbus A320-200 and unveils hybrid ownership plans US operator GlobalX has taken delivery of an owned Airbus A320-200 and outlined hybrid ownership plans for future fleet acquisitions. The announcement frames its near‑term fleet strategy around a mix of owned aircraft and alternative acquisition arrangements to support growth.

2026-04-02T13:58:16.040425-07:00

GlobalX takes delivery of owned Airbus A320-200 and unveils hybrid ownership plans

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TAP to wet‑lease A330‑300 to bolster short‑term widebody capacity TAP Air Portugal will wet‑lease an Airbus A330‑300 to bolster short‑term widebody capacity. The temporary wet‑lease supplies immediate twin‑aisle lift to cover schedule and demand gaps, offering a near‑term operational fix while TAP manages fleet availability and transitions.

2026-04-02T10:59:10.165298-07:00

TAP to wet‑lease A330‑300 to bolster short‑term widebody capacity

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India’s business-jet leasing market shifts as operating leases become more common Operating-lease options for business aircraft are increasingly available in India, marking a shift from traditionally finance-heavy transactions. Early signs show lessors offering more flexible, commercial lease structures — a development that may reduce upfront capital barriers and affect fleet access for corporate and charter operators.

2026-04-02T09:41:42.946221-07:00

India’s business-jet leasing market shifts as operating leases become more common

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Preowned Gulfstreams scarce as demand outpaces supply, says Hagerty Jet Group Hagerty Jet Group says the preowned Gulfstream market is unusually tight: few aircraft are publicly listed and those that do appear are being sold quickly, shrinking immediate inventory and narrowing secondary-market options for buyers, brokers and operators.

2026-04-02T08:17:08.907767-07:00

Preowned Gulfstreams scarce as demand outpaces supply, says Hagerty Jet Group

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Magnifica Air seeks three A321neo dry‑leases and fits ACJ321neos with ionisation purification Magnifica Air has tapped Skytech‑AIC to source three "new or nearly new" Airbus A321neo on dry lease as it builds its initial fleet out of Orlando International. The start‑up also selected Aviation Clean Air to equip its ACJ321neo aircraft with ionisation‑based air and surface purification systems.

2026-04-02T08:16:50.284605-07:00

Magnifica Air seeks three A321neo dry‑leases and fits ACJ321neos with ionisation purification

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Air Côte d'Ivoire secures XOF35bn (≈$62M) BOAD loan to build Abidjan MRO centre Air Côte d’Ivoire has secured a XOF35 billion (≈USD62 million) loan from the West African Development Bank (BOAD), formally approved by the West African Monetary Union council on 27 March 2026, to finance construction of a dedicated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre in Abidjan.

2026-04-02T07:25:43.460428-07:00

Air Côte d'Ivoire secures XOF35bn (≈$62M) BOAD loan to build Abidjan MRO centre

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Air Seychelles wet‑leases an A330‑300 to operate Paris services ch-aviation reports Air Seychelles has wet‑leased an Airbus A330‑300 to operate services to Paris, marking a tangible increase in the carrier’s long‑haul capacity. The wet‑lease supplies immediate widebody resources while the airline adjusts fleet deployment for its Paris route.

2026-04-02T02:18:48.969462-07:00

Air Seychelles wet‑leases an A330‑300 to operate Paris services

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Georgian Airways exits widebody operations Georgian Airways has announced it is exiting widebody operations, removing long‑haul aircraft from its fleet and focusing on narrowbody regional services. The decision represents a material change to the carrier’s capacity profile and alters demand for widebody support in its markets.

2026-04-01T23:58:23.695218-07:00

Georgian Airways exits widebody operations

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GlobalX takes delivery of owned Airbus A320-200 and unveils hybrid ownership plans

TAP to wet‑lease A330‑300 to bolster short‑term widebody capacity

India’s business-jet leasing market shifts as operating leases become more common

Preowned Gulfstreams scarce as demand outpaces supply, says Hagerty Jet Group

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