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Wizz Air in talks to transfer five remaining A321XLR deliveries as it scales back XLR ambitions

Wizz Air is in talks to transfer five remaining Airbus A321XLR deliveries to another operator ahead of the summer season. The move trims a planned 11‑aircraft XLR commitment — the group had six XLRs at end‑Q3 2025 — as economics and fleet flexibility gain priority.

2026-01-29T01:05:25.357767-08:00

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Wizz Air to retire A321ceo fleet by Q1 2029

2026-01-29T05:45:35.902908-08:00

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Royal Air Maroc leases 13 Boeing 737 MAX 8s from DAE

2026-01-29T03:01:12.675372-08:00

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U.S. presses Canada as Ottawa reviews 88‑jet F‑35 buy; split fleet and NORAD impacts warned

2026-01-29T03:14:29.673815-08:00

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Wizz Air to retire A321ceo fleet by Q1 2029 Wizz Air will retire all Airbus A321ceo aircraft from its fleet by the end of the first quarter 2029, setting a firm timetable to remove the older A321ceo variant from operations. The announcement establishes a clear phase-out date for the carrier's remaining ceo-type A321s.

2026-01-29T05:45:35.902908-08:00

Wizz Air to retire A321ceo fleet by Q1 2029

AeroTime

U.S. presses Canada as Ottawa reviews 88‑jet F‑35 buy; split fleet and NORAD impacts warned Washington has escalated pressure as Ottawa reviews its planned acquisition of 88 Lockheed Martin F‑35 fighters. Canada is weighing a smaller purchase and a split‑fleet approach; U.S. officials have warned such moves would require changes to NORAD posture and could affect fighter deployments.

2026-01-29T03:14:29.673815-08:00

U.S. presses Canada as Ottawa reviews 88‑jet F‑35 buy; split fleet and NORAD impacts warned

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Royal Air Maroc leases 13 Boeing 737 MAX 8s from DAE Royal Air Maroc has agreed with lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) to lease 13 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The deal adds a significant tranche of MAX 8 narrowbodies to the carrier's fleet as it expands capacity and network.

2026-01-29T03:01:12.675372-08:00

Royal Air Maroc leases 13 Boeing 737 MAX 8s from DAE

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Ryanair defers new aircraft orders until late 2030s, cites potential market crisis Ryanair will defer placing new aircraft orders until the late 2030s, citing a potential market crisis that could weaken demand and financing for long-term fleet commitments. The decision pauses the carrier’s long-term expansion plans and signals heightened caution on aircraft timing across Europe’s low-cost sector.

2026-01-29T02:52:56.712382-08:00

Ryanair defers new aircraft orders until late 2030s, cites potential market crisis

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Lufthansa faces longer wait to unblock 787-9 business-class seats Lufthansa may have to keep the majority of business-class seats blocked on its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners longer than planned while regulatory approval is awaited, constraining premium capacity across its long‑haul network. The restriction will complicate deployment, scheduling and revenue management as deliveries continue.

2026-01-29T01:30:34.881537-08:00

Lufthansa faces longer wait to unblock 787-9 business-class seats

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Wizz Air in talks to transfer five remaining A321XLR deliveries as it scales back XLR ambitions Wizz Air is in talks to transfer five remaining Airbus A321XLR deliveries to another operator ahead of the summer season. The move trims a planned 11‑aircraft XLR commitment — the group had six XLRs at end‑Q3 2025 — as economics and fleet flexibility gain priority.

2026-01-29T01:05:25.357767-08:00

Wizz Air in talks to transfer five remaining A321XLR deliveries as it scales back XLR ambitions

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ACG to expand after large Boeing order, aims to cement top‑10 lessor status amid market consolidation Aviation Capital Group will press ahead with fleet expansion following a recent large Boeing purchase, its CEO said, arguing it's "critically important" to remain among the world's top‑10 aircraft lessors as the market consolidates. The move underlines lessors' race for scale to secure placements and market influence.

2026-01-29T01:01:08.412388-08:00

ACG to expand after large Boeing order, aims to cement top‑10 lessor status amid market consolidation

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Tajik start-up Shohin Air eyes L-410s and Airbus jets Shohin Air, a Tajik start-up, is considering L-410 turboprops and Airbus jets, the country's Civil Aviation Authority said. The announcement marks early fleet planning for the proposed carrier; no firm orders have been disclosed.

2026-01-29T00:00:29.264641-08:00

Tajik start-up Shohin Air eyes L-410s and Airbus jets

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Wizz Air in talks to transfer five remaining A321XLR deliveries as it scales back XLR ambitions

Wizz Air to retire A321ceo fleet by Q1 2029

Royal Air Maroc leases 13 Boeing 737 MAX 8s from DAE

U.S. presses Canada as Ottawa reviews 88‑jet F‑35 buy; split fleet and NORAD impacts warned

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