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Wizz Air takes delivery of 200th Airbus A321neo, eighth A321XLR variant

Wizz Air has received its 200th Airbus A321neo-family aircraft, marking a step-up to an expanded long-range A321XLR footprint. The delivery is the carrier’s eighth A321XLR, reinforcing Wizz’s single-aisle strategy as it continues to densify network economics with extended-range narrowbodies.

2026-05-14T10:37:55.049202-07:00

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Life Flight Network to grow HEMS fleet with 3 new Bell 407GXis

2026-05-14T08:03:58.060501-07:00

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Uganda Airlines wet-leases two Boeing 737-800s to stabilize operations and pursue a 10-year route expansion

2026-05-14T07:15:37.800132-07:00

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Jet Aviation San Marino adds first ACJ220-100 to be based in Asia-Pacific

2026-05-14T06:37:00.432700-07:00

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Wizz Air takes delivery of 200th Airbus A321neo, eighth A321XLR variant Wizz Air has received its 200th Airbus A321neo-family aircraft, marking a step-up to an expanded long-range A321XLR footprint. The delivery is the carrier’s eighth A321XLR, reinforcing Wizz’s single-aisle strategy as it continues to densify network economics with extended-range narrowbodies.

2026-05-14T10:37:55.049202-07:00

Wizz Air takes delivery of 200th Airbus A321neo, eighth A321XLR variant

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Peru orders fifth Leonardo C-27J Spartan, expanding tactical airlift as FAP targets remote-area connectivity The Peruvian Air Force (FAP) has placed an order for an additional C-27J Spartan multirole tactical transport, taking the programme toward a fifth aircraft. Peru links the buy to improved air mobility for remote areas and challenging terrain, while Leonardo marks the type’s 100th sold example.

2026-05-14T09:53:28.796088-07:00

Peru orders fifth Leonardo C-27J Spartan, expanding tactical airlift as FAP targets remote-area connectivity

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Life Flight Network to grow HEMS fleet with 3 new Bell 407GXis Bell Textron will deliver three additional Bell 407GXis to Life Flight Network, the U.S. not-for-profit air medical program. The aircraft expansion adds to Life Flight’s existing Bell HEMS fleet of 35 Bell aircraft and supports enhanced emergency medical response capacity.

2026-05-14T08:03:58.060501-07:00

Life Flight Network to grow HEMS fleet with 3 new Bell 407GXis

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Uganda Airlines wet-leases two Boeing 737-800s to stabilize operations and pursue a 10-year route expansion Uganda Airlines has taken delivery of the first of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft on a short-term wet lease from Ethiopian Airlines, with a second jet due under the same ACMI arrangement. The carrier says the added capacity supports operational stability following the grounding of two aircraft and enables resumption of London and Mumbai services, alongside targets for 32 routes under a new 10-year growth plan.

2026-05-14T07:15:37.800132-07:00

Uganda Airlines wet-leases two Boeing 737-800s to stabilize operations and pursue a 10-year route expansion

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Jet Aviation San Marino adds first ACJ220-100 to be based in Asia-Pacific Jet Aviation Business Jets (San Marino) has added the group’s first ACJ220-100, and the aircraft will be based in the Asia-Pacific region—the first time this type is anchored there for the operator. The move expands Jet Aviation’s ACJ220 footprint alongside growing demand for Airbus corporate jets in APAC.

2026-05-14T06:37:00.432700-07:00

Jet Aviation San Marino adds first ACJ220-100 to be based in Asia-Pacific

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Air Mauritius’ “Game Changer” plan weighs A321neo/B737 MAX narrowbodies alongside A350-900 expansion Air Mauritius’ CEO says the carrier is considering smaller narrowbodies—including A321-200NX(LR)/A321LR-class options or B737 MAX types—as part of a fleet modernization plan it calls “Game Changer.” The strategy is also reported to include adding three A350-900s by 2028 to strengthen its widebody segment.

2026-05-14T03:41:00.580230-07:00

Air Mauritius’ “Game Changer” plan weighs A321neo/B737 MAX narrowbodies alongside A350-900 expansion

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Otto Aerospace clears PDR for clean-sheet Phantom 3500, targeting first test aircraft in 2027 Otto Aerospace has completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its clean-sheet Phantom 3500 business jet, moving the program from conceptual design into detailed engineering and production planning. The company said it is now progressing toward a first test aircraft planned for 2027, driven by laminar-flow drag-reduction ambitions.

2026-05-14T02:24:02.740043-07:00

Otto Aerospace clears PDR for clean-sheet Phantom 3500, targeting first test aircraft in 2027

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Medsky Airways adds wet-leased Embraer E190 via Marathon Airlines ACMI Libyan private carrier Medsky Airways is temporarily strengthening its operational capacity by integrating a wet-leased Embraer E190 on lease-with-crew terms from Greek ACMI and charter specialist Marathon Airlines.

2026-05-14T02:06:40.751382-07:00

Medsky Airways adds wet-leased Embraer E190 via Marathon Airlines ACMI

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Wizz Air takes delivery of 200th Airbus A321neo, eighth A321XLR variant

Life Flight Network to grow HEMS fleet with 3 new Bell 407GXis

Uganda Airlines wet-leases two Boeing 737-800s to stabilize operations and pursue a 10-year route expansion

Jet Aviation San Marino adds first ACJ220-100 to be based in Asia-Pacific

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