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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
China's Sichuan Airlines has put six Airbus A320-200s up for sale at a combined asking price of $92.6 million. The listing signals a fleet-disposal opportunity, though the available report provides no details on the aircraft's age, sale terms or the airline's plans for replacement capacity.
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China's Sichuan Airlines has put six Airbus A320-200s up for sale at a combined asking price of $92.6 million. The listing signals a fleet-disposal opportunity, though the available report provides no details on the aircraft's age, sale terms or the airline's plans for replacement capacity.
Korean Air has deregistered its last 777-200ER, closing out the type’s presence on the carrier’s aircraft register. The available report does not specify the aircraft’s disposition or the timing and operational implications, but the move marks a fleet milestone for the airline.
Polish Aviation Group plans to enter the all-cargo market with a new airline that would operate independently of LOT, its airline subsidiary. The venture is part of a broader strategy to increase cooperation among the group’s Polish aviation interests, while PGL’s chief executive has cited expected returns as a rationale.
Abra chief executive Adrian Neuhauser says the Latin American airline group remains ready to pursue an initial public offering, but continued market volatility makes the timing unsuitable. The company continues to target a listing, with no timetable specified.
Slovakia’s Sky Alps Europe has taken its first DHC-8-Q400, marking the start of the carrier’s entry into service with the turboprop. The available report provides no details on the aircraft’s configuration, planned routes or delivery timeline beyond this initial acquisition.
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Emirates opened a company-operated travel store in Tokyo’s Otemachi business district on Oct. 14, offering ticket bookings and travel consultations. The move adds a second travel store in Japan after Osaka opened in July 2025, alongside plans to increase capacity to Narita with more seats on Boeing 777-300ERs.
CityJet has closed its Stockholm base and is weighing what comes next for its fleet. The available information does not specify the timing, aircraft affected or whether the base closure changes the carrier’s routes or operating arrangements.
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