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• Paul Ash
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flynas has retired its last Airbus A320ceo, ending the type’s presence in its fleet. The available report provides no details on the aircraft’s disposition or on any resulting changes to fleet size, capacity or replacement plans.
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Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flynas has retired its last Airbus A320ceo, ending the type’s presence in its fleet. The available report provides no details on the aircraft’s disposition or on any resulting changes to fleet size, capacity or replacement plans.
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