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A350 Debut for Air Caraïbes

French Caribbean carrier Air Caraïbes has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 XWB.  The jet, F-HHAV (c/n 082) – acquired on lease from AerCap – was handed over to the Les Abymes, Guadeloupe-based airline on February 28 during a

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Asian Duo Get Maiden A320neos

Two Asian carriers have taken delivery of their first Airbus A320neos. Airbus A320-271 B-8545 (c/n 6975) was handed over to China Southern Airlines from the manufacturer’s Hamburg/Finkenwerder facility on December 14. It was followed two days later by B-8637 (c/n 7129). 

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Milestone Dreamliner Delivery

In a triple celebration, Boeing has delivered the 500th 787 Dreamliner to roll off its production lines. The aircraft, F-HRBA (c/n 38769), is also the first 787-9 for Air France and the 50th example for Netherlands-based lessor AerCap.  The Air

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Volaris Welcomes First Neo

Mexican carrier Volaris has received its maiden Airbus A320neo, making it the first North American airline to operate the latest generation jet. The aircraft, N528VL (c/n 7051), is one of ten A320neos Volaris is leasing via AerCap, along with six

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Cathay Joins the A350 Club

Cathay Pacific Airways has become the sixth airline to take delivery of the Airbus A350 XWB.  Its first aircraft, B-LRA (c/n 029), will be operated under a long-term lease agreement from the Dutch lessor AerCap.  The jet, featuring the carrier’s

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