02 May 2025
#1 May 2025: Irish Commercial Aircraft Update
This update compiles key movements and transactions in the Irish commercial aviation sector, highlighting significant aircraft deliveries, transfers, and fleet expansions. Information is sourced from highly regarded platforms, including:
- Chris Witt/Skyliner: http://www.skyliner-aviation.de/
- Dublin Movements Blog: http://notam-ireland.blogspot.ie/
- Planespotters.net: http://www.planespotters.net/
Notable Aircraft Deliveries & Fleet Expansions
- EC-OLG Airbus A330-343 (c/n 1201): Delivered to Wamos Air in Madrid on 22/03/25, this widebody previously operated as G-VKSS and strengthens Wamos’ long-haul charter fleet.
- HB-IHF Airbus A350-941 (c/n 363): Delivered to Edelweiss Airlines in Zurich on 13/03/25, this next-gen widebody was formerly OE-LHG and will support long-haul leisure operations.
- HL8596 Airbus A320-216 (c/n 2612): Delivered to Aero K Airlines in Da Nang on 18/02/25, this narrowbody, previously registered as M-ABSZ, joins the fleet as the airline expands its intra-Asia network.
- VQ-CAC Airbus A320-271N (c/n 8416): Delivered to VivaAerobus via Shannon and Bangor to Monterrey on 19/03/25, this A320neo adds fuel-efficient capacity to the Mexican LCC’s fleet.
- SU-RSD Boeing 737-83H (c/n 39619): Delivered to Red Sea Airlines in Cairo on 13/03/25, this aircraft, formerly VP-CRW, continues the airline’s expansion into regional leisure markets.
Leasing & Asset Management Transactions
- LZ-DDA & LZ-DDB Boeing 737-8 (c/n 42830): DAE Capital repositioned these two aircraft to Prague on 01/03/25, previously registered as G-HAGI and 9H-GEM, likely in preparation for re-lease or remarketing.
- XA-GOS & XA-GRS Boeing 737-8 (c/n 42837 & 42842): Registered to AeroMexico in Mexico City on 28/02/25, these aircraft were formerly EI-GZA and EI-GZE, continuing the airline’s narrowbody fleet renewal programme.
- YR-LIG Airbus A319-112 (c/n 2127): Registered to FlyLili on 01/03/25, this aircraft, previously operated as EI-IML, marks a fleet expansion as the Romanian carrier scales operations.
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