11 Apr 2025
#2 April 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
- EI-NSG Airbus A320-251N (c/n 12462): Aer Lingus took delivery of this aircraft in Dublin on 10/03/25 following handover in Toulouse, supporting its single-aisle fleet modernisation.
- SP-RZS Boeing 737-8200 (c/n 67069): Buzz added this aircraft to its Ryanair-branded fleet on 28/02/25 via direct delivery from Boeing Field to Dublin.
- SP-RZQ Boeing 737-8200 (c/n 67119): Delivered to Buzz from Boeing Field on 07/03/25, this Ryanair-configured jet further strengthens the group’s high-density short-haul capabilities.
- LN-FNC Boeing 787-9 (c/n 38790): Ferried from Oslo to Delhi on 27/02/25, this Norse Atlantic widebody was repositioned for IndiGo use, reflecting growing long-haul ambitions.
Leasing & Asset Management Transactions
- EI-HSC CRJ900 (c/n 15084): Formerly OE-LON, this aircraft was observed at Maastricht on 07/03/25 following transfer to CityJet under Irish registration.
- EI-HSE CRJ900 (c/n 15088): Previously OE-LOM, this aircraft was re-registered to CityJet and spotted at Maastricht on 07/03/25 post-transition.
- EI-HSF CRJ900 (c/n 15089): Ex D-ACKJ, this CRJ900 was added to the CityJet fleet and seen at Maastricht on 07/03/25 during fleet onboarding.
Freighter Conversions & Cargo Fleet Developments
- EI-FXY Boeing 737-8EH(F) (c/n 34281): Poste Air Cargo received this freighter in Rome Fiumicino on 13/03/25 after re-registration from 2-LBIS, bolstering its dedicated cargo fleet.
Acumen Aviation © 10 April 2025 All Rights Reserved.
