17 Apr 2025
#3 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-KIE Airbus A320-271N (c/n 12428): Air Astana took delivery of this aircraft on 06/03/25, with the ferry route from Toulouse to Almaty, as part of its ongoing fleet modernisation programme.
- EI-NGX Pilatus PC-12NGX Stellaer 212 (c/n 2440): Delivered on 25/02/25 from Buochs to Weston via Shannon and Waterford, this aircraft supports Stellaer’s premium regional transport expansion.
- OY-JYF Boeing 737-8Q8 (c/n 37161): JetTime received this aircraft in Copenhagen on 05/03/25, previously operated as EI-GRJ, strengthening its European charter and ACMI operations.
- SU-RSD Boeing 737-83H (c/n 39619): Delivered to Red Sea Airlines in Cairo on 13/03/25, this aircraft, formerly VP-CRW, is expected to support tourism and regional expansion in Egypt.
- YR-AGD Airbus A320-214 (c/n 6350): Animawings took delivery in Bucharest on 06/03/25, ex EI-HNS, as part of the carrier’s network development across Southeastern Europe.
Leasing & Asset Management Transactions
- OE-IEL Airbus A320-214 (c/n 4347): AerCap registered this aircraft at St Athan on 05/03/25. Previously operating as ES-NAB, it now joins AerCap’s active leasing portfolio.
Freighter Conversions & Cargo Fleet Developments
- EI-HRF Boeing 737-86J(F) (c/n 30879): ASL Airlines Ireland ferried this aircraft from Shannon to Dubai World Centre on 06/03/25. The aircraft, now in SolitAir colours, is configured for freighter operations.
- 2-BPDA Boeing 737-86N(F) (c/n 36804): Texel Air NZ took delivery of this converted freighter in Auckland on 01/03/25, adding to its regional cargo network in New Zealand.
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