25 Apr 2025
#4 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): Delivered to Air Astana on 06/03/25 from Toulouse to Almaty, supporting the carrier’s ongoing fleet renewal with next-gen narrowbody aircraft.
- EI-NGX Pilatus PC-12NGX Stellaer 212 (c/n 2440): Delivered on 25/02/25 via Buochs, Shannon, Waterford, and Weston, this single-engine turboprop expands Stellaer’s regional charter operations.
- OY-JYF Boeing 737-8Q8 (c/n 37161): Delivered to JetTime in Copenhagen on 05/03/25, previously registered as EI-GRJ, to support ACMI and charter activity across Scandinavia.
- SU-RSD Boeing 737-83H (c/n 39619): Delivered to Red Sea Airlines in Cairo on 13/03/25, ex VP-CRW, further bolstering the Egyptian carrier’s regional and leisure market fleet.
- YR-AGD Airbus A320-214 (c/n 6350): Delivered to Animawings in Bucharest on 06/03/25, previously flying as EI-HNS, this aircraft supports seasonal and charter network demand across Europe.
Leasing & Asset Management Transactions
- OE-IEL Airbus A320-214 (c/n 4347): Registered by AerCap at St Athan on 05/03/25, formerly operating as ES-NAB, and now repositioned for potential lease placement or remarketing.
Freighter Conversions & Cargo Fleet Developments
- EI-HRF Boeing 737-86J(F) (c/n 30879): ASL Airlines Ireland ferried this freighter from Shannon to Dubai World Centre on 06/03/25 in SolitAir colours, signifying continued investment in regional cargo operations.
- 2-BPDA Boeing 737-86N(F) (c/n 36804): Delivered to Texel Air NZ in Auckland on 01/03/25, enhancing the airline’s freighter capacity for regional and trans-Tasman cargo services.
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