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Spirit Airlines Takes 1st Airbus A321neo Involved In A Sale-And-Leaseback Transaction

Spirit Airlines has taken delivery of its 28th A321neo, which was the first of four involved in a sale-and-leaseback (SLB) deal.

The newly delivered A330neo has suffered three technical issues since its inaugural flight on December 19, 2024.

The aircraft entered commercial service in November 2024 and is expected to revolutionize long-haul flying.

The fuel pumps will have to be replaced every 30,000 flight hours (FH) following the FAA’s order.

The EASA detailed the four-step and lengthy process to certify new commercial aircraft, shedding some light on the A321XLR’s certification.

Lufthansa Group now has 60 Airbus A350-900 and 15 A350-1000 aircraft that it has ordered.

The European plane manufacturer has grown to be one of the largest in the world.

The Irish carrier hopes to receive all six A321XLRs by the end of 2025.

China Airlines disclosed that the total transaction sum would be no more than $11.85 billion.

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