#1 April 2025: Irish Commercial Aircraft Update

#1 April 2025: Irish Commercial Aircraft Update

04 Apr 2025

#1 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

SU-TCN Airbus A321-231 (c/n 1629): Almasria Universal Airlines took delivery of this aircraft in Amman on 23/02/25. Previously operating as XU-723, the aircraft has been added to support the carrier’s expanding medium-haul operations.
SU-TCP Airbus A321-231 (c/n 1004): Delivered to Almasria Universal Airlines in Amman on 20/02/25, this aircraft was formerly registered as YR-LID and will serve the airline’s regional network.
TC-LBK Airbus A320-271N (c/n 9332): Turkish Airlines took delivery of this new-generation narrowbody aircraft in Istanbul on 31/12/24. It was previously registered as 2-TWJO and is part of the airline’s fleet renewal strategy.
VP-CKJ Airbus A320-232 (c/n 5135): VivaAerobus received this aircraft in Monterrey on 19/11/24. Formerly operating as B-6876, the addition will enhance the carrier’s domestic and regional capacity.
VT-IWY Airbus A320-214 (c/n 4438): Delivered to IndiGo in Delhi on 17/12/24, this aircraft was previously registered as M-ABSA and will support IndiGo’s high-frequency domestic operations.

Leasing & Asset Management Transactions

VP-CVE Boeing 787-9 (c/n 37308): FitzWalter Aviation ferried this aircraft to Glasgow Prestwick on 18/01/25. Previously operating as EI-LNJ, the aircraft is now positioned for future lease placement or transition.
VP-CWM Airbus A330-243 (c/n 875): CDB Aviation ferried this aircraft to Roswell on 04/01/25 for storage or future remarketing. The aircraft was previously in service as B-6116.
VT-IZX Airbus A320-271N (c/n 8922): IndiGo ferried this aircraft to Istanbul on 05/02/25. The aircraft has been returned to the lessor after the end of its lease term.

Freighter Conversions & Cargo Fleet Developments

VP-CII Boeing 737-86J(F) (c/n 30879): Icelease ferried this aircraft to Shannon on 09/01/25. Formerly operating as OO-LIS, it is expected to enter freighter service following conversion.
VP-CRV Airbus A330-343 (c/n 1086): Aergo Capital ferried this widebody aircraft to Shanghai on 27/12/24 for passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion. It was previously operated as HS-TET.