07 Mar 2025
#2 March 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
- Vueling received an Airbus A320-232 (EC-OKJ) on 7 February 2025, delivered to Castellón from its previous registration (OE-IOG). This addition strengthens Vueling’s short-haul capacity.
- Neos took delivery of a Boeing 737-8 (EI-RZF) on 14-15 February 2025, ferrying from Boeing Field to Shannon and then Milan Malpensa. The aircraft is expected to support the airline’s expanding European network.
- Ethiopian Airlines welcomed a new Boeing 737-8 (ET-BBA), delivered between 15-17 February 2025 from Boeing Field via Dublin to Addis Ababa, reinforcing its growing narrow-body fleet.
- Thai Lion Air expanded its operations with the addition of a Boeing 737-9GPER (HS-LVR) on 7 February 2025, delivered to Bangkok from its former registration (PK-LHU).
Leasing & Asset Management Transactions
- Aer Lingus ferried an Airbus A320-214 (EI-DEI) from Shannon to Dublin on 30 February 2025, after being repainted into standard Aer Lingus colours, reaffirming its continued operation within the fleet.
- Avion Express added an Airbus A320-214 (LY-NVG) to its fleet on 9 February 2025, delivered to Kaunas from its previous registration (2-AEIP), supporting its ACMI leasing operations.
- GullivAir took delivery of an Airbus A330-223 (LZ-TWO) on 12 February 2025, arriving in Sofia from its former registration (F-HUNO), likely to be deployed for long-haul charter services.
Freighter Conversions & Cargo Fleet Developments
- Wamos Air ferried an Airbus A330-343 (G-VKSS) from Dublin to London Heathrow on 19 February 2025, suggesting potential repurposing for long-haul operations, either for passenger or cargo deployment.
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