15 Mar 2025
#3 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
- Aurigny Air Services received an ATR72-212A(600) (OY-NZB) on 20 November 2024, delivered to Guernsey to support the airline’s regional operations.
- Air Serbia took delivery of an Airbus A330-243 (YU-ARE) on 11 February 2025, arriving in Belgrade from its previous registration OE-LCL, enhancing its long-haul capabilities.
Leasing & Asset Management Transactions
- Deucalion Aviation registered an Airbus A320-232 (OE-IFR) in Madrid on 12 February 2025, previously operated as 9H-VDF, marking a key fleet transition.
- Aviation Capital Group ferried an Airbus A320-271N (VP-CFI) to Lourdes on 14 February 2025, formerly operated as VT-WGM, ahead of its next leasing placement.
- IndiGo’s Airbus A320-271N (VT-IZX) was ferried to Istanbul on 5 February 2025, as the aircraft was returned to its lessor after completing its lease term.
- Nordic Aviation Capital repositioned an ATR72-212A(600) (OY-NZD) to Sønderborg on 14 February 2025, signalling its transition within the leasing market.
Freighter Conversions & Cargo Fleet Developments
- AerCap ferried a Boeing 777-36N (N282GE) to Tel Aviv on 17 December 2024 for passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion, formerly registered as OE-ILT. This move reflects the growing demand for wide-body cargo aircraft.
- Jetran’s Airbus A330-343 (N996JA) was ferried from Muscat via Shannon to Mojave on 6 February 2025, transitioning from its previous registration A4O-DE, likely ahead of a cargo conversion or storage.
- Nordic Aviation Capital moved an ATR72-212A(600) (OY-YGL) to Toulouse-Francazal on 22 November 2024, indicating a potential freighter conversion or maintenance check.
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