21 Feb 2025
#4 Feb 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-KFD Airbus A320-271N (c/n 12272) – Fly Arystan
Fly Arystan has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320-271N from Toulouse to Almaty International Airport on 15 January 2025. This delivery supports the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy.
EI-KID Airbus A320-271N (c/n 12360) – Air Astana
Air Astana received a fresh Airbus A320-271N, delivered from Toulouse to Almaty on 28 January 2025, further strengthening the airline’s narrow-body fleet.
EI-IKP Boeing 737-8200 (c/n 67113) – Ryanair
Ryanair welcomed a new Boeing 737-8200, delivered from Boeing Field to Dublin on 15 January 2025, as part of its fleet modernisation efforts.
EI-XLR Airbus A321-253NY (c/n 11348) – Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus took delivery of a new Airbus A321-253NY, flown from Hamburg-Finkenwerder to Dublin on 17 December 2024, enhancing its transatlantic and European network capabilities.
Leasing & Asset Management Transactions
EI-KHB Embraer 190-E2 (c/n 19020013) – Air Astana
An Embraer 190-E2 operated by Air Astana was ferried to Amman on 6 January 2025, likely for maintenance, leasing transition, or future redeployment.
EI-IKF Airbus A320-214 (c/n 1473) – ITA Airways
ITA Airways ferried an Airbus A320-214 from Rome Fiumicino to Varna on 17 December 2024, signalling possible repositioning for lease return, maintenance, or a future operator transition.
Freighter Conversions & Cargo Fleet Developments
EI-STN Boeing 737-4Q8(F) (c/n 25106) – ASL Airlines Ireland
ASL Airlines Ireland ferried a converted freighter Boeing 737-4Q8(F) from Shannon through Iqaluit and Bangor to Mojave between 21–22 December 2024, expanding its cargo capacity for global logistics operations.
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