26 Jan 2025
#4 Jan 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 Transactions
A7-AHF Airbus A320-232 c/n 4496
Delivered to South African Airways, ferried Shannon-Belgrade on 15 November 2024. This transfer highlights the continued fleet enhancement strategies for South African Airways as it stabilises post-pandemic operations.
EC-MPE Boeing 787-8 c/n 34618
BBAM Aircraft Management positioned this aircraft at Madrid on 7 January 2025, reflecting an important addition to their managed fleet portfolio for future leasing opportunities.
2-GTQB Boeing 737-8Q8(F) c/n 30696
Delivered to GOL Airlines, operating in Belo Horizonte as of 16 December 2024. This transaction signals GOL’s continued fleet expansion to serve increasing regional demand.
Passenger Aircraft Transfers
EC-NBD Airbus A319-112 c/n 1901
Transferred from Volotea, ferried from Verona to Ireland West Airport on 29 November 2024. Likely for storage or part-out, this movement represents the natural progression in an aircraft's lifecycle.
EI-DTI Airbus A320-216 c/n 3976
Transferred from ITA Airways and ferried to St Athan on 15 November 2024. This transition indicates the aircraft has been retired from active service and is likely slated for part-out or storage.
Freighter Conversion Activities
N282GE Boeing 777-36N c/n 33862
AerCap ferried this aircraft to Tel Aviv on 17 December 2024 for passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion. This highlights AerCap’s strategic move to meet the growing demand for cargo capacity worldwide.
Irish-Registered Movements
EI-FPE CRJ900 c/n 15409
Ferried to Dayton International on 21 November 2024 from Cityjet. This transfer reflects Cityjet's adjustments to its regional fleet deployment.
EI-FPH CRJ900 c/n 15409
Also ferried to Dayton International on 6 November 2024 from Cityjet. It underscores ongoing regional fleet reallocation activities.
Analysis of Updates
These updates showcase various ongoing trends in the aviation industry, including passenger aircraft transfers for operational adjustments or retirement, freighter conversions driven by cargo demand, and notable aircraft transactions reflecting fleet modernisation strategies.
For example, AerCap’s 777-300ER freighter conversion underlines the growing need for air cargo solutions, while the South African Airways A320 transfer signifies a recovery effort for a revitalised fleet. Overall, these transactions highlight the dynamic movement within both the passenger and cargo aviation sectors.
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