21 Mar 2025
#4 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
- N636NN CRJ900 (c/n 15399) – PSA Airlines
Newly registered at Dayton International on 24/01/25, this CRJ900 joins PSA Airlines’ regional fleet, enhancing its capacity for domestic operations. Previously operated as EI-FPB.
- N794CK Boeing 777-F1H (c/n 35609) – Kalitta Air
Delivered to Oscoda on 04/01/25, this ex-A6-EFI Boeing 777-F1H expands Kalitta Air’s cargo operations, supporting the growing demand for long-haul freight services.
- OE-IOD Airbus A320-232 (c/n 7760) – Vueling
Delivered to Castellón on 29/01/25, this Airbus A320-232 strengthens Vueling’s short-haul European network, aligning with its fleet renewal strategy.
Leasing & Asset Management Transactions
- N413GX Airbus A321-211 (c/n 1503) – AV1 Holding
Previously operated as LZ-MDL, this A321-211 was ferried to Belgrade on 02/01/25, likely for maintenance or a lease transition under AV1 Holding’s portfolio.
- N662CN CRJ200 (c/n 7622) – Regional One
This CRJ200, ferried to Cairo on 02/01/25, is expected to serve in regional connectivity, supporting either leasing or part-out operations in North Africa.
- N996JA Airbus A330-343 (c/n 1093) – Jetran
Ferried from Muscat via Shannon to Mojave on 06/02/25, this ex-A4O-DE Airbus A330-343 may be undergoing storage, future leasing, or potential conversion to a freighter.
- OE-IDN Airbus A319-132 (c/n 3790) – KDAC Aircraft Holding
Registered at Shannon on 31/01/25, this Airbus A319-132, previously OO-SSQ, is set to be part of KDAC’s leasing portfolio, possibly bound for a new operator.
Freighter Conversions & Cargo Fleet Developments
- OE-IAZ Boeing 737-4Q8(F) (c/n 25111) – ASL Airlines Belgium
Ferried to Kemble on 09/01/25, this Boeing 737-4Q8(F) is likely undergoing maintenance or modifications before re-entering service, reinforcing ASL Airlines Belgium’s growing freighter fleet.
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