28 Mar 2025
#5 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
- RP-C4266 Airbus A320-271N (c/n 9597) Cebu Pacific Air has taken delivery of this A320neo in Manila on 07/02/25. The aircraft, previously registered as OE-IGS, will support the airline’s expanding domestic and regional network.
- 5A-BAB Airbus A320-214 (c/n 4297): Delivered to Buraq Air Transport in Benghazi on 12/02/25. Formerly operating as RP-C3267, this aircraft strengthens Buraq Air’s operations in North Africa.
Leasing & Asset Management Transactions
- OE-IAI Airbus A320-232 (c/n 3071): Avolon officially registered this aircraft in Delhi on 30/01/25. Previously operating as VT-IHZ, the aircraft will now be integrated into Avolon’s leasing portfolio.
- 9H-QFK Boeing 737-8AS (c/n 44779): Malta Air registered this aircraft in Nuremberg on 03/02/25. Formerly SP-RSX, the aircraft will enhance Malta Air’s low-cost European operations.
- 9H-WBV Airbus A320-232 (c/n 6098): Wizzair Malta ferried this aircraft to Shannon on 02/02/25. The move is part of Wizzair Malta’s fleet restructuring and ongoing network optimisation efforts.
Freighter Conversions & Cargo Fleet Developments
- N28833 Boeing 757-28A(F) (c/n 28833): AerSale Air has ferried this freighter to Tashkent on 10/12/24. The aircraft is expected to enter service as part of the growing e-commerce cargo demand.
- 2-LBIS Boeing 737-8EH(F) (c/n 34281): BBAM Aircraft Leasing has ferried this aircraft to Shannon on 08/02/25, ex LY-BJW. This move supports BBAM’s expansion in the global freighter leasing market.
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