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Air Europa extends Collins 787 nacelle MRO deal through 2037

Air Europa has extended its Boeing 787 nacelle and thrust reverser maintenance agreement with Collins Aerospace through 2037. The carrier frames it as a shift to more proactive maintenance as its Dreamliners age, with faster AOG nacelle support and better planning of shop visits.

Per Aviation Week MRO rolling updates, Nov 4, 2026. Value not disclosed.

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Qatar Airways launches Doha-Bogota-Caracas, the first Gulf service to Venezuela

Qatar Airways flew its first twice-weekly Doha-Bogota-Caracas-Doha triangle on November 4 with 777-200LRs, making it the first Gulf carrier in Venezuela and the first nonstop Middle East link to either capital. The launch slipped from July, and the thin frequency suggests a connectivity bet on diaspora and Asia-Pacific flows over the Doha hub rather than a point-to-point volume play.

Wednesdays and Sundays; Doha-Bogota leg ~8,253 miles. Originally planned for July 2026, postponed after an earthquake in Venezuela.

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Setna iO buys four ex-Spirit A320-200s for part-out in Goodyear

Setna iO has acquired four A320-200 airframes formerly flown by Spirit Airlines and will disassemble them in Goodyear, Arizona, feeding the parts into its used serviceable material network. Spirit's fleet shrinkage keeps putting mid-life A320ceo feedstock into the teardown market, which helps ease tight component supply for operators still flying the type.

Per Aviation Week MRO rolling updates, Nov 3, 2026. No price disclosed.

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Air New Zealand adds Christchurch–Bali and makes Christchurch–Singapore year-round

Air New Zealand is deepening its South Island international network with a new non-stop Christchurch–Bali service and by turning its new Christchurch–Singapore route into a year-round operation. The moves lean on its partnership with Christchurch Airport, which is also drawing low-cost competition as Jetstar launches seasonal Perth–Christchurch flying.

Announced Nov 3, 2026. Start date and frequency for Bali not stated in source.

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Air Congo leases a 787-9 from MIAT Mongolian Airlines

Broker Chapman Freeborn has arranged the lease of a Boeing 787-9 from MIAT Mongolian Airlines to Air Congo, giving the young Congolese carrier widebody capacity as it builds out its passenger offering. Airline-to-airline widebody leases remain a practical route to lift for start-ups while new-build delivery slots stay scarce.

Arranged by Chapman Freeborn. Lease terms not disclosed.

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Icelease orders a 767-300BCF conversion with options for two more

Icelease has ordered one Boeing (BA) 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter with options on two more, for its Dublin-based sister lessor IAT Leasing. Induction is set for Q1 2027 and redelivery for Q2 2027, with conversion at ST Engineering in Singapore. It extends IAT's managed freighter book beyond seven 737-800BCFs into the medium widebody segment, where feedstock and conversion slots remain tight.

Signed at Cargo Facts Symposium on 22 Oct 2026; announced 2 Nov 2026. Value not disclosed.

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LATAM to open São Paulo–Geneva with 787-9s in April 2027

LATAM Airlines Group will launch three-weekly São Paulo Guarulhos–Geneva flights with 787-9s in April 2027, subject to approval, the first nonstop link between Geneva and Latin America. It becomes LATAM Brazil's 11th European destination, and the route leans on cargo as much as passengers, offering up to 36 tonnes a week ex-Geneva and 55 tonnes inbound aimed at pharmaceuticals and other high-value freight.

Departs São Paulo Tue/Thu/Sun, returns from Geneva Mon/Wed/Fri.

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JetBlue starts Fort Lauderdale–Indianapolis and –Columbus

JetBlue (JBLU) begins daily Fort Lauderdale flights to Indianapolis, a new city for the airline, and Columbus, a return market, today. The additions take FLL to 61 nonstop destinations and more than 150 daily departures this winter, its largest-ever schedule there, as JetBlue keeps shifting capacity toward its South Florida focus city while its balance sheet is under strain.

Flights 232/235 (IND) and 1508/1507 (CMH); service from the Midwest begins 3 Nov.

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