RJ also plans to add an A321 in 2027 and expects a third B787 in 2027.
domingo, 13 de setembro de 2026
LOT Polish Airlines will purchase a total of 41 aircraft during 2026 and 2027.
Thirteen MAX aircraft are already flying, with two B787s by year end, and another seven MAX aircraft in 2027, as well as 17 A220s and two more B787s.
FLEET - Satena (Colombia) currently has 24 aircraft and plans to add, before the end of 2026, three additional DHC6 and an ATR42
Three larger jets will also join to replace the ERJ145s.
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LATAM Peru plans nonstop Cuzco – Sao Paulo Guarulhos route from 29 March 2027, with A320.
Transavia expands summer offering in Spain and CroatiaTransavia is further expanding its network in the summer of 2027. From Amsterdam, the airline is adding Murcia and Pula, and Reus is returning to the schedule. Trieste will also be offered from Amsterdam this coming summer. From Brussels, Transavia is adding Heraklion, Thessaloniki, and Ponta Delgada. The full summer schedule can be booked from September 16.
Olga Rijk, Lead Network & Resource Planning at Transavia: “With our summer offering, we want to provide customers with plenty of choice, whether they are going on holiday or visiting friends and family. That is why we are expanding further this coming summer in popular holiday countries such as Spain, Italy, and Croatia, with both familiar and new destinations. We are also adding new options from Brussels. This ensures there is plenty to choose from and discover again this summer.”
Expansion of Spain, Croatia and Northern Italy
With Murcia and Reus, Transavia is further expanding its offering in Spain. In addition to well-known Spanish holiday destinations, the airline is thereby also targeting more regional markets. Pula will henceforth be offered from Amsterdam, alongside Rotterdam, aligning with the growing demand for Croatia. Trieste is moving from Rotterdam to Amsterdam, where there is greater demand for this destination from both outbound and inbound passengers.
The offering from Brussels continues to expand as well. Transavia previously announced the return of Heraklion and Thessaloniki and that Ponta Delgada in the Azores will become a new destination from Brussels. Porto, which is being introduced from Brussels this winter, will remain available four times a week during the summer, making it a year-round destination.
Closure of Eindhoven Airport
During the temporary closure of Eindhoven Airport up to and including July 18, 2027, a large part of the service from Eindhoven will be operated from Maastricht Aachen Airport and Weeze Airport. In this way, Transavia continues to offer a wide range of destinations for passengers from the Southeast Netherlands during this period as well. Flights from Eindhoven will resume after the reopening.
Part of the 2027 summer schedule was already available for booking. On September 16, Transavia opens sales for the remaining capacity. The summer schedule includes a total of 87 destinations via 162 routes.
This press release was translated using automated tools. Please refer to the original Dutch version for the most accurate information.
Southwest Airlines’ First-Ever Lounges to Debut in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu, and Nashville; with at Least Seven More Planned
Flight to Lusaka with New Johannesburg Route
Shenzhen Airlines will launch a four-weekly service between Shenzhen and Sydney on December 14, 2026, becoming Sydney Airport's 10th Chinese-based carrier.
SunExpress (Turkiye) plans Antalya – Weeze on 23 April 2026, with B737-800.SolitAir (UAE) has launched freight services to Accra with B737-800BCF, expanding its African network to 21 destinations across 17
Sky Express (Greece) plans Irakleion – Amsterdam route on 28 March 2027, with A320neo.countries.
Xiamen Airlines (China) plans flights from Xiamen to Addis Ababa on 28 November 2026, with B787-8.Nauru Airlines plans to resume the Naoero – Tarawa – Majuro – Pohnpei route on 02 October 2026, with B737-300Etihad (UAE) reports Abu Dhabi – Red Sea flights on 04 October 2026, with A320
EgyptAir will start flying to Sydney via Singapore from Cairo sometime in 2027. The aircraft and dates were not disclosed.Arkia (Israel) will launch flights from Tel Aviv to Manila, beginning 03 January 2027, with A330.
Xiamen Airlines (China) closed winter 2026/27 reservations on the Beijing Daxing – Doha route, as well as the Xiamen – Doha route.
Air Cairo (Egypt) plans to launch service from Cairo to Brussels and Luxor, in late December 2026, with A320.
Aeromexico plans flights from Guadalajara to Paris CDG, and Mexico City to Milan Malpensa in summer 2027, with B787-9 and B787-8.
Aeroitalia (Italy) schedules service to Tripoli Mitiga from Milan Bergamo and Rome Fiumicino on 06 September 2026, with B737-400.
Wingo (Colombia) schedules Bogota – Puerto Plata route from 06 November 2026, with B737-800 aircraft.
Qatar Airways will expand its global network to more than 170 destinations during the 2026-2027 winter season, operating more than 186 weekly flights across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East.
Luxair (Luxembourg) plans a year-round direct connection to Tirana from 29 March 2027.
Frontier Airlines (US) will launch its first-ever service to South America in December 2026, connecting Orlando to Bogota, Cartagena and Medellin,
flydubai (UAE) announced the launch of its dedicated freighter operations. Starting 01 October 2026, the airline will integrate three B737-800F aircraft into its fleet through a wet lease agreement with SolitAir (UAE).
Air Cairo launched the El Dabaa – Moscow Sheremetyevo route on 09 September 2026, with A320neo.
Aerolineas Argentinas schedules Cordoba – Cabo Frio service from 26 December 2026, with B737-8.
Flight to Lusaka with New Johannesburg Route
FlySafair is pleased to announce the launch of a new route between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia, responding to sustained demand on the corridor. The service operates five times weekly, on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, with fares from R2,800 from Johannesburg and R3,000 from Lusaka, excluding surcharges
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LZ-MVK B737-300W Alk Airlines
OY-VKA A321NEO Sunclass
G-SUNF A321NEO Jet2 (Holidays)
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sábado, 12 de setembro de 2026
Simb Airlines / Embraer ERJ-145 / TN-ALL
The carrier is a subsidiary of Simbgroup that launched operations on 18-Apr-2021, offering flights in Central and West Africa sub-regions.
Simb Airlines received its first Embraer ERJ145 aircraft in Jan-2022 and plans to launch regular scheduled services in 2022.
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ORDER - Vietnam Airlines has signed an MOU with Airbus covering five additional A350-900s, as part of a broader plan to acquire 30 widebody aircraft for growth beyond 2030
The proposed A350s are expected to be delivered in 2033 and 2034.
Alain CharpentierFLEET - Jet2 welcomes the 30th brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft into its fleet
Jet2’s 30th brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft made its first customer flight yesterday, as the company continues to invest in its sustainability strategy.
The aircraft, registration G-JZEA, has been delivered in Jet2holidays livery and forms part of Jet2’s firm order for 155 brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft. The aircraft made its first customer flight to Corfu, after departing from Manchester Airport.
Jet2 took delivery of its first-ever Airbus aircraft, an Airbus A321neo registered G-SUNB, in March 2023. Since then, the delivery programme has continued at pace, with this 30th aircraft joining the fleet as the company continues to invest in new, more efficient aircraft to support its long-term growth and sustainability strategy.
The Airbus A321neo is recognised as the most fuel-efficient aircraft in its class, reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions per seat by over 20% and providing a 50% lower noise footprint compared to the current fleet average.
The arrival of the 30th Airbus A321neo further demonstrates Jet2’s results-driven approach to sustainability, which is focused on tangible actions that can be delivered now. This includes investing billions into new Airbus A321neo aircraft, completing a multi-million pound Split Scimitar Winglet retrofit programme across 74 Boeing 737-800NG aircraft, electrifying more than 50% of owned ground service equipment, applying lightweight paint to over 80 aircraft and investing in the company’s pioneering Retail Operations Centre to remove weight from flights.
The airline’s climate transition plan is focused on existing technologies and practical measures, including a target to reduce carbon emissions per revenue paying passenger kilometre by 35% in 2035 compared to 2019.
Paul Southall, Head of Sustainability at Jet2 said: “Taking delivery of our 30th brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft is a great milestone for Jet2 and demonstrates the investment we continue to make in our sustainability strategy. These aircraft are more efficient, quieter and deliver a fantastic onboard experience, so this latest delivery is another important step as we continue to grow responsibly and take tangible actions on our sustainability journey.”
He added: “Our approach to sustainability is results driven and built around practical steps that make a real difference. From investing in new aircraft and improving the efficiency of our existing fleet, to electrifying ground service equipment and reducing unnecessary weight onboard, we are focused on taking action now while continuing to provide our award-winning flights and holidays to customers.”
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sexta-feira, 11 de setembro de 2026
AIRLINE NEWS - Lufthansa Group: “shark skin” to be certified for the Airbus A330
Lufthansa Technik in final certification phase for AeroSHARK on an Airbus aircraft for the first time
Discover Airlines provides A330-300 for testing
Targeted certification will enable AeroSHARK on A330-200 and -300 models
Strategic partnership with Mastercard in the area of sustainability
The AeroSHARK “shark skin” is coming to Airbus aircraft: An A330 from Discover Airlines will be the first Airbus aircraft worldwide to be equipped with the innovative technology. Initially for flight testing—Lufthansa Technik entered the final phase of supplemental type certification for its drag-reducing surface film on the Airbus A330-200 and -300 at the end of August. Before and after the modification at Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden, the long-haul jet from Discover Airlines undergoes test flights over several weeks.
AeroSHARK is supported by Mastercard in the current project phase. As part of a strategic partnership between Mastercard and the Lufthansa Group, both companies are jointly driving innovations intended to contribute to more efficient and more sustainable aviation.
Working together for greater efficiency in long-haul travel
Grazia Vittadini, Chief Technology Officer Lufthansa Group, says: “AeroSHARK is an excellent example of how innovations from the Lufthansa Group can make concrete contributions to greater efficiency and lower emissions. With the planned certification for the Airbus A330ceo, we are tapping into the potential of another significant portion of the global long-haul fleets. The innovation alliance between Lufthansa Technik, Discover Airlines, and Mastercard demonstrates once again how strong partners can drive progress together.”
The AeroSHARK technology, developed by Lufthansa Technik and Surventis (formerly BASF Coatings), is based on the structure of shark skin. The special surface film, modeled after nature, reduces drag during flight, thereby lowering fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. AeroSHARK is the only so-called riblet technology on the market approved for commercial aviation—currently certified for the Boeing 777F, the B777-300ER, and the B777-200ER. Following its certification for the Boeing 777, the certification process is now focused on the Airbus A330—the world’s second-most-delivered long-haul aircraft model, which will continue to shape existing fleets for many years to come.
Plans to expand to additional aircraft models and aircraft surfaces
Every modification to an aircraft must meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. The path to certification is correspondingly demanding: it requires technical expertise, operational resources, and robust financing. For the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for AeroSHARK on the A330-300 and -200, Lufthansa Technik is undergoing the relevant process with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. This includes extensive technical documentation, ground and flight tests, as well as final in-service validation during flight operations.
In addition to the certification currently being sought for the A330ceo, Lufthansa Technik and Surventis are also working to expand the next generation of AeroSHARK material to additional aircraft surfaces—such as wings and tail surfaces. This could double the potential savings. See the press release from July 30, 2026.
AeroSHARK is a functional surface film with microscopically fine grooved structures modeled after shark skin. Shark skin features fine grooves aligned in the direction of flow, known as riblets. These reduce frictional drag and improve flow characteristics in water. AeroSHARK applies this effect to aviation: The surface film features riblets only about 50 micrometers high, precisely aligned with the airflow. It is applied to an aircraft’s fuselage and engine cowlings, reducing drag during flight. The technology cuts fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions on every flight—currently by about 1 percent.
As of August 2026, the Lufthansa Group has already equipped 22 aircraft with AeroSHARK. Every day, the Lufthansa Group’s AeroSHARK fleet saves around 19 metric tonnes of kerosene and about 60 metric tonnes of CO₂. Airlines outside the Lufthansa Group are also already using the innovative film to increase the fuel efficiency of their long-haul aircraft.
quinta-feira, 10 de setembro de 2026
FLEET - KLM’s first Airbus A350 completes test flights
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An Airbus A340 for Switzerland: SWISS and the Swiss Museum of Transport plan joint project
SWISS and the Swiss Museum of Transport are seeking to preserve a piece of Swiss aviation history together: once it reaches the end of its operational life, the last Airbus A340-300 in the SWISS fleet is to find a permanent home at the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne. Before this can happen, however, a number of complex technical, financial and regulatory issues still need to be resolved.
For many years, the Airbus A340-300 was a defining feature of the SWISS long-haul fleet, connecting Switzerland with destinations around the world. With its four engines, distinctive silhouette and role as a reliable backbone of long-haul operations, it became a familiar symbol of the SWISS fleet for many travellers and employees. As the last four-engined aircraft type in the SWISS fleet, the A340 also marks the end of an era at SWISS.
Once its operational life comes to an end, one of these iconic long-haul aircraft is now intended to be preserved in Switzerland: SWISS and the Swiss Museum of Transport aim to permanently integrate the last Airbus A340-300 from the SWISS fleet into the museum’s aviation exhibition in Lucerne.
Martin Ettlinger, Director of the Swiss Museum of Transport: “Having an Airbus A340 at the Swiss Museum of Transport represents a unique opportunity to preserve an important piece of Swiss aviation history and make it accessible to the public. This majestic aircraft would be a tremendous addition to our Aviation and Space Travel exhibition. The A340-300 fits perfectly into the outdoor area designated for it in front of the Aviation and Space Travel Hall. Bringing an aircraft of this size to Lucerne, however, is an enormous and highly complex undertaking. We are doing everything we can, together with SWISS and other partners, to make this extraordinary project possible.”
A gift for Switzerland
SWISS intends to donate the last Airbus A340-300 in its fleet to the Swiss Museum of Transport. The aim is to preserve an aircraft that for many years symbolized Switzerland’s international connectivity and played a major role in shaping the history of SWISS and Swiss long-haul aviation.
Jens Fehlinger, CEO of SWISS: “For many years, the Airbus A340 connected people in Switzerland with the world and, in doing so, became a piece of Swiss aviation history in its own right. If one of these aircraft can live on at the Swiss Museum of Transport, it would bring this story full circle in a very special way. Our goal is therefore clear: we want to bring this A340 to Lucerne in early 2028. The task now is to work with our many partners to make its extraordinary journey there possible.”
A new highlight for the Swiss Museum of Transport
The A340 is not simply intended to be placed in the courtyard of the Swiss Museum of Transport as a static exhibit. The aim is to create a multifaceted experience inside the aircraft and present it as a new highlight of the Aviation and Space Travel exhibition.
The museum already has a former four-engined Swissair long-haul aircraft in its collection: the Convair 990 “Coronado”. The Airbus A340-300 would add another important witness to aviation history. As the last four-engined aircraft type in the SWISS fleet, the A340 represents a significant era in Swiss long-haul aviation.
A logistical feat requiring perfect teamwork
Bringing a long-haul aircraft weighing around 125 tons to the Swiss Museum of Transport involves far more than an ordinary transport operation. It is a major logistical and technical undertaking. The A340 must make its way from Zurich Airport to Lucerne, be positioned with precision on the museum grounds and permanently integrated into the existing exhibition. Meeting the highly demanding technical and logistical requirements will require detailed feasibility studies, specialized transport solutions, structural modifications and close coordination with the relevant authorities.
The project is also financially ambitious. SWISS will donate the aircraft to the Swiss Museum of Transport. The museum will bear the costs of transporting the aircraft, the necessary structural work and the creation of the visitor experience inside the aircraft. Current estimates put the cost at a high single-digit million amount. Financing must be secured by the end of 2026 and is expected to come largely from third-party funding provided by foundations, patrons and companies. A fundraising committee, with the active involvement of Christoph Franz, President of the Swiss Museum of Transport Association and former CEO of SWISS, is already holding discussions with potential supporters.
It has therefore not yet been decided whether the A340 will actually be able to embark on its final journey to Lucerne. A definitive decision will only be made once transportation, permits and financing have been secured. The Swiss Museum of Transport and SWISS will provide further information on the next steps as soon as the ongoing assessments have progressed further.
Airbus August 2026 orders & deliveries
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In August 2026, Airbus received orders for 67 new Airbuses and was able to deliver 57 aircraft.Ordered were:
• 15 A350-900s by Air China
• 40 A321neos by Shenzhen Airlines
• 4 A220-300s by an Undisclosed customer
• 8 A350Fs by an Undisclosed customer
Delivered were:
• 2 A320neos to Air Cairo
• 1 A321neo to Air Canada
• 1 A319neo to Air China
• 1 A321neo to Air China
• 1 A321neo to American Airlines
• 1 A320neo to Avianca
• 3 A220-300s to Breeze Airways
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• 1 A320neo to British Airways
• 1 A321neo to Cathay Pacific
• 2 A321neos to China Eastern Airlines
• 1 A321neo to China Southern Airlines
• 3 A220-300s to Delta Air Lines
• 1 A321neo to Delta Air Lines
• 1 A320neo to easyJet
• 1 A321neo to easyJet
• 1 A220-300 to Ibom Air
• 5 A321neos to IndiGo
• 1 A321neo to Jet2.com
• 1 A220-300 to JetBlue Airways
• 1 A321neo to Juneyao Air
• 1 A320neo to LATAM Airlines
• 2 A320neos to Lufthansa
• 1 A350-1000 to Philippine Airlines
• 2 A220-300s to QantasLink
• 1 A350-1000 to Qatar Airways
• 1 A320neo to Sichuan Airlines
• 2 A320neos to Spring Airlines
• 1 A330-900 to STARLUX Airlines
• 1 A350-1000 to STARLUX Airlines
• 1 A320neo to Swiss
• 1 A321neo to Transavia
• 1 A320neo to Turkish Airlines
• 1 A321neo to Turkish Airlines
• 2 A321neos to United Airlines
• 1 A320neo to Volaris
• 2 A321neos to Volaris
• 4 A321neos to Wizz Air
• 2 A320neos to Xiamen Airlines
Airbus has now received a total of 1157 orders and 66 cancellations, leaving a net of 1091. The number of deliveries stands at 475.
Boeing August 2026 orders & deliveries
Ordered were:
• 2 B737MAXs by Unidentified customer(s)
• 11 B787-9s by Unidentified customer(s)
• 2 B787-10s by Unidentified customer(s)
Delivered were:
• 5 B737MAXs to AerCap
• 1 B787-9 to AerCap
• 1 B787-9 to Air India
• 3 B737MAXs to Akasa Air
• 1 B787-9 to All Nippon Airways
• 2 B737MAXs to Aviation Capital Group
• 1 B737MAX to BOC Aviation
• 2 B737MAXs to CDB Leasing
• 2 B737MAXs to Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
• 1 B777F to Emirates
• 1 B737MAX to flydubai
• 1 B787-9 to Lufthansa
• 1 B737MAX to Luxair
• 1 B737MAX to Minsheng Financial Leasing
• 1 B777F to National Airlines
• 9 B737MAXs to Southwest Airlines
• 8 B737MAXs to United Airlines
• 2 B767-300Fs to UPS
• 1 KC-46A to the USAF
• 1 P-8A to the US Navy
• 4 B737MAXs to VietJetAir
• 2 B737MAXs to Virgin Australia
Boeing has now received 498 orders and 45 cancellations, leaving a net of 453 aircraft ordered. The number of deliveries stands at 418.
Illustration by Boeing.
FLEET - Fastjet Zimbabwe to extend A320 ops to 4Q26
Fastjet Zimbabwe (FN, Harare International) will extend the operation of its wet-leased A320-200 from Global Aviation Operations to the end of October 2026 following stronger-than-expected passenger demand, with the aircraft also set to return for the December peak travel season.
In a statement, the airline said that the 168-seater ZS-GAC (msn 2496), which entered service on August 1, 2026, to support high-demand flights between Harare International and Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Victoria Falls and Johannesburg, had seen sustained demand from both business and leisure travellers. The aircraft had originally been scheduled to operate only during the August-September peak.
Fastjet Zimbabwe business CEO and country head Donahue Cortes said the extension would ensure sufficient capacity during October and the December festive period, adding that the airline's recently introduced business class product had been well received by corporate and leisure passengers alike.
The A320 deployment forms part of a broader fleet evaluation that could see the type join the fleet permanently in 2027. Cortes previously said the wet lease would allow Fastjet Zimbabwe to assess the aircraft's suitability for its network before making a long-term fleet decision.
Fastjet Group CEO Kirsten King previously said the upgauge had removed the need to source additional E145 capacity for the peak months and that larger Embraer aircraft were no longer under consideration.
Fastjet Zimbabwe had been seeking additional capacity on its flagship Harare-Johannesburg route, where it was competing with 50-seater E145s against FlySafair's twice-daily B737-800 services, South African Airways' twice-daily A320-200 operations, and Airlink (South Africa)'s six daily E190 flights.
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FLEET - Breeze Airways ends E190 ops, moves to all-A220 fleet
Breeze Airways (MX, Salt Lake City) has officially operated its last E190 flight, marking the end of its transition to an all-A220-300 fleet.
The flight, onboard N120BZ (msn 19000115), took place on September 7 between Orlando International and New Orleans International.
Breeze launched commercial services in May 2021 with a fleet of ten E190s and three E195s. The Embraer regional jets played a pivotal role in Breeze’s expansion and growth, but in recent years the company began charting its move to an all-Airbus fleet.
To date, the carrier has taken delivery of 57 of its 90 firm A220 orders, with 30 options still remaining. David Neeleman, founder and CEO of Breeze Airways, said in a statement that the company’s long-term strategy “has always been to leverage the strengths and efficiencies of the Airbus A220-300 to help us cost-effectively scale our unique business model.”
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American Airlines recognizes 25th anniversary of 9/11 through historic donations to 9/11 Memorial & Museum and Pentagon Memorial Fund
American and CR Smith Museum will make the 9/11 collection available to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and provide additional support through The Never Forget Fund
Airline supporting future 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education Center through Pentagon Memorial Fund
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines and the CR Smith Museum are honoring those on board Flight 11 and Flight 77 and the thousands of lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks by making the airline and museum’s 9/11 collection available to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and providing financial support through The Never Forget Fund. American is also supporting the future National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education Center through financial contributions and the donation of artifacts from the airline’s care related to the events at the Pentagon
quarta-feira, 9 de setembro de 2026
SPECIAL LIVERY / Retrojet c/s - Northern Air Cargo / Boeing 737-800BCF / N3160G
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La Compagnie has added Düsseldorf Airport to New York's Newark Liberty International Airport to its strictly business class network, beginning in Spring 2027.
Royal Air (Comoros) is planning to launch service to Mayotte. on 15 December 2026
Plus Ultra (Spain) will resume its commercial route between Madrid and Caracas on 08 September 2026.
Malaysia Airlines plans to resume Kuala Lumpur – Busan route from 02 December 2026, with B737-8.
Discover Airlines (Germany) expands its Italy route network for summer 2027, with direct routes from Munich to Alghero and from Frankfurt to Genoa.
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