SPECIAL STICKER - AIR EUROPA / B737-800 / EC-MJU - 40 Years

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SPECIAL LIVERY - Air Europa has applied special "Barranquilla" stickers to three Boeing 737-800s

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FLEET - Air Europa (Spain) plans to introduce the first A350-900s starting in 2028.

 

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DUBAI AIR SHOW - ORDER - Air Europa signs MoU for up to 40 Airbus A350-900

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 November 2025 – Spanish airline Air Europa has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for up to 40 A350-900 aircraft.

The agreement forms the backbone of Air Europa’s long haul fleet replacement and was announced during the Dubai Airshow.

The introduction of the A350 will accelerate the renewal of Air Europa’s existing competitor long haul fleet and boost profitable growth to key markets in Latin America thanks to the aircraft’s unrivalled performance and economics.

Passengers will also experience exceptional best in class comfort.

“This order is a strategic milestone in Air Europa’s fleet development, accelerating its profitable growth by renewal of the current widebody fleet, ” said Juan Jose Hidalgo, President of Air Europa.

“The A350-900 is a game-changer for key destinations in Latin America. It provides an exceptional cabin experience and the operational performance and economics needed to expand the airline's network without compromise, delivering the highest standards in air travel.

“We are proud to welcome Air Europa into the Airbus A350 family. This order is a strong endorsement of the A350 as the benchmark widebody platform for efficiency and passenger comfort in the long-haul market, ” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.

“We are committed to supporting Air Europa’s ambitious growth strategy as they leverage the A350’s capabilities for their future long-haul operations.

”The A350 is the world’s most modern widebody aircraft, designed to fly up to 9,700 nautical miles / 18,000 kilometres non-stop, setting new standards for intercontinental travel.

The aircraft includes state-of-the-art technologies and aerodynamics delivering unmatched standards of efficiency and comfort.

Its latest generation Rolls-Royce engines and use of lightweight materials bring a 25% advantage in fuel burn, operating costs and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, compared to previous generation competitor aircraft.

The A350’s unique Airspace cabin offers passengers and crews the latest modern in-flight products for
a comfortable flying experience.

As with all Airbus aircraft, the A350 is able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft up to 100% SAF capable by 2030.

At the end of October 2025, the A350 Family had won over 1,400 orders from 64 customers worldwide.

ROUTES - Air Europa takes the preliminary step toward launching operations in South Africa.

Which may include the route between Madrid and Johannesburg.

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ROUTES - AIR EUROPA MOVES 737 MAX 8 LONDON SERVICE ENTRY TO 4Q25

Air Europa in last week’s schedule update continues to revise planned Boeing 737 MAX 8 service entry on Madrid – London Gatwick route. As of 17AUG25, the 2 daily flights will see the new 737 variant enters service on 26OCT25 (selected periods to see 737 MAX 8 operates on 1 of 2 daily flights).

Further changes remain highly possible.

UX1013 MAD0735 – 0900LGW 7M8 D
UX1015 MAD1500 – 1625LGW 7M8 D

UX1014 LGW1000 – 1330MAD 7M8 D
UX1016 LGW1725 – 2055MAD 7M8 D

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FLEET - Air Europa / B737 MAX8 / EC-OGS

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FLEET - Air Europa takes delivery of 1st MAX

Air Europa took delivery of its very first Boeing B737MAX. The aircraft, B737-8 EC-OGS (62918), is leased from AerCap and was handed-over during a special ceremony at Seattle-Boeing Field (WA). It left the US on the same day and was ferried to Madrid-Barajas via Glasgow.

Its first commercial flights are scheduled for 23 June 2025, with the aircraft pencilled-in for flights to Amsterdam and Brussels from Madrid.

Air Europa has a lease-agreement for ten B737-8s with AerCap and also holds firm orders with Boeing directly for 20 more MAXs. The airline hopes to have 20 in service by 2027. The new MAXs will be used by Air Europa to renew its narrowbody-fleet, which today is made-up of 34 B737-800s.

Photos: Air Europa.

FLEET - Air Europa Express (Spain) plans to begin taking delivery of B737 MAX in May 2024, the first of four expected during the year as the total fleet reaches nearly 30 aircraft.

The additions will allow the carrier to accelerate its growth plan.

 

Boeing 787-9 EC-NVY is one of the four dry leased by Norse Air to Air Europa this summer.

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AIR EUROPA B787-8 EC-NXA dry leased from Norse Air

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Air Europa (Flair Airlines) B737-8 MAX (C-FLQZ)

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Air Europa has announced it will expand the fleet with eleven leased aircraft

With passenger demand bouncing back after the pandemic, Air Europa has announced it will expand the fleet with eleven leased aircraft. Six of them will be B737-800s and five will be B787s. The B787s are needed as deliveries of new Dreamliners has been halted with no new delivery dates in sight. In total, eight new B787s have been produced already for Air Europa and are stored in the US awaiting the FAA clearing Boeing to resume B787-deliveries.

Four of the five leased B787s will be coming from Norse Atlantic. The Norwegian start-up is sub-leasing two of its B787-8s and two of its B787-9s to Air Europa for at least eighteen months. Norse doesn't need the aircraft themselves as the pandemic and the war in Ukraine has slowed down its ramp-up plans. The airline is now planning to launch flights in June and will expand more gradually.

With the eleven leased aircraft, Air Europa's capacity will grow to a higher level than it was pre-pandemic. Today, the airline's fleet consists of three ATR72-500s, sixteen B737-800s, eight B787-8s, ten B787-9s and four ERJ195s. Next to awaiting on delivery of Dreamliners, Air Europa has also open (lease) orders for 20 B737MAX8s.

AIR EUROPA / B787-9 / EC-MSZ -

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AIR EUROPA - B787-8 - EC-MLT

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AIR EUROPA - B737-800W - EC-LTM "Visa Card"

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Air Europa adds maiden B787-9

Air Europa (UX, Palma Son Sant Joan) has taken delivery of its maiden B787-9 following the arrival of EC-MSZ (msn 62171) in Madrid Barajas from Charleston, SC on Saturday, February 16.
Air Europa has a total of sixteen B787-9s due to deliver direct from Boeing (BOE, Chicago O'Hare) between now and 2022. With a second aircraft of the type due in March, the aircraft will be used to boost capacity on the carrier's Madrid Barajas-Buenos Aires Ezeiza route, currently plied with smaller B787-8s. According to ch-aviation schedule data, the first such service is currently scheduled for March 1.

The Globalia Corporacion unit currently operates eight B787-8s with a further two due for delivery. Together with the -9s, the Dreamliners will be used to completely replace Air Europa's current Airbus widebody fleet of ten A330-200s and two A330-300s.

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Air Europa schedules 787-9 Argentina service in March 2018

Air Europa last week opened reservation for its planned Boeing 787-9 operation, as the stretched 787 variant set to join the airline in 2018. The 787-9 will initially operating on alternating days with the -8 on Madrid – Buenos Aires Ezeiza, effective 01MAR18. The 787-9 schedule is currently listed until 24MAR18.

UX041 MAD2355 – 0845+1EZE 787

UX042 EZE1330 – 0520+1MAD 787
Configuration of the 787-9 is J30Y303.

AIR EUROPA - ATR-72-200 - EC-LYJ

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AIR EUROPA - B737-800W - EC-LTM

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