Aerolineas Argentinas 737 MAX 8, LV-KIU, c/n 43918/7529, resplendent in a hybrid color scheme consisting of the basic UIA livery and Aerolineas Argentinas titles, taxis out for take off at Buenos Aires Aeroparque (AEP) on 26Jul24. (Phil Perry Photo)
Aerolineas Argentinas took delivery of the 2nd 737 MAX 8 that was originally slated to be taken by Ukraine International Airlines, c/n 43918/7529, LV-KIU (formerly UR-MXB) on 07Jun24 after its delivery flight from the Boeing factory at Paine Field (PAE) near Seattle to Miami (MIA) and Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE). The aircraft is the 11th 737 MAX 8 to join Aerolineas' fleet.
Like aircraft c/n 43197/7450, LV-KIT, LV-KIU first flew in the first half of 2019, but was never delivered to Ukraine International due to the COVID-19 pandemic and invasion of Ukraine by Russia in 2022 follwed by the subsequent suspension of all flights by the carrier. The lease from ICBC Aviation Leasing of China was then taken up by Aerolineas Argentinas.
The plane entered service with the Argentine carrier in a hybrid color scheme consisting of the basic UIA livery and Aerolineas Argentinas titles.
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