Aer Lingus returns EI-FCC Airbus A320 to lessor

Courtesy: Paul Doyle Aer Lingus returned EI-FCC Airbus A320-214 construction number 1229 to lessor following summer lease as an stand-by aircraft. The aircraft operated last revenue service on 25th September EIN631 Brussels to Dublin. The aircraft was operated in an all-white colour scheme with Aer Lingus decals applied. During the summer months Aer Lingus maximized the aircraft for publicly applying Aer Lingus #socialjet decals highlighting its presence on social platforms Facebook and Twitter generating considerable online interest across Europe and further afield. In early October the aircraft was noted outside Dublin Aerospace hangar with Aer Lingus decals removed and registration N218NV applied. According to FAA’s registry website N218NV status is described as ‘Assigned’.The aircraft is destined for US low-cost carrier Allegiant Air. The delay in official registration is due to the US Government shutdown of the