Norwegian has finalized a 10-year senior secured debt facility to support the acquisition of three mid-life Boeing 737-800 aircraft, further strengthening its single-aisle fleet for upcoming growth. The deal is expected to close during the third quarter of 2025 and underscores the airline’s strategy to own more of its fleet, reducing dependency on leases.
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XEJet (Nigeria) has announced a strategic partnership with Zela Aviation (Cyprus) to promote the ACMI leasing of its Embraer ERJ145 aircraft. This collaboration aims to enhance XEJet’s presence in the regional leasing market, offering flexible capacity solutions for airlines in need of short-term or seasonal aircraft availability.
Aero Contractors (Nigeria) has announced its plans to expand its fleet, targeting a total of five CRJ1000s and five Boeing 737NGs. This ambitious move is backed by financial support from new investors, showcasing renewed confidence in the airline’s growth potential.
Iberia, the flag carrier of Spain, has arranged to wet-lease one Airbus A320-200 aircraft from Titan Airways for a two-month period covering August 1 through September 30, 2025. The move is designed to bolster Iberia’s operational flexibility during the busy summer travel season and mitigate any capacity constraints across its short-haul European network. A wet lease agreement involves the provision of an…
Challenge Group, based in Malta, has officially launched its B777-300ERSF conversion program as part of a strategic plan to expand its freighter operations. The company intends to induct the first Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter into its fleet in 2025, reflecting a significant shift toward higher-capacity, long-range cargo operations.
LATAM Brasil and its Chilean counterpart have bolstered their respective fleets with the addition of one Airbus A320neo each. The aircraft, serials 8789 and 12558, were both delivered on lease and are powered by advanced PW1127G-JM engines.
Air Mauritius has announced the return of its seasonal direct flights between Geneva, Switzerland, and Mauritius for the winter 2024-2025 season.
