Tunisair, the national carrier of Tunisia, has taken a significant step towards expanding its fleet by wet leasing two A320aircraft, serial numbers 3050 and 3484, from Avion Express, based in Lithuania. This move is in line with the Tunisian government’s strategic goals to expand the national airline’s active fleet to 21 aircraft by 2026, through a combination of repairs and…
ACIA Aero Leasing, a prominent player in aircraft leasing based in Ireland, has successfully delivered an ATR72-600 aircraft to Braathens Regional Airlines. The aircraft, bearing serial number 1254, is set to be operated on behalf of Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) under Braathens’ ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) contract. This strategic move is part of ACIA Aero…
Transavia, the Dutch low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of three Airbus A320 aircraft. These planes, bearing serial numbers 3968, 3741, and 3771, are on wet lease from Avion Express, based in Lithuania, a common practice for airlines seeking to rapidly expand capacity without the immediate financial burden of direct purchases.
In a strategic move to bolster its international partnerships, Marathon Airlines of Greece has successfully placed a second Embraer E190 aircraft, with serial number 19000163, with Aeroitalia, an Italian airline. This aircraft will operate under a wet lease agreement, indicating Marathon Airlines’ commitment to expanding its operational footprint and strengthening ties within the European aviation market.
Jet2, a prominent British airline, has recently expanded its aircraft fleet by acquiring two Boeing B737-800s, with serial numbers 30882 and 29642. These additions come from ETF Airways of Croatia and AirExplore of Slovakia, illustrating Jet2’s strategy to diversify its operational capacity and enhance route flexibility.
Eurowings, the German airline, has recently expanded its aircraft fleet by acquiring an Airbus A320 on a wet lease agreement from Avion Express Malta. The aircraft, which bears the serial number 3462, is equipped with V2527-A5engines, known for their reliability and efficiency.
Air Algerie has recently enhanced its operational fleet by acquiring an additional Airbus A320, serial number 3487, on a wet lease agreement from Nouvelair Tunisie. This aircraft commenced operations on 12 March 2025, adding increased capacity and frequency to some of the airline’s key European routes.
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, has further strengthened its fleet by wet leasing an additional Airbus A320 aircraft from SmartLynx Airlines, based in Latvia. This aircraft, with serial number 3954, is part of Air Peace’s strategy to enhance its capacity and improve its service offerings across its network.
SolitAir, based in the UAE, has recently expanded its cargo fleet capabilities by taking delivery of a Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter). This aircraft, bearing serial number 33023, has been acquired on a wet lease from ASL Aviation Holdings, a prominent Ireland-based aviation services company.
ETF Airways, based in Croatia, has initiated a wet lease arrangement with Sky Alps of Italy, involving a Boeing B737-800 aircraft, serial number 30667. This aircraft will operate on the route between Verona and Dusseldorf, enhancing Sky Alps’ capacity on this international route.
