Air Sierra Leone has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 44863, through a wet lease agreement with Ascend Airways of the United Kingdom. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, offering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to previous-generation models.
Finnair has announced plans to furlough 36 pilots operating its long-haul flights as a result of changes in its wetlease operations for a partner airline. The furloughs are scheduled to commence by the end of September 2025 and are expected to continue at least until May 2026, reflecting a significant operational adjustment for the Finnish carrier.
flyadeal, the low-cost subsidiary of Saudia, has expanded its operational capabilities with the arrival of one Airbus A330-200, serial number 597, acquired via a wet lease from Turkish carrier Air Anka. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines and will provide additional widebody capacity for the airline’s growing network.
Aircalin, the flag carrier of New Caledonia, has announced plans to wet lease one Airbus A330-200 from Hi Fly, the Portuguese ACMI specialist, during the summer of 2025. The temporary lease is intended to cover operations out of Noumea while both of Aircalin’s A330-900neos are scheduled for maintenance.
Star East Airline, a Romanian charter and ACMI operator, has taken delivery of its second Airbus A320, identified by serial number 415. The fleet expansion supports the airline’s growing operational footprint across Europe, particularly in the seasonal and ACMI leasing markets.
Mauritania Airlines has expanded its operational capacity by wet leasing an Airbus A320, serial number 3577, from MedAir, a Maltese ACMI and charter operator. The decision comes in response to ongoing fleet shortages, enabling the airline to maintain network coverage and operational reliability.
CemAir, a South African regional airline, has initiated operations of a Bombardier CRJ900, serial number 15081, under an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement with interCaribbean Airways, based in Turks and Caicos. The deployment serves to temporarily replace a CRJ700, serial number 10289, which has been removed from service for maintenance.
Air Algerie has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a second Airbus A320, acquired under a wet lease arrangement from Amelia, a French regional carrier. The aircraft, identified by serial number 4335, joins the airline’s growing narrowbody fleet as it works to boost regional connectivity and capacity.
Amazon is preparing to receive its tenth and final Airbus A330-300P2F, further expanding its dedicated air cargo fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial number 1205, has been leased from Altavair, a prominent US-based lessor specializing in freighter conversions and aircraft portfolio management.
Wizz Air, the Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier, has leased an Airbus A321 aircraft from GetJet Airlines, a Lithuanian ACMI operator, in response to ongoing engine-related fleet challenges. The lease arrangement provides much-needed capacity as the airline manages multiple aircraft grounded due to extended maintenance cycles and parts availability issues.
