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.
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.
Sky Alps (Italy) has wet leased a Boeing 737-800, serial 30667, from ETF Airways (Croatia) to support operations on the Verona-Hamburg route. The lease agreement, set for an undisclosed duration, ensures seamless capacity coverageon the airline’s international network.
RwandAir has secured a wet lease agreement for an Airbus A330-200, serial 493, from GullivAir (Bulgaria) to cover operational needs through April 2025. This temporary lease arrangement comes as RwandAir’s own A330-200s undergo scheduled maintenance, ensuring uninterrupted long-haul services for the airline.
GetJet Airlines (Lithuania) has appointed Inga Duglas as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Ruta Kulvinskaite, who has led the company for the past four years. This leadership transition marks a new chapter for the ACMI and charter carrier, as it continues to navigate growth and operational expansion.
Nile Air has returned an Airbus A320, serial 8925, to Cambodia Airways, marking the conclusion of a nine-month wet lease agreement between the two carriers. The aircraft was temporarily operated by Nile Air to support its network demand, providing additional capacity during peak travel periods.
GlobalX expects passenger ACMI to remain a core driver of its business, with further expansion anticipated in 2025. Growth will be supported by additional aircraft deliveries in the second half of the year, alongside strengthened partnerships across North America and Europe. The airline is focused on scaling its ACMI operations, ensuring flexibility and capacity for airlines requiring short-term and seasonal capacity solutions.
Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX), a US-based charter airline specializing in ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) and charter services, has signed a significant ACMI contract with DHL, a global leader in logistics and express delivery. This agreement entails GlobalX operating cargo flights within DHL’s extensive network, with the contract extending into the third quarter of 2025.
SpiceJet, a leading Indian low-cost carrier, has augmented its fleet by wet-leasing a Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Corendon Airlines Malta. This strategic move aims to bolster SpiceJet’s operational capacity and meet the increasing demand for air travel.
IndiGo (India) has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800, serial 39412, on wet lease from Corendon Airlines (Turkiye). The aircraft, powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, has been introduced to support IndiGo’s operational needs amid ongoing fleet expansion efforts.
