Freedom Airline, based in Kenya, has entered into a 12-month wet lease agreement with Sky Vision Airlines of Egypt for the operation of a freighter-configured Airbus A321F, bearing serial number 1707. This strategic move enhances Freedom Airline’s cargo service capabilities amid rising demand for regional and intra-African freight transport.
Air Ghana has made strategic changes to its cargo operations by updating its fleet through wet leases to support DHL Gabon services and other logistics needs. The airline has taken on a Boeing 737-800F, serial number 33805, under a wet lease agreement with AirExplore (Slovakia), replacing a previous B737-800F, serial number 28328, also sourced from AirExplore.
Global Crossing Airlines Group (GlobalX), a U.S.-based charter and ACMI operator, has completed the acquisition of one Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number 3101, marking its first direct aircraft purchase. In addition, GlobalX has signed definitive lease agreements for four Airbus A319s with serials 2477, 2481, 2492, and 2503, with scheduled deliveries spanning from August to November 2025.
AirExplore, a Slovakian charter and ACMI airline, has entered into a maintenance services agreement with FL Technics Wheels & Brakes, a division of FL Technics based in Lithuania. Under this cooperation, FL Technics will be responsible for providing wheel and brake component maintenance for AirExplore’s fleet.
QantasLink, the regional subsidiary of Qantas Airways, has expanded its domestic fleet with the delivery of an Embraer E190 regional jet. The aircraft, bearing serial number 19000038, is operated by Alliance Airlines under an existing capacity agreement and is powered by CF34-10E5 engines manufactured by GE Aerospace.
Total Linhas Aéreas, a Brazilian cargo operator, is offering one Boeing 737-400F for lease under an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) arrangement, with a minimum lease term of three months. The offer targets customers seeking short-term cargo lift solutions, particularly in Latin America and potentially other underserved regional markets.
Fly Play (Iceland) has announced a major operational and financial restructuring, securing binding conditional subscription commitments for a $20 million convertible bond. This new funding is designed to support a strategic shift in its business model and network structure.
Tunisair, the national airline of Tunisia, has expanded its operational capacity with the wet lease of two Airbus A320 aircraft for the peak summer travel season. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 1998 and 3674, are sourced from Avion Express (Lithuania) and LEAV Aviation (Germany), respectively.
ETF Airways, a Croatian charter and ACMI airline, has undergone a significant ownership transition as its management team has acquired the shares previously held by the airline’s initial investors. The buyout was led by CEO Stjepan Bedic, who now holds a majority stake in the company, alongside board member Marko Bankovic.
Africa Charter Airline, based in South Africa, has expanded its freighter operations by placing a second Boeing 737-400F into ACMI service for BidAir Cargo, also based in South Africa. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 24446, further strengthens the partnership between the two companies in the fast-growing African cargo market.
