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.
JCAS Airways (Japan) is set to expand its fleet with the delivery of its first leased ATR72-600 in October 2025, followed by a second aircraft as early as April 2026. These aircraft acquisitions will support the airline’s planned operational launch in spring 2026 from Kansai Airport, positioning JCAS Airways as a new regional carrier in Japan.
El Al (Israel) is considering the acquisition of a widebody cargo aircraft, with speculation pointing to a Boeing 777 as the preferred model. This move aligns with the airline’s expansion into the air freight sector, capitalizing on rising cargo demand and long-term market opportunities.
China Southern has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A321neo, serial 12467, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines. This latest acquisition strengthens the airline’s commitment to modernizing its fleet with fuel-efficient and high-performance aircraft.
Bulgaria Air has taken delivery of a new Airbus A220-300, serial 55325, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines. This latest addition aligns with the airline’s fleet modernization strategy, enhancing fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, and operational flexibility.
Airbus has officially submitted a bid in a tender to supply 84 passenger aircraft to LOT Polish Airlines, proposing both the A220-100 and A220-300 variants as part of the airline’s fleet renewal and expansion program.
airBaltic (Latvia) is evaluating a potential initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) as soon as the second quarter of 2025, with the goal of raising up to $328 million. While the airline has expressed interest in the listing, no final decision has been made regarding the timing or structure of the offering.
Spirit Aviation Holdings (US), the parent company of Spirit Airlines, has announced that Spirit Airlines has successfully completed its financial restructuring, marking a significant step in stabilizing its financial position and reducing debt obligations. The airline converted approximately $795 million of funded debt into equity, significantly lowering its leverage and improving its financial flexibility.
SkyWest Charter (US) has responded to objections raised by the US Department of Transportation (DOT), asserting that it is fully fit, willing, and able to conduct passenger operations as a commuter air carrier. The statement comes amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny, with the DOT questioning certain aspects of SkyWest Charter’s business model and operational structure.
