United Nigeria Airlines is advancing its expansion strategy by securing new ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) leases with Fly2Sky and Marathon Airlines. Through these agreements, United Nigeria will add an Airbus A320 and an Embraer E190 to its fleet by November 2024. The A320 and E190 models are well-suited for short- and medium-haul routes,…
TransNusa, an Indonesian carrier, is set to receive its first Airbus A321, serial number 2309, on lease and equipped with CFM56-5B3/P engines. This aircraft marks a significant step in TransNusa’s fleet development as it expands to serve growing regional passenger demand. The A321, with its extended range and seating capacity, offers TransNusa an efficient solution…
South African Airways (SAA) has expanded its operational capacity by adding a Boeing 737-800 on a wet lease from Turkish carrier SunExpress. The aircraft, serial number 61333, TC-SOC, which first flew in 2017, is equipped with CFM56-7B26E engines, a power choice known for its reliability and efficiency in the single-aisle market. The wet lease arrangement…
Renegade Air, a regional airline based in Kenya, has strengthened its fleet with the addition of a DHC8-100, serial number 392, leased from Avmax Aircraft Leasing, a Canada-based leasing company. Known for its operational reliability and fuel efficiency, the DHC8-100, also called the Dash 8, is well-suited for Renegade Air’s short-haul routes across Kenya and…
Magnetic Leasing, an Estonian company specializing in aviation assets, has acquired a CFM56-7B engine from its new trading partner, 3TOP Aviation Services, based in the United States. This acquisition aligns with Magnetic Leasing’s strategy of building a robust portfolio of rebuilt engines to meet increasing demand from airlines and leasing firms. The CFM56-7B, known for…
After a one-year ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement, Air Belgium and LOT Polish Airlines have ended their collaboration involving an Airbus A330neo. This aircraft, serial number 1844, was based in Warsaw under Air Belgium’s operation for LOT’s long-haul services. Following this transition, the A330neo is slated for redelivery to its lessor, Air Lease…
Texel Air, a Bahrain-based cargo airline, has bid farewell to its last Boeing 737-300F, serial number 27459, A9C-APC. This aircraft, previously a key component of Texel Air’s fleet, was returned to its lessor Kahala Aviation Leasing and will soon enter service with Armenia Airways. The retirement of the Boeing 737-300F marks a strategic shift for…
SMBC Aero Engine Lease (SAEL) has celebrated a major milestone with the delivery of its 100th engine—a PW1133GA-JM— to Cebu Pacific Air. This engine delivery is part of a customized sale and leaseback solution tailored to support Cebu Pacific’s fleet growth and operational needs. Cebu Pacific, one of SAEL’s largest airline customers, benefits from SAEL’s…
KlasJet, a private jet charter provider and part of Avia Solutions Group, has entered a six-month ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement with Congo Airways to lease a Boeing 737. Starting in November 2024 and running until April 2025, the aircraft will be based at Kinshasa Ndjili International Airport, focusing on domestic flights to…
Ibom Air, a leading Nigerian regional airline, has recently taken delivery of two Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft, serial numbers 15281 (5N-CED) and 15280(5N-CEE). Both aircraft are on lease and powered by GE’s CF34-8C5 engines, known for their efficiency on regional routes. This fleet expansion aligns with Ibom Air’s mission to provide reliable and cost-effective air travel…
