Wings Air (Indonesia) has expanded its regional fleet with the delivery of an ATR72-600 aircraft, serial 1081. This aircraft is powered by PW127M engines, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, known for their reliability and fuel efficiency in regional operations.
HelloFly (Malta) has secured an ATR72 aircraft from Aeroitalia Regional (Romania) to maintain operations on its routes following the abrupt suspension of all scheduled flights by Universal Air (Malta). The acquisition of this aircraft allows HelloFly to continue providing essential regional connectivity while ensuring minimal disruption for passengers.
Voepass, a regional airline based in Brazil, is under legal pressure following a lawsuit filed by the SNA union (National Union of Aeronauts), which is seeking severance payments for former aircrew members dismissed after the airline suspended operations. The union successfully obtained a court injunction to freeze several Voepass assets, including an ATR72-200 aircraft and profits from the sale of airport slots.
Air Moana, based in French Polynesia, has received significant financial backing from the government of Tahiti through a strategic equity and loan guarantee arrangement involving Natireva, the parent company overseeing the airline’s development. Tahiti has acquired 54 shares of Natireva for a symbolic investment of $54, an administrative step designed to unlock a much larger financial mechanism: a $5.7 million loan guarantee.
Air Cambodia has officially taken delivery of the first of three ATR72-600 aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet modernization strategy. The delivered aircraft, bearing serial number 1716, is the first of a batch scheduled to arrive in 2025 and is leased from HNCA Aviation Financial Leasing Co., a Chinese lessor known for its growing regional presence in aircraft…
Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Emerald Airlines of Ireland, has taken delivery of one ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft, bearing serial number 1279. The aircraft is powered by PW127M engines and will support regional connectivity across Aer Lingus’s short-haul network.
ACIA Aero Leasing, based in Ireland, has announced the successful delivery of the first of two ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft to Emerald Airlines, also headquartered in Ireland. The aircraft is configured in a 72-seat layout, maximizing capacity within the aircraft’s regional operational envelope and supporting Emerald Airlines’ continued network expansion.
Renegade Air, a regional operator based in Kenya, has taken delivery of an ATR42-500 aircraft, serial number 637, which will be operated under lease. The turboprop is powered by PW127E engines and is intended to strengthen the airline’s domestic and regional operations.
EJS, a UK-based aviation company, has taken delivery of an ATR72-200F aircraft, serial number 419, previously operated by Zimex Aviation of Switzerland. The aircraft is scheduled for teardown in May 2025 as part of a structured asset retirement and parts recovery initiative in collaboration with ALL4JETS, a Poland-based aviation services provider.
Falko, a UK-based regional aircraft leasing specialist, has released its Q1 2025 portfolio activity report, highlighting 38 completed transactions and a continued expansion of its global client network.
