Gulf Air (Bahrain) CEO Jeffrey Goh is actively considering widebody wet‑lease agreements to meet its capacity targets. This strategic shift comes as the airline’s own B787‑9 aircraft are hindered by persistent Trent 1000 engine issues.
SunExpress (Turkiye) has announced plans to retrofit its entire Boeing 737-800 fleet with VCT Finlets, an innovative fuel-saving technology developed by Vortex Control Technologies (US). This initiative reflects SunExpress’ ongoing commitment to operational efficiency and sustainability.
Enter Air (Poland) has confirmed the delivery of one Boeing 737-800 aircraft, serial number 35273, which it has taken on lease. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, a reliable and widely used engine model for the B737 family.
Electra Airways (Bulgaria) has expanded its Air 001 brand fleet with the addition of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, serial numbers 1571 and 1144. This fleet enhancement underscores Electra Airways’ commitment to growth and increased capacity for its operations under the Air 001 brand.
Compass Cargo Airlines (Bulgaria) is evaluating options to either enter into a CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) arrangement on behalf of a customer or to acquire its own Boeing 777 Freighter (B777F) aircraft. This move underscores the airline’s ambitions to expand its capabilities and meet growing demand in the air cargo market.
Camair-Co (Cameroon) has announced the addition of a CRJ900 aircraft, serial number 15063, on lease from CemAir(South Africa). This move comes in the wake of the recent departure of a wet leased Boeing 737-700 (serial number 29346) previously operated by Smartwings (Czechia).
Blue Air (Romania) administrators have successfully sold two Boeing 737-500 aircraft, serial numbers 24941 and 24942, at auction for a total of approximately US$3.5 million. The identity of the buyer has not been disclosed, leaving some uncertainty about the future deployment of these aircraft.
Andes (Argentina) has recently taken delivery of the first of two Boeing 737-700 aircraft, serial number 38125, as part of its ongoing fleet expansion plan. The second aircraft, serial 38126, is expected to join the fleet next week. Both aircraft are leased and will play a crucial role in enhancing the airline’s operational capacity. The addition of these two B737-700s comes at…
Etihad has recently expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Boeing 787-9 aircraft, registered as A6-BNH. This aircraft is powered by GEnx-1B74/75 engines, known for their improved fuel efficiency and environmental performance. The delivery marks a significant milestone for Etihad, as the airline continues to modernize its long-haul fleet with state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient aircraft.
Air Zimbabwe has announced plans to sell two B777-200ER aircraft, serial numbers 28421 and 28422, in an “as-is” condition to help settle its outstanding debts. The airline is seeking bids for the aircraft by 25 July 2025, marking a significant move to reduce financial pressures and stabilize its operations.
