GetJet Airlines has entered into a seasonal wet-lease agreement with Etihad Airways for the upcoming winter 2025/26 season, reinforcing its growing presence in the global ACMI and charter market. Under the terms of the agreement, two Airbus A320 family aircraft from the GetJet fleet will be based at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, beginning 1 October 2025. These aircraft will operate across Etihad’s…
Air Austral, the flag carrier based in Réunion, has expanded its long-haul capacity by wet-leasing an Airbus A340-300from Hi Fly Malta, a specialist in ACMI and charter operations. The aircraft, registered 9H-TQZ and bearing manufacturer serial number 202, began operating flights on behalf of Air Austral on July 2, 2025, with an inaugural service from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to St. Denis de la…
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, will continue operating two Airbus A330 aircraft on a wet lease basis for Qantasuntil the end of the winter 2026 season, after which the leases will transition to dry lease arrangements. This decision comes as part of a mutually beneficial partnership between the two airlines, supporting Qantas’s long-haul operations amid evolving fleet requirements.
SmartLynx Airlines, a Latvia-based ACMI and charter specialist, has entered into a wet lease agreement with Vietnam Airlines, extending its growing presence in the Southeast Asian market. Although the aircraft type and duration of the agreement have not been disclosed, the deal signifies further expansion of SmartLynx’s global leasing footprint.
Mauritania Airlines has commenced operations with an Airbus A321, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3522, under a wet lease agreement with SmartLynx Airlines, a Latvia-based ACMI and charter provider. This new lease replaces a previously operated Airbus A320, MSN 3880, which was returned to the same lessor.
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.
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.
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.
Uganda Airlines has confirmed plans to wet lease a Boeing 737-800 Freighter (B737-800F) to expand its cargo capacity from Entebbe, Uganda’s primary international gateway. This development is part of the airline’s strategic initiative to scale up its cargo network in support of regional and international trade.
Jet Time, a Danish charter and ACMI operator, has announced the extension of its partnership with Finnair through its first full-year ACMI contract, which will see two Boeing 737-800s operated on behalf of the Finnish flag carrier from winter 2025 until October 2026.
