Avion Express, a leading Lithuanian ACMI and charter operator, has entered into a strategic partnership with PLAY, the low-cost Icelandic airline, for the summer 2025 season. This collaboration signals PLAY’s intent to scale up seasonal capacity while leveraging Avion Express’s operational flexibility and aircraft availability. Although specific terms and fleet assignments have not been publicly disclosed, the…
SATA Air Azores, the regional carrier based in Portugal, has confirmed that it will wet lease a De Havilland Q400 aircraft beginning 01 June 2025, for the duration of the summer travel season. With this addition, the airline’s operational fleet will expand to eight aircraft.
Israir, an airline based in Israel, has confirmed plans to wet lease two Airbus A320 aircraft from FLYYO, a Romanian carrier, for the 2025 summer season. The aircraft involved are serial numbers 3218 and 3256, and will be used to bolster Israir’s capacity during peak travel months.
Smartwings, a leading Czech airline, has expanded its operational capabilities through the wet lease of an Airbus A320, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 2496. The aircraft is leased from Global Aviation, a South African carrier, and is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, which are widely recognized for their reliability and performance in short- to medium-haul operations.
Chrono Aviation, a Canadian charter and cargo operator, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-800, carrying manufacturer serial number 30631. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, a reliable and widely used engine model produced by CFM International. This delivery underscores Chrono Aviation’s ongoing fleet modernization and capacity enhancement strategy.
AJet, the low-cost brand recently rebranded from AnadoluJet under Turkish Airlines Group, has taken delivery of an Airbus A321, with serial number 2261, on a wet lease arrangement from BBN Airlines Turkiye. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2533-A5 engines and is expected to serve high-demand regional routes within the carrier’s expanding network.
SkyUp Europe, based in Malta, has expanded its operations with the delivery of one Airbus A321neo, serial 8008, via a wet lease agreement with PLAY Europe. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines manufactured by CFM International.
LAM (Mozambique Airlines) has expanded its operational fleet through the wet lease of a Boeing 737-500, bearing serial number 26538, from Via Air, a Central African Republic-based carrier. This move is aimed at strengthening LAM’s short- to medium-haul capacity during a period of strategic route adjustments and recovery.
Eurowings, the German low-cost subsidiary of Lufthansa Group, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320, serial number 3734, on wet lease from Avion Express Malta. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, a proven workhorse in the narrowbody segment known for reliability and cost efficiency.
Marabu Airlines, an Estonian carrier, has expanded its fleet with the wet lease of one Airbus A320, designated by serial number 3780. The aircraft is leased from Bul Air, a Bulgarian operator, and is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines.
