Condor, the German leisure airline, has expanded its operational capacity with the addition of two Airbus A320 aircraft through wet lease arrangements. These acquisitions are part of the airline’s ongoing strategy to meet peak travel demand and maintain scheduling flexibility across its short and medium-haul network.
TAP Air Portugal has entered into a wet lease agreement for an Airbus A320, bearing serial number 4384, with Airhub Malta to support increased travel demand during the summer 2025 season. The aircraft will operate flights from Lisbon to key destinations including Paris-Orly, Madrid, and Barcelona.
Air Botswana has taken delivery of a wet leased ERJ145, under a two-year strategic agreement with Westair of Namibia. The aircraft, bearing serial number 14501022, was introduced as part of the carrier’s efforts to enhance regional connectivity and fleet efficiency.
Condor has taken delivery of an Airbus A320, serial number 3275, under a wet lease arrangement from Heston Airlines, a Lithuanian ACMI and charter service provider. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, a member of the V2500 family developed by International Aero Engines, widely used in the A320ceo fleet.
Air Sierra Leone has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 44863, through a wet lease agreement with Ascend Airways of the United Kingdom. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, offering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to previous-generation models.
flyadeal, the low-cost subsidiary of Saudia, has expanded its operational capabilities with the arrival of one Airbus A330-200, serial number 597, acquired via a wet lease from Turkish carrier Air Anka. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines and will provide additional widebody capacity for the airline’s growing network.
Air Algerie has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a second Airbus A320, acquired under a wet lease arrangement from Amelia, a French regional carrier. The aircraft, identified by serial number 4335, joins the airline’s growing narrowbody fleet as it works to boost regional connectivity and capacity.
Wizz Air, the Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier, has leased an Airbus A321 aircraft from GetJet Airlines, a Lithuanian ACMI operator, in response to ongoing engine-related fleet challenges. The lease arrangement provides much-needed capacity as the airline manages multiple aircraft grounded due to extended maintenance cycles and parts availability issues.
Transavia, the Dutch low-cost subsidiary of Air France-KLM, has taken delivery of one Airbus A320neo under a wet lease arrangement with Avion Express, a Lithuanian ACMI operator. The aircraft is identified by serial number 4448 and is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a configuration that is atypical for the A320neo, which is usually equipped with either LEAP-1A or PW1100G-JM engines.
KLM Cityhopper, the regional subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has taken delivery of one Embraer E190aircraft on wet lease from German Airways. The aircraft, bearing serial number 19000061, is equipped with CF34-10E5 engines, developed by GE Aviation, a widely used powerplant across the E-Jet series.
