Aeroitalia, the Italian carrier, has entered into a wet lease agreement with Trade Air of Croatia for an Airbus A320, serial number 3337, to operate services between Rome Fiumicino and Bergamo. The lease covers short-term capacity needs and reinforces Aeroitalia’s domestic network connectivity.
Eurowings, the low-cost subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group based in Germany, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800, serial number 37360, under a wet lease agreement with Smartwings of Czechia. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B27 engines and is expected to operate throughout the peak 2025 season to support Eurowings’ expanded flight schedule.
Tunisair, the national carrier of Tunisia, has taken a significant step towards expanding its fleet by wet leasing two A320aircraft, serial numbers 3050 and 3484, from Avion Express, based in Lithuania. This move is in line with the Tunisian government’s strategic goals to expand the national airline’s active fleet to 21 aircraft by 2026, through a combination of repairs and…
In a strategic move to bolster its international partnerships, Marathon Airlines of Greece has successfully placed a second Embraer E190 aircraft, with serial number 19000163, with Aeroitalia, an Italian airline. This aircraft will operate under a wet lease agreement, indicating Marathon Airlines’ commitment to expanding its operational footprint and strengthening ties within the European aviation market.
Air Algerie has recently enhanced its operational fleet by acquiring an additional Airbus A320, serial number 3487, on a wet lease agreement from Nouvelair Tunisie. This aircraft commenced operations on 12 March 2025, adding increased capacity and frequency to some of the airline’s key European routes.
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, has further strengthened its fleet by wet leasing an additional Airbus A320 aircraft from SmartLynx Airlines, based in Latvia. This aircraft, with serial number 3954, is part of Air Peace’s strategy to enhance its capacity and improve its service offerings across its network.
XEJet (Nigeria) has announced a strategic partnership with Zela Aviation (Cyprus) to promote the ACMI leasing of its Embraer ERJ145 aircraft. This collaboration aims to enhance XEJet’s presence in the regional leasing market, offering flexible capacity solutions for airlines in need of short-term or seasonal aircraft availability.
Sky Alps (Italy) has wet leased a Boeing 737-800, serial 30667, from ETF Airways (Croatia) to support operations on the Verona-Hamburg route. The lease agreement, set for an undisclosed duration, ensures seamless capacity coverageon the airline’s international network.
RwandAir has secured a wet lease agreement for an Airbus A330-200, serial 493, from GullivAir (Bulgaria) to cover operational needs through April 2025. This temporary lease arrangement comes as RwandAir’s own A330-200s undergo scheduled maintenance, ensuring uninterrupted long-haul services for the airline.
Nile Air has returned an Airbus A320, serial 8925, to Cambodia Airways, marking the conclusion of a nine-month wet lease agreement between the two carriers. The aircraft was temporarily operated by Nile Air to support its network demand, providing additional capacity during peak travel periods.
