FlyKhiva (Uzbekistan) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing B757-300, identified by serial 29434. The aircraft is provided on a wet lease from Icelandair and is powered by RB211-535E4B engines.
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Avelo Air, a low-cost carrier based in the United States, has expanded its operational fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-800, serial number 36566. The aircraft has been acquired on lease and is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, a widely used and reliable model in the narrowbody market.
Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s national airline, has announced the buyback of 4.1 million shares and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) in November 2024. The transaction, valued at $11.9 million, is part of the airline’s ongoing strategy to manage its financial structure and enhance shareholder value.
EgyptAir has finalized a deal with AerCap (Ireland) to extend leases on five B777-300ERs by 18 months. These aircraft will remain in the fleet until the arrival of the first of ten A350-900s, which are not expected until late 2025. In parallel, the first of 18 B737-8s leased from Air Lease Corporation (US) is scheduled to arrive in early 2026.
Lucky Air has announced the launch of nonstop flights from Dali to Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur, starting in mid-January 2025. The routes will be operated using the Boeing 737-700, enhancing international connectivity from Yunnan province, China.
Mauritania Airlines has expanded its operational capacity by wet leasing an Airbus A320, serial number 3577, from MedAir, a Maltese ACMI and charter operator. The decision comes in response to ongoing fleet shortages, enabling the airline to maintain network coverage and operational reliability.
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.
