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.
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Air Travel, a regional airline based in China, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A319, bearing serial number 8616, under a lease agreement. The aircraft is equipped with CFM56-5B7/3 engines, a common and reliable engine type for the A320ceo family.
Aurigny (Guernsey) has expanded its regional fleet with the delivery of an ATR72-500, identified by serial number 1151. The aircraft, powered by PW127M engines, is on lease and will bolster the airline’s capacity for regional connectivity.
Shanghai Airlines (China) has announced the launch of a new route connecting Shanghai Pudong to Casablanca, starting on January 19, 2025. This service will be operated using the modern and efficient Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Xiamen Airlines, one of China’s largest privately owned carriers and a subsidiary of the China Southern Airlines Group, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, identified by serial number 64680. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines from CFM International, which deliver cutting-edge fuel efficiency and emissions reduction benefits.
Korea Express Air, a South Korean regional airline, is anticipated to be put up for sale as it navigates ongoing management and financial difficulties. The carrier has been under corporate rehabilitation procedures since October 2024, and its stakeholders are now considering strategic options, including a full sale, to stabilize the business.
Aeroflot Group (Russia) has announced that it expects to complete insurance settlements with foreign lessors covering 36 aircraft in its fleet. According to CEO Sergei Aleksandrovsky, all commercial terms of these settlements have already been finalized, paving the way for a resolution to long-standing issues stemming from the grounding of foreign-leased aircraft in Russia.
