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.
SMBC Aviation Capital, based in Ireland, has announced the successful closing of a sustainability-linked secured aircraft financing facility, backed by export credit agency (ECA) support. The transaction was executed with HSBC (UK) acting as Sole Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA), ECA Lender, Sustainability Coordinator, and Agent. The financing was further supported by Bpifrance Assurance Export (France) and will be used to finance A320neo…
South African Airways (SAA) has taken delivery of a 12-year-old Airbus A320, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5461, in Johannesburg, reinforcing its fleet amid measured expansion efforts. The aircraft joins SAA’s narrowbody operations under a leased arrangement, consistent with the airline’s current asset-light strategy.
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.
GlobalX, a U.S.-based charter and ACMI operator, has announced plans to expand its fleet to 35 aircraft by the end of 2027. The carrier’s fleet strategy includes a mix of Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft, with a schedule of deliveries and returns occurring throughout 2025.
Animawings, a Romanian airline, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3621. The aircraft is acquired on lease and is powered by V2527-A5 engines, a model developed by International Aero Engines (IAE), known for its reliability and performance in narrowbody operations.
Freedom Airline, a regional carrier based in Kenya, has announced plans to expand its fleet by leasing two Embraer E190 aircraft and either an Airbus A320 or A321. This fleet strategy is part of the airline’s broader ambition to increase its capacity and enhance regional connectivity within East Africa and potentially beyond.
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.
Croatia Airlines has announced plans to retire one Airbus A320, serial number 1237, during 2025 as part of its broader fleet modernization strategy. The retirement aligns with the carrier’s move to a single-type fleet centered around the Airbus A220, offering improved efficiency and operational standardization.
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.
