China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) (Hong Kong) has completed the lease of its first Airbus A330-200 to Korean Air, further expanding its widebody aircraft portfolio. The lease agreement, finalized in March 2025, represents a significant milestone for CALC, which has traditionally focused on narrowbody aircraft leasing.
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.
Island Aviation Services, the national airline of Maldives, has extended the deadlines for two active Requests for Proposals (RFPs) concerning fleet expansion and renewal. The airline is seeking to lease one Airbus A330-200 for a preferred period of five years, with the submission deadline now extended from March 7, 2025, to March 14, 2025. This lease aligns with the airline’s long-term growth…
Parata Airlines (South Korea) is gearing up for a relaunch, targeting the acquisition of an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) by summer 2025. The airline, which previously suspended operations, is now preparing to resume domestic services, alongside long-haul routes.
Hi Fly Malta has expanded its widebody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A330-200, acquired on lease. The aircraft, bearing serial number 1283, is powered by CF6-80E1A4 engines, providing enhanced performance and efficiency.
K2 Aviation (Ireland) has marked a significant milestone, successfully completing its first aircraft transaction. The company has finalized the novation of the lease for one Airbus A330-200, placing the widebody aircraft with Air Transat (Canada).
SriLankan Airlines has announced plans to resume direct flights between Colombo and Beijing Capital International Airport, starting July 2, 2025. The service will be operated using the airline’s Airbus A330-200, providing enhanced connectivity between Sri Lanka and China.
Genesis, an Irish leasing company, has completed a significant transaction with its trading partner Carlyle Aviation Partners, also based in Ireland. The deal involves the acquisition of three aircraft, marking a notable development in Genesis’s growing portfolio.
Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-200, with serial number 1161. The aircraft, acquired on lease, is powered by CF6-80E1A3 engines and marks a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet expansion and operational growth.
Air Austral, the airline based in Reunion, has announced plans to operate a leased Hi-Fly Malta Airbus A330-200 on its Dzaoudzi – Nairobi – Paris Charles de Gaulle – Dzaoudzi route. The aircraft will be deployed during the peak travel period between 14 December 2024 and 23 January 2025 to accommodate increased passenger demand.
