Doric Nimrod Air Two (UK) has announced the successful completion of the sale and transfer of an Airbus A380, identified by serial 110, to Emirates (UAE). The transfer follows the lease end date, with the sale yielding US$39.1 million in proceeds.
Aeroflot (Russia) has signed a preliminary agreement with I Fly (Russia) to lease three Airbus A330 aircraft. This strategic move is part of Aeroflot’s plan to expand its route network to the Far East, enhancing connectivity and capacity on long-haul routes.
Zela Aviation (Cyprus) has successfully facilitated an ACMI partnership between Air Peace (Nigeria) and AirExplore(Slovakia). The agreement will see the lease of four aircraft from AirExplore to Air Peace for operations during the winter 2024/25 season.
South African Airways (SAA) has announced plans to lease seven new aircraft scheduled for delivery during the fiscal year 2025/26. This move is part of the airline’s strategy to enhance its fleet and support its operational growth following a period of restructuring.
SkyUp MT (Malta) has announced plans to expand its fleet through a wet lease agreement with Fly2Sky (Bulgaria). The agreement includes two Airbus A321s, identified by serial numbers 1932 and 1960, for operations during winter 2024/25 and summer 2025. These aircraft will join two Airbus A320s, with serial numbers 3055 and 3461, which are already wet-leased from the same carrier.
Uganda Airlines has announced plans to lease two Airbus A320neo aircraft starting June 2025. This strategic move aims to optimize fleet utilization by freeing up the airline’s A330neo aircraft for expanded services, including operations to Abuja, Nigeria.
SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading aircraft leasing company based in Ireland, has entered into lease agreements with Breeze Airways, a U.S.-based airline, for three Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The delivery schedule is set to commence with the first two aircraft arriving in November and December 2024, followed by the final aircraft in early 2025.
AJet, a Turkish airline, has entered into a lease agreement for nine Boeing 737-800 aircraft from SunExpress, also based in Türkiye. The leased aircraft are set to enter service on November 18, 2024, to support AJet’s operations during the upcoming winter season. This strategic move reflects AJet’s efforts to bolster its fleet capacity to meet the increased demand for seasonal…
Etihad Airways, based in the UAE, is enhancing its fleet with a leased Airbus A330-200 from Wamos Air (Spain) beginning in December 2024. This aircraft will initially serve routes from Abu Dhabi to Manila, Rome, and Milan, providing additional capacity to meet growing travel demand on these popular routes. The A330-200, known for its range and passenger comfort, is expected to support Etihad’s expansion efforts and…
