Air Senegal is facing legal and operational complications following the freezing of $3.1 million of its funds by IATA, enforced under a court order stemming from a leasing dispute with Carlyle Aviation Partners, an Ireland-based aircraft lessor. The issue revolves around the return of four aircraft—two Airbus A319s and two A321s—to the lessor.
Azul, one of Brazil’s leading airlines, has announced plans to return six additional aircraft and one engine to their respective lessors as part of its ongoing fleet restructuring strategy. With this latest move, the total number of aircraft that the airline intends to phase out now stands at 17.
Bees Airlines, a Romanian carrier, has returned its sole aircraft, an Airbus A320, identified by serial number 1922, to its lessor, Heston Airlines, based in Lithuania. This development occurred just one day after the airline canceled all scheduled commercial flights, marking a significant downturn in its operations.
Afriqiyah Airways, the national carrier of Libya, has announced the successful return of its Airbus A319, identified by serial number 4004, to active service following a comprehensive maintenance program.
Spectre Cargo Solutions (US), through its Irish affiliates, has accused SpiceJet (India) of removing engines from leased Boeing 737 freighters (B737Fs) in what it claims is a breach of lease agreements. The allegations add to the ongoing challenges faced by SpiceJet regarding its leased aircraft management and operational practices.
Azul (Brazil) has taken a strategic step in its fleet renewal program by returning one Airbus A330-200, identified by serial 494, to its lessor. This move is part of Azul’s efforts to modernize its long-haul operations and enhance operational efficiency.
Valuejet, a Nigerian airline, has announced its decision to return its leased CRJ200SF, serial number 7452, as part of a strategy to reassess the viability of the cargo market in the country. This move reflects Valuejet’s focus on aligning its operations with market conditions before committing to additional freighter aircraft.
