Eurowings, the low-cost subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group based in Germany, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800, serial number 37360, under a wet lease agreement with Smartwings of Czechia. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B27 engines and is expected to operate throughout the peak 2025 season to support Eurowings’ expanded flight schedule.
Enter Air, the Polish charter airline, is strengthening its fleet ahead of the peak summer 2025 travel season by leasing three Boeing B737-800s. The move supports the carrier’s growth strategy as it seeks to increase market share in the European leisure segment during high-demand periods.
Crestone, a U.S.-based aviation investment firm, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of two Boeing narrowbody aircraft currently under lease with major North American carriers. The firm has purchased one B737-800, leased to Sunwing Airlines of Canada, and one B737-700, leased to Southwest Airlines in the United States.
Jet2, a prominent British airline, has recently expanded its aircraft fleet by acquiring two Boeing B737-800s, with serial numbers 30882 and 29642. These additions come from ETF Airways of Croatia and AirExplore of Slovakia, illustrating Jet2’s strategy to diversify its operational capacity and enhance route flexibility.
GOL Airlines, a leading Brazilian carrier, has successfully negotiated a resolution with the Bank of Utah concerning claims tied to the lease agreements of several aircraft in its fleet. This agreement covers two Boeing 737-800s with serials 34997 and 34998, and three Boeing 737-8s with serials 44008, 44023, and 44031.
Air India Express, the budget airline subsidiary of India’s flagship carrier, has entered into definitive engine sale/leaseback agreements with Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), a prominent player in the aviation engine leasing market based in the US. This agreement pertains to 26 CFM56-7B engines installed on 13 of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
ETF Airways, based in Croatia, has initiated a wet lease arrangement with Sky Alps of Italy, involving a Boeing B737-800 aircraft, serial number 30667. This aircraft will operate on the route between Verona and Dusseldorf, enhancing Sky Alps’ capacity on this international route.
Aeroitalia has confirmed plans to expand its fleet with the addition of two more B737-800 aircraft scheduled for delivery by May 2025. The move is aimed at strengthening the Italian carrier’s operational capacity ahead of the critical summer travel season.
US-based aircraft leasing firm Crestone Air Partners has announced the acquisition of two Boeing B737-800 aircraft, including one passenger version leased to UK-based leisure airline TUI, and one Boeing B737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) leased to Bulgarian operator Compass Air Cargo.
Ethiopian Airlines Group has officially launched its new private charter plane service, marked by the delivery of a Boeing B737-800 BBJ, serial number 37663, powered by CFM International CFM56-7B27 engines. This strategic addition significantly enhances the airline’s premium and charter service capabilities.
