Arkia, an Israeli leisure-focused carrier, has announced plans to wet lease one A330-200 from GullivAir, a Bulgarian airline, for use during the summer 2025 season. This move allows Arkia to temporarily expand its widebody capacity in response to heightened seasonal demand.
Electra Airways (Bulgaria) has expanded its Air 001 brand fleet with the addition of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, serial numbers 1571 and 1144. This fleet enhancement underscores Electra Airways’ commitment to growth and increased capacity for its operations under the Air 001 brand.
Compass Cargo Airlines (Bulgaria) is evaluating options to either enter into a CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) arrangement on behalf of a customer or to acquire its own Boeing 777 Freighter (B777F) aircraft. This move underscores the airline’s ambitions to expand its capabilities and meet growing demand in the air cargo market.
Air Algerie has entered into a wet lease agreement with Fly2Sky Airlines (Bulgaria) for one Airbus A320 aircraft. This agreement will support Air Algerie in meeting its operational needs for upcoming flights during the summer season. Wet leasing allows Air Algerie to deploy this aircraft with complete operational support, including crew, maintenance, and insurance (ACMI), offering a flexible way to…
Nouvelair (Tunisia) has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial number 2717, under a lease agreement from Electra Airways (Bulgaria). The aircraft was inducted into the fleet on 02 April 2025, supporting Nouvelair’s operational capacity during the upcoming peak travel season.
Maverick Horizon, the Irish aviation investment and asset management firm, has announced the successful acquisition of an Airbus A321, bearing serial number 1946, from leading lessor AerCap, also based in Ireland. The transaction reflects Maverick Horizon’s ongoing efforts to expand and optimize its managed portfolio of mid-life narrowbody aircraft.
Fly2Sky Airlines, based in Bulgaria, has officially joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA), marking a significant milestone in its development as an international carrier. Membership in IATA symbolizes Fly2Sky Airlines’ commitment to maintaining the global standards of safety, efficiency, and sustainability that are central to the industry’s operations.
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.
Air Serbia is set to wet lease two additional Embraer E190s from Bulgaria Air to meet increased summer season demand. The fourth aircraft in this arrangement is expected to join the fleet by June 2025.
Air Albania has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320, acquired on a wet lease agreement from Fly2Sky (Bulgaria). The aircraft, bearing serial number 3055, is powered by CFM56-5B4/P engines and is set to support the airline’s operational demands.
