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Finnair Extends Qantas A330 Wet Lease Until Winter 2026

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Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, will continue operating two Airbus A330 aircraft on a wet lease basis for Qantasuntil the end of the winter 2026 season, after which the leases will transition to dry lease arrangements. This decision comes as part of a mutually beneficial partnership between the two airlines, supporting Qantas’s long-haul operations amid evolving fleet requirements.

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Pattaya Airways To Add ATR72-500F, Eyes More Leases

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Pattaya Airways, a Thailand-based regional cargo carrier, is preparing to induct its third aircraft, an ATR72-500F, into its fleet under a dry lease agreement during Q2 2026. The airline is also actively soliciting offers for additional leased aircraft, signaling an expansion strategy in response to rising regional cargo demand.

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Air Peace Adds A320 And Prepares For E195 Delivery

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Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320 (MSN 3631) through an ACMI lease agreement with SmartLynx Malta. The carrier is also preparing to take delivery of one Embraer E195(MSN 19000029) on dry lease from U.S.-based lessor Regional One. These strategic fleet moves aim to reinforce Air Peace’s regional and domestic coverage while improving operational flexibility.

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Air Peace To Add E195 On Lease From Regional One Amid Fleet Struggles

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Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest private airline, is preparing to expand its fleet with the addition of a dry-leased Embraer E195, carrying serial number 19000029. The aircraft is owned by Regional One, a U.S.-based lessor, and is expected to enter service soon as the carrier navigates ongoing fleet reliability and capacity constraints.

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Air Astra Seeks Up To Four A320/A321s For Delivery By End-2025

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Air Astra, a private airline based in Bangladesh, has issued a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) for the acquisition or lease of up to four Airbus A320 or A321 aircraft, with delivery targeted by the end of 2025. The carrier is open to dry lease or outright purchase arrangements, depending on the terms offered by potential lessors or sellers.

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FlyKhiva Converts Boeing 737-300 from Wet Lease to Dry Lease with Icelandair

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FlyKhiva, a growing Uzbek airline, has transitioned one of its two Boeing 737-300 aircraft from a wet lease to a dry lease with Icelandair. The first aircraft, serial number 30179, has already been converted, while the second aircraft, serial number 29434, is expected to follow in due course. This move signifies FlyKhiva’s increasing operational independence as it moves toward self-sufficiency in aircraft management.

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SolitAir Prepares for First B737-800F and Expansion

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SolitAir, a UAE-based startup carrier, is poised to take delivery of its first dry-leased Boeing B737-800F shortly after it receives its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) later this month. The freighter will mark the beginning of the airline’s ambitious plan to build a fleet of 10 freighters by mid-2026.