TAP Air Portugal has entered into a wet lease agreement for an Airbus A320, bearing serial number 4384, with Airhub Malta to support increased travel demand during the summer 2025 season. The aircraft will operate flights from Lisbon to key destinations including Paris-Orly, Madrid, and Barcelona.
Air Algerie has recently enhanced its operational fleet by acquiring an additional Airbus A320, serial number 3487, on a wet lease agreement from Nouvelair Tunisie. This aircraft commenced operations on 12 March 2025, adding increased capacity and frequency to some of the airline’s key European routes.
Wizz Air Malta, part of the expansive Wizz Air network, has recently taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo aircraft. This aircraft, marked with serial number 12439, is equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines.
easyJet Switzerland, a subsidiary of the renowned low-cost carrier easyJet, has recently taken delivery of a new Airbus A320 aircraft. This aircraft, with the serial number 7410, is equipped with CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a choice known for its reliability and efficiency in the single-aisle jet category.
IndiGo (India) is accelerating its international expansion by planning flights to major European destinations, including London Heathrow, Amsterdam, and Paris CDG, ahead of its previously set 2027 launch date. The airline intends to utilize six wet-leased B787-9 aircraft for these long-haul routes.
Croatia Airlines has announced plans to launch A220-100 flights on the Zagreb-Brussels route starting October 26, 2025. This move coincides with the carrier’s expected delivery of two A220-100s, which are set to enhance its fleet and operational efficiency.
Austrian Airlines has announced its plans to lease an A220-300 aircraft from airBaltic (Latvia) for the summer 2025 season. This leased aircraft will operate on various European routes, providing additional capacity and flexibility during the busy travel period.
Asman Airlines (Kyrgyzstan) has unveiled plans to lease two Airbus aircraft—either A320s or A321s—in 2025 to support its ambitions for launching routes to Europe. This initiative is contingent on the airline’s removal from the EU Air Safety List, a prerequisite for operating within European airspace.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is preparing to resume flights to Europe, following the lifting of its operational ban by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The airline has announced plans to begin services to Paris, which is expected to be the first European destination, no later than January 2025.
Ryanair, the prominent low-cost airline based in Ireland, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new Boeing 737-8200, serial number 62383. This latest delivery is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and lower emissions, supporting Ryanair’s operational goals.
