LOT Polish Airlines has announced plans to retire its entire Embraer E1 fleet by 2030, as part of a long-term fleet modernization program. The E1 jets will be replaced with new Airbus A220s, which offer improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and enhanced passenger comfort for short- and medium-haul operations.
LOT Polish Airlines has made a bold move to modernize and consolidate its regional fleet by placing a firm order for 40 Airbus A220 aircraft, comprising 20 A220-100 and 20 A220-300 variants. In addition to the firm order, the airline has secured options for 44 more aircraft, giving it substantial flexibility for future growth. All the ordered aircraft will be powered by Pratt &…
Airbus is reportedly close to finalizing a major aircraft deal with LOT Polish Airlines for the acquisition of approximately 40 A220 aircraft, with options for an additional 44 jets, significantly boosting the airline’s modernization and expansion strategy. The agreement, expected to be one of LOT’s most substantial fleet investments in recent years, would mark a key shift in the carrier’s…
LOT Polish Airlines, the national carrier of Poland, has temporarily suspended its lease contract for a Boeing 737-800aircraft with HelloJets, a Romanian carrier. The lease, originally due to terminate in October 2025, was cut short as part of operational adjustments following the suspension of LOT’s Tel Aviv route, where the aircraft had been operating.
Phoenix Aviation Capital, based in Ireland, and AIP Capital, a U.S.-based investment platform, have jointly announced the acquisition of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, serial number 35942, which has been placed on long-term lease with LOT Polish Airlines. The transaction underscores continued confidence in widebody leasing and in LOT’s long-haul strategy.
Polish Aviation Group (PGL), the state-owned holding company overseeing LOT Polish Airlines and other aviation-related subsidiaries, has appointed Radoslaw Stepien as its new chief executive officer, replacing Michal Fijol.
DP Aircraft I, a UK-based aircraft leasing company, has entered into a significant agreement with LOT Polish Airlines for the lease of two Boeing 787-8 aircraft. This arrangement will be managed through DP Aircraft I’s newly established Irish special purpose vehicles (SVPs), named DP Aircraft Ireland MSN 36110 and DP Aircraft Ireland MSN 35320.
Airbus has officially submitted a bid in a tender to supply 84 passenger aircraft to LOT Polish Airlines, proposing both the A220-100 and A220-300 variants as part of the airline’s fleet renewal and expansion program.
LOT Polish Airlines has announced plans to source additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners from the secondary market, as production backlogs and limited delivery slots prevent the airline from receiving new aircraft before the next decade. This move reflects LOT’s strategy to expand its long-haul fleet, ensuring continued growth despite supply chain constraints affecting new aircraft availability.
Lufthansa Technik, a leading MRO provider based in Germany, and LOT Polish Airlines are strengthening their partnership through an expanded cooperation agreement. The latest collaboration focuses on MRO services for LEAP-1B engines, which power LOT’s Boeing 737 MAX fleet.
