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.
LOT Polish Airlines has announced the launch of direct flights from Krakow (Poland) to Paris-Orly (France), with services set to commence on March 31, 2025. The route will be operated using the Boeing 737-8, offering passengers a modern and efficient travel experience.
LOT Polish Airlines (Poland) has completed the repayment of the second tranche of its pandemic-era loan, transferring a total of US$108.6 million plus interest to the State. This repayment marks another significant step in LOT’s financial recovery following the challenges posed by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
LOT Polish Airlines has strengthened its operational flexibility by wet leasing a Boeing 737-800, serial 36529, from HelloJets of Romania. The lease agreement, spanning several months, is aimed at supporting LOT’s routes, including flights to Tel Aviv, a key destination in its network.
