HelloJets, a Romanian carrier, is set to expand its fleet with the addition of two Airbus A320 aircraft via financial lease. The aircraft, featuring serial numbers 2881 and 2885, are expected to be delivered in January 2025. This move will bring HelloJets’ fleet size to a total of five aircraft, strengthening its position in the regional aviation market.
Blue Air (Romania) has achieved a significant legal victory in a lawsuit against Transair (Senegal), securing a $2 million judgment in a UK commercial court. The case revolved around a dispute over a leased engine, highlighting the complexities and challenges in the aviation leasing sector.
Dan Air, a Romanian carrier, has announced plans to launch regular flights on nine new routes from Bucharest in April 2025, utilizing its fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft. This strategic expansion reflects the airline’s ambition to strengthen its presence in the European market and enhance connectivity from Romania’s capital.
Bees Airlines, a Romanian carrier, has returned its sole aircraft, an Airbus A320, identified by serial number 1922, to its lessor, Heston Airlines, based in Lithuania. This development occurred just one day after the airline canceled all scheduled commercial flights, marking a significant downturn in its operations.
Azorra, a US-based aircraft lessor, has delivered the first of four Airbus A220-300s to Animawings, a Romanian airline. The aircraft, identified by serial number 55316, is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines, and it marks the first A220 to operate from Romania.
Dan Air, a Romanian carrier, has entered into a wet lease agreement for a Boeing 737-700, identified by serial number 29346, from Smartwings, a Czech airline. The aircraft will be used for short-term operations, supporting Dan Air’s network requirements.
TAROM, the national carrier of Romania, has officially cleared its $23.7 million debt to the Romanian State, according to the National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF). This development marks a significant step in the airline’s financial recovery and ongoing efforts to stabilize its operations.
Animawings (Romania) has announced the launch of a new route connecting Bucharest and Nice, scheduled to begin on 17 April 2025. This new service will strengthen the airline’s European network, offering passengers a direct connection between the Romanian capital and the French Riviera.
Dan Air, a Romanian carrier, has entered into a wet lease agreement with Tarom, Romania’s national airline, to support operations on the Bucharest-Madrid route. The agreement will see Dan Air providing an Airbus A320, complete with crew, maintenance, and insurance, for flights scheduled between November 22, 2024, and January 13, 2025.
Legend Airlines, a Romanian-based carrier, has been granted a foreign air carrier permit by the US Department of Transportation (DOT). This approval enables the airline to operate flights between the European Union (EU) and the United States, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion plans.
