Embraer, a global leader in aerospace and defense, is advancing its strategic footprint in Europe by establishing long-term industrial cooperation with Lithuania, following the country’s selection of the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft in June 2025. The initiative strengthens Lithuania’s defense capabilities while contributing to its broader industrial and technological development goals.
AirExplore, the largest airline in Slovakia, has entered into a long-term Power-By-The-Hour (PBH) maintenance agreement with FL Technics Wheels & Brakes to support the landing gear components of its expanding Boeing 737-800 fleet. This strategic move comes as AirExplore scales up its operations, increasing its fleet size from 9 to 16 aircraft in 2024.
Air Ghana has made strategic changes to its cargo operations by updating its fleet through wet leases to support DHL Gabon services and other logistics needs. The airline has taken on a Boeing 737-800F, serial number 33805, under a wet lease agreement with AirExplore (Slovakia), replacing a previous B737-800F, serial number 28328, also sourced from AirExplore.
AirExplore, a Slovakian charter and ACMI airline, has entered into a maintenance services agreement with FL Technics Wheels & Brakes, a division of FL Technics based in Lithuania. Under this cooperation, FL Technics will be responsible for providing wheel and brake component maintenance for AirExplore’s fleet.
AirExplore, a Slovakian ACMI and cargo operator, has announced the sublease of one Boeing 737-800F freighter to ASL Airlines Belgium. The move marks another step in the regional redistribution of freighter capacity across Europe as cargo operators continue to optimize their fleets for evolving demand patterns.
Fly2Sky, a Slovak ACMI and charter operator, has officially commenced operations with Air Albania for the summer 2025 season, deepening its presence in the southeastern European aviation market. This development is part of a broader trend in which regional carriers collaborate on flexible fleet solutions during high-demand travel periods.
TUI fly Germany has announced plans to wet-lease two Boeing 737-800s from Go2Sky (Slovakia) for its operations during the busy travel season between April and October 2025.
Ryanair (Ireland) has announced plans to commence operations from Paris Orly Airport in 2025, introducing new connections to Bergamo (Italy) and Bratislava (Slovakia). This marks a significant expansion of the airline’s network from one of Europe’s busiest airports.
Zela Aviation (Cyprus) has successfully facilitated an ACMI partnership between Air Peace (Nigeria) and AirExplore(Slovakia). The agreement will see the lease of four aircraft from AirExplore to Air Peace for operations during the winter 2024/25 season.
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800, serial number 33018, under a wet lease agreement with AirExplore, a Slovakian carrier. The aircraft is equipped with CFM56-7B26 engines, known for their performance and efficiency.
