Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, has further strengthened its fleet by wet leasing an additional Airbus A320 aircraft from SmartLynx Airlines, based in Latvia. This aircraft, with serial number 3954, is part of Air Peace’s strategy to enhance its capacity and improve its service offerings across its network.
SmartLynx Airlines, a Latvia-based ACMI and charter operator, has announced plans to transition to a single-type fleetby mid-2025. The airline will operate exclusively Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft while scaling down its A321F freighter operations.
AirExplore (Slovakia) and its sister carrier SmartLynx Airlines (Latvia) are currently evaluating changes to their narrowbody freighter strategy, signaling potential adjustments in fleet deployment and operational focus. The move comes amid shifts in demand for converted cargo aircraft, as well as ongoing market fluctuations in the air freight sector.
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, has bolstered its fleet by wet-leasing an Airbus A320, serial number 2975, from SmartLynx Airlines. This strategic move replaces a departing A320, ensuring seamless operations across its domestic and regional networks.
Setna iO, a prominent aviation asset management firm based in the United States, has announced the acquisition of a V2533-A5 engine from SmartLynx Airlines. This strategic purchase aims to bolster Setna iO’s inventory of used serviceable material (USM) to support operators of V2500 engines.
DHL Express, a leading global logistics company, has terminated its partnership with SmartLynx Airlines as of February 1, 2025. This decision impacts the operations of SmartLynx Malta, a subsidiary of SmartLynx Airlines, which had been operating four aircraft for EAT Leipzig, a German cargo airline and DHL subsidiary.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has received approval from the Indian government to renew the wet lease of 11 Airbus A320 aircraft from Latvia-based SmartLynx Airlines. This renewal aims to support IndiGo’s operational needs as the carrier addresses an Aircraft on Ground (AOG) issue caused by recurring engine snags affecting its fleet. The wet lease agreement…
SmartLynx Airlines, a Latvia-based carrier, has received its Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), enabling the airline to launch operations to, from, and within the United States.
