Werner Aero, a U.S.-based aviation asset management and parts provider, has acquired a Boeing 737-700, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 32426, from Carlyle Aviation Partners. The aircraft is currently located at eCube’s disassembly facility in Spain, where it will be parted out to support aftermarket supply.
Air Nostrum, the Spanish regional carrier, has taken delivery of one ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft, expanding its fleet with a focus on regional route optimization and fuel efficiency. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing the manufacturer serial number 1056, has been acquired under a lease agreement, reflecting the airline’s continued investment in flexible and efficient fleet management strategies.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has temporarily wet leased a Boeing 777-300ER from Privilege Style, a Spanish charter and ACMI specialist, to operate on the Calgary–London Heathrow route. The lease is in effect until 19 June 2025, serving as a replacement for WestJet’s own Boeing 787-9, which is currently unavailable.
Tunisair has secured an A330-200 aircraft, serial 1407, from Privilege Style (Spain) to temporarily replace one of its A330s, serial 1631, which has been under maintenance since mid-April 2025. Additionally, Tunisair has leased an A320, serial 2173, from Avion Express (Lithuania) to further support its operational needs during this period.
Vueling, the Spanish low-cost airline and a member of the IAG Group, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320 with serial number 5232. The aircraft was acquired on lease and is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines, part of the long-standing engine series produced by CFM International.
Etihad Airways of the United Arab Emirates has entered into a lease agreement with Air Europa of Spain for the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which will be deployed on Etihad’s Abu Dhabi to Madrid route starting 24 June 2025. The move supports Etihad’s efforts to optimize long-haul operations and adjust capacity in key international markets.
DAT (Denmark) is expanding its cooperation with Finnair (Finland) through the extension of a wet lease agreement, which now includes the addition of another Airbus A320 aircraft. From 01 June to 25 October 2025, the new aircraft will operate flights out of Barcelona, supporting both Finnair and Iberia (Spain) operations during the peak summer season.
Plus Ultra, a Spanish airline specializing in charter and ACMI services, has signed a new agreement with Air Algérie to provide one Airbus A330-200 under an ACMI lease for the next 12 months. The aircraft will support the Algerian carrier’s network during a period of elevated demand and ongoing fleet adjustments.
Air France and Lufthansa have officially halted negotiations with the Hidalgo family, the owners of Spanish airline Air Europa, over the proposed acquisition of a 25% stake in the carrier. The talks reportedly collapsed due to an unresolved dispute concerning the valuation of Air Europa, which the Hidalgo family placed at $1.1 billion.
Air Europa is poised to receive its first Boeing B737 MAX aircraft next week, marking a major step in the Spanish carrier’s narrowbody fleet modernization. This delivery will be followed by ten additional B737 MAX aircraft, scheduled to arrive starting in 2026, with deliveries occurring at a rate of one aircraft per month.
