Play Europe, based in Malta, has deployed its first of three Airbus A321neo aircraft, serial number 8008, to Ostrava for preparation ahead of a wet lease agreement with SkyUp Airlines, the Ukrainian ACMI and charter specialist. The arrangement marks the beginning of a new leasing partnership between the two operators as Play Europe begins to commercialize its expanding fleet.
Air Cairo, the Egyptian hybrid carrier and subsidiary of EgyptAir, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800, serial number 40146, on wet lease from SkyUp Airlines of Ukraine. The aircraft will support the airline’s regional and charter operations during a period of fleet expansion and transition.
Air Algerie, the national airline of Algeria, has expanded its narrowbody fleet capacity by leasing two Boeing 737-800s from SkyUp Airlines of Ukraine and an additional B737-800 from Ascend Airways of the United Kingdom. All aircraft involved in the transaction are listed under the same serial number: 29368, suggesting a complex lease history or possible reassignment.
Volga-Dnepr Group (Russia) has initiated a lawsuit against Canadian authorities over the sanctions and seizure of its An-124-100 aircraft in Toronto. The aircraft, which has been grounded in Canada since sanctions were imposed, is now at the center of a legal and diplomatic dispute.
Air Albania (Albania) has taken delivery of one Boeing B737-800, bearing serial number 40880, through a wet lease agreement with SkyUp Airlines (Ukraine). The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26E engines, reinforcing the airline’s narrowbody fleet.
SuperNova Airlines, a Ukrainian carrier, has announced plans to launch new services between Prague and Newark in April 2025. Initially, the route will be operated using a Boeing 737-800BDSF, with a widebody aircraft to be introduced at a later stage, signaling the airline’s commitment to expanding its long-haul operations.
Windrose Airlines, a Ukrainian carrier, has officially retired its only Boeing 737-800, identified by serial 38120. This decision marks a strategic adjustment to the airline’s fleet composition as it focuses on operational priorities.
The Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine has seized seven aircraft belonging to Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) in connection with a tax evasion case involving a Cypriot company linked to Ukrainian oligarchs Igor Kolomoisky and Aron Mayberg. The seized assets include three Boeing 737-800s, one Boeing 737-900, and three Embraer E190s, with a combined value of approximately $40 million.
Fly2Sky, a Bulgarian charter airline, has signed a three-year wet lease agreement with SkyUp Airlines of Ukraine, providing aircraft to support SkyUp’s growing operations. The deal includes the wet lease of two Airbus A320s for the full three years and two Airbus A321s, which will remain in service until October 31, 2025.
Supernova Airlines, a Ukraine-based carrier, has successfully completed its first cargo charter flight utilizing a Boeing 737-800F. This inaugural flight represents a significant achievement for Supernova Airlines as it expands into the air cargo sector, aiming to meet the increasing demand for logistics and freight services within and beyond Ukraine. The Boeing 737-800F, a popular choice for cargo…
