Tunisair, the national airline of Tunisia, has expanded its operational capacity with the wet lease of two Airbus A320 aircraft for the peak summer travel season. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 1998 and 3674, are sourced from Avion Express (Lithuania) and LEAV Aviation (Germany), respectively.
Qatar Airways has received a Boeing 787-8 aircraft under a wet lease arrangement from Oman Air, further enhancing its widebody fleet for medium to long-haul operations. The aircraft is identified by serial number 42379 and is powered by GEnx-1B engines, developed by GE Aviation for optimal fuel efficiency and range performance.
Jet2, a major UK-based leisure airline, has taken delivery of an Airbus A330-200 aircraft under a wet lease agreementfrom Hi Fly Malta. The aircraft, carrying serial number 700, is powered by CF6-80E1A4 engines developed by GE Aviation.
Austrian Airlines is set to lease one ATR72 turboprop aircraft from BRA (Braathens Regional Airlines) of Sweden for the 2025/26 winter season. The aircraft will be deployed on multiple regional routes, primarily operating out of Vienna, the airline’s central hub.
Austrian Airlines is evaluating the expansion of its wet-lease arrangements as a temporary solution to ongoing delivery delays of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The airline is also reacting to broader operational challenges linked to geopolitical instability in the Middle East, which has placed additional pressure on fleet planning and scheduling flexibility.
Uganda Airlines has confirmed plans to wet lease a Boeing 737-800 Freighter (B737-800F) to expand its cargo capacity from Entebbe, Uganda’s primary international gateway. This development is part of the airline’s strategic initiative to scale up its cargo network in support of regional and international trade.
Jet Time, a Danish charter and ACMI operator, has announced the extension of its partnership with Finnair through its first full-year ACMI contract, which will see two Boeing 737-800s operated on behalf of the Finnish flag carrier from winter 2025 until October 2026.
Air Premia, the hybrid airline based in South Korea, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, serial number 62082, under a wet lease agreement from Korean Air. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines and represents a strategic move to enhance Air Premia’s wide-body capabilities while maintaining fleet flexibility.
flyadeal, the Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier and subsidiary of Saudia, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 42998. The aircraft is wet-leased from Batik Air Malaysia and is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B25 engines, offering improved efficiency and environmental performance.
Aurigny, the flag carrier of Guernsey, has reported a net loss of $8.7 million for the year 2024, attributing the deficit largely to increased wet lease expenses and continuing global supply chain issues. These financial headwinds have posed significant operational challenges for the regional airline, which serves routes between the Channel Islands and the UK mainland.
