Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Emerald Airlines of Ireland, has taken delivery of one ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft, bearing serial number 1279. The aircraft is powered by PW127M engines and will support regional connectivity across Aer Lingus’s short-haul network.
ACIA Aero Leasing, based in Ireland, has announced the successful delivery of the first of two ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft to Emerald Airlines, also headquartered in Ireland. The aircraft is configured in a 72-seat layout, maximizing capacity within the aircraft’s regional operational envelope and supporting Emerald Airlines’ continued network expansion.
Renegade Air, a regional operator based in Kenya, has taken delivery of an ATR42-500 aircraft, serial number 637, which will be operated under lease. The turboprop is powered by PW127E engines and is intended to strengthen the airline’s domestic and regional operations.
EJS, a UK-based aviation company, has taken delivery of an ATR72-200F aircraft, serial number 419, previously operated by Zimex Aviation of Switzerland. The aircraft is scheduled for teardown in May 2025 as part of a structured asset retirement and parts recovery initiative in collaboration with ALL4JETS, a Poland-based aviation services provider.
Falko, a UK-based regional aircraft leasing specialist, has released its Q1 2025 portfolio activity report, highlighting 38 completed transactions and a continued expansion of its global client network.
Nordic Aviation Capital (Ireland) has finalized the sale of two ATR72-600 aircraft to fellow Irish-based lessor AviaAM Leasing, continuing a broader trend of portfolio realignments among regional aircraft leasing firms. The transaction further consolidates AviaAM’s presence in the turboprop leasing market and supports its growing customer base in regional operations.
Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, has announced the launch of a new regional route connecting Hanimaadhoo in the northern Maldives to Bangalore (India). The service is scheduled to commence on 15 May 2025and will be operated using ATR42 aircraft, enhancing air connectivity between South Asia and the northern atolls of the Maldives.
StandardAero (US) has initiated legal action in bankruptcy court, seeking an order that would compel Silver Airways (US) to return a leased aircraft engine currently in the airline’s possession. The action comes as part of the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings involving Silver Airways, which has been struggling to stabilize operations and address creditor claims.
Azul has expanded its regional fleet with the delivery of a new ATR72-600, serial 1706, as the airline continues to strengthen its connectivity across Brazil’s secondary and underserved markets. The aircraft is powered by PW127XT-M engines, the latest iteration of the well-known Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100 series, which are optimized for improved fuel efficiency and reduced maintenance costs.
Clic, the Colombian regional airline formerly known as EasyFly, has announced plans to take delivery of two new aircraft in 2025 as part of its strategy to reinforce existing routes and enhance regional connectivity across Colombia. The move underscores the carrier’s continued post-restructuring growth and its commitment to servicing underserved regional markets.
