Smartwings, a leading Czech airline, has expanded its operational capabilities through the wet lease of an Airbus A320, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 2496. The aircraft is leased from Global Aviation, a South African carrier, and is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, which are widely recognized for their reliability and performance in short- to medium-haul operations.
GlobalX, a U.S.-based charter and ACMI operator, has announced plans to expand its fleet to 35 aircraft by the end of 2027. The carrier’s fleet strategy includes a mix of Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft, with a schedule of deliveries and returns occurring throughout 2025.
Animawings, a Romanian airline, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3621. The aircraft is acquired on lease and is powered by V2527-A5 engines, a model developed by International Aero Engines (IAE), known for its reliability and performance in narrowbody operations.
Freedom Airline, a regional carrier based in Kenya, has announced plans to expand its fleet by leasing two Embraer E190 aircraft and either an Airbus A320 or A321. This fleet strategy is part of the airline’s broader ambition to increase its capacity and enhance regional connectivity within East Africa and potentially beyond.
Eurowings, the German low-cost subsidiary of Lufthansa Group, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320, serial number 3734, on wet lease from Avion Express Malta. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines, a proven workhorse in the narrowbody segment known for reliability and cost efficiency.
Croatia Airlines has announced plans to retire one Airbus A320, serial number 1237, during 2025 as part of its broader fleet modernization strategy. The retirement aligns with the carrier’s move to a single-type fleet centered around the Airbus A220, offering improved efficiency and operational standardization.
Marabu Airlines, an Estonian carrier, has expanded its fleet with the wet lease of one Airbus A320, designated by serial number 3780. The aircraft is leased from Bul Air, a Bulgarian operator, and is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines.
Heston Airlines, a Lithuanian ACMI and charter operator, has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320. The aircraft, identified by serial number 1922, was acquired on lease and is powered by V2527-A5 engines, a reliable variant from the V2500 series produced by IAE (International Aero Engines).
Condor, the German leisure airline, has expanded its operational capacity with the addition of two Airbus A320 aircraft through wet lease arrangements. These acquisitions are part of the airline’s ongoing strategy to meet peak travel demand and maintain scheduling flexibility across its short and medium-haul network.
TAP Air Portugal has entered into a wet lease agreement for an Airbus A320, bearing serial number 4384, with Airhub Malta to support increased travel demand during the summer 2025 season. The aircraft will operate flights from Lisbon to key destinations including Paris-Orly, Madrid, and Barcelona.
