Volotea (Spain) has appointed Nathan Bailey as its new Fleet Director, strengthening the airline’s technical leadership team as it continues its fleet expansion and renewal strategy. Bailey joined the company in early 2025, and his promotion signals a strategic emphasis on experienced leadership to guide aircraft acquisition, leasing, and optimization processes.
Viva (Mexico) has reported a strong performance for March 2025, with total passengers carried reaching 2.4 million, a 12.2% increase year-over-year. This growth reflects the airline’s sustained capacity expansion and solid demand across its domestic and regional route network, even as its load factor (LF) recorded a marginal decline of 0.6 percentage points to 85.9%.
Nouvelair (Tunisia) has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial number 2717, under a lease agreement from Electra Airways (Bulgaria). The aircraft was inducted into the fleet on 02 April 2025, supporting Nouvelair’s operational capacity during the upcoming peak travel season.
Setna iO, a U.S.-based aviation asset management and engine leasing company, has announced the installation and lease of one V2500-A5 engine to Heston Airlines, a Lithuanian ACMI and charter operator. The leased engine will support Heston’s peak summer 2025 flying season, ensuring operational continuity during a high-demand period.
Aeroitalia, the Italian carrier, has entered into a wet lease agreement with Trade Air of Croatia for an Airbus A320, serial number 3337, to operate services between Rome Fiumicino and Bergamo. The lease covers short-term capacity needs and reinforces Aeroitalia’s domestic network connectivity.
SalamAir, the low-cost carrier based in Oman, is set to continue its strategic fleet expansion with the upcoming delivery of its 15th aircraft in June 2025—an Airbus A321 acquired on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital (Ireland). A second A321 is also scheduled to arrive in July, further strengthening the airline’s mid-capacity aircraft portfolio.
Avion Express, the Lithuanian ACMI and charter specialist, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320, serial number 4094, as part of a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by V2527-A5 engines and will support the airline’s expanding global wet lease and charter operations.
AJet, based in Türkiye, has expanded its operational fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial number 2689, secured through a wet lease agreement with SmartLynx Estonia. The aircraft is powered by V2527-A5 engines and marks a continued effort by AJet to increase short-haul capacity during peak operational periods.
Tunisair, the national carrier of Tunisia, has taken a significant step towards expanding its fleet by wet leasing two A320aircraft, serial numbers 3050 and 3484, from Avion Express, based in Lithuania. This move is in line with the Tunisian government’s strategic goals to expand the national airline’s active fleet to 21 aircraft by 2026, through a combination of repairs and…
Maverick Horizon, based in Ireland, has successfully closed a new acquisition deal with FTAI Aviation, located in the Cayman Islands. This significant transaction involves the acquisition of three former ITA Airbus A320 aircraft, with serial numbers 1473, 1480, and 1489. These aircraft will be strategically placed on lease with various airlines, enhancing Maverick Horizon’s leasing operations and expanding its…
