Iberia, Spain’s flagship airline, has entered into wet-lease agreements to sustain its operations between Madrid and Santo Domingo as its own Airbus A330 fleet undergoes maintenance. The airline has leased an A330-300 from Wamos Air and an A330-900 from Iberojet, both based in Spain, to cover the temporary gap in capacity.
Bamboo Airways, a prominent Vietnamese airline, has entered into a wet-lease agreement with FlyOne, a Romanian carrier, for an Airbus A320. This arrangement became effective on December 13, 2024, and is expected to bolster Bamboo Airways’ operational capacity during peak travel periods.
Arkia Israeli Airlines, one of Israel’s prominent carriers, has entered into a wet-lease agreement with FLY LILI, a Romanian airline, to lease an Airbus A320 and an Airbus A321. This agreement is set to last until October 31, 2025, bolstering Arkia’s operational capacity for both domestic and international routes.
Corendon Europe (Malta) has wet leased a B737-800, serial 42799 9H-CXB, to Red Sea Airlines (Egypt), marking a strategic partnership that enhances flight connectivity between Sharm el Sheikh and various destinations in Italy.
Aeroitalia, the Italian airline, has announced plans to wet lease an Embraer E175 from Marathon Airlines (France). The aircraft will be utilized for domestic routes in Italy, with operations scheduled between 30 March and 25 October 2025. This partnership enhances Aeroitalia’s fleet capabilities during a high-demand period, ensuring reliable service across its network.
L’Odyssey, a regional airline based in France, has announced plans to launch seasonal flights from Nîmes starting in May 2025. The flights, which will operate through September 2025, will utilize a wet-leased ATR72-600, enhancing connectivity for the region during the busy summer period.
Marabu, an Estonian-based carrier, has announced plans to close its Munich base in summer 2025 as part of a strategic shift to manage rising operational costs and address challenges related to wet-leased aircraft availability. The airline will also scale back flights from Stuttgart and Cologne while concentrating its operations on Hamburg, Leipzig/Halle, and Nuremberg.
Dan Air, a Romanian carrier, has entered into a wet lease agreement for a Boeing 737-700, identified by serial number 29346, from Smartwings, a Czech airline. The aircraft will be used for short-term operations, supporting Dan Air’s network requirements.
Sunwing Airlines, a Canadian leisure carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800, identified by serial number 38025, on wet lease from Smartwings (Czechia). The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26E engines, a highly reliable and efficient propulsion system widely used in the Boeing 737 family.
Air Transat, a Canadian airline, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320 on wet lease from Smartwings, a carrier based in Czechia. The aircraft, identified by serial number 3762, is powered by CFM56-5B4 engines, a popular and reliable choice for narrow-body aircraft.
