3rd of October 2007
Etihad Airways lease B767-300ER
Indigo Aviation has arranged the long term wet lease of a PW4060 powered B767-300ER delivered to Etihad Airways (EY/ETD) in September 2007. The UAE National Flag Carrier will base the aircraft in Abu Dhabi and plans to utilize it on their busy Middle East and Asian route network. Etihad Airways is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world and currently operate to over 37 destinations throughout the globe. They have won numerous awards for their outstanding onboard service and in 2004 placed an unprecedented US$8 billion order with Boeing and Airbus that included four A380 aircraft.
24th of September 2007
B737-300 leased to African Flag Carrier
Indigo Aviation has placed a B737-300 on long term wet lease contract with Cameroon national flag carrier, Cameroon Airlines (UY/UYC). The aircraft, manufactured in 1997 and powered by CFM56-3C1 engines will be operating the airlines scheduled services within Central and West Africa to destinations including Libreville, Lagos, Kinshasa, Abidjan and Dakar. Indigo Aviation have also wet leased a B767-200ER to Cameroon Airlines on ad-hoc basis to operate their inter-continental routes to Europe over recent months.
16th of April 2007
Indigo Aviation leases B767 to Gabon Airlines
Gabon Airlines took to the skies for its maiden flight on 10 April 2007 with a B767-200ER on long term wet lease arranged by Indigo Aviation. The aircraft will initially operate the flag carriers inaugural route between Libreville and Paris Charles de Gaulle with additional destinations including Johannesburg and Dubai to be added to the schedule in the coming months. Gabon Airlines will also add two ex-United Airlines B767-200s to their fleet later this year.
29th of March 2007
Indigo Aviation to assist Kenya Airways
Indigo Aviation has finalized a Memorandum of Understanding with Kenya Airways to provide replacement passenger aircraft on ACMI / wet lease basis in the event of AOG or similar scenario, requiring an immediate solution to assist in protecting the integrity of their worldwide flight schedule. By using an advanced database that keeps up-to-date aircraft availability in the market at any one time, Indigo Aviation provides a round-the-clock service to quickly locate and contract suitable replacement aircraft based on specific parameters set by the client. Kenya Airways is a leading airline in Africa, operating a modern fleet of Boeing 777, 767 and 737 aircraft on an extensive route network covering Africa, Europe, Middle East and Asia. The airline was voted East Africa’s most respected company for the second year running in 2006. For further information on Indigo Aviation’s 24 hour replacement aircraft service to cover AOG scenarios, crew shortages, scheduled maintenance or late aircraft delivery, please call our Commercial Department on +44 870 757 0327 or email info@indigo-aviation.com
10th of February 2007
B767-200ER leased to Egyptair
Indigo Aviation completed a successful wet lease of a B767-200ER to national flag carrier Egyptair during December and January to supplement their fleet during the busy Hajj period. The aircraft, configured with a 2 class cabin, operated scheduled services to a number of destinations in Europe and the Middle East. To enquire about the availability of this B767-200ER for short or long term wet lease, please contact the commercial team on +44 870 757 0327
24th of September 2006
Fokker 100 leased to Air One
Air One, a leading carrier in Italy and partner of Lufthansa wet leased a Fokker 100 from Indigo Aviation for a period of 4 months to operate domestic and short haul international services to cover fleet maintenance and seasonal capacity demand. The aircraft, configured with 109 seats operated with a 100% dispatch reliability throughout the lease term. For further information on leased aircraft to cover fleet maintenance and seasonal demand, please contact a member of the commercial team on +44 870 757 0327
3rd of August 2006
New Clients for Indigo Aviation
Easyjet, one of Europe’s leading low cost airlines became a new client for Indigo Aviation during the busy summer period, leasing a total of 5 aircraft on ad-hoc wet lease basis including B737-400, B757-200 and MD83 aircraft. A number of TUI Group airlines also joined the ranks of Indigo Aviation’s growing client base and a range of short and long haul aircraft were provided to cover AOG and seasonal capacity requirements. To find out more about Indigo Aviation’s 24 hour subcharter service, please call a member of the commercial team on +44 870 757 0327