Latvian ACMI carrier SmartLynx Airlines to cease operations
Latvian full-service aircraft leasing and ACMI operator SmartLynx Airlines has announced that it will cease operations as of Monday, 24 November 2025. The decision...
SmartLynx Airlines begins legal protection and restructuring process
Latvian ACMI carrier seeks stability and growth amid market challenges
The Riga District Court has initiated legal protection proceedings for Latvian-based SmartLynx Airlines (SIA “SmartLynx...
Avia Solutions Group to streamline European operations under three core brands
Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, announced plans to consolidate its European Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) into...
Avia Solutions Group delivers Airbus A319-100 to Ukraine’s Windrose Airlines
AviaAM Leasing, part of Avia Solutions Group, has successfully delivered an Airbus A319-100 to Ukraine's Windrose Airlines under a dry lease agreement valid until...
Skytrans rebrands as SmartLynx Australia to expand ACMI services in Asia-Pacific
Australian airline Skytrans has rebranded as SmartLynx Australia, aligning with its parent company, Avia Solutions Group, and sister airlines in Europe and Thailand. The...
SmartLynx Airlines receives FAA certification to operate in the U.S.
SmartLynx Airlines, an ACMI, cargo, and charter operator, has been granted a Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),...
SmartLynx Airlines Cargo completes first landing at Navoi International Airport, Uzbekistan
On September 17th, SmartLynx Airlines Cargo made its inaugural landing at Navoi International Airport (NVI), Uzbekistan, as part of its cargo route from Dhaka,...
SmartLynx Airlines sets new record, surpasses 1 million passengers in July 2024
SmartLynx Airlines, a leading ACMI, cargo, and charter operator, achieved a historic milestone in July 2024, carrying over 1.11 million passengers, the highest in...
SmartLynx Airlines Malta joins International Air Transport Association (IATA)
SmartLynx Airlines Malta, a renowned ACMI, cargo, and charter service provider, has officially joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This membership signifies a...
SmartLynx Airlines partners with Levu Air Cargo to launch first Airbus A321F in Latin America
SmartLynx Airlines, a renowned ACMI, cargo, and charter service provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Brazilian cargo company Levu Air Cargo (Levu)....
SmartLynx Airlines boosts summer operations to meet surging demand with up to 200 destinations
SmartLynx Airlines, a prominent European ACMI provider, announces a robust summer season with plans to cover 191 destinations across 45 countries.Anticipating a 30% increase...
SmartLynx Airlines closes the year with a record number of operated flights
In 2023, SmartLynx Airlines, a Latvia-based carrier, experienced significant growth, marking a 48% increase in flights and a 53% rise in passengers compared to...
Swedish Pilots’ Association files lawsuit against SAS over alleged hiring of illegally employed labour
The Swedish Pilots' Association has taken legal action against airline SAS, alleging the hiring of labour under illegal conditions. The lawsuit claims a violation...
Emergency landing of SAS flight at Brussels Airport
A Smartlynx Airbus A320 plane registered ES-SAB, operating SAS flight SK1804 from Malaga to Stockholm Arlanda with 114 passengers, was forced to make an...
SmartLynx to become the dominant operator of the Airbus A321-200F
SmartLynx Airlines, a leading European ACMI and full-charter provider, is set to become the dominant operator of the A321-200 freighter (A321F) in Europe. Currently...
Bird strike sends Air Malta flight back to Berlin
Air Malta confirms that flight KM377, operating from Berlin to Malta on 31 December 2022, encountered a bird strike shortly after take-off at 17:50.The...
SmartLynx Airlines plans to have 20 Airbus A321F freighters in 2023
Latvia-based SmartLynx Airlines, a global ACMI charter and cargo operator, has announced an addition of four Airbus A321Fs to its growing cargo fleet to...
Aero Capital Solutions and SmartLynx announce A321 Freighter partnership with 4 deliveries in 1H 2023
Aero Capital Solutions, Inc. (ACS), a leading mid-life narrowbody aircraft and engine lessor, has announced the launch of its Airbus A321 freighter conversion programme,...
SmartLynx Airlines debunks four most common myths about the profession of flight attendant
Flight attendant is one of the most wanted jobs in the world, which is why there are a lot of stereotypes that often have...
SmartLynx Airlines strengthens its leading positions in the Baltic market
This week, Latvia’s oldest operating carrier SmartLynx Airlines marks its 30th anniversary. In the summer season, the airline plans to have about 60 aeroplanes,...