The Bombardier Challenger 604 remains a workhorse in the large-cabin segment. It offers strong transatlantic capability, proven dispatch reliability, and a cabin that still meets the expectations of high-end private and corporate travelers. For private operators who need lift without adding long-term balance-sheet weight, ACMI leasing and wet lease...
Many airlines face the same problem every season: slots and demand are there, but the fleet and crews are not. New aircraft deliveries slip, maintenance schedules extend, and boards hesitate to approve further capital expenditure. In these conditions, ACMI wet leasing becomes a practical tool for protecting schedules and revenue without buying...
ACMI is capacity, not metal. Once you sort out contracts and risk, the decision that really matters is straightforward: which aircraft types do you want flying your schedule under an ACMI deal. In practice, the same families keep appearing in tenders and contracts: A320 and 737 on the narrowbody side, with A330, 767, 777 and key freighters doing...