(ACMI) lease

Also known as wet or damp leasing, ACMI leasing is an agreement between two airlines, where the lessor agrees to provide an aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) to the lessee – in return for payment on the number of block hours operated.

The main advantage of wet leasing is its flexibility. Always subject to availability, lease operations can be started quickly – making sure you have the right amount of flight capacity, when needed.

Wet lease can be used over longer periods – providing extra seasonal availability. Wet leasing is ideal for companies who want to try new routes and markets, without investing heavily in new aircraft and crew first.

Purchasing an aircraft requires a significant capital investment that simply isn’t practical for some operators.

Wet leasing is completely flexible – use it when you need it. ACMI allows companies to expand their fleet capacity – without committing to an investment that may never produce a return.