Acia and Solenta: more deals with DHL Express
Acia Aero Leasing, a provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services headquartered in Ireland, and Solenta Aviation, a South Africa-based specialist in aviation services, have further expanded their existing relationship with DHL Express.
DHL Express has agreed with Acia to acquire and convert a fleet of four ATR 72-500 aircraft into large cargo door freighters and with Solenta, which runs the entire West Africa regional fleet on behalf of DHL Express, to operate these aircraft.
The first of the four upgraded freighters was converted by Springer Aerospace, bringing the total number of Acia aircraft in operation by DHL Express to nine.
These aircraft are based in Africa and operated in the Latin American and African markets. The remaining three aircraft are scheduled for delivery between the end of 2022 and Q1/2023. (cj)