ACIA Aero Leasing closes sale and leaseback transaction with Braathens for two ATR72-600 aircraft

Thursday 7th May 2026

ACIA Aero Leasing (“ACIA ”), a leading provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, announced today the closing of a sale and leaseback of two ATR72-600 passenger aircraft operating with Braathens Regional Airlines.

The two aircraft, MSNs 1348 and 1357, operate regional routes in Sweden and Northern Europe on behalf of SAS. The transaction brings ACIA ’s leased fleet with Braathens to three aircraft and ACIA ’s total ATR fleet to 38 aircraft. Braathens operates an extensive domestic and regional network, providing essential connectivity and feeder services for their partner SAS.

“We are delighted to strengthen our relationship with Braathens through this SLB transaction on two ATR 72-600s. The transaction further demonstrates our support for Braathens as they continue to transform their business,” stated Mick Mooney, ACIA ’s Chief Executive Officer.

Commenting on the announcement, Mia Jakobsson, Head of Fleet Management & PMO at Braathens, said: “We greatly appreciate ACIA ’s continued support throughout the changes Braathens has undergone in recent times. These transactions are a testament to the strong cooperation between our teams, and we value the partnership as our joint business continues to grow. We look forward to continuing to work closely together.”

ACIA Aero Leasing closes sale and leaseback transaction

with Braathens for two ATR72-600 aircraft

About Braathens

Braathens Regional Airlines is a Swedish airline, established in 2016 through the merger of Malmö Aviation and Sverigeflyg, with the aim of unifying regional air services under a single brand. The airline's name reflects its connection to the Braathens family but also means "good" in Swedish. Braathens, originally known as Braathens SAFE (South American & Far East Air transport A/S), was a prominent Norwegian airline established on March 26, 1946, by Ludvig G. Braathen, a Norwegian shipowner. Since March 2025, Braathens Regional Airlines has strategically repositioned itself to focus exclusively on Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) / wet lease services. This shift entails providing aircraft and comprehensive operational support to key airline partners, allowing them to expand capacity without the need to directly manage additional fleets. A cornerstone of Braathens’ new strategy is a seven-year wet-lease agreement with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS).

Since January 1, 2025, under this partnership, Braathens has operated several aircraft on behalf of SAS, primarily on key domestic routes within Sweden and services connecting to SAS's Copenhagen hub. This collaboration aims to enhance regional connectivity and operational efficiency for SAS.

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About ACIA Aero Leasing

Established in 2004, ACIA Aero Leasing (“ACIA ”), a subsidiary of ACIA Aero Capital (“ACIA Group”), is a leading regional aircraft lessor headquartered in Ireland, with offices located in France, The United Kingdom and South Africa. ACIA manages a portfolio of over 50 regional passenger and freighter aircraft on lease to operators in over 23 countries globally. Through its strategic partnerships, ACIA provides airlines with turnkey leasing solutions from dry leasing through to charter operations.

www.aciaaeroleasing.com