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Aviation Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels

March 18, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Global aviation carried 5.3 billion passengers in 2025.
Airlines face pressure to find flexible capacity solutions.
Wet leasing is becoming a mainstream fleet management tool.
Avia Solutions Group ordered 40 new 737 MAX jets from Boeing.

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Strategic Implications

The shift towards wet leasing may indicate a growing need for flexible capacity solutions in the aviation industry. This trend could suggest that airlines are prioritizing adaptability over traditional fleet management strategies, which may lead to increased demand for ACMI services and potentially alter the competitive landscape of the industry.

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What Happened

Industry Shifts Towards Flexible Capacity Solutions

Global aviation has surpassed pre-pandemic levels, with 5.3 billion passengers carried in 2025. As demand continues to climb, airlines are under pressure to find flexible and cost-effective capacity solutions. According to Gediminas Ziemelis, founder and chairman of Avia Solutions Group, wet leasing is becoming a mainstream fleet management tool. The company has ordered 40 new 737 MAX jets from Boeing and is expanding its presence in Asia-Pacific and Latin America. This shift towards wet leasing may be driven by the need for airlines to adapt to changing demand patterns and supply chain disruptions. The trend was reported by AeroTime.

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