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    Lease Placement

    Savfin places ACMI and dry lease capacity for airlines facing short-term operational gaps. Seasonal peaks, Hajj and Umrah operations, AOG situations, fleet transitions, crew or maintenance constraints.

    Engagement is driven by the operator’s timeline. Aircraft type, configuration, routing and availability are matched against current market capacity.

    30+ Years ACMI Experience
    Global Network Reach
    All Types Regional to Widebody

    Typical Situations

    Common Scenarios

    Common scenarios where airlines require additional or replacement capacity on short notice or for defined operating periods.

    Seasonal

    Seasonal & Hajj capacity.

    Peak season demand, Hajj and Umrah operations, holiday charter capacity. Short-term aircraft and crew placement for defined operating periods.

    AOG

    AOG & schedule recovery.

    Aircraft grounding, crew shortages, unplanned maintenance, schedule disruption. Rapid deployment to maintain service continuity.

    Cargo

    Cargo & freighter.

    Dedicated freighter ACMI for seasonal cargo demand, e-commerce peaks, Hajj freight and ad-hoc cargo operations.

    Dry Lease

    Dry lease.

    Longer-term capacity without crew. Fleet growth, market entry, operational expansion. Structured to operator requirements.

    Aircraft Coverage
    Narrowbody Widebody Freighter Passenger Cargo

    What is ACMI Leasing?

    A reference for operators new to ACMI structures. Definition, terminology, and the difference between wet and dry lease arrangements.

    Definition

    ACMI stands for Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance. It is a lease arrangement where one airline provides a fully operational aircraft, including flight crew, maintenance support and insurance coverage, to another airline. The lessee pays based on block hours operated and covers fuel, airport fees and ground handling.

    ACMI leasing is widely used by airlines to manage seasonal demand fluctuations, cover aircraft maintenance downtime, bridge fleet transition periods and support new route launches without committing to long-term aircraft ownership.

    Wet Lease vs. Dry Lease
    Wet Lease

    Aircraft + crew + maintenance + insurance.

    • OperatorThe lessor operates on behalf of the lessee.
    • AOCLessor’s Air Operator Certificate is used.
    • TermShort-term: days to a few months.
    • Use caseSeasonal, AOG cover, schedule recovery, charter peaks.
    Dry Lease

    Aircraft only.

    • OperatorThe lessee operates the aircraft.
    • AOCLessee registers under their own AOC, provides crew, maintenance and insurance.
    • TermLong-term: 24 months or more.
    • Use caseFleet growth, market entry, operational expansion.

    Capacity, where and when it's needed.

    An ACMI placement starts with a defined need and a defined timeline. From request to operating aircraft, the path involves the right operator, the right aircraft, the right base, and the regulatory steps in between.

    Engagement is direct, the response is qualified, and the focus stays on what makes the lease executable.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about ACMI structure, deployment timelines and use cases.

    What does ACMI stand for?

    ACMI stands for Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance. It is a standard leasing arrangement in commercial aviation where the lessor provides a complete operational package to the lessee airline.

    What is the difference between wet lease and dry lease?

    A wet lease includes the aircraft plus crew, maintenance and insurance. A dry lease provides only the aircraft. The lessee operates it under their own AOC with their own crew and maintenance arrangements. Wet leases are typically short-term, dry leases are longer-term.

    How quickly can ACMI capacity be deployed?

    Depending on aircraft availability and regulatory requirements, ACMI capacity can be deployed within days for urgent AOG situations or planned weeks in advance for seasonal operations.

    What aircraft types are available for ACMI?

    ACMI availability covers narrowbody aircraft such as the A320 family and Boeing 737 series, as well as widebody types for long-haul or high-capacity requirements.

    Aircraft currently available for ACMI.

    Active mandates ready for review. Spec sheets and operating context available on qualified inquiry.

    Aircraft ACMI

    Boeing 737-800 — For ACMI

    Boeing 737-800 with 187Y high-density configuration available for ACMI placement.

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    Aircraft ACMI

    Airbus A320 — For ACMI

    Airbus A320 with 180Y high-density configuration available for ACMI placement.

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