In 2023, SmartLynx Airlines, a Latvia-based airline, made 48% more flights and carried 53% more passengers than the year before. In 2023, the airline increased its fleet from 49 to 67 aircraft, including the first Boeing 737-8 MAX 8...
In 2023, SmartLynx Airlines, a Latvia-based airline, made 48% more flights and carried 53% more passengers than the year before. In 2023, the airline increased its fleet from 49 to 67 aircraft, including the first Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 aircraft in the ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) sector, which significantly boosted its passenger numbers.
Over the year 2023, demand for ACMI passenger services continued to grow. This was driven by airlines favoring leasing services over purchasing new aircraft and due to substantial delays (averaging 16 months) in delivering new aircraft and parts from manufacturers worldwide.
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This year SmartLynx Airlines increased its fleet by 37% and was able to make 48% more flights than the year before. Thanks to the work and resources invested, the airline reached a record number of passengers carried – totaling over 6.5 million passengers.