ACIA Aero Leasing has closed a sale and leaseback transaction for two ATR72-600 aircraft operating with Braathens Regional Airlines.
The deal involves regional passenger aircraft that Braathens continues to deploy in its network. Braathens Regional Airlines, based in Sweden, operates these planes as part of its expanding ATR fleet, which now totals 15 aircraft following related deliveries.
In April 2025, ACIA delivered one ATR72-600 to Braathens in a 72-seat configuration. That aircraft supports operations under Braathens ACMI contract with SAS Scandinavian Airlines, primarily on domestic Swedish routes and connections to SAS Copenhagen hub.
Braathens strategy includes a seven-year wet-lease agreement with SAS effective from January 2025. The airline plans to grow its fleet to 17 ATR72-600s and seven A320-family aircraft by summer 2025, including three ATRs for Austrian Airlines alongside SAS commitments.
The sale and leaseback aligns with Braathens efforts to meet ACMI contract demands and enhance regional connectivity in Europe.