Aircraft Orders & Deliveries
euroAtlantic Airways Adds A330-300 in Dual-Fleet Shift
euroAtlantic Airways inducted a leased A330-300 in September 2026, expanding its Airbus fleet under Njord Partners ownership.
Portuguese wet-lease and charter operator euroAtlantic Airways (EAA) announced the induction of a 15-year-old Airbus A330-300 into its fleet on September 2, 2026, advancing the carrier’s strategic transition toward a dual-fleet operation.
In a press release issued by the airline, EAA confirmed the widebody aircraft arrived at its facility in Beja, Portugal (BYJ), from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (KUL), on August 17, 2026. The aircraft, leased from Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), strengthens the carrier’s capacity in the Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) market and aligns with expansion goals set following the airline’s 2024 acquisition by UK-based investment firm Njord Partners.
Fleet Expansion and Aircraft Specifications
The newly leased Airbus A330-300, which will be registered as CS-TGI, is configured to accommodate 290 passengers in a three-class layout comprising Business, Premium Economy, and Economy cabins. The aircraft features full lie-flat seating in the Business Class section and personal in-seat entertainment monitors across all cabins, catering to the long-haul requirements of EAA’s wet-lease clients.
Pauls Calitis, who was appointed as the chief executive officer of euroAtlantic Airways in May 2026, highlighted the significance of the delivery. Calitis stated that the company is delighted to welcome the new aircraft, noting that the induction reflects the continued growth of the operator’s Airbus operations.
Strategic Shift to Dual-Fleet Operations
Historically operating as a Boeing-only carrier, euroAtlantic Airways initiated a shift to a dual-fleet strategy after Njord Partners acquired a majority stake in 2024. Prior to the arrival of the A330-300, the airline inducted its first Airbus aircraft, an A330-200 registered as CS-TGD, marking the beginning of its mixed-fleet transition.
EAA currently deploys its fleet across a variety of operational profiles. The airline operates wet-lease flights for LOT Polish Airlines on a daily route between New York and Warsaw, as well as for Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras on routes connecting Lisbon to Campinas, Porto to Recife, and Madrid. In addition to ACMI contracts, EAA conducts government charter services and maintains regular scheduled routes to Sao Tome and Bissau. Moving forward, the airline plans to expand its fleet by at least one aircraft per year, targeting a minimum of 12 aircraft by 2030.
AirPro News analysis
We note that euroAtlantic Airways’ transition from a single-manufacturer fleet to a mixed Boeing and Airbus operation introduces new crew training and maintenance complexities, but it simultaneously broadens the carrier’s appeal in the competitive ACMI market. By incorporating the A330-300 alongside its existing Boeing assets and the recently inducted A330-200, EAA positions itself to offer more flexible capacity solutions to major network carriers like LOT Polish Airlines and Azul, which already operate mixed or Airbus-heavy long-haul fleets. The target of 12 aircraft by 2030 indicates a measured, sustainable growth trajectory under Njord Partners’ ownership rather than rapid, high-risk expansion.
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