ACMI Leasing: the Definitive Knowledge Hub

ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) leasing plays a central role in modern fleet and capacity strategies across Europe. However, despite its growing relevance, executives and procurement teams often struggle to find clear, comprehensive, and unbiased information on how ACMI works, when it should be used, and what commercial, operational, and regulatory implications it carries.

To address this gap, Marathon Airlines has developed a 25-part, data-driven, and supported by real-world scenarios blog series — the first of its kind in the global ACMI market — designed to provide airline professionals with accurate, structured, and practical insights into every key aspect of ACMI leasing.

What the ACMI Leasing Blog Covers

Each blog post addresses a high-priority question raised by airline executives when evaluating ACMI leasing options. The series is structured into five key content pillars, covering:

• Definitions, comparisons, and leasing models

• Pricing structures, contractual considerations, and cost factors

• Operational integration, crew, maintenance, and compliance

• Regulatory and legal frameworks applicable to ACMI in Europe

• Strategic use cases, sustainability, and long-term fleet alignment

Each article includes aircraft category comparisons — regional jets (Embraer E175/E190/E195), narrow-bodies (Boeing 737 / Airbus A320), and wide-bodies (Boeing 777 / Airbus A330) — to help you assess the suitability of different aircraft types for each scenario.

All content is grounded in verified industry data and reflects current European market conditions.

Why this Blog Matters

This is not a promotional initiative. It is an educational resource intended to support aviation professionals in making informed decisions.

By offering transparent, accessible content on topics such as contract structures, compliance responsibilities, leasing economics, and operational risks, this series provides long-term value to readers who are exploring ACMI as a strategic option — whether for seasonal operations, market testing, or core capacity solutions.

Who Should Read It

• Airline executives overseeing fleet planning and procurement

• Operational and OCC managers involved in route and capacity management

• Legal and compliance officers evaluating contract risk and regulatory fit

• Finance teams analyzing cost models and ROI on leased aircraft

• Commercial teams assessing route flexibility and rapid deployment needs
  
  

Stay Informed — One Post at a Time

• Follow Marathon Airlines on LinkedIn for regular ACMI insights tailored for Europe’s evolving aviation market.
  
  
• Articles are published bimonthly via Marathon Airlines’ corporate blog and reshared on our LinkedIn page
  
  

• You are encouraged to explore the series chronologically or select the articles most relevant to your current planning stage.

• You can also bookmark this page to access the full library at your convenience.