Aircraft charter specialist Smart Aviation has announced an aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) charter partnership between Air Arabia Maroc and charter airline company Getjet Airlines.

Smart Aviation says that Air Arabia Maroc, the largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, made contact recently for support following the late delivery of an aircraft. After negotiations, Smart Aviation secured a Latvia-registered Airbus A320 from GetJet Airlines. On August 01, the first charter in the ACMI operation departed from Riga.

The ACMI operation will continue until delivery of the aircraft that will join Air Arabia Maroc’s fleet. Smart Aviation says it will work closely with all partners to manage ongoing availability and operations.

Mark Hawkins, Smart Aviation’s managing director, said: “The market for ACMI is currently very tight and time was against us, so I am delighted that we were able to secure the perfect option for Air Arabia Maroc.

“GetJet Airlines have been a trusted partner of Smart Aviation’s since they were founded in 2016, and we can always rely on them to deliver an efficient and timely service, with well-maintained aircraft and excellent crew. I am very pleased that the ACMI operation is running very smoothly.”