{"id":13981,"date":"2026-05-06T11:41:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T09:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avico.com\/news\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T11:46:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:46:25","slug":"dry-lease-aircraft-how-it-works-contract-essentials-and-comparison-with-acmi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avico.com\/en\/news\/dry-lease-aircraft-how-it-works-contract-essentials-and-comparison-with-acmi\/","title":{"rendered":"Dry Lease Aircraft: How It Works, Contract Essentials and Comparison with ACMI\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In today\u2019s volatile aviation market, airlines seek flexible solutions to scale their fleets quickly while managing capital expenditure. Over 50% of commercial aircraft worldwide are now operated under some form of lease rather than direct ownership. Among these, the <\/span>dry lease aircraft<\/span><\/b> remains a specialized yet increasingly strategic tool for airlines and startups.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike ACMI or wet lease arrangements, a dry lease involves renting an aircraft <\/span>without crew<\/span><\/b>, placing full operational responsibility with the lessee under their own Air Operator Certificate (AOC). This model appeals to carriers testing new routes, expanding capacity, or optimizing capital deployment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This article provides a comprehensive guide for airline decision-makers, covering dry lease operations, regulatory requirements, contract structure, pricing, and strategic positioning relative to other leasing models.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is a Dry Lease (Aircraft Without Crew)?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Definition and Scope<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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A <\/span>dry lease<\/span><\/b> is a leasing agreement where the lessor provides only the aircraft, while the lessee assumes:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n