Avelo receives one 737-800 from ACG, adds route to New Orleans

Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has delivered one 737-800 on long-term lease to Connecticut-based Avelo Airlines, the lessor said on August 13, 2024. ""The addition of this 737-800 aircraft will enable Avelo to further grow its network and we look forward to building a long-term partnership with the airline,"" said ACG vice president of marketing Alan Mangels. Avelo Airlines head of commercial Trevor Yealy commented: ""Growing our fleet is a big part of continuing to expand Avelo’s convenient, affordable, and reliable air service across our network. This new aircraft enables us to add more routes across our network, create more jobs in the communities we serve and continue our momentum of consecutive profitability quarters."" The airline also launched its new Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) to New Orleans route, which will begin service in November this year. In addition, it will also double its winter Puerto Rico service from HVN to four flights a week. The airline said it is adding four 737-800s to it fleet by November, doubling its 737-800s dedicated to the Connecticut airport to eight aircraft. It operates a fleet of 19 aircraft.