Wamos Air

What Wamos Air does

Wamos Air S.A. is a Madrid-based airline operator that provides wide-body wet lease, damp lease, and full charter services to other airlines, tour operators, governments, and large corporations globally. Founded in 2003 (originally as Pullmantur Air, rebranded Wamos in 2014), the company operates a fleet of 13 Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft from its base at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, holding EASA Air Operator Certification (E-AOC-055), EASA PART 145 and CAMO maintenance approvals, EASA ATO training certification, and IOSA registration.

The company's core offering is wet lease, in which Wamos provides aircraft together with complete crew, maintenance, and insurance while the client airline operates the flight under its own code; damp lease supplies the aircraft and technical crew only; and full charter delivers a turnkey flight under the Wamos flight code with all-inclusive pricing. Wet lease, where Wamos self-describes as the European leader, accounts for the majority of revenue per management commentary. Differentiators include ETOPS 180 fleet certification enabling non-stop global routes, an in-house CAMO and PART 145 maintenance organization providing 24/7 engineering cover, and a documented 3-hour aircraft deployment capability from client contact to taxi. Supporting technology includes the JettwareNG ULD management platform (integrated with Jettainer since 2018) and a customer-facing aircraft configurator tool. The company reports operations spanning 200 airports across 87 countries with 3 million+ seats of annual capacity and 50-plus airline clients including Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Air France, Avianca, Iberia, LATAM, TAP, Virgin Atlantic, and others.

Wamos generates revenue through long-term, quote-based enterprise contracts (multi-year ACMI/wet lease and point-in-time charter agreements) sold via a direct B2B sales motion out of Madrid. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per contract based on aircraft configuration, duration, and route complexity. Since October 2024, Wamos has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary within the Abra Group (the Latin American aviation holding company that also controls GOL and Avianca), positioning the company as the wide-body ACMI platform supporting the parent's international expansion, including operational coverage of GOL international routes during the delivery of seven new A330-900 aircraft between 2026 and 2027 and a newly authorized scheduled international operation to and from Brazil granted by ANAC in June 2026.

Name

Wamos Air

Legal name

Wamos Air S.A.

Website

https://wamosair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Wamos Air is a Madrid-based ACMI operator providing Airbus A330 wet lease, damp lease, and full charter services to 50-plus airlines, tour operators, governments, and corporates across 87 countries, operating as a subsidiary of Abra Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airline Wet Lease and Charter Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing (532411)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Airlines & ACMI / Wet-Lease Passenger Operators (TLAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

ACMI / Wet-Lease Passenger Operators (THABADAA), Emergency, Evacuation & Repatriation Charter Operators (THABADAH)

Keywords

• Wet lease services
• Aircraft charter operations
• ACMI leasing
• Long-haul fleet operations
• Aviation maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Wet Lease Services: Provides aircraft with complete crew, maintenance, insurance, and operational services to other airlines. The client operates under their own flight code while Wamos provides the plane, crew, and maintenance. Operating costs such as catering, fuel, airport charges, and handling are managed by the client airline. This is Wamos's core and leadership service offering.
2. Damp Lease Services: Provides aircraft with pilots (technical crew) to other airlines, with some cabin crew available upon request. The client airline provides the rest of the crew and manages all operating costs including catering, fuel, and airport charges. Flights operate under the client's flight numbering.
3. Full Charter Services: Provides complete aircraft charter flights with Wamos's flight code, including plane, crew, catering, and all services in a fixed-cost 'all-inclusive' package. Used by tour operators, private companies, governments for repatriations, humanitarian tasks, and troop movements. Allows full aircraft customisation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wamos Air provides wet lease, damp lease, and full charter aircraft services through a fleet of 13 Airbus A330-200/A330-300 aircraft. Under wet lease, the company supplies aircraft with complete crew, maintenance, and insurance so the client's flight numbering is used; under damp lease, it provides pilots with optional cabin crew; and under charter, it operates flights under Wamos codes with all-inclusive fixed costs. The company also offers an online aircraft livery configurator for client customization and serves over 50 airlines, tour operators, governments, and large corporations globally from its Madrid Barajas base.

Product overview

Wamos Air is a Spanish charter airline and European leader in wet lease and charter operations, providing long-haul air transport services worldwide. The company operates a fleet of 13 Airbus A330 aircraft (A330-200 and A330-300 variants) offering three core service models: Wet Lease (aircraft with full crew and maintenance), Damp Lease (aircraft with pilots), and full Charter services. These services are offered alongside an aircraft configurator tool for custom livery design. The company serves over 50 airline clients and provides operational support to Abra Group affiliates including GOL and avianca.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wet Lease Aircraft leasing service where Wamos Air provides the aircraft with full crew (pilots and cabin crew), maintenance, and operating insurance to other airlines. The flights operate under the client's flight code, and the client manages catering, fuel, airport charges, handling, and overflight permits. Wamos is positioned as a European leader in this service.
• Damp Lease Aircraft leasing service providing planes and pilots to other airlines, with optional cabin crew as needed. The client airline provides any additional crew and manages operating costs (catering, fuel, airport charges). Flights operate under the client's flight numbering.
• Full Charter Full charter service providing complete aircraft with crew, maintenance, insurance, operational charges, and customizable catering under Wamos Air's flight code. Sold on an 'all-inclusive' fixed-cost basis to tour operators, private companies, governments (repatriations, humanitarian tasks, troop movements), and corporations. Allows full aircraft customization.
• Aircraft Livery Configurator Online customization tool allowing customers to design aircraft exterior livery by uploading logos, selecting tail and winglet colours, and personalizing headrests for both A330-300 and A330-200 charter and ACMI configurations. Outputs can be downloaded.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rapid deployment: aircraft can be ready to taxi within 3 hours of client contact
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• JettainercoreTechnology or Integration · 6 March 2026Wamos Air extended its long-term partnership with Jettainer, a ULD (Unit Load Device) management specialist, renewing a collaboration that began in 2018. The partnership provides continued provision of modern cargo containers dynamically managed via Jettainer's intelligent IT platform JettwareNG, supporting Wamos Air's charter and ACMI operations on Airbus A330 aircraft.
• GOL Linhas AéreascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2026As part of Abra Group operations, Wamos Air provides operational support to GOL during the airline's widebody expansion. Wamos will cover GOL's international routes while GOL's own A330-900 aircraft are being delivered. Up to five of the seven A330-900 aircraft in the Abra Group fleet plan will be operated by GOL.
• Abra GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Wamos Air has been part of the Abra Group since October 2024. As an integrated member of the Abra holding (which owns GOL), Wamos provides operational support during GOL's fleet transition period, covering international routes while GOL's A330 aircraft are not ready for operation. Wamos will also provide operational support during the growth period of incorporating seven A330-900 aircraft into the Abra Group fleet.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hi Fly: Portuguese-headquartered ACMI and wet-lease operator with a long-haul widebody fleet (including A330s) serving airlines, governments, and tour operators worldwide. Directly comparable to Wamos on fleet type, ACMI/wet-lease business model, and European base.
• SmartLynx Airlines: Latvian ACMI and charter operator providing wet-lease and cargo services to airlines globally, with growing widebody exposure. Comparable to Wamos as a European-based ACMI competitor serving the same airline client pool with similar contract-based offerings.
• Avion Express: Lithuanian narrowbody-focused ACMI operator serving airlines across Europe, with growing widebody and cargo capabilities. Comparable to Wamos on ACMI business model and European positioning, though currently more narrowbody-weighted.
• ASL Airlines: European ACMI and cargo group operating passenger and freight services on behalf of other airlines. Directly comparable to Wamos on ACMI/wet-lease service model, multi-country European footprint, and B2B airline-client focus.
• Air Atlanta Icelandic: Icelandic ACMI and cargo operator with a widebody fleet (including 747 freighters and A330 passenger operations) serving global airlines. Comparable to Wamos on long-haul ACMI capability, widebody focus, and third-party airline contracts.
• EuroAtlantic Airways: Portuguese ACMI, charter, and wet-lease operator with widebody capability serving airlines, governments, and tour operators. Comparable to Wamos on ACMI business model, long-haul charter focus, and Iberian/European origin.
• Norse Atlantic Airways: Norwegian long-haul low-cost carrier that increasingly operates ACMI/wet-lease capacity for other airlines alongside its own scheduled services using a Boeing 787 fleet. Comparable to Wamos as a European long-haul operator with a mix of own-service and third-party ACMI contracts.
• Titan Airways: UK-based ACMI and charter operator providing wet-lease, ad-hoc charter, and sub-charter services to airlines and corporate clients. Comparable to Wamos on the charter/ACMI model, European base, and B2B airline-client focus.

Peers

• Danish Air Transport (DAT):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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