Anima Wings Aviation is now fully owned by brothers Cristian and Marius Pandel, following the Competition Council’s approval for Christian Tour Holding’s acquisition of a 51% stake in the airline from Aegean Airlines.
Anima Wings is currently owned by Memento Holding BV and Christian Tour Holding S.A., both companies controlled by Cristian and Marius Pandel.
Animawings, an Aegean Airlines subsidiary, has been operating in Romania for nearly five years.
The value of the transaction through which Christian Tour Holding S.A. purchased the majority stake from Aegean Airlines is in the millions of euros. Negotiations and final approvals, including authorization from the Competition Council, took over 8 months.
The new owners intend to invest in the fleet by adding 12 new aircraft over the next 3 years, specifically Airbus A220 and Airbus 320-200 NEO models.
Currently, AnimaWings operates Airbus A320-200 aircraft. Starting in the summer of 2024, the first two Airbus A220-300 aircraft, acquired through operational leasing, are expected to arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the new owners of Anima Wings?
The airline is now 100% owned by brothers Cristian and Marius Pandel through their companies, Christian Tour Holding and Memento Holding BV.
What are the expansion plans for the Anima Wings fleet?
The owners plan to invest in 12 new aircraft over the next three years, including Airbus A220 and Airbus A320-200 NEO models.
When will the new Airbus A220-300 aircraft enter service?
The first two Airbus A220-300 aircraft are scheduled to join the fleet starting in the summer of 2024 through operational leasing.