Avia Solutions Group, the world's largest ACMI provider, has appointed Zilvinas Lapinskas as Chief Executive Officer to lead the next phase of global expansion, effective July 7.
Lapinskas brings extensive international aviation experience and a proven track record of scaling operations in complex, highly regulated markets to the role. As CEO of FL Technics Group, he transformed the business from a European MRO provider into a global operation serving Tier 1 carriers across multiple continents. He retains his seat on Avia Solutions Group's Board of Directors.
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Zilvinas Lapinskas - CEO of Avia Solutions Group
Jonas Janukenas, who has led the Group for almost 9 years, moves into the CFO role, where he will deploy his financial expertise exclusively across capital allocation, financial strategy, and the Group's long-term growth objectives.
Zilvinas Lapinskas, CEO of Avia Solutions Group, said: "I am honoured to lead Avia Solutions Group at such an important moment in its development. Over the past several years, the Group has built a strong foundation for sustainable growth, and I look forward to accelerating that momentum. My immediate priority is to work closely with our teams to strengthen our operational footprint and build the long-term partnerships that will underpin our success in this highly competitive market."
Jonas Janukenas, CFO of Avia Solutions Group, said: "Leading the Group has been an extraordinary privilege, and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together. This is the right time for Zilvinas to take the helm. In my new role as CFO, I will focus on ensuring we maintain the financial discipline and strategic agility necessary to support our continued growth ambitions."
Gediminas Ziemelis, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Avia Solutions Group, said: "Our success has always been driven by placing the right leaders in the right roles at the right time. Zilvinas has a proven ability to build and scale aviation businesses globally, making him the right leader to guide our next phase of expansion. Retaining Jonas as a key leader will mean we retain his understanding of the Group. This leadership structure will provide the right platform for our continued growth globally."