Avion Express, a major global ACMI operator specializing in narrow-body aircraft, has appointed Vytenis Suklys as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Darius Kajokas after more than eight years of leadership.
The company operates an all-Airbus A320 family fleet of around 55 aircraft and focuses on providing aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance services to other airlines. It positions itself as the largest narrow-body ACMI operator worldwide, with operations centered on supporting carriers facing seasonal peaks, charter activity or short-term capacity needs.
Headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, Avion Express holds air operator certificates in Lithuania, Malta and Brazil, and is preparing additional AOCs in the Philippines and Mexico. The group is currently strengthening its presence in Latin America, including the recent launch of a Brazilian AOC and the recruitment of more than 40 Mexican pilots.
Under Kajokas, Avion Express recorded strong growth and international expansion, marked by fleet enlargement and new operating certificates. The transition to Suklys comes at a time when the company is consolidating its position in established markets while advancing projects such as Avion Express Mexico, which aims to secure a local air operator certificate within the next two years.