Zilvinas Lapinskas assumes the role of CEO at Avia Solutions Group on 7 July 2026, replacing Jonas Janukenas to drive the sector’s next phase of global expansion. Previously leading FL Technics, the group’s MRO arm, Lapinskas brings deep operational expertise in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul to integrate ACMI, charter, and technical services across 250 subsidiaries. His appointment signals a strategic pivot toward operational excellence as airlines face high-cost pressures, including jet fuel near $152 per barrel. Lapinskas, now a board member, will oversee the entire portfolio’s strategic direction, emphasizing bundled maintenance solutions and scalable growth in Europe, Asia, and North America.