ACMI provider AirExplore and charter flight operator KlasJet are to have operations merged by parent company Avia Solutions, although both brands will remain.
Avia wants the airlines to be prepared for scaling in the competitive European ACMI market. By integrating back-end functions, it is hoped that operational overlaps will be eliminated. Both airlines operate European AOCs under EASA regulations and maintain a fleet of Boeing aircraft, making it logical to merge technical and maintenance standards.
As part of the organisational alignment, Justinas Bulka has been appointed CEO of AirExplore. He will also continue in his current role as CEO of KlasJet.
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“Bringing AirExplore and KlasJet closer together allows us to deploy aircraft faster and scale more efficiently. By leveraging the unique strengths of each brand while unifying our back-end operations, we are positioning ourselves to be the most agile partner in the European aviation sector,” said Bulka.
After the merger KlasJet will continue to be the name used on the VIP and private charter sector, while AirExplore will focus on its core ACMI operations. This dual-brand approach, backed by a single leadership team, will expand both operators’ reach, particularly in markets like the UK, US, and Canada, through the Lithuanian AOC. It will also allow for faster aircraft deployment.
AirExplore’s fleet comprises Boeing 737-800 series aircraft, including both passenger and freighter configurations (737-800 BCF).
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