Avia Solutions Group (ASG), the European ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) provider, has ordered 80 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The deal consists of 40 firm orders for B737-8s plus 40 options.
The order is the first to be placed directly with Boeing by the Dublin-based group, which already operates 14 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in its 220-aircraft fleet.
Avia Solutions Group holds 11 Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) in countries all over the world and boasts a portfolio that includes names such as Avion Express, SmartLynx Airlines, KlasJet, AirExplore, BBN, Ascend Airways and Skytrans, among others.
The order has been placed at a time when airlines are looking for ways to add capacity in the face of strong demand, particularly in leisure markets during peak travel periods. This market environment provides ample growth opportunities for ACMI providers like Avia Solutions Group.
“As the world’s largest ACMI provider, carrying over 35 million passengers annually for our clients, we have committed to a strategic approach of expanding our capacity to meet our customers’ seasonal needs, and our first order with Boeing is a key pillar of this,” said Gediminas Ziemelis, Chairman of Avia Solutions Group. “This is a proud moment for all of us at Avia Solutions Group and is testament to the fact that Avia Solutions Group is now entering a clear phase of sustained growth.”
“These 737 MAX will enhance the fleets of our airlines, giving their customers both operational flexibility and greater fuel efficiency,” said Gediminas Ziemelis, Chairman of Avia Solutions Group,” Ziemelis continued.
The first B737-8 MAX aircraft of this order will be delivered in 2030.
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Wow, such a big news! The MAX is definitely a game-changer for fuel efficiency and flexibility, so this will be a big win for both Avia and their clients. Can’t wait to see where this takes them—exciting times ahead! 🚀🔝
Securing an order of 80 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, including 40 firm orders for B737-8s and 40 options, is a huge milestone for ASG. With a global fleet of 220 aircraft and carrying over 35 million passengers annually, this strategic move will further enhance the capacity and allows to meet even better the customers’ seasonal needs and ACFT allocation.
This is a clear testament to the continued leadership as the world’s largest ACMI provider and the commitment to sustained growth in a dynamic aviation market.
Interesting….it looks like ASG is serious about its ambition to be Nr1 provider in ACMI market. Such kind of move could shake things up for competitors who might now feel pressure to secure their own fleet upgrades to match this scale of expansion in ACMI sector. Will we see similar moves from rivals, or might they go with unique service offerings instead? Could it be that this order might just spark a race to redefine how ACMI providers shape the post-pandemic travel boom? Thoughts on how others will respond?