Avia Solutions Group, one of the world’s largest ACMI providers, has made a strategic move to expand its presence in the UK aviation market with the acquisition of Synergy Aviation.
Avia Solutions Group, one of the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) providers, has made a strategic move to expand its presence in the UK aviation market. The group has acquired Synergy Aviation, Ltd., a UK-based airline operator, and plans to rebrand it as Ascend Airways. This acquisition is set to strengthen Avia Solutions Group’s position in the UK and provide new opportunities for growth in the region.
Synergy Aviation currently holds an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Type B Operating License from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). With the acquisition, Avia Solutions Group gains access to these licenses, which will enable it to expand its ACMI and Charter services in the UK. The move comes as the group has already been active in the UK aviation market for over a decade, managing MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) and Charter Brokerage businesses.
Jonas Janukenas, CEO, Avia Solutions Group said, “We have been present in the UK aviation market for over 10 years, managing MRO and Charter Brokerage businesses. Having a UK AOC will create new opportunities for the Group in the UK and will enable us to expand the geographic reach of our ACMI and Charter services. “Our immediate focus is on working with the UK CAA to obtain a Type A Operating License, which shall enable us to offer ACMI and Charter services with 180 to 200-seat capacity aircraft by the end of the year. Our aim is then to offer UK customers locally based aircraft and crews to provide a more flexible and reliable service, minimising operational disruptions.”
Taking over the management and development of Avia Solutions Group’s Charter and ACMI business in the UK is Alastair Willson. He emphasized the importance of establishing a local AOC, which will benefit UK airlines, charter customers, and consumers alike. By obtaining a Type A Operating License, the group plans to offer ACMI and Charter services with 180 to 200-seat capacity aircraft by the end of the year. This move will provide UK customers with locally based aircraft and crews, ensuring a more flexible and reliable service while minimizing operational disruptions.
Avia Solutions Group, headquartered in Ireland, boasts a fleet of 180 aircraft and is the parent company to several airlines, including SmartLynx Airlines, Avion Express, Bluebird Nordic, KlasJet, and Magma Aviation. With 10 AOCs already in its portfolio, the group has ambitious expansion plans for Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Australia. During July 2023, the company aims to obtain an AOC in Indonesia, further expanding its presence to cover more than 68 countries worldwide.
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The acquisition of Synergy Aviation and the establishment of Ascend Airways represents a strategic move by Avia Solutions Group to solidify its position in the UK aviation market. With the addition of a UK AOC, the group can better serve its customers in the region and offer a wider range of services, setting the stage for further growth and success in the competitive aviation industry. As the group continues to expand its footprint globally, it remains committed to providing top-tier services and maintaining its reputation as a leader in the ACMI sector.
