Heston Materials has announced the promotion of Vaidas Vinslovas to the position of Head of Airframe Projects, recognizing his dedication and versatile background in aviation. Vaidas’s career path reflects a blend of academic, operational, and leadership expertise that aligns with the company’s continued growth and project development goals.
Lithuanian aviation maintenance provider FL Technics has been officially granted EASA Part-145 approval to perform heavy maintenance on Embraer E170 and E190 aircraft.
Lithuanian aviation services provider Airhub Aviation has officially launched new maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations at Siauliai International Airport in Lithuania.
AviaAM Leasing, a Lithuania-based aircraft leasing company, has announced the successful sale of a Boeing 737-800 to a US-based partner. This transaction is part of the lessor’s impressive 2024 portfolio, which saw the completion of 39 projects, including 18 acquisitions, 17 sales, and 4 leases.
KlasJet, a prominent charter and ACMI provider based in Lithuania, has announced the continuation and expansion of its strategic partnership with Sun d’Or, an Israeli airline and subsidiary of El Al. As part of this collaboration, KlasJet will lease a fourth Boeing 737-800 to Sun d’Or for a designated period, spanning from 28 December 2024 to 31 March 2025.
Bees Airlines, a Romanian carrier, has returned its sole aircraft, an Airbus A320, identified by serial number 1922, to its lessor, Heston Airlines, based in Lithuania. This development occurred just one day after the airline canceled all scheduled commercial flights, marking a significant downturn in its operations.
Skytrans, an Australian regional airline, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A319, identified by serial number 1779. The aircraft arrived from Kaunas, Lithuania, marking a significant milestone as Skytrans expands its fleet to include larger, more capable aircraft.
GetJet Airlines (Lithuania) has announced its long-term strategy to prioritize aircraft purchases over dry leasing arrangements for the next 5-10 years. The airline intends to invest in newer Boeing and Airbus models when the timing aligns with market conditions.
A tragic incident involving a Swiftair B737-400F has occurred at Vilnius Airport. The aircraft, operating on behalf of DHL (Germany), impacted a building prior to landing. The accident resulted in the death of one crew member and caused substantial damage to the aircraft, serial number 24445.
Congo Airways has announced the wet lease of a second Boeing 737-800, serial number 34274, from KlasJet, a Lithuanian charter operator. The aircraft will be based in Kinshasa for a six-month period, supporting the airline’s growing operational needs.
