Avion Express on the move
Vilnius, 09 December 2011
Vilnius, 09 December 2011
After a successful summer introducing the first Airbus 320 aircraft and with further aircraft additions on the horizon, Avion Express has thoroughly exhausted its office space at Vilnius Airport. The offices were moved to a new office space on the 12th floor of the Vilnius Verslo Uostas building at Lvovo 25, right in heart of the financial district of the City. The occasion was celebrated with a housewarming party attended by 40 distinguished guests from industry. Mr. Aleksei Lupitski, Managing Director of Avion Express said that ´he was very pleased with how easy and efficient the move proved to be. Everything was concluded in less than a day.´ Furthermore, Mr Lupitski said: " The new offices do not only look very nice but also gives us much more flexibility to expand when needed".
For further information please contact gardar@flyavex.com +37068266922
Avion Express to provide two A320 for Icelandic new entrant
Vilnius, 23 November 2011
Vilnius, 23 November 2011
Avion Express has reached a long term agreement to provide lift to a new entrant on the Icelandic Travel Market. WOW Air was officially launched today during a press conference in Reykjavik, Iceland. According to the agreement, Avion Express will provide two Airbus 320 aircraft with start of operation in summer 2012. Based in Reykjavik, Iceland WOW Air plans to operate to 12 different european destinations. The news was extremely well received leading to a temporary shutdown of the internet site (www.wowair.com) due to a Tsunami of visits by eager travellers.
(2011-31-March) Avion Express introduced A320 into operation
Avion Express introduced its first Airbus 320 passenger aircraft on its Air Operators Certificate. The aircraft, with registration marks LY-VEX, was ferried today from Mirabel Airport in Montreal to Milano Malpensa Airport in Italy. The last weeks it has been undergoing maintenance and cabin interior refurbishment at Mirabel Aero Services, Montreal. The aircraft will be operating charter flights out of Milano, Malpensa, under the brand „Avion Express Italia“. Avion Express Managing Director Aleksei Lupitski said that „the introduction of this first Airbus 320 aircraft marks a new era in the company history“. LY-VEX is the first Airbus aircraft to be registered in Lithuania.
David Masson, Chairman of the Board, said on the occasion that „he is very excited about this important milestone and that he was extremely pleased with the smooth introduction of the aircraft mainly due to the professionalism of the staff of Avion Express“. The first flight is scheduled on Sunday April 3rd from Milano to Malaga.
In addition to the Airbus 320, Avion Express operates a fleet of four cargo and passenger SAAB340 aircraft.
In addition to the Airbus 320, Avion Express operates a fleet of four cargo and passenger SAAB340 aircraft.
(2010-08-October) Avion Express ownership change
Avion Capital Partners acquire airline in Lithuania
Sion, October 8th, 2010
Avion Capital Partners acquire airline in Lithuania
Sion, October 8th, 2010
Avion Capital Partners, along with strategic industry investors, concluded today the purchase of Lithuanian based airline UAB Avion Express. The airline operates four SAAB340 cargo and passenger aircraft on ACMI and charter basis for various european clients. David Masson, chairman of Avion Capital Partners, said that the long term plan is to develop the airline as a wet lease specialist. Furthermore he said that Avion Capital Partners and Avion Express will be working closely with lessors in utilizing distressed or troubled assets and to offer a range of flexible and competitive solutions to airlines.
For more info please contact David Masson at david@acp.aero phone number +41 79 651 59 32 or
Gardar Forberg at gardar@acp.aero phone number +41 79 917 69 61
For more info please contact David Masson at david@acp.aero phone number +41 79 651 59 32 or
Gardar Forberg at gardar@acp.aero phone number +41 79 917 69 61
(2010-01-March) New cargo contract awarded
Avion Express has been awarded a new contract to operate a daily cargo service in Norway on behalf of Bridges Worldwide, a leading provider of neutral network solutions to the international courier and express community.
"Avion Express is delighted to fly again for Bridges Worldwide, our old customer for whom we used to fly various routes in Scandinavia and Baltic Sea region in the past. We are set to provide a reliable and efficient service which is expected from us by a highly demanding customer and we are looking to expand our co-operation in the future", says Aleksei Lupitski, Managing Director of Avion Express.
"Avion Express is delighted to fly again for Bridges Worldwide, our old customer for whom we used to fly various routes in Scandinavia and Baltic Sea region in the past. We are set to provide a reliable and efficient service which is expected from us by a highly demanding customer and we are looking to expand our co-operation in the future", says Aleksei Lupitski, Managing Director of Avion Express.
(2009-09-September) New scheduled passenger destination
Avion Express in co-operation with Vulkan Travel and Storuman Airport is opening a new destination in Sweden by adding stopover at Kramfors/Solleftea airport to the route between Storuman and Stockholm-Arlanda. Inaugural flight will depart from Kramfors on 15th of September 2009. Avion Express will offer 11 round trip flights per week to/from Kramfors to cater business and leasure travellers demand. Route is operated with a Saab 340 aircraft with 33 seats. Passengers will be offered complimentary snacks and soft drinks during the flight.
"New route is a result of close co-operation between Avion Express, Vulkan Travel and Storuman airport. Our aim is to offer more options for domestic Swedish travel market and at the same time to boost the load factor on our Storuman-Arlanda route", says Aleksei Lupitski, Managing Director of Avion Express.
For more information and ticket booking please visit http://www.avionexpress.se
Vulkan Travel press release
English http://avionexpress.lt/uploads/press/PRESS%20RELEASE%202009-09-09%20eng.pdf
Swedish http://avionexpress.lt/uploads/press/PRESS%20RELEASE%202009-09-09%20swe.pdf
"New route is a result of close co-operation between Avion Express, Vulkan Travel and Storuman airport. Our aim is to offer more options for domestic Swedish travel market and at the same time to boost the load factor on our Storuman-Arlanda route", says Aleksei Lupitski, Managing Director of Avion Express.
For more information and ticket booking please visit http://www.avionexpress.se
Vulkan Travel press release
English http://avionexpress.lt/uploads/press/PRESS%20RELEASE%202009-09-09%20eng.pdf
Swedish http://avionexpress.lt/uploads/press/PRESS%20RELEASE%202009-09-09%20swe.pdf
(2009-01-September) Contract with Loganair extended
Avion Express has extended an ACMI contract with Scottish airline Loganair for 1 year more.
“Flying Royal Mail routes in Scotland on behalf of Loganair is a very demanding and challenging operation with zero tolerance for any delays. During past 6 month Avion Express has proved its reputation of reliable and customer focused service provider by achieving 99%+ dispatch reliability over more than 600 flights operated on this contract. We are looking forward to maintain highest possible level of customer satisfaction and to expand our co-operation with Loganair in the future”, says Aleksei Lupitski, Managing Director of Avion Express.
“Flying Royal Mail routes in Scotland on behalf of Loganair is a very demanding and challenging operation with zero tolerance for any delays. During past 6 month Avion Express has proved its reputation of reliable and customer focused service provider by achieving 99%+ dispatch reliability over more than 600 flights operated on this contract. We are looking forward to maintain highest possible level of customer satisfaction and to expand our co-operation with Loganair in the future”, says Aleksei Lupitski, Managing Director of Avion Express.
(2009-03-August) New cargo contract awarded
Avion Express has in the middle of the financial turmoil succeeded in placing one Saab 340 Cargo on a contract. The aircraft will operate to/from five airports within Scandinavia on behalf of TNT. "The deal has been off and on for a while and finally we found a solution to start up the long awaited service. We have still one more cargo aircraft available in the fleet and naturally our aim is to place this unit as well.", says Per Weithz.
(2009-27-March) Part-145 approval.
Avion Express has been granted Part-145 approval. As a result Avion Express will further increase its flexibility. The approval initially includes capability to perform 400 hour inspection. In the near future the 800 hour check will be the step to take. A separate arm of the Part 145 will also focus in attracting third party customers for any airplane type.