Dublin-based ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, Avia Solutions Group (ASG), has ordered 80 737 MAX aircraft. The transaction, split between 40 firm orders and 40 purchase rights, is the first direct order placed by company.
Avia Solutions Group says that the order forms part of its “ongoing strategy of investing in bolstering its capacity to meet the continued strong demand from airlines globally for additional aircraft during peak seasons”.
Gediminas Ziemelis, Chairman of Avia Solutions Group, commented: “Leisure-focused airlines around the world experience notable seasonal fluctuations in traffic, with peak demand for flights typically occurring in the summer season. To effectively meet this need for extra capacity, and increase revenue, airlines require additional aircraft specifically during these peak periods. ACMI, or wet leasing, is the optimal solution to address this need without airlines having to take on long-term financial commitments.”
Also commenting on the order, Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing said: “ACMI providers such as Avia Solutions Group offer important, flexible capacity to meet the dynamic demand in our industry and we are honored Avia has selected Boeing airplanes to help meet that demand from its customers,” said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. “By choosing the 737-8, Avia is aligning with its customers’ plans to operate increasingly fuel-efficient fleets that improve the passenger experience.”
The deliveries will start in 2030. The Group currently operates a fleet of 220 aircraft, including 14 737-8s.
Avia Solutions Group has 11 AOCs (Air Operator certificates), including Avion Express, Smartlynx , Klasjet , Air Explore, BBN, Ascend Airways, Skytrans and others.