Ireland-based Avia Solutions, the ACMI provider, has concluded its acquisition of Australia's Skytrans Airlines. Through this acquisition, Avia has secured an Australian air operator certificate (AOC), allowing for access to the domestic aviation market in Australia and paving the way for both passenger and cargo flight operations. The new certificate brings the group's total number of AOCs to 12.
Skytrans operates a fleet of 13 regional aircraft, specialising in regular public transport and charter operations. The airline is now looking to expand its fleet to Airbus aircraft.
""Passenger operations will be our main area of focus, with cargo being an area we’re willing to explore and develop in 2024 and beyond,"" said Skytrans managing director Gytis Gumuliauskas. ""To achieve these goals, we have plans of expanding the fleet with A319 aircraft for passenger and with A321F for cargo transportation.""
Avia CEO Jonas Janukenas said: ""This acquisition is part of our larger strategy, which is aimed at limiting the impact of seasonality, whilst giving us access to new growing markets in Asia-Pacific and further afield.""
He added that the group is looking to acquire seven additional airlines by the end of the year in countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand.
Avia Solutions acquires Australia's Skytrans
