Avia Solutions Group has acquired Synergy Aviation, a UK based airline, later to be rebranded to Ascend Airways. The newly purchased business, which has an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Type B Operating License from the UK CAA, will enable the Group to strengthen its position in the UK aviation market.
Jonas Janukenas, chief executive, 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.”
Alastair Willson will take over the company’s management and development of Avia Solutions Group’s Charter and ACMI business in the UK.
Willson commented: “Establishing a local AOC will benefit UK airlines, charter customers and consumers. 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.”