Avion Express Brasil appoints new CEO

Avion Express Brasil has appointed Esteban Jauregui Lorda as its new CEO. Currently in the third phase of the AOC (Air Operator's Certificate) certification process, Avion Express Brasil plans to commence operations in the fourth quarter of 2024. Avion Express CEO Darius Kajokas stated that the company is focused on “preparing for operations in Brazil and expanding in the Americas”, and that Esteban's experience in this market is “expected to be highly beneficial for both the company and its clients”. He added: “As we focus not only on obtaining AOC and starting operations in Brazil but also on continue developing the ACMI market across the Americas, having a leader with deep knowledge of the local market is very important."" “I have been following Avion Express Brasil from the very beginning. With my extensive market knowledge, I always knew that something like it was needed and that it has tremendous potential,” said Esteban Jauregui Lorda. “The ACMI sector is quite undeveloped in South America due to lack of investment and would greatly benefit from Europe-based assets to offset lower demand during winter seasons. Naturally, as soon as I was given the opportunity to not only become a part of this company but to actually lead it, I said ‘yes’ with barely a moment of hesitation”. Lorda also mentioned that he has an ambition that Avion Express will “establish itself as the most relevant ACMI supplier in the region, opening the ACMI market and raising awareness of its advantages”. He said: “The goal is to provide a cost-efficient, turn-key ready solution for capacity demands during peak season to the Brazilian and South American carriers. In the near term, the top priority is certification and developing a strong team to partner with local airlines to be the top-of-mind ACMI solution.”