Avia Solutions Group appoints FL Technics chief as new CEO amid reshuffling
Former leader steps down and transfers to new position as head of finance. Wet-lease specialist Avia Solutions Group has named the head of its maintenance operation as its new chief executive. Zilvinas Lapinskas has been leading the group's FL Technics division. Avia Solutions says he has been appointed chief executive from 7 July. He succeeds Jonas Janukenas who will step down from the top post and transfer to the position of chief financial officer. Avia Solutions oversees multiple wet-lease providers around the world — with a total fleet of 136 aircraft — but has been undergoing an extensive restructuring , with some of its carriers ceasing operations . "Over the past several years, the group has built a strong foundation for sustainable growth," says Lapinskas. "I look forward to accelerating that momentum." He says his priority is to "strengthen our operational footprint" and reinforce long-term partnerships. Avia Solutions credits him with having "transformed" the FL Technics division, and says he has a "proven record of scaling operations in complex, highly-regulated markets". Janukenas says that, as head of finance, he will concentrate on ensuring the company maintains "financial discipline and strategic agility".