In February 2026, Slovakia’s AirExplore and Lithuania’s KlasJet announced a strategic operational alignment under the Avia Solutions Group umbrella, aiming to consolidate back-end functions while maintaining their individual brand identities. The move is designed to increase efficiency and competitive advantage in both European and international markets. The firms will continue to serve distinct market niches: AirExplore specializing in ACMI operations and KlasJet focusing on VIP and private charters.
Under this new strategy, Justinas Bulka, CEO of KlasJet, now also serves as CEO of AirExplore, creating unified leadership. The combined operations focus on streamlining maintenance, crew management, and deployment, leveraging shared Boeing 737-800 series aircraft and European AOC licenses following EASA standards. This approach aims to shorten aircraft turnaround times and improve operational responsiveness.
Fleet and Expansion Plans
The airlines’ similar fleet compositions and regulatory compliance facilitate this integration, with plans to expand internationally into the UK, US, and Canada. The group’s recent order for up to 80 Boeing 737 MAX jets will support modernization efforts through 2030. Industry trends towards outsourcing capacity further bolster this expansion strategy, as flexible ACMI services are more in demand amid manufacturer delays and fluctuating passenger numbers.
Despite the backend focus, leadership emphasizes the importance of human talent, with promising career opportunities for crews within the group. The move aims to uphold reliability and service excellence while enabling rapid aircraft deployment for high-stakes missions or support flights across global markets.
The partnership exemplifies a resilient and agile organization ready to meet the evolving demands of the aviation sector, combining brand preservation with operational efficiency to enhance customer offerings and expand their geographical footprint.
