Avion Express has announced a proactive fleet and structural realignment designed to reinforce the efficiency and agility of the company. The current geopolitical environment has introduced some of the most significant operational challenges to airlines around the globe since the pandemic, with airspace closures, mandatory flight rerouting, and rising fuel costs all adding layers of complexity across the industry.

As such, Avion Express has agreed on the redelivery of 15 aircraft and will continue to evaluate fleet size depending on market developments.

“ACMI services are designed to support seasonal peaks, when airlines require additional capacity during high-demand periods. Recent geopolitical developments have clearly had an immediate impact on market dynamics, with carriers across Europe revising growth plans amid cost pressures and uncertainty. This is naturally reflected in ACMI demand for this summer season,” said Darius Kajokas, CEO of Avion Express.

He added that the company’s actions are focused on maintaining operational resilience and delivering consistent value to long-term partners.

“Our priority is to ensure operational stability, efficiency, and consistent service quality for our partners. Avion Express and Avion Express Malta are leading ACMI operators globally, which requires continuous alignment with market conditions, and we are prepared to be flexible and react accordingly,” Kajokas said.

“Our core strength lies in the ability to be flexible and efficient – it’s in our DNA. While we anticipate that European demand this summer will not reach the levels seen last year, we are offsetting this by accelerating our expansion into other regions, most notably Brazil. This strategy of diversifying our global footprint and customer base was intentionally designed to serve as a hedge, allowing us to remain resilient even when unforeseen events impact demand in specific markets.”

Avion Express’ ACMI operations in Brazil, launched last year, are progressing as planned, with further fleet growth expected for Avion Express Brasil in 2026. Avion Express currently provides ACMI services to airlines including Eurowings, Transavia, and Air Algérie, and operates charter flights for tour operator Novaturas. The company is part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider.