Zilvinas Lapinskas Named CEO as Avia Solutions Group Reshapes Leadership for Global Growth

Avia Solutions Group has appointed Zilvinas Lapinskas as Chief Executive Officer, with the leadership change taking effect on July 7 as the company positions itself for its next phase of international expansion.

Lapinskas assumes the role after leading FL Technics Group, where he oversaw the company’s evolution from a Europe-focused maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider into a global business serving major airline customers across multiple regions. He will remain a member of Avia Solutions Group’s Board of Directors and continue serving as CEO of FL Technics through the end of July before a successor is appointed.

As part of the executive transition, Jonas Janukenas, who has served as CEO for nearly nine years, will become Chief Financial Officer. In his new position, he will focus on capital allocation, financial strategy and supporting the group’s long-term growth initiatives.

Zilvinas Lapinskas, CEO of Avia Solutions Group, said: “I am honoured to lead Avia Solutions Group at such an important moment in its development. Over the past several years, the Group has built a strong foundation for sustainable growth, and I look forward to accelerating that momentum. My immediate priority is to work closely with our teams to strengthen our operational footprint and build the long-term partnerships that will underpin our success in this highly competitive market.”

Jonas Janukenas, CFO of Avia Solutions Group, said: “Leading the Group has been an extraordinary privilege, and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together. This is the right time for Zilvinas to take the helm. In my new role as CFO, I will focus on ensuring we maintain the financial discipline and strategic agility necessary to support our continued growth ambitions.”

Commenting on the leadership transition, Gediminas Ziemelis, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Avia Solutions Group, said: “Our success has always been driven by placing the right leaders in the right roles at the right time. Zilvinas has a proven ability to build and scale aviation businesses globally, making him the right leader to guide our next phase of expansion while retaining Jonas as a key leader will mean we retain his understanding of the Group. This leadership structure will provide the right platform for our continued growth globally.”

The appointments reflect a broader leadership realignment designed to support Avia Solutions Group’s continued international expansion while maintaining continuity across its executive team. With Lapinskas focused on operational growth and Janukenas overseeing financial strategy, the company aims to strengthen its position as it continues expanding its global aviation services portfolio.