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FlyLAL Charters changes its name to Small Planet Airlines

FlyLAL Charters (Vilnius) in July 2010 decided to change its name and brand. The company will be now known as leisure carrier Small Planet Airlines.
This summer Small Planet Airlines operates a total of seven Boeing aircraft and performs flights from Lithuania, Estonia, Poland and Italy. The airline possesses the Air Operator Certificates (AOC) granted by three European countries (Lithuania, Estonia and Poland) and has started certification process for acquiring the fourth in Italy. Small Planet Airlines performs charter flights inside the EU as well as to other countries.
The current Boeing 737 Classic aircraft will be gradually replaced with Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft, more modern and capable of flying longer distances. This will enable Small Planet Airlines in cooperation with tour operators to offer a broader range of destinations. The first two Boeing 737NG aircraft will arrive in summer 2011.

Dublin, 30 July 2010

Dublin based lessor, AWAS, has delivered a Boeing 737-300 to Small Planet Airlines (formerly known as flyLAL charters), headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania.

The aircraft will be based in Milan, Italy and will operate to destinations across Europe.

Earlier today Avia Solutions Group, a global provider of one-stop-shop aviation business solutions, confirmed the final sale of all its shares in a charter flight carrier Small Planet Airlines.

Under the sale agreement, the Group sold its 95.5% stake in Small Planet Airlines UAB (Lithuania) and Small Planet Airlines Sp. z o. o. (Poland) to an investment group led by the carrier’s management team.


‘The ownership in Small Planet Airlines was part of its long-term plan to support the geographical developments of the Group.

For instance, the carrier has aided the development of Baltic Ground Services through its entrance in the Polish and Italian markets.

Since Avia Solutions Group finished the main stage of strengthening its presence in new markets, we felt that it was the right time to focus on the further development of our core activities in the MRO, ground handling and aviation training segments.

As early as this October FL Technics is set to open the door of its 8000 sq.m. technical maintenance centre in Kaunas.

The company is currently also working on a large project involving the construction of spacious maintenance hangars in Ulyanovsk (Russia),’ comments Linas Dovydenas, the CEO of Avia Solutions Group.

The agreement comes as the final step in the Group’s strategic plan to minimize its presence in the charter flight market while focusing on other aviation segments.


In 2011, Avia Solutions Group sold its shares in Small Planet Airlines AS (Estonia).

In early 2012, the Group cut its stake in Small Planet Airlines S.r.l. (Italy) to 35%.

Following the sale of Small Planet Airlines UAB (Lithuania) and Small Planet Airlines Sp. z. o. o. (Poland), the Group will no longer control a stake in any charter carrier.


‘During the past four years the carrier’s management performed well.

Despite market volatility in Europe and neighbouring regions, Small Planet Airlines became the largest charter carrier in the Baltic States and one of the leading charter airlines in Eastern Europe.

We are confident that the management buyout will bring a breath of fresh air and new energy to the company, setting the foundations for further, even higher achievements,’ commented Linas Dovydenas.