
Gediminas Ziemelis
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Gediminas Ziemelis (born April 4, 1977) is an accomplished Lithuanian entrepreneur, business consultant, and the founder and current Chairman of the Board of Avia Solutions Group, one of the largest global ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, operating a fleet of 192 aircraft. He was selected twice among the top 40 most talented young industry leaders by Aviation Week & Space Technology. Gediminas is known for his cosmopolitan mindset and exceptional management skills, which have contributed to his success in various business fields. Over his 26-year-long career, Gediminas has founded more than 100 start-ups, 50% of which are still in operation, led companies through 4 successful IPO/SPO processes, and raised over 800 million euros in global public capital and bond markets. In December 2022, Gediminas Ziemelis was listed as the richest Lithuanian by TOP Magazine, with estimated assets worth 1.68 billion euros. Gediminas is the largest donator of Rimantas Kaukenas Support Group, a charity and support fund, that provides help to children with oncological diseases and their families. He is also the biggest shareholder in the leading basketball club Wolves.
Gediminas Ziemelis (born April 4, 1977) is an accomplished Lithuanian entrepreneur, business consultant, and the founder and current Chairman of the Board of Avia Solutions Group, one of the largest global ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, operating a fleet of 192 aircraft. He was selected twice among the top 40 most talented young industry leaders by Aviation Week & Space Technology. Gediminas is known for his cosmopolitan mindset and exceptional management skills, which have contributed to his success in various business fields. Over his 26-year-long career, Gediminas has founded more than 100 start-ups, 50% of which are still in operation, led companies through 4 successful IPO/SPO processes, and raised over 800 million euros in global public capital and bond markets. In December 2022, Gediminas Ziemelis was listed as the richest Lithuanian by TOP Magazine, with estimated assets worth 1.68 billion euros. Gediminas is the largest donator of Rimantas Kaukenas Support Group, a charity and support fund, that provides help to children with oncological diseases and their families. He is also the biggest shareholder in the leading basketball club Wolves.
10 areas of the aerospace industry to be disrupted by AI tools
The use of AI in aviation goes beyond customer support chatbots and price comparison tools for travelers. While…
2023-09-26
Chairman of Avia Solutions Group Gediminas Ziemelis: The challenges of factory freighters compared to P2F
The pandemic years brought record revenues from air cargo. With supply limited due to the grounding of passenger…
2023-07-26
The reason your flight is delayed or canceled? A lack of aircraft engines
Aviation has been plagued by supply-chain constraints which have affected every part of the industry. In the aftermath…
2023-06-29
10 big challenges for passenger aviation sustainability for the next 3 years: Gediminas Ziemelis
Ensuring sustainable operations has become a primary driver for aviation businesses in recent years. Nonetheless, this dynamic industry…
2023-05-12
Commercial aviation capacity shortages in 2 years will lead to rising tickets prices
Aviation stakeholders and industry experts are warning about a possible passenger aircraft shortage and consequent increase in air…
2023-03-31
Gediminas Ziemelis: Predicted shortage of 300,000 pilots, grim reality facing airlines
In 2022, aviation surveys and reports by leading aviation bodies predicted an imminent pilot shortage, and the situation…
2023-02-23
Gediminas Ziemelis: Aviation could see $779 billion in total revenues in 2023聽
Amid misfortunes, continued conflicts, pandemic-forced setbacks, and a blurred horizon, the global aviation sector has reported an encouraging…
2023-01-03
Did aviation精东影业 estimated 73% revenue growth hold up in 2022?
The global aviation industry has continued to experience economic and operational shocks from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least…
2022-12-15
With 64% of fleets grounded in West Africa, how can ACMI help?
The aircraft ACMI leasing market in Africa has reported unprecedented growth in the first three quarters of the…
2022-11-16
Crisis is coming. Big Data and AI could save aviation 鈥 Gediminas Ziemelis
In the face of an imminent air transport crisis, digital technologies have provided new ways to achieve what aviation experts…
2022-09-22
Growth in AI application may affect aviation sustainability: Gediminas Ziemelis
The emergence of new aviation technologies, from artificial intelligence (AI) to advanced air mobility, robotics, uncrewed aircraft, ultralight…
2022-08-16
Single aisle aircraft drive post-COVID fleet recovery: Gediminas Ziemelis
Available figures have shown that single-aisle aircraft and their variants have become commercially active, leading to a conclusion…
2022-08-16
ACMI market could soon experience deficit: Gediminas Ziemelis
As the COVID-19 wanes sluggishly, the aircraft leasing market is likely to experience an increase in demand. Mainly,…
2022-05-27
The importance of ESG in aviation: Gediminas Ziemelis
The aviation industry has shown a high commitment to meeting the diverse expectations and interests of its key…
2022-04-29
Aviation 2022: capacity shortages, low-cost game changers, and growth in India
With the hopes for a recovery in sight, the global aviation sector projects a sharp decline in reported…
2022-01-31
Is windowless the future for passenger aircraft design?
According to many of the world精东影业 leading airlines, aircraft engineers, and designers, the aircraft of the future will…
2021-06-29
Hydrogen aircraft market to reach $174.02 billion by 2040
For quite some time already, sustainability has been a top topic in amongst aviation professionals. While many companies…
2021-04-29
2021 predictions 鈥 billions in losses, business growth opportunities & AI
2020 will go down in history as one of the worst years for aviation industry ever. The year…
2021-01-26