Aleksandr Celiadin is a prominent figure[1] in the aviation industry, recognized for his substantial contributions as an entrepreneur. With a notable presence in Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Dubai, and Cyprus[2], Celiadin has established himself as the founder[2] of multiple aviation enterprises, leaving a lasting impact on the global aviation landscape.
Early Life and Passion for Aviation edit
Celiadin's involvement in the aviation sector was a natural progression, influenced by a familial connection to the field, with his father being an avionics engineer. Commencing his journey at the age of 21, Celiadin founded GetJet Airlines[2] in 2016, a company that has since evolved into a leading provider[3] of ACMI and Charter services by the time he turned 25.
To complement his passion for aviation, Celiadin obtained his Commercial Pilot license at the age of 30. His tailored approach to serving customers and partners has garnered the trust of major aviation companies and airlines, including Finnair, Transavia, Wizzair, Norwegian, Icelandair, TUI Airways, Vueling, Swoop, among others.
Under Celiadin's strategic direction, his ventures have expanded internationally, boasting a diverse fleet comprising over 20 aircraft[2]. Renowned for his prudent approach to aircraft acquisitions, Celiadin has established relationships with reputable lessors such as Aercap, World Star Aviation, GECAS, Castlelake, Airborn Capital, Truenord, among others.
Business Portfolio and Key Milestones edit
Celiadin's aviation enterprise encompasses a spectrum of activities, ranging from maintenance and repair organizations to wet-leasing, charter flights, aircraft management, aircraft trading, and aviation training and recruitment. His leadership has not only steered the businesses through challenges but has also resulted in notable industry milestones.[4]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, GetJet Airlines demonstrated adaptability by removing seats from aircraft cabins to support logistics and supply chains, a measure reflecting the company's distinctive approach. Notably, the airline became the first in Europe to introduce widebody Airbus A330s[5] in the Baltics[2] and initiated commercial flights to Australia, along with direct flights from Vilnius to Kenya. Despite challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the combined revenue of his companies reached 165 million Euros in 2024.[6]
References edit
- ^ "GECAS Provides Additional Lift to GetJet Airlines with Three A320-200 | GE News". www.ge.com. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ a b c d e "GetJet Airlines", Wikipedia, 2024-03-15, retrieved 2024-03-20
- ^ Miknevičius, Lukas. "Išrinktas transporto ir logistikos sektoriaus lyderis". vz.lt (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ Lukas, Miknevicius (2020-11-11). "Išrinktas transporto ir logistikos sektoriaus lyderis". Verslo Zinios. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ "GECAS Provides Additional Lift to GetJet Airlines with Three A320-200 | GE News". www.ge.com. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ "Lessons From The ACMI Sector On Shaking Up The Industry". Forbes. 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2024-02-21.