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Karolis Čepukas

Kazimieras Simonavičius university in partnership with Friendly Avia Support organizes a lectures series on specialized topics in the field of Aviation. #AviationintheMaking is an informal space where aviation leaders, professionals and students meet.

On 15th of March 6 pm. We invite you to the lecture by director of „Kaunas Aircraft Maintenance Services“ Karolis Čepukas. He will speak about the demands of aircraft maintenance and what are here opurtunities for Lithuania.

The current situation within the world of aviation is very optimistic, although there are a number of contradictions. The big players are buying out the small ones, challenges within aviation security are on the constant increase, and new areas of operation and regulation come into play as drones and commercial space flight become a reality. Much strategic thinking about the future of air transport needs to be accomplished as it predetermines the economy within the entire region. International Air Transport Association predicts that air travel will double within the next 20 years and freight air transport is already one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy within the European Union. What do aviation leaders think of such predictions?

The series of talks on aviation industry is organized by Kazimieras Simonavičius University, the only University in the region with Aviation Management study programme and the company Friendly Avia Support.

The lecture is free with registration.

Registration link here: https://aviainthemaking4.eventbrite.com

More about the event here.

More on the series Aviation In The Making here.

Jonas Butautis

Kazimieras Simonavičius university in partnership with Friendly Avia Support organizes a lectures series on specialized topics in the field of Aviation. Aviation in the Making is an informal space where aviation leaders, professionals and students meet.

The current situation within the world of aviation is very optimistic, although there are a number of contradictions. The big players are buying out the small ones, challenges within aviation security are on the constant increase, and new areas of operation and regulation come into play as drones and commercial space flight become a reality. Much strategic thinking about the future of air transport needs to be accomplished as it predetermines the economy within the entire region. International Air Transport Association predicts that air travel will double within the next 20 years and freight air transport is already one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy within the European Union. What do aviation leaders think of such predictions?

We invite you to the lecture by SEO of Magnetic MRO Jonas Butautis who will speak on the topic: the game changing global trends in aircraft technical support industry. What are the key macro trends that will shape aircraft aftermarket industry over the next 5-10 years? How can Baltic businesses position themselves in this evolving marketplace? What does it mean for the current students and future industry employees?

The lecture will take place at KSU on 27th of February 6 pm.

The series of talks on aviation industry is organized by Kazimieras Simonavičius University, the only University in the region with Aviation Management study programme and the company Friendly Avia Support.

The lecture is free with registration.

Registration link: https://aviainthemaking3.eventbrite.com

More about the event here.

More on the series Aviation In The Makinghttps://ksu.lt/aviainthemaking/

On the 16th of November, Gediminas Žiemelis, Chairman of the Board of Avia Solutions Group, shared his experience and insights at Kazimieras Simonavičius University. He presented his thoughts as a guest speaker of the second event of the series of talks on aviation industry Aviation in the Making.

Gediminas Žiemelis (Avia Solutions Group nuotr.)

Gediminas Žiemelis (Avia Solutions Group photo)

While presenting his topic Is Open European Airspace Really Open? The Benefits for Countries in Having National CarrierŽiemelis shared his thoughts on the behind the scenes of aviation industry. He was explaining processes, which according to him are not included into official handbooks, official reports prepared by governmental institutions or universities and are performed “under the table“, as he told himself.

The main idea of his presentation was that Open Airspace is an idea, which is merely related to reality. Žiemelis claimed that “In spite of many agreements on Open Space which were signed by US and most of the EU countries at the beginning of this millennium, there still exist some fundamental restrictions of transatlantic competition and investments in aviation.”

Žiemelis also explained how Governments find ways to subsidize national carriers indirectly. “EU has officially recognized 13 airline companies as being given illegal financial aid by the governments. Directly or indirectly subsidizing, governments try to maintain the national carriers, which face strong competition from the biggest European airlines” told Gediminas Žiemelis. According to him restrictions to subsidize national carriers and International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements should ensure equal opportunities to everybody, but the real situation is different.

Event moment (K. Mašidlauskaitė’s photo)

Gediminas Žiemelis is a world–renowned businessman. He works in the field of Aviation and is the Chairman of the Board at Avia Solutions Group. He also manages several large companies in the aviation, pharmaceutical and real estate industries. In 2016, Mr. Žiemelis was acknowledged for his visionary business management and development skills by the prestigious European Business Award jury comprised of EU leaders in the fields of economics, education, business and politics.

Aviation in the Making is an informal space where aviation leaders, professionals and students meet. The series of talks on aviation industry is organized by Kazimieras Simonavičius University, the only University in the region with Aviation Management study programme and the company Friendly Avia Support.

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Arijandas Šliupas

Kazimieras Simonavičius University (KSU) and the company Friendly Avia Support launch the series of talks on aviation industry Aviation in the Making. The first event will take place at 5 PM on the 19th of November at the KSU premises (Dariaus ir Girėno st. 21, Vilnius).

The guest speaker of the first event is an independent expert Arijandas Šliupas. The topic of his talk is Evaluation of Airport Efficiency: Profit or State Interest?

Arijandas Šliupas is an independent expert, politician and aviation manager. Since 1995 he’s worked at the transport and logistical companies DSV, Nordnet, Balti Logistika and Litcargus. Between 2007 and 2012 he served as the General Manager at Kaunas Airport, and between 2012 and 2016 as Vice Minister at the Lithuanian Ministry of Transport and Communications. During this period, Šliupas held a number of other roles including Chairman of the Boards at Vilnius and Palanga airports and the Lithuanian Post.

More information about the event: https://goo.gl/mKc3zJ