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SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES

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We look at our community support as a fundamental part of building up society.

We are deeply committed to supporting communities in need through different initiatives and employee engagement. We believe that a sustainable and harmonious society backs up all its members, particularly the less fortunate.

We direct our support to those who need it most (e.g., children with serious health conditions, people affected by war, or homeless animals) as well as those who can inspire and lead others (e.g., athletes).

Through a range of philanthropic initiatives and partnerships with reputable organizations, we strive to make a positive impact on both individuals’ lives and society at large. Our altruistic efforts and continuous support foster a stronger and more caring global community.

Creating social welfare together

Charities, schools, sports clubs, athletes, and non-profit organizations are significant contributors to the welfare of our society. They provide vulnerable groups with care, create opportunities, show good examples, and help find and develop talents.

Through donations and sponsorships, we assist various NGOs that contribute to the well-being of those in need and the strengthening of society.

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Our most notable support projects and initiatives
2023
  • Together with the Blood Centre, Avia Solutions Group organized a blood donation event at Vilnius’ offices to encourage staff and family members to donate blood.
  • Magma Aviation supported the recovery of oceans by transporting over 1000kg of plastic-free biodegradable flip flops on a pro bono basis for UK charity Sea Sense.
  • JETMS participated in events and initiatives by Lithuanian Food Bank “Maisto Bankas”.
  • JETMS, FL Technics and KlasJet participated in the annual environmental clean-up campaign ‘MES DAROM’.
  • Storm Aviation supported a visit to the hangar of 15 special needs students and 2 staff from Ayrshire College’s HIVE Project. The project supports young people who have learning difficulties and who may have dropped out of education or haven’t been able to gain any qualifications and tries to provide them with practical skills to get them into a career.
  • 13 Avion Express team members participated in the PINK RUN event, supporting women with breast cancer since 2014.
  • Avion Express team members raised funds for animal shelter ‘Tautmilės globa’ and the company tripled it. Also, pet lovers gathered to walk and play with their furry friends.
  • FL Technics Lithuania launched a Ukraine support campaign, with employees wholeheartedly donating funds. The company tripled the amount, with which the company was able to purchase essential jeeps and supplies, providing aid to Ukrainian soldiers.
2022
  • Gediminas Ziemelis, Chairman of the Board of Avia Solutions Group, continued supporting one of the most notable charity funds in Lithuania, the Rimantas Kaukenas Charitable Foundation that provides help and support to children with oncological diseases.
  • When Russia invaded Ukraine, Avia Solutions Group immediately responded by providing €400,000 worth of financial and supplementary aid to both government and NGO’s, providing humanitarian support to the people of Ukraine.
  • FL Technics initiated the recruitment process for MRO ground support roles for Ukraine nationals, whilst SmartLynx called for all Ukrainian cabin crew and aviation professionals to join them in Riga.
  • BAA Training opened a number of roles to Ukrainian refugees who are now residing in Lithuania, whilst their team also donated funds, blood, clothing, and provided accommodation through numerous Lithuanian NGOs supporting Ukraine.
  • JETMS and FL Technics provided transportation to deliver aid shipments to the border of Ukraine and Poland, where they were received by Ukrainian representatives to distribute. On the return journey, FL Technics were also able to transport refugees from the border and bring them back to Lithuania where they could seek asylum.
  • With the closure of Ukrainian airspace to commercial aircraft, many Ukrainians were unable to return to their homeland. In response, ACMI operator, Avion Express, offered seats and on-flight meals free of charge to Ukrainian nationals.
  • BGS Rails, who have offices in Ukraine, provided the Ukraine military with fully supplied refueling trucks to utilize in their defensive duties.
  • The LOOP Hotel ran a charitable event to support Ukraine, with 30% of the proceeds going to the crisis support foundation.
  • Avia Solutions Group, together with specialists from Blood Centre, have organised a blood donation event at our Vilnius offices to encourage our staff and family members to donate blood.
  • Magma Aviation sponsored a boat race, rowing 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, and raised money for ‘Action Medical Research’.
2021
  • Gediminas Ziemelis, Chairman of the Board of Avia Solutions Group, continued supporting one of the most notable charity funds in Lithuania, the Rimantas Kaukenas Charitable Foundation that provides help and support to children with oncological diseases.
  • Avia Solutions Group supported the Vilnius Žolynas Children’s Care House at Christmas, providing gifts and consumables to the children at a really important time of the year.
  • Avia Solutions Group, Baltic Ground Services, and SmartLynx Airlines organized blood donation events where employees could donate much-needed blood during work hours.
  • Avion Express demonstrated its commitment to breast cancer awareness and support by participating in the Pink Run event and sponsoring its employees’ registration fees.
  • Avion Express collected financial and non-financial donations to the animal shelter Tautmilės Globa and gathered volunteers to help take homeless animals for a walk.
  • KlasJet provided assistance to an animal shelter by donating food, money, and various items necessary for animal care.
  • Aviator contributed Christmas presents to Mashimoni Children Centre in Kenya as part of the charity initiative to provide orphaned children with a worthy upbringing and a brighter future.
  • In collaboration with All Saints Children’s daycare center, Avion Express organized a fair with children’s handmade items to raise funds for the children’s daily needs.
  • Avion Express, in cooperation with the Order of Malta, collected donations to assist elderly people in need.
  • KlasJet visited lonely elderly people over the festive holiday period, gave them gifts, and made pleasant surprises to remind them of their value and importance.
  • The SmartLynx team collected Christmas donations for elderly social homes, providing necessary items, food and cheering up the season.
  • AviaAM Leasing sponsored animal shelter ‘Tautmilės globa’.
2020
  • Gediminas Ziemelis, Chairman of the Board of Avia Solutions Group, continued supporting one of the most notable charity funds in Lithuania Rimantas Kaukenas Charitable Foundation that provides help and support to children with oncological diseases.
  • Avia Solutions Group’s subsidiary KlasJet provided unpaid transportation for much needed humanitarian aid of 120,000 pairs of medical gloves and 20,000 medical masks, provided by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to the Government of the Republic of Lithuania.
  • Avia Solutions Group's employees donated blood for the Donate Blood - Donate Life campaign. 69 team members became gratuitous blood donors in just one day.
  • Avia Solutions Group's subsidiary BusNex together with Ambassador Vygaudas Usackas donated 2,000 medical masks to Skuodas District Municipality, Skuodas and Mosedis Primary Health Care Centres, and Skuodas Branch of the Republican Klaipeda Hospital.
2019
  • Gediminas Ziemelis, Chairman of the Board of Avia Solutions Group, continued supporting Rimantas Kaukenas Charitable Foundation - one of the most notable charity funds in Lithuania, providing help and support to children with oncological diseases.
  • AviaAM Leasing sponsored Lithuanian Basketball Federation.
2018
  • Gediminas Ziemelis, Chairman of the Board at Avia Solutions Group, provided support to the Rimantas Kaukenas Charitable Foundation, one of the most notable charity funds in Lithuania.
  • AviaAM Leasing sponsored Charity and Support Fund ‘Help the Street Children’.
  • AviaAM Leasing donated a new green park on the coast of Neris in Vilnius, Lithuania.
2017
  • Gediminas Ziemelis, Chairman of the Board at Avia Solutions Group, was a general sponsor of the National Basketball Cup tournament.
  • Avia Solutions Group was the main sponsor of Euroleague’s Final Four participant BC Zalgiris during the 2017-2018. Group provided the team with a unique 56 business seats Boeing VIP charter for all their away-game flights.
2016
  • Avia Solutions Group once again joined Rimantas Kaukenas Charitable Foundation in promoting the charitable cause – helping children fight against cancer. During Vilnius Marathon, everyone willing to support children could donate by either buying merchandise or by putting a personal donation into the donation box.
2015
  • Gediminas Ziemelis, Chairman of the Board of Avia Solutions Group, was a general sponsor of the Charity event "Istiesk gerumui ranka," organized by charity and support fund “Algojimas”.
2014
  • Locatory.com, Avia Solutions Group's company, provided financial support to multiple champions of Lithuanian and European boxing, as well as the 2012 Olympics bronze medal winner Evaldas Petrauskas.
  • Avia Solutions Group supported for Rimantas Kaukenas Charitable Foundation, raising support and awareness of children’s fight against cancer during the Danske Bank Vilnius marathon in 2014.
2013
  • FL Technics, Avia Solutions Group's company, supported the Palanga 1000 km car race.
  • Avia Solutions Group teamed with Rimantas Kaukenas’ Charitable Foundation to participate in the Vilnius Marathon as part of the ‘Outrun Cancer’ team, which dedicated its run to children fighting cancer. All funds raised were transferred to the respective organizations.
  • Avia Solutions Group cooperated with for Rimantas Kaukenas Charitable Foundation to provide financial support to establish a modern office for physiotherapy for the Kaunas Children’s Oncology Clinic.
  • The Chairman of Avia Solutions Group Gediminas Ziemelis supported charitable foundation ‘Kaimo Vaikai’ (‘The Village Children’).
  • The Chairman of Avia Solutions Group Gediminas Ziemelis supports the Vilkaviskis ‘Ausros’ gymnasium (Lithuania), ‘Full House Community’ (Lithuania), charitable fund ‘Jiezno Vaikai’ (‘The Children of Jieznas’), and Jieznas Children‘s Home. (Lithuania), foundation ‘Fundacja Mimo Wszystko’ (Poland).
We support a variety of other community activities:
  • The Chairman of Avia Solutions Group Gediminas Ziemelis supports the basketball club ‘Vanagai BC’ (Lithuania)
  • The Chairman of Avia Solutions Group Gediminas Ziemelis supports the football club ‘Ekranas’ (Lithuania)
  • The Chairman of Avia Solutions Group Gediminas Ziemelis cooperates with the Wroclaw basketball club ‘Slask’ (Poland)
  • The group supports the Migration Information and Communication Platform developed by the Lithuanian Social Research Centre (LSTC)