ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance), cargo and charter operator SmartLynx Airlines has appointed Harris Manolopoulos as its new Fleet Director. In his role, Harris will be responsible for ensuring optimal fleet utilization and efficiency and will work closely with various departments of the airline to align the fleet with SmartLynx’s strategic objectives.
With nearly twenty years of experience in the aviation industry, Harris Manolopoulos has extensive aviation expertise and a strong background in fleet management. Prior to joining SmartLynx, he was Fleet Director at Spanish airline Volotea and General Manager at Sky Express Airlines.
Harris Manolopoulos, Fleet Director at SmartLynx Airlines: “I am delighted to be joining the global leader in ACMI services. The aviation industry requires a specialised approach and together with my team I am committed to ensuring that our fleet not only strengthens SmartLynx’s leadership position but also improves our service offering to our customers.”
Edvinas Demenius, CEO of SmartLynx Airlines: “We operate in a fast-moving, high-demand ACMI market where experienced aviation specialists are critical to success. Our fleet is the backbone of our operations and as Fleet Director, Harris will provide strategic leadership and ensure sustainable development and efficient management of our technical assets.”
At SmartLynx, Harris will lead the Fleet Management department and be responsible for all aspects of SmartLynx’s passenger and cargo fleet. Currently, SmartLynx operates one of the most diverse fleets among ACMI airlines worldwide, consisting of A320, A321, A321F and Boeing 737MAX8, a total of 69 aircraft. At the end of the year, SmartLynx will add its final cargo fleet – the 14th A321P2F.
