AirExplore

What AirExplore does

AirExplore, s.r.o. is a Slovak-registered ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) and air charter provider founded in 2010 and headquartered in Bratislava. The company operates a fleet of 12 Boeing 737-800 narrow-body aircraft configured for both passenger (189-seat) and cargo operations, including B737-800 BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) and SF (Special Freighter) variants; select aircraft are equipped with scimitar winglets for improved fuel efficiency. AirExplore is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, the world's largest ACMI provider operating across six continents, which provides group-level scale, purchasing power, and cross-fleet redeployment optionality.

The commercial model is a pure B2B enterprise motion: AirExplore contracts directly with airlines and charter operators to deliver aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance under ACMI agreements, supplemented by transactional charter revenue for ad-hoc and scheduled passenger and cargo operations. Pricing is quote-based and contract-negotiated rather than publicly disclosed. The company targets European airlines and charter operators needing supplemental seasonal capacity, route expansion without capital expenditure on owned aircraft, and flexible ACMI solutions for peak demand. Named customers include Air France, Vueling, Travel Service, TUI fly, Albastar, Condor, Transavia, airBaltic, FlyAllWays, Sundor, and Enter Air. Distribution runs through a dedicated B2B portal (b2b.airexplore.sk), direct enterprise sales, and industry events.

Operationally, AirExplore had carried over 10.36 million cumulative passengers, accumulated 228,903 block hours, and operated 83,129 flights as of 31 December 2025. The company employs 251-500 people, holds EU/Slovak operating certification, and is GDPR-compliant with data processing oversight by EuroTRADING s.r.o. Recent strategic activity includes a summer 2026 wet lease contract with Enter Air for two B737-800s from Katowice, a recent incremental fleet addition, the launch of dedicated cargo operations using BCF/SF variants, and the appointment of Justinas Bulka as CEO.

Name

AirExplore

Legal name

AirExplore, s.r.o.

Website

https://airexplore.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

AirExplore is a Slovak ACMI (wet lease) and charter operator running 12 Boeing 737-800 aircraft for European airlines, providing crewed passenger and cargo capacity on contract; it is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, the world's largest ACMI provider.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Charter and ACMI (Wet Lease) Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

ACMI / Wet-Lease Passenger Operators (THABADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

ACMI / Wet-Lease Cargo Operators (THABAEAC), Charter Airlines & ACMI / Wet-Lease Passenger Operators (TLAFAAAC), Group & ACMI Charter Airlines (Ad-hoc/Wet Lease) (TLAFABAC), ACMI / Dry-Lease Cargo Operators (TLADAAAD)

Keywords

• ACMI wet lease services
• Air charter solutions
• Boeing 737-800 fleet
• Passenger aviation services
• Cargo charter operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. ACMI (Wet Lease): Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance services provided to airline partners. The company provides aircraft with full operational support for a contracted period, earning recurring revenue based on aircraft deployment and operational hours.
2. Air Charter Services: On-demand charter flights for passenger and cargo operations. Revenue generated through charter contracts for ad-hoc or scheduled flights.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

AirExplore provides ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) wet lease solutions and air charter services to airlines and charter operators, using a fleet of 12 Boeing 737-800 aircraft configured for 189-seat passenger operations, Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), and Special Freighter (SF) cargo operations. The company deploys crewed, maintained, and insured aircraft under contract to provide seasonal supplemental capacity, route expansion, and ad-hoc charter flights primarily across Europe.

Product overview

AirExplore operates as an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider and air charter solutions company, offering a unified portfolio of wet lease and charter services. The core offering consists of ACMI Solutions and Air Charter Solutions, supported by a fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft configured for both passenger (189-seat) and cargo operations (BCF and SF freighter variants). The company serves airline partners across Europe with passenger operations while also providing cargo freighter capacity. AirExplore is a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, the world's largest ACMI provider operating on 6 continents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACMI Solutions

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Enter AircoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026AirExplore secured a wet lease agreement with Enter Air (Poland's largest charter airline) for the 2026 summer season. The contract involves two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, each with 189-seat capacity, deployed from Katowice to serve popular European summer destinations. This extends an existing partnership relationship between the two airlines.
• Avia Solutions GroupflagshipOthersAirExplore is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, the world's largest ACMI (wet lease) provider operating on 6 continents. This parent relationship provides AirExplore with global operational infrastructure, scale advantages, and access to a diversified portfolio of aviation services across the group.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SmartLynx Airlines: Latvia-based ACMI/wet-lease specialist operating Boeing 737 family aircraft for airlines across Europe, Africa, and beyond. Directly comparable to AirExplore in offering crewed wet-lease B737 capacity on the same customer types.
• BBN Airlines Indonesia: Indonesian B737 ACMI operator that has expanded into wet-lease services for European customers. Operates the same aircraft type and ACMI contract structure as AirExplore.
• Avion Express: Lithuania-based narrow-body ACMI operator and direct sister company inside Avia Solutions Group. Operates A320 family on wet-lease contracts to European and global airlines; closest internal peer to AirExplore given shared parent and overlapping customer base.
• GetJet Airlines: Lithuanian ACMI/wet-lease carrier operating A320 and B737 aircraft for European charter and scheduled customers. Directly competes for the same seasonal wet-lease contracts AirExplore serves.
• ASL Airlines Ireland: Irish-based ACMI and cargo operator running wet-lease passenger services and Boeing 737 freighters across Europe. Comparable fleet type, ACMI business model, and European carrier customer profile.
• Hi Fly: Portuguese ACMI and charter operator providing wet-lease and full charter services with Airbus A320/A330 and wet-lease capacity to global airlines. Competes with AirExplore for European and intercontinental ACMI contracts and ad-hoc charters.
• Bluebird Nordic: Icelandic-based ACMI operator flying Boeing 737 freighters and passenger aircraft for global airlines. Comparable ACMI wet-lease model with freighter focus overlapping AirExplore's BCF/SF operations.

Regional players

• Malta Air: Ryanair group subsidiary operating B737 MAX fleet out of Malta, with wet-lease-style capacity agreements across European markets. Adjacent competitor for B737 narrow-body ACMI demand in Europe.

Emerging players

• Berniq Airways: Libyan operator that has expanded into ACMI/charter services using B737-class aircraft, emerging as a smaller-scale ACMI provider in markets adjacent to AirExplore's. Comparable emerging B737 ACMI niche player.

Broad incumbents

• Enter Air: Poland's largest charter airline operating B737 fleet across European holiday routes. Customer of AirExplore for Summer 2026 wet-lease; broader charter player in AirExplore's core European segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AirExplore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/airexplore

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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