ACMI cargo and charter operator SmartLynx has appointed Harris Manolopoulos as director of fleet.
In this new role, Manolopoulos will be responsible for optimal fleet utilisation and efficiency and will collaborate closely with other departments in the airline to align the fleet with the strategic objectives of SmartLynx.
With close to 20 years of experience in aviation, Manolopoulos carries a wealth of industry expertise and a strong background in fleet management.
Before joining SmartLynx, he held the position of fleet director at Spanish airline Volotea and a general manager role at Sky Express Airlines.
Manolopoulos said: “I am excited to join the global leader in ACMI services.
“The aviation industry demands a specialised approach, and together with my team, I am committed to ensuring that our fleet not only reinforces the leadership position of SmartLynx but also enhances our service offerings to our customers.”
At SmartLynx, Harris will lead the fleet management department and will be responsible for all aspects of SmartLynx passenger and cargo fleet.
As of now, SmartLynx operates one of the most diverse fleets amongst ACMI airlines globally, consisting of Airbus A320, A321, A330 and A321F, and Boeing B737MAX8 – its fleet totals 69 aircraft.
At the end of the year, SmartLynx will receive the last addition to its cargo fleet – a fourteenth A321P2F.
