🛫 Heston Airlines & Electra Airways: A Summer of Seamless ACMI Cooperation
This summer, the Lithuanian charter specialist Heston Airlines welcomed a new short-term ACMI partnership with Electra Airways, marking the first time both airlines collaborated. Heston supported Electra’s operations by flying passengers from Bulgaria’s seaside airports Varna and Burgas to various destinations in Germany during peak season
📌 Key Takeaways
- Rising Demand Meets Capacity Flexibility
Electra’s ramp-up in summer flight volume, specifically 32 weekly flights linking Varna and Burgas with German cities, created a need for reliable ACMI partners. Heston Airlines answered the call, stepping in with capacity and operational agility - Professionalism and Reliability
Electra publicly commended Heston for their professional approach and smooth operations. - Cultural Fit and Shared Values
Electra highlighted how the best outcomes in aviation stem from trust, collaboration, and aligned values. Their joint success reflects a strong cultural match with Heston, which is incredibly vital for short‑term ACMI success
🌍Why this matters?
As a team actively working with both Heston Airlines and Electra Airways, MHC Aviation recognizes this recent collaboration as a meaningful benchmark in European ACMI operations. The partnership reflects the adaptability and precision required to meet rising seasonal travel demands, particularly in the dynamic charter and ACMI space.
The Summer 2025 project, in which Heston Airlines operated flights on behalf of Electra Airways between Bulgaria and Germany, stands out as a polished example of short-term ACMI deployment done right. Agile, professional, and focused on operational excellence, it demonstrates how two well-aligned carriers can quickly deliver results when supported by shared values and trust.
From MHC Aviation’s vantage point, this reinforces why we continue to invest in building strong recruitment pipelines and crew engagement strategies for both airlines. Their ability to work seamlessly together under time-sensitive conditions underscores the importance of having the right people in place, and the right partners behind them.
Ultimately, this kind of success story reflects the very best of what the ACMI model can offer. We look forward to seeing what future projects these two trusted partners will bring, especially as they continue to expand the German-Bulgarian air corridor and deliver consistent, customer-focused service across Europe.
