{"id":34080,"date":"2026-02-04T19:34:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T19:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=34080"},"modified":"2026-02-04T19:34:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T19:34:28","slug":"aerotime-appoints-julius-norkunas-as-new-ceo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/international-news\/aerotime-appoints-julius-norkunas-as-new-ceo\/%20","title":{"rendered":"AeroTime Appoints Julius Norkunas as New CEO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>AeroTime, a leading aviation news and media outlet, has appointed Julius Norkunas as its new Chief Executive Officer to support the company\u2019s international growth and further strengthen the quality and reach of its aviation coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"556\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Julius-Norkunas-Avia-Solutions-Group.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34081\" style=\"width:295px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Julius-Norkunas-Avia-Solutions-Group.jpg 556w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Julius-Norkunas-Avia-Solutions-Group-300x265.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Julius Norkunas<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Norkunas brings nearly five years of experience in the aviation industry, alongside a background in technology, digital products, and scaling international businesses. He steps into the role after working closely with AeroTime\u2019s leadership and board since 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAeroTime has grown into one of the most influential aviation media platforms globally,\u201d says Julius. \u201cWith more than three million readers each month, our content is referenced by major international media outlets and relied upon by industry professionals across the aviation ecosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Norkunas joined Avia Solutions Group in 2021 and currently leads several digital aviation businesses within the Group. His experience spans building and scaling technology-driven products, as well as overseeing international teams and operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having been closely involved in AeroTime\u2019s strategic direction for several years, Norkunas says the opportunity to take on the CEO role came naturally. \u201cI\u2019ve seen the platform evolve from close range,\u201d he says. \u201cOne of the key challenges \u2013 and opportunities \u2013 is ensuring that a strong media platform continues to operate effectively while scaling sustainably.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under his leadership, AeroTime will focus on expanding its presence in key markets, including the United States, Australia, Western Europe, and Canada, while continuing to strengthen the quality and depth of its editorial output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur readers are looking for insight and context, not just headlines,\u201d Norkunas adds. \u201cBeing part of an aviation group gives us a deeper understanding of how the industry works in practice, and that\u2019s something we want to reflect even more clearly in our content.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further priorities include growing AeroTime\u2019s newsletter audience, which currently exceeds 120,000 subscribers, and continuing to develop its global digital reach, which includes more than three million monthly readers and over two million followers across social media platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AeroTime operates with an international team spanning offices in Vilnius and contributors based in locations including Singapore, London, Barcelona and New York, delivering global aviation coverage to a worldwide audience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AeroTime, a leading aviation news and media outlet, has appointed Julius Norkunas as its new Chief Executive Officer to support the company\u2019s international growth and further strengthen the quality and reach of its aviation coverage. 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