Having secured a long-term lease at Vilnius International Airport, the Lithuanian charter airline company GetJet Airlines has revealed plans to develop a EUR 10 million state-of-the-art MRO facility.
The 4,664-square-metre plot has been secured for a 40-year period, and construction of the MRO facility will begin soon, ready to service its first aircraft by 2028.
“Establishing our own MRO facility marks a significant step in expanding our ability to support our fleet independently, ensuring unmatched operational flexibility,” said Inga Duglas, who was named CEO of GetJet Airlines in March.
“Currently, we can mobilise within 1.5 hours of request confirmation and conduct over 500 ad-hoc operations annually, positioning GetJet Airlines as the ‘Task Force of Aviation’. This investment further strengthens our self-sufficiency and enhances operational reliability for our clients,” continued Duglas.
With GetJet investing EUR 10 million in the project and creating around 50 new jobs in the process, the new facility is expected to attract skilled aviation professionals and boost the local economy. It is also part of the airline’s strategy to expand its technical capabilities in response to the global MRO shortage, with MRO capacity constraints and reliance on external providers being some of the aviation sector’s most pressing challenges. Underlining these challenges, a study by Bain & Company in 2024 found that maintenance timelines for next-generation engines have increased by 150%, while older engine models require 35% more time for servicing compared to pre-pandemic levels.
“Owning our own hangar and reducing dependence on third-party MRO providers is a major competitive advantage. It allows us to maintain our fleet more effectively, improve operational flexibility and adapt swiftly to growing industry demand,” noted Darius Viltrakis, CEO of GetJet Aviation Holdings.
The airline currently has a fleet of 15 aircraft comprising nine Airbus A320s, a single Airbus A321 and five Boeing 737 NGs, providing connectivity across Europe and other continents.
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