Airhub Aviation has launched new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations at Siauliai International Airport (SQQ) in Lithuania.
The GetJet Aviation Holding company said the additional MRO capacity was driven by the growing global aircraft fleet and the shortage in maintenance slots and supply chain constraints.
"As the global fleet matures and stays in service longer, maintenance needs are evolving beyond scheduled checks,” said Airhub Aviation CEO Oleg Novak. “More lessors, asset owners, and operators are turning to MRO facilities for additional work such as overhauls. At Airhub Aviation, we see a growing demand for flexible MRO solutions that go beyond mandatory maintenance, and we are ready to meet that need.”
The facility enhances the company's ability to handle aircraft checks and (re)deliveries, aligning with its strategy to support its owned fleet as well as partner airlines and lessors.
"Our facility in Lithuania enables airlines and lessors to prepare aircraft for sale, lease, or their next mission with minimal downtime, offering EASA compliance modifications, LOPA retrofits, and engine swaps—all under one roof,” Novak added.
The Siauliai MRO facility, completed in 2023, is one of the most modern MRO centers in Northern–Eastern Europe. It has the capacity to accommodate five narrow-body aircraft simultaneously or one wide-body aircraft, including models up to the size of a 747-8, A350-1000 or similar.