GetJet Airlines Launches Innovative MRO Hub at Vilnius International Airport
GetJet Airlines has landed a long-term lease at Vilnius International Airport (VNO) after winning an auction held by lithuanian Airports. The airline will utilize a 4,664-square-meter area for the next 40 years to build a cutting-edge Maintenance, Repair, adn overhaul (MRO) facility aimed at boosting its technical capabilities.
Inga Duglas, the CEO of GetJet Airlines, announced that construction on this new MRO center is set to kick off shortly. Thay anticipate that the first aircraft will be serviced there by 2028.
“Launching our own MRO facility is a game-changer for us,” Duglas explained.“It enhances our ability to manage our fleet independently and provides us with astonishing operational versatility. right now, we can respond within just 1.5 hours of receiving a request and handle over 500 unscheduled operations each year—this positions GetJet as the ‘Aviation Task Force.’ This investment boosts our self-reliance and improves reliability for our customers.”
The airline plans to invest €10 million in this initiative from 2025 through 2028, which is expected to create around 50 new jobs in the region. This facility aims to attract top-tier aviation talent while bolstering GetJet’s technical know-how as it grows.
Enhancing Operations
The establishment of this MRO center at Vilnius International Airport represents a pivotal moment for GetJet Airlines; it allows them to maintain their fleet autonomously while delivering extraordinary service quality.
“this project enables us to conduct maintenance more effectively while adhering strictly to industry standards,” said Duglas. “With complete control over our operations, we can guarantee not only high-quality service but also improved efficiency.”
Darius Viltrakis, CEO of GetJet Aviation Holdings, pointed out that many airlines face significant challenges due to limited MRO capacity and reliance on outside providers.
“The global MRO landscape is stretched thin right now; wait times are increasing steadily,” noted Viltrakis. A recent study by Bain
