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 & Company highlighted that maintenance timelines for next-gen engines have surged by an astonishing 150%, while older models are taking about 35% longer than they did before the pandemic hit. Meanwhile, airlines are keeping older planes in operation longer due to delays in new aircraft deliveries—this only heightens maintenance needs,” he added.

GetJet’s new facility plays an essential role in addressing these global MRO shortages as part of their larger strategy.

“Owning our hangar gives us a significant edge over competitors—it means we can manage our fleet more efficiently and respond quickly as demand rises,” emphasized Viltrakis.

According to Oliver Wyman’s projections, the worldwide commercial airline fleet is expected to grow from just above 29,000 aircraft in 2025 up towards approximately 38,300 by 2035—a whopping increase of about one-third! This surge will undoubtedly escalate demand for MRO services across the board. By investing in its own facilities now, GetJet Airlines positions itself perfectly within this expanding market landscape—ensuring better operational efficiency and top-notch service delivery down the line.