GetJet Aviation Holdings, the parent company of Lithuanian ACMI and charter operator GetJet Airlines, is expanding into the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) market as part of a broader strategy to diversify revenue streams and address the global shortage of aircraft maintenance capacity.

The group has launched its MRO arm, AirHub Aviation, with the opening of a new maintenance centre at Šiauliai Airport, a joint civilian-military airfield and NATO base in northern Lithuania. The facility includes a hangar capable of accommodating one widebody and six narrowbody aircraft, supporting both line and base maintenance as well as aircraft storage-related services.

“We are not aiming to compete with large-scale MRO players. Our focus is on smaller airlines, lessors and asset managers—partners we naturally align with,” said Alex Celiadin, Founder of GetJet.

GetJet has also signed a General Terms Agreement with Airbus and aims to position Šiauliai as a preferred site for aircraft awaiting final cabin installations due to ongoing supply chain delays. Stored aircraft often require inspections and maintenance support, which AirHub Aviation will provide.

In parallel, GetJet Airlines has secured a 40-year land lease at Vilnius International Airport (VNO) through an auction organised by Lithuanian Airports, where it plans to develop a state-of-the-art in-house MRO facility. Design and construction are expected to begin shortly, with the first aircraft scheduled for maintenance by 2028.

“Establishing our own MRO facility is a major step toward technical independence and unmatched operational flexibility,” said Inga Duglas, CEO of GetJet Airlines, noting the carrier’s ability to mobilise within 1.5 hours and conduct over 500 ad-hoc operations annually.

The airline will invest €10 million between 2025 and 2028, creating around 50 skilled aviation jobs. The Vilnius facility will support heavy maintenance for Airbus A320 family aircraft and Boeing 737-800s, reducing reliance on third-party providers.

“Global MRO infrastructure is operating at full capacity, with engine maintenance timelines increasing sharply,” said Darius Viltrakis, CEO of GetJet Aviation Holdings, citing industry data highlighting growing pressure on maintenance networks.

With the global fleet expected to grow significantly over the next decade, GetJet’s MRO expansion positions the group to strengthen operational resilience while responding to rising industry demand.