FL Technics, a global MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) provider and subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, is expanding its global footprint by establishing a new aircraft maintenance hangar facility in the Dominican Republic. The facility nears completion construction, with FL Technics having already secured key specialists and actively recruiting the remaining team. Additionally, the certification process with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Instituto Dominicano De Aviación Civil (IDAC) is currently underway.
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FL Technics CEO Zilvinas Lapinskas
Located in Punta Canta, the site will open in October 2025 and will allow FL Technics to heavy maintenance operations in the Americas through a 52,000-square-meter complex, delivering base maintenance for Airbus A320 and Boeing B737 family aircraft.
Zilvinas Lapinskas, CEO of FL Technics, commented, "This marks our first hangar maintenance presence in the Americas, building on existing regional parts trading operations and our line maintenance network in Canada. Its decisive investment aimed at delivering comprehensive aircraft maintenance solutions while fostering long-term partnerships with regional carriers.”
FL Technics will roll-out of the new state-of-the-art aviation maintenance hub in three strategic phases. Phase one of the project will introduce a 20,000-square-meter hangar, featuring 5 maintenance bays and an integrated series of support workshops with sheet metal, composite, paint, and interior capabilities. 50% of the hangar facility’s construction has already been completed.
Phase two of the project will see the facility expand to 12 maintenance bays, positioning Punta Cana as a strategic MRO hub for airlines operating in the region. The third and final phase will grow the facility to 20 maintenance bays. Juozas Lapeika, Deputy CEO for Base Maintenance, commented, "The new facility in Punta Cana represents a significant milestone in FL Technics’ expansion, bringing our aircraft repair and overhaul expertise closer to operators in the Americas. With FAA and IDAC certifications underway, we are well-equipped to provide high-quality aircraft maintenance support, ensuring fleet reliability and operational efficiency.”
By integrating modern aircraft lifecycle management solutions, FL Technics’ new MRO facility in Punta Cana is set to revolutionize aircraft maintenance and repair services as a growing number of narrow-body aircraft meet the market in the region. This expansion reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering world-class maintenance solutions while strengthening its global presence in the aviation technical support sector.
About FL Technics
FL Technics is a globally recognized aviation MRO (Aviation maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), services provider, serving commercial aviation clients worldwide, including Wizz Air, Lufthansa, and Saudia. The company operates 23 subsidiaries across Europe, the Americas, and Indonesia, forming the FL Technics Group. FL Technics Group is part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider. Avia Solutions Group, which operates a fleet of 221 aircraft worldwide, is the parent company to over 250+ subsidiaries. The group also provides a range of aviation services: MRO, pilot and crew training, ground handling, as well as a variety of associated aviation services. Supported by 14,000 highly skilled aviation professionals, the group operates on 6 continents.