FAA Part-145 certified provider welcomes Skyway Airlines as first customer, strengthening Southeast Asia’s aircraft maintenance capabilities
FL Technics Indonesia has expanded its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities with the inauguration of a dedicated aircraft painting facility at its Bali base, reinforcing its position as a full-service MRO provider in Southeast Asia.
The FAA Part-145 certified company welcomed Skyway Airlines, a Philippine-based cargo carrier, as the first customer to utilise the new facility. The project involved repainting the airline’s third Boeing 737-400F freighter, which was subsequently ferried to Clark International Airport for its inaugural ceremony on July 3.
The addition of the painting booth marks a significant milestone in FL Technics Indonesia’s strategy to offer integrated MRO services across the region, enabling operators to access aircraft painting alongside base maintenance, line maintenance and technical support from a single provider. “The addition of a dedicated painting booth in Bali is part of our commitment to building a truly full-service MRO capability in the region,” said Martynas Grigas, Chairman of FL Technics Indonesia.
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“We are pleased to welcome Skyway Airlines as the first customer to utilise this facility. We have already secured several additional painting projects over the coming months and continue to see strong demand from operators across Southeast Asia seeking local aircraft painting capabilities,” he added.
The new facility complements FL Technics Indonesia’s existing operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, where the company operates under more than 20 civil aviation authority approvals supported by a workforce of over 700 aviation professionals.
Designed to meet international regulatory standards, the Bali painting hangar is equipped to undertake complex aircraft livery projects, including airline rebranding, special liveries and return-to-service repainting programmes. Its strategic location also enables airlines across Indonesia and neighbouring Southeast Asian markets to minimise ferry flights, reduce aircraft downtime and lower maintenance-related operating costs.
The expansion comes at a time when demand for regional MRO services continues to rise as airlines extend the operational life of existing fleets amid prolonged aircraft delivery delays.
With new aircraft deliveries remaining constrained, carriers are increasingly investing in lifecycle extension programmes, fleet refurbishment and aircraft repainting to support branding initiatives, lease transitions and heavy maintenance schedules. For cargo operators in particular, access to localised MRO capabilities offers improved fleet availability while reducing operational disruptions and ferry costs.
The launch of FL Technics Indonesia’s aircraft painting facility reflects a broader trend across the global aftermarket, where MRO providers are expanding beyond traditional maintenance services to offer integrated lifecycle support. As fleet renewal timelines continue to lengthen, specialised capabilities such as aircraft painting, cabin refurbishment and structural modifications are becoming increasingly important components of the aftermarket value chain. For Southeast Asia, the investment strengthens regional MRO capacity while reducing dependence on overseas maintenance facilities, supporting faster turnaround times and greater operational efficiency for airlines operating across the region.
