With a 20,000 square meter hangar and bay facility, the total expanse of the new FL Technics infrastructure will span an impressive 52,000 square meters.
FL Technics, a renowned aircraft maintenance solutions provider, has embarked on an ambitious venture by establishing a new Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) infrastructure at the bustling Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in the Caribbean. With a 20,000 square meter hangar and bays facility, the total expanse of the new infrastructure will span an impressive 52,000 square meters.
Upon completion of the initial development phase, the state-of-the-art facilities will encompass five bays dedicated to base maintenance operations. This includes a complex of fully-equipped supporting shops to facilitate a seamless MRO workflow. This strategic move not only reinforces FL Technics’ global MRO network but also underscores its commitment to catering to the growing demand for comprehensive aviation maintenance services in the Americas.
The construction is anticipated to unfold over a two-year period, culminating in FL Technics’ resolute dedication to enhancing its independent MRO network. This extends beyond the Dominican Republic to encompass existing base maintenance hangars in strategic global locations such as Lithuania, the United Kingdom, Scotland, and Indonesia. With the addition of the Dominican Republic facility, FL Technics’ owned MRO hangar space will reach a cumulative 86,000 square meters.
Zilvinas Lapinskas, CEO, FL Technics said, “This expansion is our inaugural base maintenance foothold in the region, complementing FL Technics’ existing operations in the Americas, including a robust line maintenance network in Canada. This strategic investment underscores our commitment to deliver comprehensive MRO solutions, fostering long-term partnerships and laying the groundwork for future developments across the continent.”
By establishing a physical MRO hub in the region, FL Technics aims to provide comprehensive support to the burgeoning fleet of narrow-body aircraft operational in the Americas. Leveraging its extensive global expertise and FAA and EASA Part-145 certified capabilities, FL Technics is poised to offer both base and line maintenance services from the new hub.
“We are pleased to announce our strategic alliance with FL Technics to offer world-class MRO services at Punta Cana International Airport and Punta Cana Free Trade Zone. With this strategic alliance, airport customers will have access to a wide range of aircraft maintenance and repair services, including scheduled inspections, component repairs, cabin modifications, and painting, among others,” said Giovanni Rainieri, Airside Operations Director, Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
Saulius Bajarunas, COO, FL Technics said, “Strategic and operational business development demands meticulous planning and assessment, particularly for complex projects in new markets. I am confident that this new infrastructure will serve as the bedrock for future expansions of the new MRO hub, leveraging FL Technics’ successful best practices from other continents.”
The Punta Cana project is set to undergo continuous evolution with future development phases planned. The blueprint envisions an additional seven bays to be added in the second phase, resulting in a total hub capacity of 12 bays. This expansion is a pivotal addition to the region’s base maintenance capacity, addressing the escalating demand.
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These strategic advancements are fortified by the backing of Avia Solutions Group, the parent company of FL Technics. As one of the world’s largest Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) providers, Avia Solutions Group boasts a fleet of over 180 aircraft that operate across all continents. The synergy between ACMI and MRO operations is a driving force behind growth prospects in the Americas, with both businesses complementing each other to deliver flexible solutions tailored to the diverse demands of cargo and commercial flights.
