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GetJet Expands Maintenance Operations to Cut Dependence on External Providers

GetJet Expands In-House Maintenance to Reduce Reliance on External Providers
Lithuanian wet-lease specialist GetJet Airlines is intensifying its investment in in-house maintenance operations to reduce dependence on external maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers amid evolving industry dynamics. The airline, a subsidiary of GetJet Group, reported a net profit of €9.4 million ($10.7 million) for its 2025 financial year, supported by stable revenues of €165 million. This profit figure, however, represents a significant decline from the previous year’s €25.4 million, underscoring the increasingly challenging market environment.
Strategic Fleet Management and Technical Investment
GetJet recently expanded its fleet by adding five Airbus A320s and one Boeing 737 to support new ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) contracts with Etihad Airways and Eurowings. Despite these additions, the group intends to maintain its fleet size at 20 aircraft, which chief executive Inga Duglas describes as “the optimal scale for our business.” This approach is designed to preserve operational agility and responsiveness amid market fluctuations.
Rather than pursuing further fleet expansion, GetJet plans to reinvest profits into enhancing its technical capabilities. The company is preparing to absorb anticipated market volatility in 2026 by developing its own maintenance infrastructure. This initiative includes the establishment of a new maintenance facility at Vilnius Airport, which will complement the existing MRO center at Šiauliai International Airport.
Challenges and Industry Context
The shift toward in-house maintenance presents notable challenges. GetJet faces substantial upfront costs to build technical capacity and must recruit and train skilled personnel to operate the new facility effectively. Additionally, there is a risk that internal operations may not achieve the efficiency or cost-effectiveness of established external providers. These factors have drawn increased scrutiny from investors, who are closely monitoring the financial impact of this strategic pivot.
GetJet’s move aligns with a broader trend across the European aviation sector, where airlines are seeking greater control over maintenance amid rising material costs and capacity constraints. Competitors such as Ryanair, LOT Polish Airlines, and TAP Air Portugal are similarly expanding their in-house MRO capabilities to mitigate operational risks. Meanwhile, major industry players including Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, and International Airlines Group continue to consolidate their maintenance operations through mergers and acquisitions, intensifying competition within the sector.
In April, GetJet secured $31 million in financing from Volofin Capital Management to support its fleet renewal and to expand its asset management and aircraft component trading businesses. As the company advances its strategy to build internal technical expertise, its ability to maintain operational efficiency and profitability will remain under close observation by industry stakeholders and investors alike.

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