Avia Solutions Group Receives MRO Approval for 737 Max

Avia Solutions Group Secures EASA Approval for 737 Max Heavy Maintenance

Avia Solutions Group, a prominent wet-lease operator, has achieved a significant milestone with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) granting approval for heavy maintenance on Boeing 737 Max aircraft. This certification, awarded to its FL Technics division under EASA Part-145, authorizes the company to conduct comprehensive servicing of 737 Max 8 and 9 models at its facilities in Vilnius and Kaunas, Lithuania.

Strategic Expansion and Market Positioning

Zilvinas Lapinskas, chief executive of FL Technics, described the approval as a “natural step” in the company’s ongoing expansion efforts. Avia Solutions Group currently operates a fleet exceeding 220 aircraft across its wet-lease operators and recently placed orders for up to 80 Boeing 737 Max jets, including 40 firm commitments. The new certification is expected to support maintenance needs not only for the company’s own fleet but also for third-party operators, aligning with the broader industry shift toward newer and more sustainable aircraft.

Juozas Lapeika, FL Technics deputy chief for base maintenance, emphasized that the EASA approval positions Avia Solutions Group at the forefront of fleet evolution. He noted that the certification enhances the company’s role as a key maintenance provider, particularly for operators seeking to upgrade or maintain their fleets with the latest aviation technologies. Lapeika further highlighted that the expanded service capabilities will strengthen the company’s competitiveness in the international market and align with its strategic focus on innovation and comprehensive aviation solutions.

Responding to Growing Demand in the MRO Sector

The approval arrives amid increasing demand for heavy maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the 737 Max, as airlines worldwide continue to modernize their fleets. Industry analysts have responded positively, recognizing that Avia Solutions Group’s enhanced capabilities position it to capture a larger share of the expanding MRO market. Nevertheless, the company is expected to encounter heightened competition, as other MRO providers may accelerate efforts to upgrade their own service offerings in response to the surge in demand.

By securing EASA certification for 737 Max heavy maintenance, Avia Solutions Group not only consolidates its market presence but also lays the groundwork for further growth in a competitive and rapidly evolving aviation landscape.