FL Technics

FL Technics is an independent aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania. It is part of Avia Solutions Group, which describes itself as the world's largest ACMI provider, operating a fleet of 107 aircraft on six continents. FL Technics says it is certified by EASA, FAA and the GCAA of the United Arab Emirates, and holds a range of OEM and supplier authorizations. Its services cover base and line maintenance, parts and materials trading, engines, APU and landing gear management, aircraft engineering and design, technical training and logistics.

Line maintenance

The company says it runs the world's largest independent line maintenance network, with more than 100 stations across Europe, EMEA, Asia Pacific and North America, and carries out thousands of routine checks per week. Line stations are listed on the site for airports including London Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stansted, Birmingham, Frankfurt, Milan Malpensa, Rome Fiumicino, Venice, Naples, Marseille, Nice, Lille, Abu Dhabi, Toronto Pearson, Denpasar and a number of Norwegian and Swedish airports. Approvals named on the site include EASA Part 145, FAA, UK CAA, the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority and the Bermuda Department of Civil Aviation. New line stations can be set up at short notice, and a mobile line station vehicle with tools can be sent to any location in the EU.

Component and engineering support

• Supply of components through its own network and partners, and engine replacements at its own stations or a location chosen by the customer
• Component recovery, cleaning and inspection, and EASA Form 1 recertification of major and minor components including engines, APUs and LRUs
• Engineering support throughout aircraft repainting

AOG recovery

FL Technics Group provides worldwide AOG support through its maintenance network. Storm Aviation's GO Team is the central coordination point for AOG recovery, available 24/7/365, and mobilises engineers, tooling, spare parts, approvals and logistics. Specialized AOG for engines, airframes and materials is handled by FL Technics, UAB in Lithuania, and AOG for wheels and brakes by FL Technics Wheels & Brakes GmbH.

Engine services

• Engine repair and maintenance for CFM56-3, CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines, with a purpose built quick turnaround shop in Lithuania near Kaunas International Airport
• Borescope and external engine inspections with reports
• Engine preservation and storage in a controlled environment of regulated temperature and humidity, plus engine stand storage and financing and administration services
• Lease return support, on-wing modifications and structural repairs, and off-wing care and maintenance
• Trent 1000 and GenNext engine change services
• EASA, FAA and UK CAA certified scopes, with UK teams working under Part 145 B1 and B3 approvals

Wheels and brakes

Certified under EASA Part 145, with a purpose built location in Hanover, Germany. Services include repair and overhaul to CMM, availability management with VMI options, spares supply, complete wheel repairs with optional Part 21J design and repairs, carbon and steel brake repairs, brake carbon heat sinks for all OEMs, structural inspections, NDT testing, a flexible per landing basis and 24/7 AOG support.

Design and production

• Certified under EASA Part 21J and Part 21G, with a design organization approval (DOA) under EASA CS/JAR 23 and CS/JAR 25 for minor modifications and repairs; major changes and STC services are provided on request, including under GCAA approval in the Middle East
• Cabin refurbishment, LOPA changes, textile and emergency equipment changes, galleys, lavatories, bulkheads, wardrobes and front row monuments through partners
• Livery painting, marking and decal installation
• Avionics and IFE changes, including W-IFE, ADS-B Out, TCAS and ULD solutions
• Own print shop for interior placards in more than 15 languages, seat row numbers, emergency equipment signs and stencils

Group companies

The certificates page lists approvals for FL Technics Dominican Republic, FL Technics LLC, Flash Line Maintenance S.r.l., PT Avia Technics Dirgantara in Indonesia, Storm Aviation Ltd, Wheels and Brakes GmbH and Wright International Inc, as well as an ASA membership certificate. The contacts page also lists offices in Canada, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic and Lithuania, including the Diamond Hangar at London Stansted Airport.

Company facts

• Headquarters: Rodūnios kl. 18, Vilnius, Lithuania
• Engine shop near Kaunas International Airport
• Part of Avia Solutions Group