J&C Aero

J&C Aero is an EASA approved aircraft cabin interior and airworthiness company with its headquarters and cabin interior hub near Vilnius airport in Lithuania. It started in 2012 as an engineering company and now covers design and engineering, production, an interior shop, maintenance, CAMO, research and development, parts supply and distribution. A representative office operates in the Shannon Free Zone in Ireland. The site reports that Setna acquired a majority stake in June 2026, after a sale announcement in February 2026. Customers include legacy and low cost airlines, financial institutions, maintenance organisations, aerospace manufacturers and government bodies.

Design and engineering

• Cabin modification, lease return packages, LOPA standardisation and VIP aircraft interior completions
• Certification of cabin management and in-flight entertainment systems, including lighting, audio, video, Wi-Fi and Live TV
• Installation of economy, premium, business and first class seats, including 16g dynamic seats, plus galley equipment such as espresso machines and ovens
• Cabin lighting integration, from general LED to zoned and custom programmed lighting
• Exterior livery and interior branding, modelled in 3D and approved under EASA Part 21J
• Cockpit and cargo compartment changes, including electronic flight bag provisions and emergency equipment layout
• An EASA supplemental type certificate for carrying cargo in bags on passenger seats
• Redelivery support such as registration changes, SELCAL and ELT reprogramming and standardisation work

Production

The in-house production team makes components for Airbus, Boeing and Embraer cabins, in standard, customised or fully branded designs.

• Seats, laminated and leather covers, cushions and seat belts
• Class dividers for the Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 Sky Interior, curtains, crew rest kits and carpets
• Windscreens, bin partitions, aisle chairs and Braille placards
• Livery, exterior and interior placard printing
• Cargo conversion kits and cargo bags, and VIP completion kits
• Composite shop for wet lay-up and hot bond work using glass, carbon, aramid, honeycomb and pre-impregnated materials

Interior shop

• Repair, refurbishment and recertification of seats, ovens, dividers, curtains, life vests, ducts, toilets, floor panels and coffee makers
• Air conditioning and pressurisation parts, doors, windows, sidewalls and overhead bins
• Electronics shop with an ESD protected area for onboard avionics and galley electrical items
• Components can be supplied with an EASA Form 1

CAMO and maintenance

CAMO support runs from aircraft selection advice and lease contract input to daily airworthiness management, defect monitoring and a 24/7 maintenance control centre. Transition and storage support covers import under EASA, airworthiness reviews, records surveys and ferry flights. Maintenance covers scheduled checks, troubleshooting and minor modifications on the Airbus A320 family, A330 and Boeing 737 NG.

Research and development

The R&D team handles concept work, 3D modelling, prototyping and first article inspection. A repair and alteration department runs flammability, strength, durability and dynamic tests to EASA and FAA rules. The Jump Seat Duo, a crew seat that converts into a wheelchair for reduced mobility passengers, was a runner-up at the Crystal Cabin Awards 2023.

Company facts

• EASA Part 21J, Part 21G and Part 145 approvals, plus a long list of EASA STCs
• Founded in 2012; Part 21J in 2014 to 2015, Part 21G in 2016 to 2017, CAMO services from 2020, Part 145 in 2021
• Facilities of more than 3,600 square meters near Vilnius airport, opened in 2024
• Team of about 150 people reported for 2023
• Reported annual volumes: 1,000+ aircraft modified, 3,200+ seats refurbished, 15,000+ seat covers produced

Contact

Phone: +370 5 205 3945