Airhub Aviation has expanded its base maintenance capabilities to include the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX, following a regulatory audit by Lithuania’s Transport Competence Agency (TKA).
The expanded approval covers A320neo aircraft powered by either CFM LEAP or Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF) engines, as well as Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
The company is also developing plans to extend its technical services to the Airbus A220, with an approval process under way in cooperation with an industry partner. The proposed scope includes line maintenance, aircraft transitions and end-of-life asset management.
Demand is currently increasing for both routine maintenance and more complex checks on newer aircraft. This includes the first 12-year checks for A320neo aircraft, which may require longer periods on the ground as operators and maintenance providers undertake these inspections for the first time.
Oleg Novak, Managing Director of Airhub Aviation said:The aviation market is evolving rapidly, and technical capabilities must evolve with it. Expanding our Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737MAX maintenance scope responds directly to growing demand from lessors, operators and aftermarket players for specialized support across new-generation aircraft platforms. It also strengthens our capabilities across the broader aircraft lifecycle, with a continued focus on technical asset management and residual value preservation.
We are seeing growing demand not only for regular 24-month checks but also for the first 12-year checks on new-generation aircraft. A wave of A320neo aircraft is now approaching this milestone, bringing additional challenges for operators, including potentially longer ground times, as these checks are being performed for the first time in the aircraft's operational lifecycle. Managing these complex maintenance events in the most cost-effective manner requires extensive technical expertise and strong MRO capabilities.
Airhub Aviation said that supply chain constraints, limited engine shop capacity and delays in new aircraft deliveries are increasing the need for maintenance and asset management services that help operators keep aircraft in service and preserve residual value.
The company provides aircraft asset management, maintenance, component repair management and end-of-life solutions. Its facilities include a five-bay maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility, alongside aircraft parking capacity. Airhub Aviation also maintains partnerships with Airbus and other aviation original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
