Saulius Bajarūnas to become chief executive of FL Technics

Saulius Bajarūnas has been appointed chief executive of international aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider FL Technics, part of Avia Solutions Group. He will assume the role on 1 September 2026.

Bajarūnas has served as FL Technics' chief operating officer for the past eight years and will now take responsibility for the company's global operations and strategic development. He succeeds long-serving chief executive Žilvinas Lapinskas, who recently became chief executive of Avia Solutions Group.

"FL Technics has earned a reputation as a trusted international aviation partner across different continents. Together with our global team, we will continue pursuing our strategic priorities, maintain the highest standards of quality and trusted partnership, and carry forward our mission of building a safer aviation industry," said incoming FL Technics chief executive Saulius Bajarūnas.

In his new role, Bajarūnas will focus on improving operational efficiency, expanding the company's service portfolio and strengthening long-term customer relationships.

"I am proud to have led FL Technics and of everything we have achieved together over the past 13 years. Today, the company is stronger than ever – we have an outstanding team, are expanding our international footprint and have built a solid foundation for continued business success," said Avia Solutions Group chief executive Žilvinas Lapinskas.

Over more than two decades, FL Technics has grown into one of the region's largest independent MRO providers. The company now operates aircraft maintenance and repair hangars in Europe, the Americas and Asia, provides line maintenance services, and serves airlines, leasing companies and other aircraft operators worldwide.

Over the past decade, FL Technics' revenue has nearly quadrupled, rising from $105.3mn in 2016 to $405.2mn in 2025.

FL Technics is a global provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. The company specialises in base and line maintenance, spare parts and component support, engine, APU and landing gear management, integrated aircraft engineering, technical training and aviation logistics.

Certified under EASA Part-145, Part-CAMO, Part-147, Part-21 and FAA-145 regulations, FL Technics operates base maintenance facilities across Europe, Indonesia, the Middle East and the Americas, as well as line maintenance stations worldwide.

FL Technics is part of Avia Solutions Group, the world's largest ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) provider, operating a fleet of 136 aircraft across six continents. The group also provides a broad range of aviation services, including MRO, pilot and crew training, ground handling and other aviation solutions. Avia Solutions Group comprises more than 250 subsidiaries employing 11,000 highly skilled aviation professionals.