Leadership appointment supports European growth

FL Technics Wheels and Brakes, identified as the second-largest independent wheels and brakes MRO provider globally, has confirmed the appointment of Vytautas Jankauskas as its new CEO.

Jankauskas brings international leadership experience to the role, having most recently served as CEO of BAA Training Vietnam. His appointment is positioned to support continued organisational development and operational improvements.

Focus on operational performance and network expansion

Vytautas Jankauskas stated that he aims to contribute to the company’s growth and strengthen its European maintenance, repair and overhaul footprint. The business continues to expand its workshop network across Europe, providing wheels and brakes MRO services to airline customers.

The company operates within a market where airlines are increasingly outsourcing maintenance activities, and it is focused on developing what it describes as Europe’s largest wheels and brakes MRO network.

Strengthening position in aviation maintenance

The appointment forms part of broader efforts to strengthen the management team as demand for maintenance services grows. FL Technics Wheels and Brakes continues to position itself as a partner to airlines requiring specialised component maintenance.

Part of a global MRO and aviation services group

FL Technics Wheels and Brakes operates within FL Technics Group, a global provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The group’s capabilities include base and line maintenance, component support, engine and landing gear management, engineering, and technical training.

FL Technics is certified under multiple regulatory frameworks, including EASA and FAA approvals, and operates facilities across Lithuania, Indonesia, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom, with additional line stations worldwide.

The company forms part of Avia Solutions Group, an ACMI provider operating a fleet of 145 aircraft across six continents. The group employs approximately 14,000 aviation professionals and comprises more than 250 subsidiaries, offering a range of aviation-related services including training, ground handling, and logistics.