Canada’s aviation market is continuing to diversify, with strong growth in passenger traffic from non-US international destinations driving demand for flexible and tailored MRO support services. Wright International, affiliated with FL Technics and operating within the Avia Solutions Group structure, is positioning itself to support airlines and leasing companies expanding their presence in Canada.

 

Transborder travel between the United States and Canada remains significant, ranking as the fifth most flown country-to-country market globally, according to OAG data. However, while US-Canada flight volumes declined during 2025, growth in other international sectors has offset this reduction. Statistics Canada data shows non-US international passenger numbers increasing from 25.6 million in 2022 to 38.9 million in 2024.

 

Wright International holds Transport Canada approvals alongside authorisations from multiple international aviation authorities, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Europe. According to Donatas Dockus, CEO of Wright International, this regulatory coverage supports carriers from multiple regions that are either operating in Canada or planning expansion.

 

The company also leverages international expertise through its connection to FL Technics Group and Avia Solutions Group, enabling it to support global airlines and leasing companies operating in the Canadian market. Wright International provides North American engineering solutions combined with international operational experience, allowing support for activities such as inspections and engineering services for leasing companies without requiring them to deploy their own teams.

Operating conditions in Canada present unique logistical and environmental challenges. Geography, remote airport locations and severe weather conditions affect line maintenance and aircraft-on-ground (AOG) response requirements. Wright International maintains response capability in extreme conditions, including overnight call-outs during severe winter temperatures.

 

Recruitment remains a global MRO challenge and is intensified in Canada due to dispersed population centres and remote operational locations. The company addresses this through measured station expansion combined with local workforce training and development.

 

Wright International is expanding its tailored line maintenance offering across Canada. The company currently operates at Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, with a recently added station in Halifax. Seasonal operations are also maintained in Quebec City, Ottawa and Winnipeg.

 

In total, Wright International operates seven stations at international airports across Canada, including Toronto Pearson, Montreal-Trudeau, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier, Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson, Vancouver, Halifax Stanfield and Québec City Jean Lesage. These stations support a broad range of narrow-body, wide-body and regional aircraft types, including Boeing, Airbus and Embraer platforms.

 

Current supported aircraft types include Airbus A220, A320 family, A330 and A330neo, A340 and A350 aircraft, as well as Boeing 737 family, 757, 767, 777 and 787 aircraft, alongside regional Embraer aircraft.

 

The company holds multiple approvals including TCCA, EASA, GACA, 2 REG, CAAF, Egyptian CAA, Moroccan DAC, Turkish DGCA and QCAA. Wright International provides line maintenance up to A-check level and AOG support, with 24/7 service available in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. The company also maintains spares and component storage facilities in Toronto.

 

Maintenance services include routine inspections, AOG call-out support, and the ability to deploy teams to remote airports as required. Wright International also provides engineering support for leasing companies operating aircraft in Canada.

 

According to the company, customer service remains a central focus, with emphasis placed on reliability, quality and long-term client relationships. The company also maintains focus on after-service support and continuous communication with airline customers.

 

Wright International is monitoring seasonal airline deployment trends and evaluating additional seasonal station opportunities as airline route networks evolve.

 

Looking ahead, the company’s long-term strategy focuses on expanding national coverage while continuing investment in workforce development to support additional aircraft types, including next-generation platforms. The company aims to grow through new customer partnerships while expanding service depth with existing airline clients.

 

Wright International is headquartered in Toronto and operates as a subsidiary of FL Technics, a global aviation MRO services provider operating multiple subsidiaries and line maintenance stations worldwide. FL Technics is part of Avia Solutions Group, which provides ACMI, MRO, training, ground handling and other aviation services across six continents.