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JETMS Moves Production to Lithuania and Focuses UK on Design Hub
JETMS will relocate manufacturing from the UK to Lithuania by 2026, creating a production centre in Kaunas and a design hub in London.
This article summarizes reporting by Runway Girl Network.
JETMS to Relocate Production to Lithuania, Reposition UK as Design Hub
Effective January 1, 2026, aircraft interior solutions provider JETMS will restructure its global operations, shifting manufacturing activities from the United Kingdom to Lithuania. According to reporting by Runway Girl Network, the subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group is undertaking this transition to optimize its supply chain and leverage specific regional strengths.
The reorganization involves a clear division of labor between the company’s two primary arms: JETMS Completions Ltd in the UK and JETMS Interiors UAB in Lithuania. As detailed in the coverage, the move aims to unify the brand’s capabilities, offering a comprehensive solution that spans initial design to final installation.
Strategic Division of Operations
Under the new structure, the company’s facility in Kaunas, Lithuania, will be designated as the Group’s “Production Centre of Excellence.” Reporting indicates that this division will assume responsibility for full-scale cabin manufacturing, refurbishment, and installation projects. The decision leverages the scale of the Lithuanian operations to handle heavy production tasks.
Conversely, the UK division, based at London Biggin Hill Airport, will pivot to become the “Centre of Excellence for Design and Engineering.” According to the announcement, the UK team will focus on high-value technical services, including:
- Bespoke cabin design and innovation.
- Engineering and certification (Supplemental Type Certificates).
- Research and development (R&D).
- Business development and modification programs.
This separation allows the UK branch to concentrate on intellectual property and precision engineering while the Lithuanian branch focuses on manufacturing output.
Facility Capabilities and Leadership
The transition relies heavily on the capacity of the Lithuanian infrastructure. The Kaunas facility spans approximately 65,000 square feet (6,000 square meters) and is equipped for comprehensive cabin production. Mindaugas Trapenskis, CEO of JETMS Interiors UAB, is set to lead this new production hub.
Stefan Chevalier, the CEO of JETMS, described the move as a logical step for the company’s expansion. In a statement cited by Runway Girl Network, Chevalier emphasized the synergy between the two locations:
“This strategic transition represents a natural evolution in our growth journey, enabling us to combine the design and engineering expertise of our UK team with world-class manufacturing capabilities in Lithuania.”
, Stefan Chevalier, CEO of JETMS
AirPro News Analysis
We observe that this restructuring aligns with broader industry trends where aerospace companies seek to lower production costs while retaining high-level engineering talent in established aviation hubs like the UK. By moving labor-intensive manufacturing to Lithuania, a region where parent company Avia Solutions Group has a significant footprint, JETMS likely aims to reduce overheads and streamline logistics. Meanwhile, maintaining the “Centre of Excellence” in London ensures the company retains its prestige and certification authority in the highly regulated UK aviation market.
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