GetJet Group subsidiary Airhub Aviation has secured an 11,200-square-meter plot at Vilnius International Airport (VNO) to construct a €25 million maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) hangar.

Announced in a press release on August 4, 2026, the 40-year land lease expands the Lithuanian aviation group’s technical infrastructure as the global industry faces ongoing maintenance capacity shortages. The new facility is expected to create more than 100 aviation jobs and support both GetJet’s internal fleet and third-party operators.

Expanding the Vilnius footprint

The newly acquired land at VNO builds upon a previous expansion effort by the company. In March 2025, GetJet Airlines secured an adjacent 4,700-square-meter plot at the airport for an initial €10 million MRO facility. Combined, the two projects represent a €35 million investment in the Lithuanian capital’s aviation infrastructure.

GetJet Group plans to create approximately 200 total new aviation jobs across its Vilnius and Šiauliai operations in the coming years. The company views the infrastructure investment as a core component of its corporate strategy to reduce reliance on external service providers.

“The new facility is an important step in advancing GetJet Group’s long-term growth strategy to build a more efficient and fully integrated group,” said Darius Viltrakis, CEO of GetJet Group. “Expanding our MRO capabilities is one of our key strategic priorities, strengthening our technical independence, increasing our operational flexibility, and enabling us to provide a broader range of services to our global aviation partners.”

Vertical integration in the ACMI market

For GetJet Airlines, which specializes in Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) leasing, controlling maintenance timelines is a critical operational requirement. The airline conducts more than 500 ad-hoc operations annually and currently maintains a mobilization time of 1.5 hours following request confirmation.

Inga Duglas, CEO of GetJet Airlines, stated that developing proprietary MRO infrastructure is necessary to support the fleet independently while increasing the control and efficiency required in the ACMI and aviation asset management sectors.

“In today’s aviation environment, access to reliable MRO capacity and the ability to respond quickly are critical competitive advantages,” Duglas said.

Building on regional success

The Vilnius expansion follows the establishment of Airhub Aviation’s initial MRO center at Šiauliai International Airport in the fall of 2024. According to Viltrakis, the Šiauliai facility reached full capacity within two years of opening, serving international aviation companies and validating the group’s expansion into technical services.

AirPro News analysis

The global aviation industry continues to face significant MRO capacity constraints and supply chain bottlenecks. For an ACMI operator, aircraft downtime directly impacts revenue and client relationships. By vertically integrating and building in-house maintenance capabilities, we see GetJet insulating itself from the broader market’s MRO slot scarcity. This €25 million investment at VNO is less about competing with dedicated third-party MRO providers and more about securing the dispatch reliability necessary to maintain its 1.5-hour mobilization guarantee in a tight capacity environment.

Sources: GetJet Group

Omni Táxi Aéreo will equip its entire fleet of 33 Leonardo AW139 helicopters with Honeywell Aerospace’s IntuVue RDR-7000 weather radar system to enhance hazard detection during complex offshore operations in Brazil.

In a press release issued in August 2026, Honeywell announced the fleet-wide modernization agreement. The upgrade targets the challenging weather environments typical of Omni’s primary offshore missions, where sudden meteorological shifts occur and diversion options are often limited.

Technical capabilities of the RDR-7000

The RDR-7000 provides a maximum range of 320 nautical miles, depending on altitude and atmospheric conditions. The system utilizes 3D volumetric scanning to analyze weather patterns and offers automated hazard detection to reduce crew workload.

According to Honeywell, independent testing demonstrates the radar achieves a 93% accuracy rate in predicting turbulence. The manufacturer states this predictive capability can reduce turbulence-related incidents by more than half.

Omni Táxi Aéreo fleet integration

Omni operates approximately 88 helicopters globally. The operator initially began integrating the RDR-7000 technology into its fleet in 2024. The August 2026 announcement confirms the expansion of this modernization effort to cover all 33 Leonardo AW139s currently in service with the company.

Roberto Coimbra, CEO of Omni Táxi Aéreo, emphasized the operational benefits of the upgrade for the company’s offshore logistics network.

“Safety is the foundation of our work, and offering pilots the clearest possible vision is fundamental. Modernizing our entire AW139 fleet with Honeywell’s radar is an investment in our professionals, passengers, and the reliability of operations.”

Regulatory footprint in Brazil

The RDR-7000 has steadily expanded its regulatory approval within the Brazilian market. In June 2025, Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) certified the system for use on Bombardier Learjet 40 and 45 aircraft.

The adoption by Omni Táxi Aéreo represents a significant rotary-wing application for the technology in the region, supporting high-demand offshore energy sector logistics where reliable weather data is critical for flight safety.

AirPro News analysis

We note that the decision to standardize the RDR-7000 across the entire Leonardo AW139 fleet reflects a broader industry trend toward automating weather detection in offshore helicopter operations. Offshore environments present unique meteorological challenges, and reducing pilot workload through automated 3D scanning directly addresses a primary risk factor in these missions. The minor discrepancy between earlier 2024 reports of a 31-aircraft fleet and the current 33-aircraft figure highlights Omni’s steady acquisition strategy over the past two years.

Sources: Honeywell Aerospace

Asperion Aerospace LLC officially launched on August 4, 2026, establishing a new parent organization designed to consolidate and expand specialized engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the military aircraft aftermarket.

Headquartered in San Fernando, California, the newly formed entity builds upon the foundation of Frazier Aviation, Inc., an aerospace manufacturer founded in 1953. According to a press release issued by the company, Asperion will serve as a growth platform backed by Seven Point Equity Partners, targeting both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions within the aerospace and defense sectors.

Strategic expansion and leadership

The formation of Asperion Aerospace follows a strategic partnership between Frazier Aviation International and Seven Point Equity Partners. While the August 4 announcement cites 2024 as the origin of this partnership, historical statements from Seven Point indicate the collaboration was publicly formalized in February 2025.

To support its global expansion, Frazier Aviation recently invested in its leadership and operational infrastructure. The company appointed new members to its Board of Directors and expanded its business development, operations, and procurement teams.

Brian Williams, CEO of both Asperion Aerospace and Frazier Aviation, stated that the launch represents a deliberate strategy to provide specialized solutions to a global customer base.

“Asperion is ideally positioned to build on Frazier’s legacy of quality and reliability while building a broader platform to deliver integrated solutions across the aerospace and defense aftermarket sector,” Williams said.

Focus on military aircraft platforms

Frazier Aviation brings decades of experience servicing legacy military aircraft platforms to the new Asperion portfolio. The company specializes in components and support for the Lockheed C-130, the Lockheed Martin F-16, and the Lockheed P-3.

Seven Point Equity Partners views the consolidation under Asperion as a vehicle for scaling these capabilities. Tom Burchill, Managing Partner at Seven Point, noted that the platform will accelerate strategic growth initiatives and support global market expansion.

“By bringing complementary businesses together under the Asperion platform, we will build on decades of operational excellence to create a truly integrated global organization, one well-positioned to deliver superior solutions to aerospace customers for years to come,” Burchill said.

AirPro News analysis

The formal launch of Asperion Aerospace signals a familiar private equity playbook in the aerospace and defense aftermarket: acquiring a legacy supplier with niche platform expertise and using it as a cornerstone for a broader MRO and manufacturing roll-up. By targeting sustainment for enduring military platforms like the C-130 and F-16, we expect Asperion to pursue bolt-on acquisitions that add complementary repair capabilities or proprietary parts manufacturing, capitalizing on the extended lifecycles of these global fleets.

Sources: Asperion Aerospace LLC