Airhub Aviation Adds Boeing 737 MAX and A320neo to Maintenance Scope
Lithuanian MRO firm Airhub Aviation has gained regulatory approval to service Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo aircraft after a TKA audit.
By The Aviation Hub
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Airhub Aviation has expanded its base maintenance scope to include the Boeing 737 MAX and the Airbus A320neo, following the successful completion of a regulatory audit by Lithuania's Transport Competence Agency (TKA). The approval, confirmed on 19 October 2026, covers A320neo aircraft powered by either CFM LEAP or Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.
The Lithuania-based company describes itself as an aircraft lifecycle management specialist, offering asset management, component repair management and end-of-life solutions across its five-bay MRO facility.
What the TKA Approval Covers
According to Air Cargo Week, the expanded scope follows a regulatory audit by Lithuania's Transport Competence Agency. The approval brings both narrowbody new-generation platforms under Airhub Aviation's base maintenance capabilities for the first time.
The company maintains partnerships with Airbus and other leading aviation OEMs, and operates a facility with extensive aircraft parking capacity alongside its maintenance bays.
Why the Timing Matters for Operators
Oleg Novak, Managing Director of Airhub Aviation, pointed to a specific maintenance pressure building across the A320neo fleet. "We are seeing growing demand not only for regular 24-month checks but also for the first 12-year checks on new-generation aircraft," he said.
"A wave of A320neo aircraft is now approaching this milestone, bringing additional challenges for operators, including potentially longer ground times, as these checks are being performed for the first time in the aircraft's operational lifecycle," Novak added.
Managing those events cost-effectively, he said, requires extensive technical expertise and strong MRO capabilities.
The 737 MAX End-of-Life Picture
The 737 MAX side of the expansion also reflects a market that is maturing faster than many anticipated. Air Cargo Week reports that over the past 12 months the first Boeing 737 MAX 8 has undergone an end-of-life management process, while A320neo part-outs are gaining momentum following several airline insolvencies in 2025 and 2026.
Novak framed the expansion as a direct response to those pressures. "The aviation market is evolving rapidly, and technical capabilities must evolve with it," he said. "Expanding our Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737MAX maintenance scope responds directly to growing demand from lessors, operators and aftermarket players for specialized support across new-generation aircraft platforms."
Supply Chain Pressures Driving Demand
Airhub Aviation sees the broader market context as a key driver of demand for its services. Novak cited supply chain constraints, limited engine shop capacity and delays in new aircraft deliveries as factors pushing operators towards specialist support.
"These pressures are increasing the need for solutions that keep aircraft operational while preserving long-term asset value," he said, "and are also driving demand for flexible technical slot availability across the aircraft lifecycle."
The company says demand for specialised technical support is growing across NEO, MAX and A220 fleets, particularly where expertise in complex maintenance, aircraft transitions and asset management is required.
What Airhub Aviation Plans Next: The Airbus A220
Alongside the 737 MAX and A320neo work, Airhub Aviation is progressing plans to extend its technical service offering to the Airbus A220 platform. The company told Air Cargo Week that it is currently undergoing the approval process and developing capabilities covering line maintenance, aircraft transitions and end-of-life asset management, in cooperation with an established industry-leading partner.
No timeline for the A220 approval was given in the announcement.
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The Bottom Line
Airhub Aviation's regulatory clearance to maintain the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo positions it to capitalise on two converging trends: a wave of maturing new-generation aircraft requiring complex scheduled maintenance, and a growing number of aircraft entering end-of-life processes following recent airline failures.
The imminent A220 approval, if it proceeds, would give the company coverage across all three of the dominant new-generation narrowbody platforms. For lessors and operators navigating tight engine shop queues and delivery backlogs, independent MRO capacity of this kind carries real commercial weight.
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