New FL Technics Wheels and Brakes Facility Near Milan Bergamo Airport Strengthens Southern Europe Support

New FL Technics Wheels and Brakes Facility Near Milan Bergamo Airport Strengthens Southern Europe Support

(IN BRIEF) FL Technics has opened a 2,041 m² Wheels and Brakes facility in Bergamo, Italy—its fourth in Europe—positioned near Milan Bergamo Airport to serve airlines in Southern and Western Europe. Alongside sites in Vilnius, Budapest, and Hanover, the new centre forms a regional network that enhances turnaround times, simplifies logistics, and lowers transport-related emissions. CEO Zilvinas Lapinskas highlighted the strategic importance of proximity to major hubs for efficient AOG support and routine maintenance. The Bergamo facility will grow to approximately 160 technicians, bolstering FL Technics’ worldwide workforce of 3,000 and underscoring the company’s aim to build Europe’s largest landing gear MRO network.

(PRESS RELEASE) VILNIUS, 6-Aug-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — FL Technics, a leading global provider of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services and a member of Avia Solutions Group, has inaugurated its fourth dedicated Wheels and Brakes facility in Europe—located in Bergamo, Italy. Spanning 2,041 m² and conveniently situated near Milan Bergamo Airport, the new site has already begun operations to deliver fast, high-quality landing gear component support for airlines across Southern and Western Europe.

This Bergamo outpost complements FL Technics’ existing Wheels and Brakes network in Vilnius, Budapest, and Hanover, forming an integrated continental platform designed to minimize turnaround times and streamline logistics—even in AOG scenarios. By placing facilities close to major air transport hubs, FL Technics enables carriers to reduce transit distances, cut emissions, and rely on consistent, OEM-grade service.

“Our Bergamo investment responds directly to growing airline demand in Southern and Western Europe,” said Zilvinas Lapinskas, CEO of FL Technics. “Strategic locations, strong partnerships, and our expert workforce are key to building Europe’s largest landing gear MRO network. This new facility will be a pivotal hub for landing gear maintenance, serving leading carriers throughout the region.”

The Bergamo centre is set to expand to nearly 160 skilled technicians, adding to FL Technics’ global team of 3,000 professionals. Airlines and lessors are invited to explore bespoke collaboration models and experience the efficiencies of dedicated regional Wheels and Brakes support.

This milestone reinforces FL Technics’ long-term growth strategy and its commitment to delivering top-tier, accessible component support solutions for the aviation industry.

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SOURCE: FLTechnics