FL Technics to Service JetBlue Aircraft at New Punta Cana Aviation Hub

Partnership emphasizes JetBlue's long-term investment in the region's aviation future and FL Technics' goal to make Punta Cana a major maintenance hub.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:12am

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A photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a polished metal aircraft component, such as a turbine engine or landing gear, arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing the technical precision and reliability of aviation maintenance.A new aviation maintenance hub in Punta Cana will service JetBlue aircraft, strengthening the airline's operations in the Dominican Republic.Washington Today

FL Technics, a global aviation maintenance provider, has reached an agreement to service JetBlue aircraft at its upcoming MRO facility in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. This partnership marks a key milestone as FL Technics' new $70 million facility approaches completion and highlights Punta Cana's increasing significance as an aviation hub in the Caribbean region.

Why it matters

The agreement demonstrates both companies' commitment to strengthening aviation operations in the Dominican Republic. By establishing a comprehensive heavy maintenance hub next to one of the Caribbean's busiest airports, the partnership aims to reduce the need for airlines to send aircraft out of the region for service, saving time and resources. This aligns with JetBlue's efforts to support strong industry growth and promote long-term aviation development in the Caribbean.

The details

FL Technics' new facility in Punta Cana is being built in three phases to gradually increase capacity, initially creating around 300 skilled technical and support jobs with plans to add up to 2,000 positions over the coming years. The facility is expected to serve both airlines and aircraft leasing companies, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting high standards of reliability across the region.

  • FL Technics' new $70 million MRO facility in Punta Cana is approaching completion.
  • The facility is being built in three phases to gradually increase capacity.

The players

FL Technics

A global provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, certified under EASA Part-145, Part-CAMO, Part-147, Part-21, and FAA-145. FL Technics operates facilities in Lithuania, Indonesia, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom, with line stations worldwide.

JetBlue

An American low-cost airline that transports more customers between the United States and the Dominican Republic than any other airline.

Grupo Puntacana

A leading company in tourism and financial development in the Dominican Republic, partnering with FL Technics on the new Punta Cana MRO facility.

Žilvinas Lapinskas

The CEO of FL Technics Group.

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What they’re saying

“For every new MRO, the first client is truly special. It will always be remembered as the first airline that trusted us with its most valuable assets - its aircraft. This is more than a contract; it is a matter of trust and responsibility. That is why I am extremely pleased that our first client in Punta Cana will be JetBlue - a quality-driven, innovative, and highly effective partner, and one of the most trusted airlines in the region. We share the same values and see a strong, promising future ahead.”

— Žilvinas Lapinskas, CEO of FL Technics Group

What’s next

The new FL Technics MRO facility in Punta Cana is expected to gradually increase its capacity and workforce over the coming years, with plans to add up to 2,000 positions.

The takeaway

The partnership between FL Technics and JetBlue to establish a comprehensive maintenance hub in Punta Cana demonstrates the growing importance of the Dominican Republic as an aviation hub in the Caribbean region, benefiting both airlines and local economies through increased efficiency and job creation.