FL Technics Indonesia opens aircraft painting facility in Bali
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FL Technics Indonesia, an FAA Part-145 certified MRO provider, has launched a new aircraft painting facility at its Denpasar, Bali location. This expansion enhances the company's full-service maintenance, repair, and overhaul MRO capabilities in Southeast Asia. The facility welcomed its first customer, Skyway Airlines, a Philippine air cargo carrier, on June 30, 2026, for the repainting of a Boeing 737-400F freighter aircraft. Martynas Grigas, Chairman of FL Technics Indonesia, stated that the dedicated painting booth is part of their commitment to building full-service MRO capabilities in the region, with several more projects already secured. The Bali facility's strategic location is ideal for serving carriers across Indonesia and Southeast Asia, reducing the need for extended ferry flights. This launch addresses the growing demand for MRO services in the region, supporting aircraft lifecycle extension, rebranding, wet-lease transitions, and return-to-service programs.
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