The Aerotec Group has acquired Croatia-based Global Aerotech d.o.o., a provider of line maintenance, base maintenance, and component repair services, to expand its European maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) network. This transaction positions Rijeka Airport as a central European hub for aircraft storage, line and base maintenance, cabin refurbishment, reconfiguration, and teardown operations.
Rijeka Airport features a 2,500m runway, 24-hour IFR operations, and capacity for widebody aircraft, supporting efficient transitions and maintenance programs. Infrastructure upgrades and additional hangar space are planned to handle increasing volumes amid supply chain constraints and parts shortages.
Frank Kusserow, Aerotec Group chief executive, stated: “With the acquisition of Global Aerotech, we are taking the next step towards building a customer-focused platform for aircraft maintenance, transitions and asset optimisation. With Rijeka Airport, we are establishing a central European hub that enables us to combine storage, base maintenance, cabin refurbishment and teardown services in one location.”
René Mamet, vice president of operations, noted: “The increasing demand for efficient maintenance, storage and asset transition solutions is driven by ongoing supply chain constraints and limited parts availability across the market. With Rijeka, we are creating a scalable operational platform that combines line and base maintenance capabilities with direct access to component support.”
The acquisition aligns with EASA Part-145 and Part-21, FAA, UK CAA, and GCAA standards. Supported by aviationscouts, Aerotec accesses over 100,000 aircraft parts. Future developments include AFRA-aligned dismantling for sustainable end-of-life solutions. Since Borromin Capital Fund IV’s 2022 investment, Aerotec has added aviationscouts (June 2024), Opremic trade GmbH (July 2025), and a Dubai facility (November 2025).