Wizz Air opens first Romanian aircraft maintenance center at Băneasa

Wizz Air, Romania’s largest airline, has officially announced the opening of its first dedicated aircraft maintenance center in Romania, in partnership with Romaero. Located at Bucharest Băneasa Airport, the new facility will serve as a strategic hub for both heavy and light maintenance operations on Wizz Air’s growing local and regional fleet.

 

The announcement was made during a joint press conference in Bucharest on 14 July 2025, attended by Mauro Peneda, Managing Director of Wizz Air Malta, and Bogdan Costaş, Managing Director of Romaero.

“This is a strategic leap forward for Wizz Air in Romania,” said Peneda. “The new center ensures greater efficiency and reliability, while also contributing to job creation and supporting our long-term growth in the region.”

Supporting Romania’s largest fleet

Wizz Air currently operates the largest fleet in its network from Romania, with 43 aircraft expected to be based locally by winter 2025. The airline also offers 204 routes from 13 airports in the country, connecting travelers to 75 destinations across 25 countries.

The Băneasa maintenance center will handle scheduled heavy checks, engine changes, annual inspections, and light maintenance tasks for aircraft based in Romania and neighboring countries. Operations at the facility are set to begin in October 2025.

To carry out maintenance work, Wizz Air has signed a three-year contract with a certified MRO provider, which already supports the airline in Italy and Albania. Together with Romaero’s technical expertise, the center will streamline aircraft servicing, reduce downtime, and improve operational resilience across the region.

A partnership for sustainable aviation growth

“This partnership aligns with Romaero’s goal of strengthening its presence in civil MRO,” said Costaş. “We believe this project will play a pivotal role in Romaero’s recovery and help add value to the European maintenance market.”

The launch follows Wizz Air’s recent expansion at Bucharest Băneasa Airport, including the stationing of a second aircraft and the opening of new routes. The airline now employs over 1,600 people in Romania and continues to invest under its €14 billion Customer First Compass transformation plan.

With more than 300 new aircraft on order and a strong focus on sustainability, digitalization, and passenger experience, Wizz Air is positioning itself as a leading force in next-generation aviation.