SETNA Acquires Majority Stake in J&C Aero to Establish Global Cabin Interiors Capabilities

SETNA Acquires Majority Stake in J&C Aero to Establish Global Cabin Interiors Capabilities

Partnership adds EASA-certified interiors design, production, maintenance, and continuing airworthi­ness capabili­ties across commercial and government end markets

CHICAGO and VILNIUS, Lithuania — June 30, 2026 — Setna iO, LLC (“Setna”), a Chicago-based global aftermar­ket aircraft parts supplier, is proud to announce that it has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in J&C Aero (“J&C”), a global leader in cabin interior engineer­ing based in Vilnius, Lithuania, with certified design, production, and maintenance capabili­ties. The acquisition further accelerates the growth and global reach of Setna’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) network, while adding J&C’s specialized cabin interior design, manufactur­ing, and certifica­tion capabili­ties to its existing portfolio. J&C’s cabin-interior solutions include:

1. Design Engineer­ing (EASA Part 21J): Certified design and modifica­tion services for cabin interiors

2. Production (EASA Part 21G): Proprietary OEM and aftermar­ket interior design and manufacturing

3. Maintenance (EASA Part 145): Cabin interior maintenance, repair, and overhaul services

4. Continuing Airworthi­ness (EASA Part CAMO): Engineer­ing and regulatory compliance management

STRATEGIC RATIONALE

• Expanded global reach and deepened European footprint: The acquisition adds J&C’s ~11,000 square meters of facilities and 265 specialists in Vilnius to Setna’s existing MRO network across Arizona, Chicago, Miami, and London, as well as sales and trading operations in over 15 countries, enhancing customer proximity and European market access.

• Broadened lifecycle offering: Certified design, production, maintenance, and continuing airworthi­ness capabili­ties extends Setna’s reach across the aircraft lifecycle, complement­ing core USM and component / system MRO capabilities.

• Product Innovation and production: J&C is a leader in interior product innovation, with deep expertise in the design, production, and certifica­tion of custom interiors solutions foropera­tors worldwide. This partnership will meaningfully expand the reach, scope, and sophisti­ca­tion of custom aircraft interior and other custom product offerings.

• Enhanced end market and customer diversifi­ca­tion: The combined platform expands exposure across commercial, cargo, B&GA, and government end markets. The combination creates opportuni­ties for Setna and J&C to offer a more holistic proposition to customers.

• Founder-led continuity: J&C’s five founders retain significant equity and continue to lead day-to-day operations, preserving the Company’s operational standards, leadership continuity, and the Company’s widely-recognized brand across the industry.

“We are proud to partner with another exceptional founder-led company that shares our passion and love for the aviation industry,” said David Chaimovitz, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Setna. ​“J&C brings a rare combination of engineer­ing depth, production capability, and certifica­tion expertise in cabin interiors. As Setna continues to scale, these are exactly the types of MRO and proprietary engineer­ing capabili­ties we want to add to our platform. Together we can offer customers a broader, more integrated aftermar­ket solution across the aircraft lifecycle.”

Laurynas Skukauskas, J&C’s Chief Executive Officer, said ” This partnership allows J&C Aero to accelerate its growth while continuing to operate with the same team, standards, and customer-first approach that have defined our business.”

ABOUT SETNA

Setna is a global aviation aftermar­ket network specializ­ing in component sales and trading, MRO services, and asset leasing. With teams operating in 15 countries, Setna supplies in-stock new, serviceable, and overhauled components while supporting operators through 24/7 AOG service, power-by-the-hour and cost-per-landing programs, repair management, and customized inventory solutions.

Setna’s integrated MRO network provides teardown, repair, and overhaul services across airframe, engine, APU, avionics, landing gear, and accessory components. The network includes facilities operating under FAA Part 145, EASA, and UK CAA Part-145 approvals. Setna also offers flexible short- and long-term leasing solutions for aircraft, engines, APUs, and landing gear. By combining extensive inventory, robust maintenance capabili­ties, technical expertise, and worldwide support, Setna helps airlines, lessors, and MROs reduce downtime, manage costs, and keep aircraft flying.

ABOUT J&C AERO

J&C is a leading European cabin interior hub based in Vilnius, Lithuania. The engineer­ing-led organiza­tion holds multiple regulatory approvals, including European Union Aviation Safety Agency (“EASA”) Part 21J Design, Part 21G Production, Part 145 Maintenance, and Part Continuing Airworthi­ness Management Organisa­tion (“CAMO”). J&C Aero operates out of more than 11,000 square meters of facilities and is supported by a team of 265, with over half of the team comprised of engineers and technical experts.