Dexter, Michigan-based third-party maintenance network operator MRO Insider has established a team of 15 technicians and a dedicated group leader (DGL) for Asia, where some 1,240 business jets operate in the region—6 percent of the global fleet.
The company’s DGL coordinates the logistics of technical travel for maintenance crews and experts, facilitates the import and receipt of U.S.-made parts, and manages and updates service time frames.
“With the Asian business aviation market continuing to grow, our team is excited to announce the AOG and scheduled maintenance support within the region,” said MRO Insider president Andy Nixon. “This market is also dominated by large cabin aircraft, so it’s a win-win for operators flying over to the U.S. and needing support while here.”
Forecasters project the delivery of 460 new private aircraft in Asia from 2022 to 2028 and a doubling of the fleet size in the next decade. Large jets will account for 52 percent of the market share, added MRO Insider.
“With the fleet size in Asia expected to double in the next decade, a strategic expansion into Asia aligns with these market dynamics, positioning us to cater to the evolving needs in this thriving sector,” concluded Nixon.