Falcon Technic Earns UAE Design Organization Approval

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority has issued a design organization approval to Dubai-based Falcon Technic. According to the company, it is the first local organization to receive this approval without already holding the equivalent authorization from a foreign regulator, such as EASA.

This approval means Falcon Technic’s maintenance, repair and overhaul facility is authorized to design and approve minor modifications and repairs for both airplanes and helicopters. This could include refurbishments to cabin interiors, including furnishings, as well as some exterior upgrades such as new paint schemes.

According to Falcon Technic, it is now in the process of earning a production organization approval that would allow it to both design and manufacture parts under the GCAA’s supervision. It also intends to seek similar approvals from EASA.

This week, GCAA officials issued a UAE air operator certificate to Falcon sister company Alex Jet Aviation Services. Thus, the company can now provide charter flights on behalf of the business aviation services group’s Falcon Luxe brand from its main base at Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (OMDW).