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Daher Aircraft has inaugurated a customer support and logistics center in France. The 64,600-sq-ft facility, located at Jonzac-Neulles Airport (LFCJ), opened on Friday and includes spare parts stores, as well as aircraft maintenance and equipment overhaul capability.
The site in the west of France has replaced Daher’s nearby Merpins facility in the Charente-Maritime region, offering space for growth. It benefits from having direct access to the airport’s 4,494-foot runway.
In addition to supporting Daher’s family of TBM turboprop singles, the facility will also assist owners of around 3,000 legacy TB and Rallye light aircraft made by Socata (acquired in January 2009). The center will support diverse aircraft, including Airbus helicopters operated by French police, as well as Cirrus and Grob trainers.
Daher said it will increase the workforce at this site from 32 to 40 people. Under its EASA Part 21J design organization approval, it can manufacture replacement parts, in addition to supplying and repairing existing hardware.
“This inauguration marks another important step in Daher Aircraft’s commitment to further strengthening our global support network and the comprehensive services it provides,” said Daher Aircraft CEO Nicolas Chabbert. The facility was built for Daher by the local Haute Saintonge municipal government.