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Absolute Aviation Acquires Namibia Aircraft MRO
By: Sarah Rose
Caption: Deal increases Absolute's footprint in Africa
Word Count: 137
Switzerland-based Absolute Aviation has acquired Aviation Centre, an aircraft maintenance facility located in Windhoek, Namibia. Under the umbrella of Absolute Aviation, the South African MRO will undergo a rebranding to become Absolute Aviation Centre.
According to Absolute Aviation, the Namibia facility will be used as a “strategic parts warehouse,” calling the acquisition a “significant expansion” for its footprint in the region. The founder of Aviation Centre, Peter Hartmann, will continue to lead operations there.
Absolute Aviation is the authorized sales, service, and parts representative for Cessna, Beechcraft, and Pipistrel in Southern and Central Africa. The company also represents a number of aircraft parts, engines, and performance enhancement manufacturers in Africa, as well as aviation services relating to aircraft and flight operations management through its FBO and flight services business.