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Jet Aviation Basel Expanding Completions Capacity
By: David A. Lombardo
Caption: The company expects to have more capacity by next year's first quarter.
Word Count: 182
Jet Aviation Basel recently signed an agreement with Basel Euroairport authorities to expand its completions production capacity to meet rising demand for services. The company's Basel location is expanding its production operation within its completions center, where it produces interior components and integrated systems for corporate and VIP aircraft.

The expansion includes establishing an additional 39,826-sq-ft facility dedicated to finishing and integration activities, as well as increasing manufacturing capacity within its current cabinet shop. Plans also include investments in equipment such as CNC machines to support cabinet building and glue, and spray and paint facilities to support finishing operations. The expansion is expected to be completed in the first quarter of next year.

Jet Aviation Basel’s completions and maintenance center, employing more than 1,600 professionals, has in-house design and engineering departments, along with on-site cabinetry, upholstery, sheet metal, composite and paint shops. The organization can outfit jets as large as an Airbus A380 or the Boeing 747-8 series and has already completed numerous Airbus ACJ319, ACJ320, ACJ330, ACJ340 and Boeing B737, B757 and B747-400 projects.