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ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East receives India’s DGCA approval for Falcon 2000 ‘Classic’ aircraft

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has received approval from India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to perform line and base maintenance on Falcon 2000 ‘Classic' aircraft.

‘Classic' refers to the first model of Falcon 2000, which is equipped with a Collins Proline 4 Avionics System and powered by CFE738 engines. CFE was a joint venture between General Electric and AlliedSignal (now Honeywell).

ExecuJet MRO Services' Middle East facility is already approved by India's DGCA to work on various types of aircraft registered in India, such as: Falcon 7X, Falcon 8X, Falcon 900C/EX/EASy and Falcon 2000EASy models. This latest DGAC approval adds the Falcon 2000 ‘Classic' to the list of capabilities.

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