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STS Aviation Services opens new line maintenance stations in the UK

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STS Aviation Group has announced the expansion of STS Aviation Services UK, with the opening of two new line maintenance stations at East Midlands (EMA) and Norwich (NWI) airports in the United Kingdom, effective April 1, 2024. This strategic expansion is set to enhance service capabilities in the region, with Air Explore as the primary customer at the outset.

Ian Bartholomew, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of STS Aviation Services Europe, commented: “STS set out some time ago to rapidly increase our line maintenance presence in the UK and Europe. Opening these stations is the first part of delivering on this plan. We have ambitions to be an established provider at a number of key hubs and regional airports, building on the success of our STS line maintenance colleagues who dominate the landscape in the U.S.A. and reinforcing our position as a market leader in the aviation MRO sector.”

The new line maintenance stations will provide a full range of services, including routine maintenance checks, aircraft-on-ground (AOG) support and other line maintenance services, ensuring enhanced operational efficiency and reliability for airline clients.

Founded in 1984, STS Aviation Group is a one-stop service provider to the global aviation industry. With headquarters in Jensen Beach, Florida and offices / facilities around the world, STS delivers nose-to-tail aircraft maintenance solutions with unmatched results and expertise.

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