AJW Group is further strengthening its presence in Japan with the appointment of Mitsui & Co. as its exclusive sales representative.
This strategic partnership enhances AJW Group’s ability to support the Japanese market, facilitating the supply and support of aircraft components through contracted services such as power-by-the-hour (PBH). It also provides comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for aircraft components within the region.
Aligned with AJW Group’s global growth strategy, this collaboration will expand the Group’s footprint in Japan’s aviation sector. AJW Technique, the Group’s MRO facility based in Montreal, was the first independent component MRO in the world to receive Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) approval under the Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA) with Transport Canada (TCCA), a milestone achieved in January 2019. This recognition highlights AJW Technique’s adherence to JCAB regulations and positions the Group as a trusted partner in the Japanese MRO market.
Tetsuro Hidaka, General Manager of the new business development department, Aerospace Business Division of Mitsui & Co. Ltd, commented: “This partnership comes at a pivotal time for Japan’s aviation market. Our collaboration with AJW, a recognised global leader in aircraft components, will enable us to capitalise on Japan’s aviation industry’s growth.”
Nick Ward, Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development at AJW Group, added: “Our partnership with Mitsui expands our ability to enhance our aircraft components and supply chain solutions to serve this key market and provides enhanced MRO support for our Japanese customers, utilising AJW Technique’s extensive capabilities.”
