Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL, Willis) has entered into a long-term agreement with leisure airline Jet2.com to conduct in-depth “C-Checks” on its fleet of 737 aircraft at WASL's Teesside base. This agreement marks another milestone in the ongoing development of Teesside Airport Business Park.
The announcement follows a period of expansion for the airport, including the establishment of Airbourne Colours, a premier aircraft painting firm. Operating from a newly built 27,000 ft² facility north of the runway, Airbourne Colours has already painted Jet2 aircraft. Meanwhile, WASL's Jet Centre at Teesside provides a full spectrum of ground handling services for private, business, military and cargo aviation. Additionally, the company operates from Hangar 2, supporting maintenance, storage and aircraft disassembly.
Plans for further growth are already in place, as WASL has secured planning permission to expand its MRO operations at Teesside.
Phil Forster, Managing Director of Teesside Airport, welcomed the new partnership: “This agreement between Willis and Jet2 is another big boost to Teesside and shows that major firms are recognising how well-positioned we are to offer a range of services. With Airbourne Colours and Willis established here, we're ideally located at the heart of the UK for aircraft maintenance and painting. This collaboration further strengthens our long-standing relationship with Willis and brings a prestigious firm like Jet2 into the fold, demonstrating great confidence in Teesside Airport's future.”
Chris Hubbard, Jet2.com's Director of Engineering & Maintenance, echoed this sentiment: “At Jet2, safety and reliability are our top priorities. We trust Willis Aviation Services Limited's proven expertise and dedication to quality to maintain the highest standards for our fleet, ensuring we continue to deliver an exceptional experience for our customers.”
