Dornier Technology has been officially certified by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (US FAA) as a Foreign Repair Station, authorising the company to carry out heavy maintenance on the Airbus A320 family.
Headquartered in Clark, Philippines, Dornier Technology is now approved by the US FAA to carry out scheduled preventive maintenance, major repairs and alterations, and heavy airframe maintenance up to D-Check (12-year check) on the Airbus A318, A319, A320 and A321. This covers both CEO and NEO variants, powered by CFM International CFM56, International Aero Engines V2500 and Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines.
“We secured the certification following a thorough audit by US FAA officials who visited our facilities,” commented Nick Gitsis, CEO of Dornier Technology. He added “The US FAA is globally recognised and this certification positions Dornier to meet the stringent requirements of aircraft owners and lessors worldwide. It confirms that our processes, inspection systems, equipment, and personnel are fully compliant with US FAA standards.”
Gitsis noted the relevance of the certification to the global market, saying that “the A320 family is the world’s most popular narrow-body aircraft. Having FAA approval allows us to participate more actively in the global MRO market.”
He added: “With this certification, we anticipate growth in the following markets: US, the ASEAN region, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Pacific island nations. The Philippines is emerging as a hub for aircraft MRO thanks to its large pool of skilled and certified maintenance engineers and technicians, who constantly deliver quality workmanship that meets the highest international standards.”
