Jet Aviation recently achieved approval for heavy maintenance on Boeing 777 capabilities in Basel. The facility holds maintenance approval for over 50 aircraft types. For this approval, Jet Aviation invested in additional specialized tools and training for Boeing 777.
Cyril Martiniere, VP of MRO Europe and GM Basel, said: “This extension of our work scope for the Boeing 777 in Basel is a fantastic achievement and cements our position as one of the leading global maintenance providers for wide- and narrow-body business aircraft. The application was in response to increasing market demand for these capabilities in Basel and demonstrates our commitment to investing in our growth in line with the needs of our customers. The Boeing 777 is an important platform and we are delighted to be able to offer heavy maintenance on this aircraft to our customers across the region and beyond. I look forward to welcoming more 777s to Basel in the future.”
Jet Aviation Basel holds maintenance approval for over 50 aircraft types and is an authorized service center for Airbus Corporate Jets, Boeing Business Jets, Gulfstream, and Embraer. The facility comprises six hangars totaling over 36,700 square meters, with an additional 13,500 square meters of workshops, and can accommodate aircraft up to Airbus 380 and Boeing 747.
Jeremie Caillet, SVP of regional operations EMEA, said: “As one of the largest and most experienced business jet maintenance providers in the world, we are proud to be able to offer our customers such a wide array of services from heavy base maintenance, to refurbishment or system upgrades, as well as line maintenance, aftermarket services, and AOG.”
Jet Aviation Basel also offers VVIP completions on all wide- and narrow-body airframes, including the Boeing 777.