Jet East is all set to open a full-service maintenance facility in Statesville, North Carolina (SVH) with 75,000 square feet of hangar space, 40,000 square feet of office and back shop space, and an additional parcel of adjacent land for future growth. The facility is expected to open in the first quarter of 2023. According to Jet East, the fully operational facility will provide full-service capabilities including every facet of maintenance, avionics, interiors, composites, and structures
Stephen Maiden, Jet East President, and CEO said: “The facility at SVH offers an amazing opportunity for Jet East and allows us to expand our capacity, capabilities, and reach within a key region of the U.S. The facility is in impeccable condition. The energy for this new endeavor is high and this is truly a milestone moment for the Jet East team and the customers we serve and support.”
John Ferguson, SVH Airport Manager said: “We are extremely pleased that Jet East selected Statesville as the location for their newest maintenance repair and overhaul facility. This exciting partnership will bring additional corporate aircraft into the Statesville Regional Airport from all over the world. We look forward to a long-term relationship and the overall benefits it will bring to our community.”
Apart from the above facility, the company also plans to build a brand-new paint facility at the site and create about 250 job opportunities in the region.