MHI RJ Aviation Group or (MHIRJ) recently completed Phase 1 of its expansion project at the West Virginia Service Centre at North Central West Virginia Airport. Upon completion of the expansion project, MHIRJ will add over 100,000 sq. ft. of hangar space, adding six additional lines of heavy maintenance to its MRO infrastructure.
Hiro Yamamoto, President and CEO of MHIRJ, said: “The CRJ Series aircraft is an integral part of the infrastructure of the Regional Airline network in North America and around the globe. It will continue to play an important role in the future, connecting communities to major aviation hubs. With the expansion of the West Virginia facility, MHIRJ continues to invest in building an infrastructure to support the CRJ customers and allows us to advance our diversification strategy."
Ismail Mokabel, Senior Vice President, Head of Aftermarket, said: “As the largest regional MRO provider in the US, the WV Expansion adds new capabilities and capacity to our formidable infrastructure. This generational investment cements MHIRJ's commitment to our customers, the State of WV, the local community, and our valued team members. Today's event is a catalyst for MHIRJ's growth plan, and I am very honored and proud to share this milestone with the MHIRJ team in WV and worldwide."
According to MHIRJ, this expansion will solidify its position as the largest regional MRO in the US and allow the company to pursue its diversification strategy, support MRO activities on larger aircraft up to and including narrowbody aircraft.