SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – July 13, 2015 – Associated Air Center (AAC) has obtained ANAC (Agencia Nacional De Aviacao Civil) 145 Repair Station Certification from the Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority. The certification was received on June 19, 2015, after a detailed onsite audit from the Brazilian Authority. ANAC Repair Station Certification will now allow AAC to maintain, repair, and modify Brazilian registered VIP Aircraft and return them to service.
The certification will apply for VVIP interior completions, scheduled maintenance, cabin refurbishment and cabin systems upgrades performed at AAC’s FAR-145 FAA Repair Station, at the company’s Dallas Love Field location.
“Our ANAC certification will provide Brazilian registered aircraft operators with more options outside of their country and ensure they can select the best possible maintenance/repair services for VIP Aircraft,” said James Colleary, President of AAC. “We hold several Foreign 145 Repair Station approvals which gives us an edge and opportunity for supporting a broad global customer base.”
In addition, AAC holds a wide variety of certifications attesting to the company’s comprehensive capabilities, quality and reliability. These include an FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) and numerous other foreign civil aviation certifications.
“Our new ANAC 145 Repair Station Approval opens another door to Latin America and we are already pursuing completions projects for multiple Brazilian customers, less than a month of our certification approval,” Colleary added.
Associated Air Center (AAC), StandardAero’s Transport Category VIP completion center in Dallas, Texas, is the global leader in BBJ completions and the most experienced completion company in the industry. Authorized by both Boeing and Airbus, AAC offers full completion capabilities for both narrow body and wide body aircraft, including maintenance, refurbishment, modifications and upgrades. AAC’s vertically-integrated, state-of-the-art facility provides world-class interior design, engineering and completion capabilities, engine and airframe MRO and ODA certification authority. AAC provides the most advanced engineering in the industry along with operational excellence and superior customer service from start to finish, keeping airplane programs on schedule; providing industry-leading experience and warranty support after delivery. Founded in 1948 as Associate Radio, the company has served the VVIP market and global Heads of State for over six decades.
StandardAero is one of the world's largest independent providers of services including engine and airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component repair, engineering services, interior completions and paint applications. StandardAero serves a diverse array of customers in business and general aviation, airline, military, helicopter, components, energy and VIP completions markets. The company celebrated its 100th year of industry leadership in 2011. In 2015, StandardAero was purchased by Veritas Capital, a leading private equity firm headquartered in New York City. Veritas invests in companies that provide critical products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide including those operating in aerospace & defense, healthcare, technology, national security, communications, energy and education. More information can be found on the company's web site at www.standardaero.com.
