Samantha Cartaino

Bombardier (Chalet CD61) continues to expand the capabilities of its Singapore Service Center after receiving 14 approvals from international authorities and five engine and avionics authorizations. In 2015 alone, the facility received six new certifications from United Arab Emirates, CASA, FAA, Qatar, India and Taiwan. Since opening in 2014, the facility doubled its engineer and technician workforce while providing maintenance support for over 800 customer visits.

 


“After two years of operations, the Singapore Service Center continues its outstanding performance, and its success is a key indicator of our continued commitment to serving the region,” commented Stan Younger, vice president of Aircraft Service Centers. He also said this facility strengthens Bombardier’s expanding presence in Asia.

 


The Singapore Service Center features 3,000 sq m (32,000 sq ft) of hangar space, 3,500 sq m (38,000 sq ft) of dedicated ramp and 3,500 sq m (38,000 sq ft) of workshop, warehouse and office space. The facility performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, modifications, avionics installations, and aircraft on ground (AOG) support for Bombardier Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.