VIP Completions has earned a maintenance implementation procedures (MIPs) designation and has simultaneously unveiled a fully refurbished Bombardier Global 5500 – the company’s first serialized supplemental type certificate (SSTC) project for a Canadian client. MIPs are bilateral agreements between the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Transport Canada Civil Aviation that allow certified maintenance organizations to perform work on aircraft registered in either country. MIPs simplify approvals, reduce duplication and facilitate cross-border operations.
While most VIP Completions’ projects have been for US-registered aircraft, MIPs certification expands the company’s capabilities to service and refurbish Canadian-registered aircraft at its Fort Lauderdale headquarters. These new provisions are particularly relevant given the high percentage of Canadian business aircraft that operate through South Florida for maintenance, winter operations, business travel and personal travel.
Ben Shirazi, President, VIP Completions commented: “Many C-Reg aircraft routinely visit South Florida. And now, we can seamlessly support these aircraft at our clients’ destination of choice. Earning this designation marks an important milestone for us because MIPs opens access to a large and rapidly growing market of more than 600 C-Reg business aircraft. This Global 5500 is our first Canadian SSTC project. It’s a four-year-old aircraft with exceptionally low hours. Together with our client, we crafted a refined, contemporary interior featuring soft tones, elegant textures andbespoke materials from the world’s most prestigious designers. The result is a cabin that perfectly embodiesartistry, precision and individuality. We are incredibly proud of our team’s technical achievement and commitment to quality. We now welcome Canadian aircraft owners to experience the same meticulous craftsmanship andpersonalized service that have defined our work for more than a decade."
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