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AMAC Aerospace is developing MRO capacity through the development of a new facility in JCB Aero in Auch, France

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AMAC Aerospace is developing MRO capacity through the development of a new facility in JCB Aero in Auch, France - Maintenance / Trainings publisher
Dana Ermolenko
Country: France Aircraft: Airplanes

JCB Aero, an AMAC Aerospace Company, is now operating Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul activities at the hangar in Auch, France, which will allow us to further expand our services and capabilities to our existing and potential new customers. The 5’000 square meter hangar, fully refreshed, can accommodate up to 3x single aisle aircraft simultaneously and has already welcomed the first aircraft early October 2024. The preparation of the hangar started in May 2024 and JCB Aero worked tirelessly with AMAC Aerospace Switzerland to be ready in September 2024.

Frédéric Dezauzier, Chief Operating Officer, JCB Aero, commented: “The launch of the Maintenance, Repair and Overall activities is a major step in the development of JCB AERO. JCB AERO being part of AMAC Group, is offering to customers some additional capacities for the Maintenance of their Aircraft. The Hangar, fully refreshed, can accept up to 3x single aisles at the same time, either Airbus or Boeing. The proximity from Airbus in Toulouse, is definitely a strong advantage. One of the core business activities of JCB AERO is High end Cabin Design and Production, the customers will find the perfect place for Cabin refurbishment while the maintenance of their Aircraft is happening, here in Auch, France. Some customers have expressed and demonstrated their trust in securing work to the AMAC / JCB AERO teams and the first aircraft will already arrive in October 2024. The fully qualified teams are eager to receive their first Aircraft.”

A new maintenance team has been recruited for the MRO activities at JCB AERO, Auch, France. Further recruitment is underway to able to provide a team of between 20 and 30 employees, additionally. The hangar has also been equipped with new tool stores, offices for the staff and external offices for client representatives. Possibilities for our customers to benefit from unique services from JCB AERO services & products awaits…

Located in Southwestern France in Auch, JCB Aero were acquired in May, 2016 by AMAC Aerospace. JCB are World leaders in VIP/Airliner aircraft cabin completion, refurbishment and serial production. With highly skilled craftsmen and women, producing the highest quality finish and engineers providing the latest innovation and technology, JCB Aero ensures the highest quality and efficiency in the work scopes they deliver. With over 150x employees, 5’000m2 of offices, workshops and hangar space, everything is in one place to provide the best turn-key solutions.





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