Why Did the FAA Certify ExecuJet MRO Belgium for US Business Jets?

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently granted approval to ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium.

This authorization allows the European MRO facility to service U.S. registered jets operating or transiting through Europe. The new FAA certification complements the company’s existing European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 approval. This is a key development for the N-registered business aircraft community abroad.

FAA Certification Scope

The FAA approval ExecuJet received covers line maintenance, base maintenance, and Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) support. The certification scope includes a wide range of popular business jet models from three major manufacturers: Dassault Bombardier Textron.

Approved Aircraft Types

• Dassault Aviation: The facility is approved for base maintenance up to C checks on several Falcon models. This includes the Falcon 7X, 8X, 900EX EASy/DX/LX, and 2000 EX EASy/DX. ExecuJet MRO Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation.
• Bombardier: The approval covers line maintenance for the Challenger 300/350 and the Global 5000/5500 and Global 6000/6500 series.
• Textron Aviation: The team can perform line and base maintenance on the Cessna Citation 560 XL/XLS and the Citation CJ family (525, 525A, 525B, and 525C).

Industry Impact and Location

This expanded aviation maintenance repair overhaul capability addresses a significant market need. Many US-registered aircraft frequently operate in or transit through the European continent. These aircraft require compliant line maintenance and AOG support. The FAA authorization allows ExecuJet to expand its access to the U.S. business aviation market.

ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium is strategically located at Brussels International Airport (EBBR). The organization also holds other international certifications. These include approvals from the civil regulators of Aruba, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, and Guernsey. The new certification strengthens the company's position as a trusted partner for business jet maintenance in the region.

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