2 April 2020: STS Aviation Services has been recently awarded the CAA Part 145 approval for base maintenance from the UK Civil Aviation Authorities. As per the new approval STS will now conduct base maintenance operations at its state-of-the-art 120,000 sq. ft. aircraft maintenance facility in Birmingham, United Kingdom on a variety of aircraft types like A320 family, A330, B737NG and B757 with additional aircraft to be added in the coming months. They also plan to increase its active workforce 100 Mechanics and Engineers by the end of 2020.
Mick Adams, Sr. Vice President and CEO of STS Aviation Services, said "Against the devastating backdrop COVID-19 has cast across our industry, I am happy to be able to deliver some good news. STS Aviation Services has received Part 145 approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority; and in record time no less. While our company's first priority right now is the safety and welfare of its people, we look forward to commencing operations as soon as possible and welcoming our growing global customer base to a truly remarkable facility."
"Even in our current global climate, aircraft need to be maintained and modified," said Kevin Dudley, Chief Commercial Officer for STS Aviation Services. "This puts our company in a unique position to not only help the global aerospace industry in a great time of need but to also help the Mechanics and Engineers who keep our aircraft flying safe."
The STS team will focus on aircraft modifications, structural repairs, engine changes, A Checks, C Checks, lease transition and bridging checks.