ARINC DirectSM Repair Station at Colorado Springs Is Certified for Full-Service MaintenanceMay 17, 2006Annapolis, Maryland—ARINC DirectSM Aircraft Services today announced the receipt of an expanded FAA Part 145 Certification to perform full-service aircraft maintenance at its repair station in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company’s 20,000-square-foot facility can now provide maintenance service for the majority of modern business jet aircraft, in addition to the avionics integration, instrument and accessory overhaul and repairs which the repair station has provided for several years. “Expanded Certification significantly enhances our Avionics, DAS (Designated Alteration Station), Instrument and Accessory overhaul capabilities at Colorado Springs,” stated Craig Bevington, ARINC Aircraft Services Marketing Director. “We can make it dramatically easier and more convenient for customers to obtain critical aircraft repairs and maintenance now, with a minimum of downtime.” ARINC Direct maintenance capabilities at COS currently extend to more than 50 types of aircraft, ranging from large business jets to single engine piston aircraft. The facility can provide most levels of inspections for Raytheon, Bombardier, Cessna, and Gulfstream aircraft, as well as Learjet 20, 30, 40, 55, and 60 series. “Expanded Certification will also allow us to perform heavy maintenance and service work on a fast-track basis when our customers require it,” added Wayne Turnquist, ARINC Director, Aircraft Services. “We’re responding to a market need expressed by many corporate customers, while building on the integration expertise we have come to be known for.” ARINC Direct Aircraft Services Colorado Springs is a premier integration and maintenance center for light, corporate, and regional aircraft. The facility’s 20,000 sq. ft. hangar is accessible to even the largest jets. Integration experience includes TCAS, RVSM, EGPWS, flight data recorder systems, and flight management systems. ARINC Direct provides systems analysis and engineering, avionics support and integration, and STC certification. The COS facility is FAA part 145 certified to provide maintenance, Class 1, 2, 3, and 4 Instrument and Class 2 Accessory service. Routine maintenance and repair are available for business and commercial aircraft at COS and for business aircraft at the company’s Regional Service Center in Scottsdale, AZ. ARINC Direct Aircraft Services also performs emergency and AOG maintenance 24x7 and offers regularly scheduled maintenance for business and general aviation as well as for regional airlines. ARINC Incorporated is the world leader in transportation communications and systems engineering. The company develops and operates communications and information processing systems and provides systems engineering and integration solutions to five key industries: airports, aviation, defense, government, and surface transportation. Founded to provide reliable and efficient radio communications for the airlines, ARINC is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, and operates key regional offices in London and Singapore, with over 3,200 employees worldwide. ARINC is ISO 9001:2000 certified. Release: 06-73 Corporate Communications |
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