FAI Technik achieves Nigeria Approved Maintenance Organisation status

German MRO service provider FAI Technik GmbH, a 100% subsidiary of FAI Aviation Group Holding, announces that it has received an Approved Maintenance Organisation certificate (AMO) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). This approval means that FAI can now undertake a range of maintenance, repair and overhaul tasks on Nigerian registered business aviation aircraft worldwide.

The scope of this latest approval covers all of FAI Technik’s supported aircraft, including, the Bombardier Challenger BD-100, CL-600 series, BD-700-series and Learjet 60 aircraft; the full range of Hawker HS125 series; Beechcraft Premier 1/1A and King Air series aircraft as well line maintenance checks up to 1C for Gulfstream models including G280, G450, G500, G550, G650 and G650ER.

FAI Technik has been active in Nigeria for over a year, providing mostly AOG support through collaborations with local Part-145 maintenance organisations.  Following the approval, the MRO is now authorised to release Nigerian registered aircraft under the FAI Technik brand. This will be carried out at either its Nuremberg (NUE) and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) locations or locally at locations in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. It is anticipated that larger maintenance projects will be scheduled primarily in Nuremberg.

Michael Axtmann, Managing Director, FAI Technik said: “We are pleased to receive this latest important approval from the Nigerian CAA. FAI Technik is experiencing strong demand for maintenance support in Nigeria and across Africa in general. We look forward to continuing to build strong relationships in Nigeria and growing our customer base. We remain committed to expanding our presence in this market.”

About FAI Aviation Group

FAI Aviation Group operates Germany´s largest fleet of Bombardier business jets. The fleet includes five Global Express, six Challenger 604s and five Learjet 60s. FAI runs a 14,000 m² carbon-neutral fixed-base operation at its Nuremberg, Germany headquarters, employing a staff of close to 300 people, including 100 mechanics and engineers at its MRO`s in Nuremberg and Berlin.  FAI´s Group expected revenues in 2024 will be more than € 140 m with a fleet utilization of more than 12,000 hours of flight time.

FAI was proud to receive the Diamond Safety of Flight Award from the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) in May 2018, marking the highest safety recognition awarded by EBAA to member companies operating business aircraft for 50 years or 100,000 hours without accident.

In 2019 FAI received a 10-year anniversary award from MEBAA, reflecting the fact that 20% of its flying activity is now in the Middle East and was honoured with an Aviation Annual Achievement Award, in recognition of its 30 years of air ambulance and special mission flying.

In 2012, 2020 and 2021 FAI received the prestigious Award “Air Ambulance Company of the Year” from ITIJ Magazine.

In 2021, FAI was awarded the Pandemic Response Special Award in recognition of its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In 2022, FAI was awarded “20 years of Aviation Excellence in the Middle East” by MEA Business at the Aviation Innovation Awards.

In 2023, FAI was awarded “Air Ambulance Company of the Year” from Middle East Aviation Awards during Dubai Airshow.

FAI is “Official Partner” of the McLaren Formula 1 Team and “Exclusive Partner Business Aviation” of FC Bayern München.

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