Dubai-based ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has significantly enhanced its maintenance capabilities by obtaining approval from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) to conduct heavy maintenance checks on South African-registered Embraer Legacy aircraft.
This new authorization allows ExecuJet’s Dubai facility to perform heavy maintenance checks on the Embraer EMB-135/145 series, including the Legacy 600 and 650 models. The approval encompasses checks up to the LU192-month interval, marking a major advancement for the company’s state-of-the-art 15,344 square meter MRO facility located at Al Maktoum International Airport.
ExecuJet has already initiated work on its first two Legacy 600 aircraft, undertaking LU96 and LU144-month airframe maintenance checks. In addition, the facility is coordinating the overhaul of landing gear for one of the aircraft in the United States.
This recent SACAA certification complements ExecuJet’s existing European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for heavy maintenance on Legacy aircraft. The SACAA’s endorsement was achieved through a thorough audit and validation process of ExecuJet’s EASA credentials, making it the 18th civil aviation regulator to certify the Dubai facility.
Nick Weber, regional vice president for the Middle East at ExecuJet MRO Services, remarked, “As business and trade between the Middle East and Africa continue to grow, we anticipate more opportunities to serve operators from the neighbouring African region.” He also emphasized the importance of the facility’s status as an Embraer Authorized Service Centre and a Rolls-Royce Authorized Service Centre for engines such as the BR710 and AE3007A series, which are used in Legacy aircraft.
With these expanded services, ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East is well-positioned to meet the increasing maintenance demands of Legacy aircraft operators across the Middle East and Africa.
