Dassault to Establish New MRO in Brazil

Dassault Aviation has announced plans to open a new company-owned MRO at Catarina International Executive Airport.

Monday, November 06, 2023 at 05:09 PM ET

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Once open, Dassault’s Catarina MRO will be capable of handling up to five Falcon jets at a time. [Courtesy: Dassault Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Dassault Aviation is establishing a new 40,000 sq ft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility at Catarina International Executive Airport in São Paulo, Brazil, to replace its existing Sorocaba operation.
Scheduled to open in early 2024, the facility will accommodate up to five Falcon aircraft, including the upcoming Falcon 10X model, and will hold numerous international repair station certifications.
The new MRO will offer extensive services, including line maintenance, major inspections for various Falcon models and engine types, pre-purchase evaluations, a full-service battery shop, and nondestructive testing.

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Dassault Aviation has announced plans to open a new company-owned maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operation at Catarina International Executive Airport (SNJH) in São Paulo. The Brazilian service center is intended to replace Dassault’s Sorocaba facility.

The new location will include nearly 40,000 square feet of floor and office space. According to Dassault, the facility will be capable of accommodating up to five Falcon aircraft at a time as well as having enough room for its upcoming Falcon 10X business jet model. It will hold repair station certifications from the FAA, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC), Argentina’s National Civil Aviation Administration, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bermuda, and Uruguay’s National Civil Aviation and Aviation Infrastructure Directorate.