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De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited announced that it has entered an agreement with Falcon Aviation Services that will enhance support to operators of Dash 8-400 aircraft in the Middle East and Africa. Under the agreement, Falcon is appointed as a De Havilland Canada authorized service facility (ASF) and will offer heavy check maintenance services from its facilities in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Known for its specialization in business aviation services, charter and aircraft management, Falcon is expanding its MRO portfolio to include base maintenance support for the Dash 8-400 aircraft. The company operates three Dash 8-400 aircraft and provides MRO support to five Dash 8-400 aircraft that are in service with Qazaq Air in Kazakhstan.
“The Dash 8-400 aircraft continues to be a valuable asset in our portfolio, and we are delighted to be appointed as an authorized service facility for the aircraft which has proved its operational capability in the arid regions of North Africa, as well as in the humid, sub-Saharan regions,” said Capt. Ramandeep Oberoi, chief executive officer, Falcon Aviation Services.
“Falcon has been actively involved in supporting the growth and development of the fleet of Dash 8-400 aircraft in the Middle East and Africa for several years, and now with this appointment as a De Havilland Canada authorized service facility, Falcon is in an even better position to support the region’s aviation sector,” said Todd Young, chief operating officer, De Havilland Canada. “We look forward to this ongoing collaboration with Falcon as we work together to contribute to the region’s growing air transportation network.”
De Havilland Canada’s customer support network for Dash 8 Series aircraft in the Middle East and Africa includes another authorized service facility located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and a regional support office (RSO).
Additionally, De Havilland and Falcon signed a five-year extension to its Smart Parts agreement. The agreement provides component management for the airline’s fleet of three Dash 8-400 aircraft.
“We are pleased to further deepen our relationship with De Havilland Canada by extending the Smart Parts program to support our fleet of Dash 8-400 aircraft with a total component support solution,” said Oberoi. “The team at De Havilland understands the needs of our operation and our market very well so we have no hesitation in extending our Smart Parts agreement for another five years. The team’s expertise and commitment to deliver the best solutions for the management of our components allows us to focus our attention on other business priorities.”
“We are delighted to continue strengthening our relationship with Falcon Aviation Services as they expand upon their unparalleled reputation as a leading provider of charter services, VIP operations, as well as oil and gas aviation services to the government of the United Arab Emirates,” said Young. “Our Smart Parts program furnishes our operators with cost predictability and superior parts availability, and is exceedingly adaptable to meet our customers’ varied business models. We look forward to developing our affiliation and commitment to support Falcon Aviation Services with their Dash 8-400 aircraft operation.”
