Dassault Falcon 900EASy Series Receives CAAC Maintenance Approval

With the recent maintenance approval of its Falcon 900 EASy series, Dassault Falcon Aircraft Services-China now has maintenance approval for all current production Falcon models by China’s airworthiness authority, the CAAC, under one Chinese Approved Maintenance Organization.

Dassault Falcon Aircraft Services-China is a partnership between Shanghai Hawker Pacific and Dassault Falcon.

“By working vigorously with our partners in the region and the local government, Dassault Falcon has continually elevated our customer support capabilities in China – a country that is enthusiastically embracing business aviation,” said John Rosanvallon, President and CEO of Dassault Falcon. “With this recent approval, we can now provide a level of support that is truly unparalleled by any other business jet manufacturer.”

The models with CAAC Part 145 maintenance approval are the 900 EASy series, 2000 EASy series and the Falcon 7X. The approval allows service centers to perform maintenance activities and return an aircraft to service, a great advantage for operators based in the country, as well as those visiting the area.

In 2012, Dassault launched Dassault Falcon Aircraft Services – China. The specialized unit is a dedicated support program with Shanghai Hawker Pacific and is staffed by a team of technicians with more than 10 years of Falcon business jet maintenance experience. The program recently added another full time technician and has plans for further expansion.

In addition to Falcon model approvals, Shanghai Hawker Pacific has recently received regulatory approval from the FAA as a Foreign Repair Stations and also has capabilities to return EASA-registered aircraft to service. The facility also has approvals from the Cayman Islands and Bermuda. In addition, it has a new FAA approved battery shop, the first such facility to have Falcon specific battery support in the country.

The 4,000 sq. m. facility supports maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities and has fixed-base operation (FBO) capabilities for transient aircraft that need catering, fuel or supplies including Customs and Immigration clearance onsite. It maintains over US$800,000 in Falcon specific tooling and ground servicing equipment.