Airframe MRO
(maintenance, repair, and overhaul)
We are the largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider in North America, operating six certified hangars in the United States and Canada. Our talented aircraft technicians and engineering staff perform major maintenance services and airframe repair, modifications, inspections, upgrades, refurbishments, and painting services on a range of aircraft platforms, including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, and Embraer.
Our airframe repair capabilities for commercial and government customers
Aircraft heavy maintenance — Including:
- All level checks
- Airframe upgrades
- Structural inspections
- On-wing flight control inspections
- On-wing component inspections
- System inspections
- Aging aircraft inspections
- Operational/system checks
- Aircraft upgrades (STC, AD, SB incorporation)
- Non-destructive testing (NDT)
- Corrosion prevention and control
- Component replacement
- Aircraft washing
- Structural and composite repairs
Airframe modifications — Including:
- Winglet installations
- WIFI installations
- Fuel and auxiliary tank modifications
- Structural reinforcements
- Cabin interior modifications
- Special mission, avionics, and other modifications as capabilities allow
Airframe upgrades
Upon customer request, we can perform various upgrades. This includes:- Performance upgrades
- Avionics upgrades
- Structural enhancements
- Fuel efficiency improvements
- Weight reduction
- Emergency system upgrades
- Cabin interior upgrades
- Upgrades to comply with new regulations
Aircraft wash services
As directed by each customer maintenance program, we offer basic aircraft wash services.Numerous programs established supporting dedicated fleets and / or multiple nose-to-tail lines of aircraft maintenance.
Our expertise by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) platform
- Airbus: A300, A310, A320 Series, A330, and A340
- Boeing: B717, B737, B747, B757, B767, and B777
- McDonnell Douglas: DC-9 and MD-80 / MD-90
- Bombardier: CRJ-200 / CRJ-700 / CRJ-900 and Dash-8
- Embraer: ERJ-135 / ERJ-145 and E170 / E175 / E190
Digital technology meets airframe maintenance
We are continuously exploring and implementing new technology to improve internal efficiencies for our workforce, in addition to generating benefits for our customers.
Airframe MRO facilities
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Oklahoma City
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Repair Station and approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) located at Will Rogers Airport
Specializing in regional jet and narrow body airframes
Six hangar bays
200,000 square feet
Able to accommodate up to 12 aircraft
Indianapolis
FAA Repair Station and approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) located at Indianapolis International Airport
Specializing in narrow- and wide-body airframes
10 hangar bays
442,000 square feet
Able to accommodate up to 15 aircraft
Miami
FAA Repair Station and approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) located at Miami International Airport
Specializing in narrow- and wide-body airframes
Three hangar bays
230,000 square feet
Able to accommodate up to nine aircraft
Rockford
FAA Repair Station and approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), located at Rockford International Airport
Specializing in narrow- and wide-body airframes
Two hangar bays
238,000 square feet
Able to accommodate up to eight aircraft
Trois-Rivières, Québec
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA-), EASA-, and FAA- approved, located at Aéroport de Trois-Rivières
Specializing in narrow-body airframes
Three hangar bays
143,000 square feet
Able to accommodate up to seven aircraft
Windsor, Ontario
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA-), EASA-, and FAA approved, located at Windsor International Airport
Specializing in narrow- and wide-body airframes
One hangar bay
142,839 square feet
Able to accommodate up to four aircraft
Nagpur, India
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) certification (pursuing FAA and EASA certifications)
Specializing in narrow-body airframes
Six hangar bays
Ancillary businesses
In addition to our Airframe MRO services, our Composite Shop, NDT, FBO, and Wash Services offer a wide variety of support for your business needs.
A new Airframe MRO facility in India
The Airframe MRO facility in Nagpur, India, is DGCA-certified and currently pursuing FAA and EASA certifications. The world-class facility is designed to conduct heavy maintenance on all narrow-body platforms including new-generation aircraft.
Contact us
Headquarters
1100 N. Wood Dale Rd.
Wood Dale, IL 60191 USA
Telephone: +1-630-227-2000
Toll free: +1-800-422-2000
Fax: +1-630-227-2039
