Spotlight: AMAC Aerospace Group of Companies

Founded with the construction of its first hangar in Basel, Switzerland, in 2007, AMAC Aerospace rapidly grew into a Group of Companies and is today operating five hangars in Basel and span the width of Europe, as well as Turkey, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia, with a total network of eight hangars. The group is renowned for its maintenance, modification, and completion services for mid-size jets, narrow and wide-body jets, and they are continuously expanding and enhancing their services.

In Basel, Switzerland, one of AMAC Aerospace’s hangars is specifically dedicated to business jets. In this segment, the company has made significant investments in Bombardier aircraft and has experienced strong growth in recent years. Compared to last year, the number of completed Bombardier maintenance projects has increased by 25%. This growth is also reflected in the number of large inspections performed. This year, AMAC Aerospace is about to carry out its third Bombardier Global Express 8C inspection within a single year.

Many customers benefit from AMAC Aerospace's one-stop-shop approach, with all workshops located in-house to support maintenance, modifications and completions. Customers often take the opportunity to upgrade their aircraft while undergoing scheduled maintenance. This trend is seen increasingly from Bombardier customers, but also on narrow- and wide-body aircraft.

One area experiencing particularly strong demand for modifications is connectivity. Operators expect to have seamless, high-speed internet access from the moment they board their aircraft, and they are increasingly requesting solutions such as Starlink and Gogo Galileo. AMAC Aerospace has developed a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that enables gate-to-gate connectivity. This allows passengers to enjoy internet access from pre-flight and takeoff to landing rather than only during the cruise phase.

In recent months, AMAC Aerospace has installed connectivity solutions on several Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Gulfstream aircraft. The company was also the first MRO worldwide to install Gogo Galileo FDX on a Bombardier Global 5000. 

Another AMAC Aerospace location is in Bodrum, Turkey, where the business operates a unique mixed-service model. During the winter season, the facility focuses on commercial line and base maintenance. In the summer months, operations transition to supporting the VIP aviation sector.

For the upcoming winter season, AMAC Aerospace Bodrum is experiencing increased demand from local customers seeking maintenance services and has signed contracts with several long term and new customers. These contracts include both commercial and VIP aircraft operators. 

The AMAC Aerospace Group continuously monitors customer requirements and market opportunities to further expand its service offerings. In October 2024, its sister company JCB Aero in Auch, France, launched its MRO operations, complementing its established core business of composite and carbon-fibre manufacturing, completion work, and engineering services, utilizing its DOA and POA approval status.

Since then, JCB Aero has completed numerous maintenance projects for Airbus aircraft and has recently expanded its capabilities by obtaining Part 145 approval for Boeing aircraft. This certification covers base and line maintenance on Boeing B737 aircraft, including the B737-600, B737-700, B737-800, and B737-900 variants.

Another recent milestone was achieved when JCB Aero’s hangar held five narrow-body aircraft simultaneously, demonstrating the continued growth of its MRO activity.