Widens expertise to Williams FJ44 MRO engine support
Oriens Aviation, the Authorised Pilatus Centre for the British Isles, can now add the Williams FJ44 service station status to its expertise, as it celebrates becoming a fully authorised PC-24 Service Centre. Oriens completed its first annual check on a PC-24 Super Versatile Jet for a private UK customer at its London Biggin Hill Airport facility last week, adding to its capability on the PC-12 family.
In addition, the independently owned company has obtained its EASA Part 145 accreditation, alongside its national UK CAA certificate, enabling it to continue working on European-registered PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft, post Brexit. This is an important move as a number of Oriens’ customers, especially on the PC-12, come to the UK from overseas.
“We are delighted to broaden our expertise on the Pilatus Aircraft family - and become the Williams approved service station for the FJ44 engine serving the Pilatus PC-24 in the UK,” said Edwin Brenninkmeyer, Oriens Aviation CEO, applauding his team in securing these important milestones, in the midst of the pandemic. “It is timely too, as we mark our third anniversary at our newest Biggin Hill home,” he added.
Since the launch of its maintenance facilities in 2018, Oriens has doubled its workforce and made significant investment in training and tooling.
The business has kept open to support essential MRO during the first, second and ongoing lockdown in the UK. “We are pleased to have offered continued seamless support for our new and existing clients,” noted Oriens Aviation Maintenance General Manager Stuart Locke.
“Sales interest in the PC-12 NGX and the PC-24 jet from potential UK and Ireland customers has not abated either,” commented Edwin. Oriens has sold all of its new Pilatus aircraft positions for 2021. However, customers can still secure new PC-12 NGX and PC-24 positions for delivery in 2022.