ACTSI expands Subic MRO facility with new hangar

Aviation Concepts Technical Services Incorporated (ACTSI), a provider of business jet maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services in the Asia-Pacific region, held the official groundbreaking ceremony for its major hangar expansion project at Subic Bay International Airport. Attendees included Atty. Von F. Rodriguez, Chief of Staff to SBMA Chairman Eduardo Alino, and Atty. Kristoff Roman, SBMA Deputy Administrator of Port Operations. They were joined by project partners Justin Devantier, CEO of PrimeBMD, and Richard Raymundo, Managing Director of Colliers Philippines, along with ACTSI’s executive leadership. Spanning 7,000 square meters, the new facility was designed in partnership with PrimeBMD and Colliers to meet international aviation maintenance standards. The expansion is a strategic investment to accommodate the region’s rising demand for quality business aviation MRO services. “This investment strengthens ACTSI’s vision of being a leading independent MRO provider in the Asia-Pacific, dedicated to providing aircraft owners and operators with consistent and reliable maintenance and parking services,” said TJ Trinidad, President of ACTSI. “The new hangar reflects Phase 2 of our long-term strategy to significantly increase ACTSI’s capacity to serve our growing clientele.” The expanded facility is projected to be completed by May 2026, further reinforcing Subic’s positioning as a vital hub for business aviation and supporting the Philippines’ continued development as a regional center for aviation excellence. Dassault Aviation opens new Melbourne MRO shop (PHOTO: Dassault Aviation) Dassault Falcon Jet, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, marked the opening of a major new maintenance facility at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB).  This facility represents a significant expansion of Dassault’s presence in the Americas and reflects the company’s long-term commitment to customer support, operational excellence, and regional investment. It is one of the recent additions to Dassault Aviation’s global maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) network. “Our state-of-the-art Melbourne MRO is the latest expansion of our worldwide network of more than 40 service locations. It adds significant capacity in the Americas and puts more service capability closer to our Falcon customers. Dassault already has a large footprint in the United States which includes 2,500 employees, aircraft completions and sales,” said Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation. “This new center reflects our belief in the U.S. market and the future of aerospace in Florida. The region is already home to many key industry players, a supportive business environment, and—most importantly—a highly skilled workforce. Our employees are at the heart of everything we achieve. Their dedication, expertise, and passion for aviation are what make our aircraft and our customer service second to none.” Intended to serve customers across North and South America and beyond, the 250,000 square-foot complex can accommodate all current Falcon models (including the in-development, ultra-long-range Falcon 10X, the largest purpose-built business jet). It is capable of performing major maintenance and modifications on up to 14 Falcon aircraft simultaneously. The Melbourne facility can handle a full range of inspection, repair, and overhaul activities, from line maintenance through C-checks, as well as engineering and modification services. It is equipped with workshops, customer offices, and lounges. Additionally, the site is home to a new state-of-the-art 54,000 square-foot paint shop. Melbourne is just the latest in a series of moves to extend and reinforce Dassault Aviation’s global MRO footprint. In 2024, a new facility at São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport in Brazil opened to support Falcons in Latin America. In 2023, the company’s ExecuJet MRO Services unit opened a new heavy maintenance facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In 2024, a new heavy maintenance facility in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, was opened to enhance maintenance offerings in the Eastern Hemisphere.  The company now has over 60 service locations worldwide, including factory-owned and authorised facilities. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]