Falcon Aviation has won new accreditation from Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) for business jet and regional aircraft maintenance at its UAE bases. This adds to Abu Dhabi-based MRO’s existing approvals from the UAE’s GCAA, EASA, Aruba, San Marino, and the Cayman Islands.

“[It] is a significant endorsement for Falcon Aviation to be recognized by GACA and we look forward to delivering the same high level of service and support to customers of Saudi-registered aircraft that we provide to our UAE and international customers,” said Falcon director of engineering Nicolas Tejera.

Falcon is expanding its existing facility at Abu Dhabi Al Bateen Executive Airport to become a leading center for third-party regional aircraft MRO, supporting Bombardier Q400s and, eventually, other types. Falcon is also due to open its new business aviation MRO facility at Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in the coming months.

“In addition to full C checks, we can offer customers line support, parking, and hangarage during their scheduled visits to Abu Dhabi and Dubai,” said Falcon Aviation service center manager Ronnie McCrae. “We look forward to booking in our first Saudi customers in the first quarter.”