Philippines’ Aviation Concepts Technical Services (ACTSI) recently opened its new 18,000-sq-m/193,750-sq-ft maintenance hangar at Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA), following a first phase of upgrades to the former U.S. Navy base and FedEx hub. Currently, the MRO has Cayman and Bermuda approvals for the Gulfstream G450 and G550, but ACTSI business development director Raul Trinidad Jr. said the company is working towards nods for the GIV and GV. ACTI also plans to attain FAA Part 145 certification by later next year.

The new hangar, which can simultaneously accommodate up to eight G650s, is already servicing aircraft for casino group Solaire and International Container Terminal Services. Trinidad Jr said ACTSI is targeting Asia-Pacific-based aircraft but has had some inquiries from U.S. operators. Subic has no slot restrictions, online the congested Manila International Airport.

“We have long dreamed of developing the SBIA into a business and general aviation airport in the country, and this project is one huge step towards realizing that vision,” said Wilma Eisma, chairman and administrator of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority. “We are banking on the strategic location of Subic in the Asia Pacific region to boost SBIA’s chances to become a regional player in the MRO business.”