VIP Completions has been awarded FAA Part 145 certification, clearing the Fort Lauderdale, Florida facility to provide maintenance, inspections, and alterations on aircraft and aircraft accessories.

“This is a major milestone in the strategic plan that we have been working on for several years,” said VIP Completions president Ben Shirazi. “The FAA certification process is very rigorous, and successful completion is a testament to our project management, quality control, and compliance standards.”

The approval will help VIP Completions expand its market base, particularly with Part 135 operators, Shirazi said, adding that the company plans to pursue EASA Part 145 accreditation next to build on its international reach.

“Thus far, 2020 has been a good year for VIP Completions—our hangar slots have been consistently full,” he said. “[The FAA] certification was secured during a particularly busy period.” VIP Completions has been working on projects that have involved the coordination of major inspections, custom paint oversight, and interior refurbishments on a Bombardier Global Express, Dassault Falcon 7X, and Gulfstream G550.