Press Release

Metrojet Engineering's Clark facility.

Issued by Metrojet.

April 27, 2022

Metrojet Engineering Clark (MEC), the Philippines based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) station of Hong Kong's Metrojet Limited,, recently completed its first 12-month inspection on a Bombardier Challenger 350. The MRO had added the corresponding Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) approval in January 2022.

The 12-month check included the modification of the power source for the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR), life raft overhaul, replacement of the fire extinguishers and ice detectors, and additional defect rectification.

“We provided complimentary hangar parking throughout the maintenance event. The inspection was completed in sevn weeks under the lead of our own Metrojet trained engineer working alongside another engineer with significant Bombardier product knowledge and previous work experience in the OEM's Singapore facility,” commented Mr Sarith Vaikuntan, general manager of Metrojet Engineering Clark.

Mr Dave Yip, the new managing director, MRO of Metrojet also commented: “We offer our clients an attractive aircraft maintenance and parking alternative in Clark. Metrojet has a long-term vision regarding business sustainability, and we work hard to develop our own people while benefiting from the knowledge and experience of our internationally diverse team. In this way, we can provide a sustainable and high-quality level of service to our customers.”

Established in 1997 as part of the Kadoorie Group, Metrojet pioneered business aviation services in Hong Kong and remains one of the foremost safety and customer-focussed business jet operators and maintenance providers in the Asia Pacific region. The company provides all-inclusive aircraft management, charter, maintenance and aviation consultancy services to its growing business aviation customer base.