AstroNova, a developer of airborne printers, networking hardware and related accessories, has announced that the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has certified the company's West Warwick, Rhode Island repair station to perform MRO services on flight deck printers and related components for customers with Chinese-registered aircraft. The repair station also holds certifications from the FAA and EASA.

“Earning the CAAC certification strengthens our role in the global commercial aerospace MRO industry,” says Tom Carll, VP and GM of AstroNova. “The certification further validates the quality and responsiveness of our MRO services, creating new business opportunities for AstroNova in the Asia Pacific region, forecast to be the world's largest aviation market in the next 20 years.”

Complementing its CAAC certification, the company also established a new entity, AstroNova Singapore, to facilitate business with customers in China and throughout the Asia Pacific region.

“With demand for aircraft fleets and aftermarket commercial services projected to grow significantly in the coming decades, establishing a business hub in Singapore ensures we are staying close to our APAC customers,” confirms Greg Woods, AstroNova's president and CEO. “Expanding our presence in Asia is an integral part of our strategy and consistent with our focus on providing solutions that help customers achieve business success.”