Global Air Charters, a US Part 135 provider of aircraft charter and management headquartered in Minnesota has acquired CAVU Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics, a Part 145 repair station.

CAVU is based at Hazleton Regional airport in northeast Pennsylvania where Global Air Charters maintains a hangar. The two companies have enjoyed a close working relationship.

“From day one, CAVU impressed us with its knowledge, professionalism and commitment to the highest safety standards. We're looking forward to it expanding our maintenance capabilities,” says GAC chief executive Michael Vanacore-Netz. “We're also excited to deepen our corporate presence in the Hazleton area. The city has always been extremely helpful and welcoming. As a native of northeast Pennsylvania, I'm thrilled to continue growing our operations there.”

GAC has begun work with the FAA to formalise the transfer and intends to have the facility fully operational before the end of the year, from when it will supply OEM parts and maintenance services for Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, Cessna, Embraer and other aircraft.

“We at GAC/GMX are very excited about the acquisition,” says director of maintenance Richard Barlow. “As we expand our presence, it's incredibly important to grow our qualifications. Putting the maintenance talent under one hat and offering it outside of our network is a testimony to the hard work and experience that the CAVU team brings to the table.”