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JCB Aero Expands MRO Capabilities with Boeing Approval

September 13, 2026

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Key Takeaways

JCB Aero receives Boeing Part 145 maintenance approval.
Approval covers Base and Line Maintenance on Boeing B737 aircraft.
Epic Flight Academy adds Tecnam P2006T aircraft to fleet.
National Jet Express strengthens fleet with new Embraer E190.

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Strategic Implications

JCB Aero's Boeing approval may indicate growing demand for MRO services in Europe. The expansion of Epic Flight Academy's fleet suggests a focus on modernizing training capabilities, which could benefit the broader aviation industry. National Jet Express's fleet growth may signal increasing demand for FIFO services in Australia.

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What Happened

European MRO Provider Gains Boeing Part 145 Certification

JCB Aero has announced the extension of its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities following the receipt of a new Part 145 maintenance approval for Boeing aircraft. Epic Flight Academy has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of two Tecnam P2006T twin-engine aircraft. National Jet Express has added a new Embraer E190 aircraft to its fleet, which will enter service on 19 September 2026. Ontic has acquired SIRS Navigation, a business specializing in the design and manufacture of high-quality, precision standby magnetic compasses. BOC Aviation has agreed to purchase 12 Airbus A320NEO aircraft from Airbus for long-term lease to Avianca. This news was first reported by Asian Aviation.

Source | Originally Published: September 13, 2026

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