AUTHORISATION FOR LANDING GEAR SUPPORT

ANTAVIA, a business of AMETEK MRO, has been appointed as an Authorised Repair Centre (ARC) by Héroux‑Devtek.

 

The agreement covers the repair and overhaul of landing gear systems for Embraer Legacy and Embraer Praetor aircraft across Europe.

 

 

TECHNICAL CAPABILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE

ANTAVIA brings established engineering capability to the programme, including non-destructive testing, machining, surface treatment and painting, all supported by in-house resources.

 

Operations will be conducted from facilities in Paris and Campsas (Toulouse), reflecting continued investment in tooling, engineering expertise and infrastructure.

 

The ARC designation formalises ANTAVIA’s role within Héroux-Devtek’s global support network, strengthening regional support for operators of Embraer business jets.

 

 

OEM–MRO ALIGNMENT

The agreement reflects a broader industry trend in which original equipment manufacturers are increasingly partnering with specialised MRO providers to support in-service aircraft.

 

As outlined in the release, OEMs are focusing on core manufacturing activities while outsourcing maintenance and repair functions to dedicated providers, allowing for more efficient support without impacting production lines.

 

Such arrangements are typically underpinned by long-term technical alignment and quality assurance requirements, reinforcing reliability across the support network.

 

 

OPERATIONAL CONTEXT

For business aviation operators, authorised repair centre agreements are a key component of lifecycle support, ensuring access to approved maintenance capability and consistent turnaround standards.

 

The appointment of ANTAVIA expands available capacity within Europe at a time when supply chain pressures and fleet utilisation continue to place demands on MRO infrastructure.