Heston MRO, the largest independent MRO organization in the Australasian region, is proud to announce the opening of its newest international line station at Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand.
The new station is established and operated in a strategic partnership with Fieldair, a New Zealand MRO provider. This expansion marks Heston MRO’s first permanent footprint in New Zealand, directly responding to the needs of its international customer base that operates flights into both Australia and New Zealand. By expanding its geographical offering, Heston MRO is strengthening existing customer relationships with a broader regional reach and expanded capabilities.
The Auckland station provides a comprehensive range of capabilities for both wide body and narrow body aircraft, ensuring seamless support for long-haul and regional carriers. The partnership combines Heston MRO’s extensive Australasian presence with Fieldair’s local expertise to offer:
Part 145 Engineering: Full line maintenance support and aircraft certification for international fleets;
Part 147 Technical Training: Localized technical training solutions to support the regional aviation workforce;
Joint NDT Services: Advanced Level 2 Non-Destructive Testing capabilities provided through the collaborative resources of both Heston MRO and Fieldair, covering Australia and New Zealand.
“The opening of the Auckland station is a natural evolution of our customer relationships,” said Asta Zirlyte, CEO of Heston MRO. “Many of our existing airline partners who rely on us across major Australian airports also fly into New Zealand. By expanding our geographical offering to Auckland, we can now provide them with the same high-quality, ‘Total Technical Care’ solutions across their entire Pan-Tasman network.”
“We are excited to partner with Heston MRO to bring this international line station to Auckland,” said Brett Richmond, CEO of Fieldair. “Fieldair has a long history of keeping New Zealand’s aircraft flying, and this collaboration allows us to combine our deep local knowledge with Heston MRO’s global customer reach. Together, we are providing a unique,full-service capability that will benefit international carriers and strengthen the local aviation sector.”