Vallair an aviation asset lifecycle support organization and provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has received regulatory approval to perform base maintenance on the Airbus A330neo at its state-of-the-art facility in Châteauroux, France.
The approval marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion of widebody maintenance capabilities and positions Vallair to support a growing global fleet of next-generation A330neo aircraft.
With airlines increasingly adopting the A330neo for its fuel efficiency, range and operational flexibility, demand for qualified maintenance providers continues to rise. The new approval enables Vallair to meet the growing demand for scheduled heavy maintenance checks, structural inspections, modifications and related technical services for both the A330-800 and A330-900 variants.
Grégoire Lebigot, president and CEO – Vallair Group, says, “This approval reflects our investment in technical expertise, training and infrastructure. It strengthens our position as a trusted maintenance partner for airlines operating modern widebody fleets. The addition of A330neo capability broadens Vallair’s service portfolio and creates new opportunities to support existing customers while attracting operators seeking approved maintenance capacity for the aircraft type.”
The 8,500m² facility in Châteauroux is dedicated to the support of Airbus aircraft, and is able to accommodate five A321 size aircraft, or a combination of A330s and A321s. It offers a full suite of maintenance services including NDT, lease transitions, LOPA change and cabin refurbishment, which are offered alongside its existing aerostructure services, engine repair and teardown, logistics, parking and storage.
“With such a comprehensive background in MRO, we welcome the opportunity to extend our widebody capabilities,” continues Lebigot. “There is rich aviation heritage within the region and since we opened this new hangar, we have recruited an experienced team, capturing the exceptional expertise available. We believe it is vital to share knowledge with young technicians and Aircraft Academy, a Vallair Group company, delivers its mentored on-site structured on-the job-training (SOJT) for the A320 here. We will extend this to the A330neo as soon as possible to secure our pipeline of skilled aircraft maintenance engineers.
“This is a new chapter for Vallair and we look forward to a robust and thriving future for Châteauroux.”