HELSINKI—(BUSINESS WIRE)—GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”) has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China Aviation (“CAAC”). CAAC approval provides GATES with access to a major MRO market for CFM56-5B/7B and CF6-80C2B engines and will allow the company to develop and expand its customer base in China. GATES has previously been approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and the General Authority of Civil Aviation in Saudi Arabia (“GACA”).

“Over the past two years we have had a significant number of GA Telesis’ customers ask us to support their engine maintenance needs,” said Basil Papayoti, President of GATES. “This milestone approval opens our doors to the thousands of CFM56 and CF6-80C2 engines that are operating in China,” he added.

“Three years ago, we entered into a landmark agreement with Air China showing our commitment to serving the needs of the mainland Chinese air carriers by forming our GAIC joint venture with Air China,” said Abdol Moabery, President & CEO of GA Telesis and Chairman of GA Innovation China. “This approval is further evidence of our commitment to providing integrated service solutions to Chinese airlines,” he added.