GATES USA SPAH has received quality certification from Panamanian authorities for its engine maintenance operations in Wilmington, Ohio, expanding the scope of regulators recognizing the facility’s capabilities.
The approval covers engine maintenance services performed at the Wilmington site and enables the company to support aircraft and engines operating under the Panamanian register. The certification was reported by AviTrader and follows a series of regulatory endorsements obtained by the GA Telesis and Air Transport Services Group joint venture for its U.S.-based engine shop.
The Wilmington facility focuses on commercial aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul, complementing GA Telesis Engine Services’ existing approvals in other jurisdictions. By adding Panamanian quality certification, GATES USA SPAH can now perform work for a wider range of operators whose fleets are registered in Panama or require compliance with Panama’s aviation oversight.
Panama’s registry is one of the world’s largest, and recognition from its authorities is seen in the industry as an important step for maintenance providers seeking to serve globally operated aircraft and engines.