Avocet Aviation Services has received Federal Aviation Administration approval to perform maintenance on Bombardier CRJ Series regional jets, the company confirmed this week. Avocet operates as a Part 145 repair station with its primary facility at Orlando-Sanford International Airport in Florida and a second site at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
The new approval extends Avocet's certified capabilities to cover the full CRJ product line. According to the company, the authorization allows technicians to carry out heavy maintenance checks, including C checks and D checks, along with specialized structural inspections on the regional jet family. CRJ aircraft remain a significant part of the US regional carrier fleet, supporting short-haul routes for major airline partners across the country.
Avocet CEO Paul Fanelli said the FAA sign-off gives the company the ability to handle the complete scope of CRJ maintenance work at its Florida facilities, rather than referring certain checks to outside providers. The expanded certification comes as regional carriers continue to face pressure on maintenance capacity, with many operators managing aging CRJ airframes that require more frequent structural inspections.
The approval adds to a growing list of regional jet maintenance providers seeking broader FAA authorizations in 2026, as demand for heavy maintenance slots continues to outpace available capacity industry-wide. Avocet's two Florida locations now support a wider range of narrow-body and regional aircraft types under a single regional footprint.
Source: Aviation Week -- https://aviationweek.com/mro/mro-industry-rolling-daily-updates-august-2026