AvCraft Aviation

AvCraft Technical Services was a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina U.S., based company that is the leading supplier of high quality cost-effective maintenance and technical support services for owners/operators of Bombardier Dash 8, ATR 42, ATR 72 and Fairchild Dornier 328 turboprop and jet aircraft.

AvCraft employed industry experienced and capable technicians, as well as support personnel who were successful at AvCraft because they have a can-do attitude, thriving in a culture that embraces flexibility and innovation, enjoy technical challenges, and who celebrates success.

Avcraft encompasses a full spectrum of technical support, aircraft maintenance, systems and structural modifications, interior refurbishment, aircraft painting, as well as end-of-life solutions.

Avcraft operated from a 136,000 sq ft complex of hangars, paint facilities and back shops that provide FAA, EASA and Transport Canada-approved heavy maintenance, as well as structural repairs, modifications and refurbishment.

The company began its life as AvCraft Support Services, Inc., the North American operating subsidiary of Avcraft Inc. The parent company purchased the production rights for the 328JET from the receivers of Fairchild Dornier GmbH in December 2002 following the European company's demise. The final transfers of the type and production certificates were completed in the third quarter of 2003. The company intended to restart 328Jet production in Germany during 2004 and was bringing the production of its wing, formerly outsourced, in-house.

By August 2004, AvCraft Inc. had re-entered the regional airline market and was entering the corporate aircraft market, placing previously unsold Dornier product with a number of customers. It exhibited at the 2004 Farnborough Airshow and joined major industry associations. However, in March, 2005, the company went into administration citing a lack of cash caused, it claimed, by an airline failing to accept delivery of completed aircraft.