General MRO Aerospace Receives CAAC Certification for China Maintenance Services

Expansion of global footprint allows company to support Chinese aviation market

Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:20pm

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General MRO Aerospace, a U.S.-based aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider, has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for components on Chinese-registered aircraft. This marks a significant milestone in the company's international growth strategy and further validates its commitment to the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Why it matters

The CAAC certification enables General MRO Aerospace to better serve operators, lessors, and maintenance providers across the Asia-Pacific aviation market, where there is increasing global demand for high-quality component repair services. This strengthens the company's ability to support customers operating in China and throughout the region.

The details

The certification process included a comprehensive audit of General MRO Aerospace's facilities, quality management system, technical procedures, and regulatory compliance programs. The company already operates under FAA Part 145, EASA, CAA, and CAAT quality standards, and the addition of CAAC certification allows it to provide repair and overhaul services for a range of aircraft components in accordance with Chinese aviation regulatory requirements.

  • General MRO Aerospace received the CAAC certification on March 13, 2026.

The players

General MRO Aerospace

A U.S.-based aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider that specializes in component repair and support services for commercial aircraft operators worldwide.

Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC)

The regulatory authority for civil aviation in China, responsible for certifying and overseeing aviation maintenance providers operating in the country.

Jonathan Cornell

The President of General MRO Aerospace.

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What they’re saying

“Achieving CAAC certification is an important step forward for General MRO Aerospace as we continue to expand our global footprint. This approval demonstrates the strength of our quality systems, our technical expertise, and our commitment to supporting Airline and MRO partners worldwide.”

— Jonathan Cornell, President, General MRO Aerospace (ACN Newswire)

“With increasing global demand for high-quality component repair services, this certification strengthens our ability to support customers operating in China and throughout the region. We look forward to building strong partnerships with Chinese airlines and aviation organizations.”

— Jonathan Cornell, President, General MRO Aerospace (ACN Newswire)

What’s next

General MRO Aerospace plans to leverage its new CAAC certification to expand its customer base and partnerships within the Chinese aviation market, further strengthening its global footprint and ability to serve customers worldwide.

The takeaway

The CAAC certification is a significant milestone for General MRO Aerospace, demonstrating the company's commitment to regulatory compliance and technical excellence in the global aviation industry. This expansion of its capabilities will allow the company to better support airlines, lessors, and maintenance providers operating in the growing Asia-Pacific market.