Aircraft Successfully Returned to the United States

CLEVELAND, OHIO – November 19, 2010 – Constant Aviation, LLC, a maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility headquartered at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, announced today they were the service center of choice to perform the recovery of the Legacy 600 involved in an incident mid-flight over Brazil in 2006. The aircraft has remained out of service in a remote military base in the jungles of Brazil since the incident.

The Constant Aviation Mobile Aircraft Recovery Team traveled to the aircraft to perform the recovery which consisted of wing repairs, avionics equipment replacement, elevator repair and replacement, and extensive systems testing. The 10-member team, comprised of maintenance and avionics technicians, engineers, and crew members, spent three weeks in the remote location performing those necessary repairs to get the aircraft to the necessary flight standards. The Legacy 600 successfully made the flight, totaling over 6 hours, out of the Brazilian jungle back to the states and will remain at Constant Aviation’s Cleveland facility for the remainder of the maintenance work needed to return the aircraft to service.

“I am extremely proud of our Mobile Aircraft Recovery Team and their accomplishments; this is the fifth recovery of this magnitude they have completed. The months of detailed planning that took place between Constant Aviation and all associated parties, including Brazilian officials, the customer, customs agents, and international handlers, lead up to this complex international recovery being executed smoothly. Being the service center of choice to complete this extensive recovery effort and to now have the aircraft at our facility to complete the necessary work to return the aircraft to service is a great accomplishment for the Constant team.” said Stephen Maiden, President Constant Aviation.

About Constant Aviation

Constant Aviation, LLC has locations at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and Birmingham International Airport. Both facilities specialize in airframe maintenance, engine repair maintenance, major repairs, avionics installation and repair, parts distribution, accessory and composite services. Constant Aviation has raised the bar in aircraft maintenance expectations and provides customers with a one-stop shop option when it comes to maintenance events. As one of the most respected business aircraft maintenance organizations in the country, Constant Aviation understands the importance of aircraft availability, predictability and minimizing operational costs for their customers. For more information, please visit www.constantaviation.com or call 216.261.7119.

For more information:
Constant Aviation
Aimee Dalton
media@constantaviation.com
www.constantaviation.com