Oriens Aviation: Now an Authorized Pilatus PC-24 Service Centre

Oriens Aviation, Authorized Pilatus Center for the British Isles, has added the Williams FJ44 service station status to its expertise, as it celebrates becoming a fully authorized PC-24 Service Center. Oriens completed its first annual check on a PC-24 Super Versatile Jet for a private UK customer at its London Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB) facility last week.

In addition, the independently owned company has obtained its EASA Part 145 accreditation, alongside its national UK CAA certificate, enabling it to continue working on European-registered PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft, post Brexit.  This is an important move as a number of Oriens’ customers, especially on the PC-12, come to the UK from overseas.

Since the launch of its maintenance facilities in 2018, Oriens has doubled its workforce and made significant investment in training and tooling. The business has stayed open to support essential MRO during the first, second and ongoing lockdowns in the UK. Oriens has sold all of its new Pilatus aircraft positions for 2021, however, customers can still secure new PC-12 NGX and PC-24 positions for delivery in 2022.