Dallas Aeronautical Services' new Brazilian facility received approval from ANAC, Brazil's civil aviation authority. The repair and overhaul facility for composite and structural aircraft components occupies more than 21,500 sq ft in a secure business park in São José dos Campos and aims to serve the business, commercial and military aviation markets in Brazil, and eventually in Mercosul, under the name DAS Brasil.

DAS' Brazilian mechanics are currently training in Dallas, with formal inauguration of the São José dos Campos facility planned after their return, before year-end. The company has already invested more than $500,000 in equipment, tooling and specialized training for mechanics.

The company chose the location for its “privileged logistics”—proximity to airports, seaports and highways, as well as being close to commercial aviation maintenance centers and the “services centers for the  executive aviation market in Sorocaba and Jundiaí.”

Eliezer M. da Silva, DAS's managing director of Brazilian operations, told AIN that “important conversations and agreements are already happening for DAS Brasil.” The company plans to add EASA and FAA certification within the next two years, after which it will consider other South American certifications.