Singapore Technologies (ST) Engineering has restructured its San Antonio VIP completions operation, Aeria Luxury Interiors by VT San Antonio Aerospace, incorporating the unit as a separate subsidiary with its own up-front capital. The business had been under the umbrella of ST Engineering’s VT San Antonio Aerospace (SAA) operation, which is a major maintenance and modification center for airliners.

The incorporation of Aeria (Booth N6111) will enable the business to better tailor its processes and increase its competitiveness, ST Engineering said. In addition, with the incorporation, Aeria is beginning to operate under its own Part 145 repair station certificate instead of under VT SAA’s certificate.

“Establishing an independent FAA repair certification allows Aeria to streamline its completion process and expedite its maintenance, refurbishment and completion contracts in the most efficient way possible,” the company said.

But Aeria will remain part VT SAA’s facility. And it will remain part of the ST Aerospace global network, continuing to leverage operations and marketing synergies, ST Engineering said.

Aeria specializes in Airbus Corporate Jet and Boeing Business Jet VIP completions, having performed more than 20 refurbishment, heavy maintenance and avionics upgrade projects since 2012. The company recently added 14,000 sq ft to its facilities, including a new cabinet and upholstery shop and a building housing a showroom and the design, sales and marketing teams.