EirTrade Aviation’s expanding facility in Knock, Ireland West Airport has been authorised by the Bailiwick of Guernsey (2-REG), Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands CAACI (VP-C) and Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority BCAA (VP-B) for operations, transitions, parking and storage. These authorities provide oversight of aircraft on their registers for compliance with the Overseas Territories Aviation Regulations and in addition, each have their own specific requirements.

Jim Maguinness, Quality Manager – EirTrade Aviation, explains the Company’s strategy. “Having added A320 NEO (PW1100) and A330 aircraft to our EASA Part-145 capabilities in 2025, we were looking to see how we could further extend and improve the line maintenance services we offer to airline and aircraft lessor customers. We observed that some leasing companies and operators were using Bailiwick of Guernsey (2-REG), Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands CAACI (VP-C) and Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority BCAA (VP-B) for operations, transitions, parking and storage – this presented an excellent opportunity for us to expand our capabilities to further support their requirements.”

The Compliance Monitoring & Safety Management Team evaluated the work required. It was necessary to prepare MOE supplements, associated documents and forms, provide training for staff and authorisations for the Certifying Staff. Once complete, the applications were prepared and submitted, and after desktop and on-site audits, EirTrade Aviation Maintenance was successful in gaining all three new authorisations.

“The potential opportunities were realised immediately,” says Maguinness. “We welcomed two aircraft into parking and storage programmes - one is 2-REG and the second is Cayman Reg. Both are new customers for EirTrade Aviation Maintenance Limited.”

Lee Carey, Chief Investment Officer at EirTrade Aviation identifies compelling reasons for securing these authorisations. “EirTrade’s ambitions for Knock are to create a centre of excellence to cater for mature aircraft on the island of Ireland that can provide strategic benefit to airline and aircraft lessor customers. The business is committed to further investment in capabilities to meet the needs of these customers, increasing the scope of services offered and capacity at the facility.”