Pem-Air Turbine Engine Services Secures AS9110 Quality Certification

Pem-Air Turbine Engine Services, the dedicated commercial engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) division of Pem-Air, has formally obtained AS9110 certification. The accreditation represents the aerospace sector's foremost quality management standard designed specifically for aviation maintenance and overhaul operations, providing independent verification of the provider's technical controls and operational standards.

The certification was officially issued by SCB Systems Certification and administered through the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) framework. The milestone marks an important phase in Pem-Air's strategic development as the Florida-based organisation scales its engine maintenance portfolio to support commercial airlines, leasing companies, and independent operators worldwide.

Rigorous Standards for Engine Maintenance

AS9110 builds upon the fundamental quality management requirements of ISO 9001 while incorporating comprehensive aerospace-specific protocols tailored to aftermarket maintenance. The standard establishes strict requirements covering aviation safety management systems, systematic risk mitigation, configuration control, component traceability, and process discipline.

Unlike manufacturing-oriented aerospace accreditations, AS9110 places particular emphasis on maintaining continuous airworthiness and preventing counterfeit parts from entering the supply chain. For an independent turbofan engine MRO facility, fulfilling these requirements mandates fully documented repair procedures, calibrated technical tooling, and comprehensive traceability records for every life-limited part (LLP) and engine component serviced through the workshop.

"Achieving AS9110 certification represents an important accomplishment for the entire Pem-Air team and reflects our unwavering commitment to quality in everything we do," said Virgil D. Pizer, Chief Executive Officer of Pem-Air. "Our customers trust us with some of their most valuable assets, and this certification demonstrates that we have the systems, processes, and culture in place to consistently deliver the high standards they expect. As we continue expanding our capabilities and supporting operators worldwide, quality and customer satisfaction will remain at the center of our business."

Portfolio Expansion in Brooksville

Headquartered in Brooksville, Florida, Pem-Air Turbine Engine Services provides comprehensive hospital-level repair, module maintenance, engine overhaul, and fleet technical support. The company maintains an established presence servicing mature commercial high-bypass turbofan powerplants, notably the CFM International CFM56-3, CFM56-5B, and CFM56-7B series, alongside the International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500 engine family powering legacy Airbus A320 fleets.

In recent months, the MRO specialist has accelerated capital investments to support next-generation narrowbody and widebody propulsion systems. The facility has expanded technical tooling and engineering capabilities to provide on-wing support and shop-level maintenance for CFM LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines, which power the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX families, as well as General Electric GE90 and Rolls-Royce Trent 700 platforms.

The AS9110 accreditation provides airline customers and engine asset lessors with independent assurance that shop visits, module repairs, and lease-return technical inspections comply with rigorous global quality benchmarks.

Strategic Aftermarket Relevance

The timing of the certification coincides with sustained global demand for commercial turbofan engine maintenance capacity. Ongoing supply chain bottlenecks and extended maintenance turnaround times across OEM-affiliated overhaul networks have prompted commercial operators to rely heavily on independent, agile MRO facilities for specialized module repairs and quick-turn engine overhauls.

By aligning its internal management frameworks with AS9110 standards, Pem-Air reinforces its operational readiness to absorb growing maintenance volumes. The standard ensures systematic continuous improvement across technical operations, enhancing turnaround predictability while ensuring strict regulatory compliance across global commercial aviation markets.