BCT Aviation Maintenance (BCT) has secured approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to extend its Part-145 base maintenance C Check capability to 84 months for the Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 Classic and Next Generation aircraft.
The regulatory approval strengthens BCT’s heavy base maintenance offering and allows the company to perform extended-interval C Checks on two of the world’s most widely operated narrowbody aircraft families.
With Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 fleets continuing to form the backbone of short- and medium-haul operations globally, airlines and lessors are increasingly seeking flexible and cost-effective maintenance solutions. BCT’s expanded capability is aimed at supporting operators of high-cycle aircraft while helping them optimise maintenance schedules, minimise downtime and maintain fleet reliability.
The approval also demonstrates BCT’s continued compliance with UK CAA Part-145 requirements and its capabilities in structural maintenance, engineering oversight and fleet maintenance planning. The extension follows investments in skilled personnel, specialised tooling and reliability management processes.
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Ryan Winfield, Head of Sales at BCT Aviation Maintenance, said the expanded capability would give operators and lessors greater flexibility in managing their maintenance programmes.
“By extending our C Check capability, BCT is providing operators and lessors with increased flexibility to optimise maintenance schedules, reduce downtime, and improve overall fleet utilisation,” Winfield said. “This approval reinforces BCT’s position within the European MRO market, particularly in the narrowbody base maintenance sector, and it’s a credit to our experienced team that we can further demonstrate the strength of our base maintenance capability.”
BCT operates from its hangar facility at East Midlands Airport, providing maintenance support to airline customers across the UK and Europe. Its heavy maintenance portfolio includes structural inspections, corrosion control, systems troubleshooting, airworthiness directive and service bulletin embodiment, and aircraft return-to-service services.
The company holds approvals from several aviation authorities, including the UK CAA, US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and various offshore registers, enabling it to support aircraft operating under multiple regulatory frameworks.
