Infrastructure and Training Report 2022

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An interview with Metrojet
Metrojet Limited is a Hong Kong-based business jet operator that provides both air and ground-based business
aviation services, including aircraft management, maintenance, and consulting services. After being established
in 1997, the company expanded its footprint into the Philippines in 2012 by setting up Metrojet Engineering
Clark, a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) station based in Clark, about 80 km from Manila.
How has 2022 been so far for Metrojet?
Overall it has been a good year so far. Outbound flight activity has
picked up since Hong Kong relaxed its quarantine restrictions. The
maintenance side of the business is also doing well, in both Hong
Kong and Clark in the Philippines.
In Hong Kong, we completed five base checks and engine changes
in October, and have committed base checks through to the end of
March 2023; whilst at Metrojet Engineering Clark our hangar parking
is now up to six aircraft, which benefits the subsequent maintenance
business as well. Other than parked aircraft, we also provide base
maintenance and aircraft on ground support to regional customers.
Clark also has approvals to rebuild wheel assemblies and perform
aircraft battery overhauls.
Are there any emerging trends that you’ve
seen so far this year?
Clients appear to be more willing to consider parking their aircraft
in the Southeast Asia region, which is likely due to continuously
improving service standards, a focus on corrosion protection and
better infrastructure.
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