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Confirming its position a leading MRO based at East Midlands Airport (EMA), BCT Aviation Maintenance has made a six-figure investment in new hangar equipment and airside vehicles. This comes ahead of a full-capacity winter maintenance programme.

BCT’s Hangar facility at EMA will welcome six customer Boeing 737NG aircraft between October and December for routine annual maintenance checks, with a further six aircraft scheduled between January and March 2026.

In advance of the first aircraft’s arrival, BCT has taken delivery of new Genie platform lifts, as well as four tripod airframe jacks from HYDRO Systems GmbH & Co. KG and four new vans from Ron Brooks Motor Group. The four vehicles are Toyota Proace Icon EV vans, as part of BCT’s objective to increase the sustainability of its airside operations by utilising zero-emission vehicles.

In addition, a brand new hydraulic ground power unit and RAT (Ram Air Turbine) test rig are due to be delivered in the next few months. All of BCT’s latest equipment is available to hire on bespoke terms.



Commenting on the company’s investment and forthcoming winter MRO programme, PAUL ALLISON, Managing Director, BCT Aviation Maintenance, said:

“As part of our proactive approach to maintenance and to ensure our dedicated engineering teams deliver the highest levels of safety and efficiency, BCT has invested heavily in the deployment of new airframe equipment and electric vehicles, representing a major commitment to our future.”

This year has seen significant expansion in cargo operations at East Midlands Airport and BCT was delighted to be appointed line maintenance provider to Central Airlines and Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services. We are also very pleased to be welcoming back existing customers to Hangar 30 as we undertake a full programme of maintenance.