IDAC certifies new Aircraft Maintenance Center in Punta Cana

Punta Cana.- The Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC) has officially certified a new Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Center in Punta Cana, marking a major milestone for the country’s aviation industry and positioning the Dominican Republic as a regional hub for specialized aircraft services.

IDAC Director General Igor Rodríguez presented the certification to executives of the facility, which was developed by the Puntacana Group in partnership with FL Technics. The center is authorized to provide advanced maintenance services for Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft and has the technical capacity to service larger widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A330, A340 and Boeing 747 and 777 families.

Located within the Punta Cana Free Trade Zone, the facility is the first heavy aircraft maintenance center of its kind in both the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean. Rodríguez highlighted that the project strengthens the country’s technical aviation capabilities, enhances competitiveness, and creates new opportunities for investment and industry growth.

The complex features a state-of-the-art hangar spanning more than 13,300 square meters within a total development area exceeding 71,000 square meters. In its initial phase, the center includes five maintenance bays capable of servicing multiple narrow-body aircraft simultaneously, with plans to expand capacity to 12 positions in the future.

Authorities expect the MRO center to generate a significant economic impact through the creation of specialized jobs and the development of local aviation talent. The project includes recruitment and technical training programs, offering career opportunities for both experienced professionals and entry-level aircraft mechanics.