Independent aircraft component parts, repair and supply chain solutions provider, AJW Group, has appointed Mitsui & Co. Ltd as its sole sales representative in Japan.

AJW Group says this strategic partnership enhances its capacity to support the Japanese market, enabling the supply and support of aircraft components through contracted services such as Power-by-the-Hour (PBH), as well as providing full MRO capabilities for aircraft components within the region.

Aligned with AJW Group’s global growth strategy, this collaboration will bolster the group’s footprint in Japan’s aviation industry. AJW Technique, the group’s MRO facility based in Montreal, was the first independent component MRO in the world to receive Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) approval under the Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA) with Transport Canada (TCCA), a milestone achieved in January 2019. This recognition underscores AJW Technique’s compliance with JCAB regulations and positions the group as a trusted partner in the Japanese MRO market.

Tetsuro Hidaka, GM new business development dept., aerospace business division of Mitsui & Co. Ltd, said: “This partnership comes at a pivotal time for Japan’s aviation market. Our collaboration with AJW, a recognised global leader in aircraft components, will enable us to capitalise on Japan’s aviation industry’s growth.”

Nick Ward, senior vice president of global sales and business development of AJW Group, said: “Our partnership with Mitsui expands our ability to enhance our aircraft components and supply chain solutions to serve this key market and provides enhanced MRO support for our Japanese customers, utilising AJW Technique’s extensive capabilities.”

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