Argo MRT Americas, an affiliate of DRAKKAR, has announced the acquisition of Techni-Air 2000, obtaining 100% ownership of the Montreal-based aircraft maintenance provider renowned for delivering tailor-made, technical handling solutions for airlines.

This acquisition broadens Argo MRT Americas’ offering by introducing a second service line focused on line maintenance thereby enhancing the company’s portfolio.

Techni-Air 2000 holds MRO certifications from Transport Canada, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) complementing Argo MRT Americas’ recent attainment of Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) certified by Transport Canada.

“Securing the AMO certification for Argo MRT Americas this February was an important and exciting milestone for the company and our commitment of excellence to the aerospace industry. The acquisition of Techni-Air 2000 Inc. is, currently and moving onwards, in line with this forward momentum, perfectly blending a business and human-centric approach to our services. It is an additional step towards enhancing our capabilities and exceeding clients’ expectations. A special thank you to Gilles Valiquette, Co-Founder of Techni Air 2000 Inc., for his trust and continued support with this important transition,” said David Thibes, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Argo MRT Americas.

“This strategic acquisition is a significant value addition for the Argo Group as it strengthens our service offerings and considerably expands our global footprint, further affirming our leadership status within the industry. This marks an important milestone, and we look forward to continuing and expanding this great partnership with DRAKKAR in the Americas,” said Marcus Schulz, CEO of Argo Group.
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