Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage (APAS)

Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage (APAS) operates a commercial aircraft storage and maintenance facility at Alice Springs Airport in Australia's Northern Territory. The company says it has operated since 2014 and has stored, maintained and returned to service more than 250 commercial aircraft. Its general enquiries office is in Brisbane.

Engine stand leasing

APAS leases engine stands with worldwide availability. Its inventory is OEM transport stands for the PW1100 (GTF) and V2500 engine types, supplied by AGSE and Dedienne Aerospace. Stands are generally available from Australian east coast ports, which the company describes as a supply point for Asia-Pacific operators and MROs.

• PW1100 (GTF) basic stand, Dedienne Aerospace, part no. PWA211815
• PW1100G and PW1400G transport stand, AGSE E262, part no. PWA211430
• V2500 stand, Dedienne Aerospace, part no. D71STA00004G04
• A320neo PW1100 bootstrap kit, subject to operational requirements

Aircraft services

• Aircraft storage, with hardstand capacity the company puts at up to 300 narrow and wide-body aircraft
• Aircraft maintenance during storage, under Part 145 approvals from CASA, EASA and FAA, as reported on its website
• Part-out and component recovery
• End of life processing

Facility

The site has a 2.44 km runway and a dry, low-humidity climate that the company says suits corrosion prevention. Customers named on its site include Singapore Airlines Group, Qantas Group, AerCap and Avolon.