Coopesa

Coopesa is an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul company in Alajuela, Costa Rica, near Juan Santamaria International Airport. It was founded in 1963 and now has close to 900 employees. It serves airlines and leasing companies across the Americas, and says its experience in heavy maintenance goes back more than 60 years.

Aircraft types

• Airbus A320 family
• Boeing 737 Classic, Next Generation and MAX
• Boeing 757
• Embraer 170 and 190

Services

• Major maintenance inspections
• Modifications and upgrades, including avionics
• Refurbishments and painting
• Passenger to freighter conversion, including the Boeing 737-800 BCF program
• Line maintenance around the clock, covering A checks, transit and overnight checks, carry-over rectifications and LRU replacement

Freighter conversions

• The company completed its first Boeing 737-800 BCF for Boeing in February 2023
• A leasing company placed an order for 12 additional 737-800 BCF conversions

Facilities

• Four hangars that hold up to eight narrow-body aircraft at once
• A location in a free trade zone, which the company says speeds customs processing for aircraft, parts and materials
• A central position for access from North America, South America and the Caribbean

Approvals

• EASA and FAA certifications
• Approvals from the civil aviation authorities of countries including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cayman, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, El Salvador, Panama and the Bahamas
• Technicians follow the training programs that these regulators require

Company facts

• Mission focused on professional honesty and customer service in maintenance, repair and overhaul
• Values that include cooperation, client focused efficiency and continuous learning
• Toll free line from the United States: +1 800 421 0340

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