Coopesa: Premier Aircraft Maintenance and Modification Center
Core Services & Expertise
Coopesa stands as a leading MRO powerhouse in the Americas, delivering comprehensive heavy maintenance, modifications, and specialized services for narrow-body commercial aircraft fleets.
With over six decades of operational excellence, this Costa Rican MRO has established an unparalleled reputation for technical expertise on A320 family, B737 CL/NG/MAX, B757, and Embraer 170/190 aircraft. Their service portfolio encompasses everything from routine heavy checks to complex structural modifications, passenger-to-freighter conversions, avionics upgrades, and complete aircraft painting.
Coopesa’s highly skilled technical teams combine deep aircraft-specific knowledge with meticulous craftsmanship to deliver maintenance solutions that consistently exceed regulatory standards while meeting critical timeline and budget requirements for airlines and leasing companies throughout the Americas.
Core Services
1. Airframe Maintenance
- Heavy Checks: C/D checks for Airbus A320/B737 families
- Structural Repairs: Composite & metallic structures
- Corrosion Treatment: Advanced stripping & protection
2. Component Services
- APU Overhaul (Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney)
- Landing Gear Repair (Safran, UTC)
- Avionics Testing (Rockwell Collins, Thales)
3. Engineering Solutions
- STC Development: Cabin reconfigurations, winglet installs
- Fleet Technical Management
- Reliability Program Optimization
4. Specialized Programs
- Freighter Conversions: B737-800SF, A321P2F
- VIP Cabin Refurbishment
- Lease Return Checks (RTS support)
Geographic Reach & Capabilities
Strategically positioned just steps from Juan Santamaría International Airport in Alajuela, Costa Rica, Coopesa serves as a crucial maintenance hub for operators throughout North, Central, and South America.
Their state-of-the-art facility offers optimal accessibility for carriers throughout the hemisphere, with comprehensive maintenance capabilities that eliminate the need for longer ferry flights to facilities in North America or Europe.
As a certified Free Trade Zone participant, they provide significant logistical advantages through expedited customs processes and tax exemptions on parts and materials – benefits that translate directly to faster turnaround times and reduced costs for operators.
This central location, combined with their extensive technical capabilities, positions Coopesa as the premier narrow-body MRO solution for carriers seeking high-quality maintenance with operational and cost efficiencies.
Industry Credentials & Partnerships
Coopesa’s technical credentials include certifications from multiple aviation authorities, enabling them to service aircraft registered across numerous jurisdictions throughout the Americas and beyond.
Their enduring partnerships with OEMs and long-term service agreements with major airlines and leasing companies testify to their technical excellence and reliability as a maintenance provider. The organization’s reputation for quality is reinforced by numerous industry recognitions and customer commendations, establishing them as a trusted partner for operators demanding the highest standards in aircraft maintenance.
Their six decades of continuous operations represent an extraordinary achievement in the competitive MRO landscape, demonstrating the stability and technical continuity that are essential for maintaining the complex commercial aircraft of today.
Client Benefits & Advantages
- Comprehensive heavy maintenance capabilities for all popular narrow-body types
- Full-service interior refurbishment and modification capabilities
- Specialized passenger-to-freighter conversion expertise
- Complete aircraft painting services with modern environmental systems
- Engineering services for custom modifications and repairs
- Strategic Free Trade Zone location offering tax and customs advantages
- Six decades of accumulated technical expertise and process refinement
Coopesa combines the technical sophistication expected from top-tier MROs with the attentive customer service and cost efficiencies that distinguish independent maintenance providers.
Their unique position as both a highly experienced maintenance organization and a strategically located regional facility allows them to deliver an exceptional value proposition for airlines and leasing companies operating in the Americas.
For operators seeking to optimize maintenance economics without compromising quality or timeline certainty, Coopesa offers a proven solution backed by decades of successful maintenance partnerships.
Quick Facts
- Founded: Early 1960s (60+ years of operations)
- Location: Alajuela, Costa Rica (adjacent to Juan Santamaría Int’l Airport)
- Specialization: Narrow-body aircraft heavy maintenance and modifications
- Key Aircraft Types: A320 family, B737 series, B757, Embraer 170/190
- Distinctive Advantage: Free Trade Zone status with expedited customs
Contact Information
Location: 300 metros oeste del Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaria, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Phone: 1 800 421 0340
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://coopesa.com/
