Metro Aviation is the total system provider for a wide-range of rotary aircraft. From “green aircraft” completions to advanced communications, Metro is the real “one-stop shop”. Within the aviation community, worldwide, Metro Aviation is respected as the leader in every operation it performs and as the source of true innovation, making helicopters safer, efficient and excellent performance.
As a strategic partner of Sharakah USA, Metro Aviation brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, solidifying our commitment to provide the full range of aviation support including completion and customization of new aircraft, full and comprehensive maintenance support, and training—from pilot, crew and maintenance—all under one roof.
Metro Aviation is a 42-year-old, family-owned business located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Beginning with one used helicopter, Metro brought the first air medical service to a local hospital on a trial basis. Today, Metro owns and operates almost 160 aircraft in 29 states in the USA. Metro is number one completion provider for Airbus and is number 3 in the world for most Airbus helicopters in service. Known for its ingenuity and innovation, Metro has expanded its on-site maintenance capability to include all services in-house. Additionally, it operates the North Flight Training Center, which offers a full range of simulations and training tools for pilots, crewmen and maintenance technicians. Together with Flight Safety International, it developed and installed the world’s first full-motion, Level D simulator for the EC 135 and EC 145. These simulators are fully engaged almost 24/7 with users from around the world.
Metro Aviation is continuously developing modifications and subsequent Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) to improve performance and, most importantly, safety. A major development is the IRIS and Guardian systems that are now in high demand. Finally, Metro is now the North American lead distributor for Leonardo and is actively working to perfect the air medical configuration for the new AW 09.
Sharakah USA and its parent organization, Sharakah Partners, is working to replicate the full scale of Metro Aviation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Turkey. It is also actively marketing on Metro’s behalf in Latin America and Southeast Asia.
From border patrol and reconnaissance missions to search and rescue operations and commercial logistics support, Metro Aviation delivers unmatched performance and reliability in unmanned aerial operations.
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