I N T R O D U C I N G
LAUNCH MODIFICATION & TRAINING CENTER
Excellence in Aircraft Modification and Training
Located at Wichita’s IAB Airport, the LAUNCH Modification & Training Center represents our continued investment in world-class MRO and training capabilities.
For more than twelve years, LAUNCH has successfully executed major aircraft modification programs for airline clients and MRO partners through our LAUNCH TEAMS mobile repair service. In response to the growing demand for high-quality modification services, we have built a new, state-of-the-art 75,000-square-foot hangar, capable of accommodating widebody aircraft up to the Boeing 777-300 or four narrowbody lines. Additional hangar capacity is also available at IAB.
OUR CAPABILITIES
LAUNCH performs modifications for:
- Inflight Connectivity
- Interior Reconfigurations
- Avionics Updgrades
- Structural Modifications
- Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and other critical programs
- All Aircraft Types
RECENT INVESTMENTS AND EXPANSION
LAUNCH continues to strengthen its infrastructure, personnel, and technology to deliver superior results for our clients, including:
- Expansion into dedicated LAUNCH hangars in Wichita, including a new 75,000 sq. ft. widebody facility
- Flexibility to increase hangar capacity for new and emerging programs
- Appointment of Bill Tollison, General Manager, bringing decades of MRO leadership experience
- Full Planning and Quality teams with extensive airline and MRO experience now onsite
- Significant investments in Tooling, GSE, and Equipment, with continued capital additions as programs expand
- Enhanced Material Services infrastructure and supplier network supporting Part 145 operations
- Full EmpowerMX implementation for Part 145 maintenance activities
TRAINING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
LAUNCH has established IAB as its Training Center of Excellence, dedicated to advancing the next generation of aviation professionals. Through hands-on training and certification programs, we’re expanding opportunities for skilled, certified aviation technicians via:
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Working Heroes / SkillBridge Program
These initiatives provide on-the-job training, licensing pathways, and career development opportunities that strengthen our workforce and the industry as a whole.
QUALITY AND SAFETY
LAUNCH is committed to delivering world-class technical services with unwavering dedication to safety, efficiency, and exceptional customer support.
- The LAUNCH Modification & Training Center participates in the FAA Safety Management System Voluntary Program (SMSVP)
- Oversight and direction by the LAUNCH Operational Excellence Team