Swift Aero Maintenance Ltd
Two Swift Aero engineers working in the cockpit of a yellow Slingsby aircraft
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About Swift Aero

Swift Aero Maintenance Limited has been maintaining general aviation aircraft since 2007. We work from Shackleton Hangar at Sywell Aerodrome in Northampton as a UK CAA-approved Combined Airworthiness Organisation (Part-CAO, ref UK.CAO.1051).

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Our heritage

Our heritage

For nearly two decades Swift Aero has provided aircraft maintenance services in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2007 as SwiftAir Maintenance Limited, the company began with a single aim: careful, precise maintenance for general aviation aircraft.

In 2024 the company was acquired by a consortium, bringing renewed resources, expanded capabilities and additional technical expertise. That acquisition opened a new phase of growth without changing the commitment to doing the work properly.

Today, operating as Swift Aero, we continue to build on that heritage while embracing advances in aircraft maintenance technology. The rebranding reflects not just a change in ownership, but an evolution in how we meet the demands of modern aviation maintenance.

Timeline

Our journey

  1. 2007

    Founded as SwiftAir Maintenance Limited, operating from Leicester and specialising in general aviation maintenance for flying schools and private owners.

    Yellow Slingsby training aircraft parked inside the hangar

  2. 2018

    Moved the operation to Tollerton, Nottingham City Airport.

    Light aircraft at the far end of an open hangar

  3. 2024

    Acquired by a consortium — a strategic move that brought renewed resources, expanded capabilities and additional technical expertise.

    Engineer moving a green and black light aircraft outside the hangar

  4. 2025

    Moved to Shackleton Hangar, a modern facility at Sywell Aerodrome, Northampton.

    Modern hangar with its doors open and aircraft inside

How we work

Our mission and values

  1. Safety first

    We uphold the highest safety standards in every aspect of our maintenance operations. Each aircraft that leaves our facility has been inspected and serviced to meet — and often exceed — industry regulations.

  2. Technical excellence

    Our team of licensed engineers and technicians brings decades of hands-on experience to every job. Through ongoing training and deep technical knowledge, we stay current with modern maintenance practice and aviation technology.

  3. Client partnership

    More than a service — it is a relationship. We see every aircraft owner as a valued partner. Clear communication, personal support and maintenance planned around your operation build relationships based on trust and reliability.

Approvals

Our certifications

UK CAA approval

Swift Aero Maintenance Limited is approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority as a Combined Airworthiness Organisation (Part-CAO), approval number UK.CAO.1051. Approval reference checked against the CAA approved-organisations list on 18 August 2026. Ask us to confirm the scope of our approval for your aircraft and the work you need.

EASA and UK CAA licensed engineers

Our team is comprised of highly skilled EASA and UK CAA licensed engineers with decades of experience and continuous training on the latest maintenance techniques and technologies.

Thielert engine approval

Swift Aero holds a Thielert engine approval for Diamond aircraft — ask us for the current scope.