Haggan Aviation Marks 30 Years at Centennial Airport with Expanded Capabilities and Continued Growth

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Haggan Aviation is celebrating 30 years of aircraft maintenance, repair, and support at Centennial Airport, marking a milestone defined by hands-on expertise, evolving technical capability, and long-standing relationships with aircraft owners and operators.

Founded in 1996 by Eugene “Geno” Haggan, the FAA Part 145 Repair Station began with one mechanic, one toolbox, and a commitment to solving aircraft maintenance challenges the right way.

“I started Haggan on my own, doing the work, the billing, the logbook entries, and everything else that came with building a company,” said Haggan. “Thirty years later, I am proud of the people who have built their careers here, the customers who have trusted us, and the work this team continues to do every day.”

Haggan Aviation’s first major project came within its first year of operation: the de-modification of three Lear 30 aircraft used by Singapore Airlines for pilot training. The complex, nearly year-long project established an early foundation for the company’s growth and technical reputation.

Over the next three decades, the company expanded well beyond its original focus on a handful of aircraft types. Today, Haggan Aviation supports a broad range of business aircraft with updated operational specifications and capabilities that include maintenance, inspections, structural repair, avionics, interiors, modifications, engine services, paint touch-ups, and AOG support.

The company has continued to strengthen under the day-to-day leadership of CEO, Chris Haight.

“Haggan Aviation has never been stronger,” said Haggan. “Chris has taken the company to a new level. We support a much wider range of aircraft today, our operational capabilities have grown substantially, and the shop is capable of far more than it was even a few years ago. We are not slowing down.”

Haight joined the company’s leadership team with a focus on advancing operational depth while preserving the direct accountability and practical customer support that have long defined Haggan Aviation.

“Our goal is simple: deliver excellent work, communicate clearly, and keep finding the right solution for each aircraft and customer,” said Haight. “We have invested in our people, processes, and capabilities so we can meet the needs of a changing fleet while maintaining the personal touch our customers expect.”

That personal touch remains a defining part of the company’s approach. Haggan Aviation is known for working through difficult maintenance challenges and evaluating responsible alternatives when a repair can be completed safely and effectively at a lower cost.

“Customers know we will keep working the problem,” Haggan said. “If there is a better way to repair something, we will look for it. We do not simply assume the most expensive option is the only option.”

As Haggan focuses on the company’s larger strategic direction, Haight leads daily operations and the next phase of growth. Together, the leadership team is building on 30 years of experience while continuing to raise the standard for the work ahead.