The Mesa cabin modification entailed the conversion of Hi Fly’s group A330 from back cargo configuration to its original passenger layout, restoring to its distinctive two-class cabin design.
Mesa, the esteemed aircraft maintenance and engineering company under the umbrella of Hi Fly’s group, has successfully completed yet another remarkable cabin modification project at its hangar located in Beja Airport. This latest feat involved the Airbus A330 registered as 9H-HFA, operated by Hi Fly. The meticulous cabin modification entailed the conversion of the A330 from its cargo configuration back to its original passenger layout, restoring the aircraft to its distinctive two-class cabin design, accommodating a total of 249 seats – 46 in business class and 203 in economy class.
The entire cabin transformation endeavor was executed over a span of seven days, demonstrating Mesa’s efficiency and expertise in delivering swift yet precise modifications. The complex process encompassed a series of intricate tasks, from the removal of cargo-specific elements such as marks, blanking tape, and cover plates, to the meticulous installation and activation of a multitude of items, equipment, and systems necessary for the passenger configuration.
The restoration process involved several key steps. Firstly, the removal of cargo-related components and equipment took place, including cargo marks, EFPL blanking tape, painted carpet segments, and emergency equipment items. Subsequently, meticulous attention was given to replace carpet segments in the modified area, enabling the seamless installation of seats, curtains, partitions, doghouses, and other essential passenger-centric features. The final phase saw the re-activation of electrical and oxygen systems that were previously disabled during the cargo configuration, ensuring the aircraft’s comprehensive operational readiness.
The project’s meticulous execution adhered closely to certified documentation, a testament to Mesa’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the aircraft’s airworthiness and safety standards post-modification.
Mesa, boasting EASA Part-145 certification, stands as a prominent player in the aircraft maintenance landscape. With strategic stations spanning across global aviation hubs, including Lisbon, Beja, Delhi, Mumbai, Anchorage, Cape Town, Brisbane, Santiago de Chile, and Hanoi, the company’s reach is truly extensive. Mesa’s versatile expertise is geared towards providing comprehensive maintenance solutions for a wide spectrum of aircraft, notably encompassing the Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A380, and BOMBARDIER CL-600-2B16.
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This latest cabin modification accomplishment not only showcases Mesa’s technical proficiency and dedication to excellence but also underscores the company’s pivotal role in ensuring the continued operational flexibility and performance of the aviation industry’s diverse fleet.
