Eirtech Aviation announced the expansion of its aviation services with the launch of a dedicated Composites Division, which offers clients a range of new composite services including repair, training and manufacture of composite components.
The Irish headquartered company is already recognised as one of the world’s leading specialist aircraft services companies and the addition of composites augments its total client offering, affirming Eirtech Aviation’s position in the marketplace.
The new offering will complement Eirtech Aviation’s existing services, which include: Engineering – Part21J Design Organisation (DOA); Production – Part 21G Production Organisation (POA); Materials – Sourcing and supply of Materials; CAMO – Part M Continuing Airworthiness Management and Technical Services with the company’s technical services consultants supporting, for example, aircraft redeliveries and record reviews.
The announcement coincides with the appointment of, Paul Kennedy who has a wealth of experience and knowledge on composites and is developing the National Policy document for Composites in Ireland. Paul’s role will be to develop and grow Eirtech Aviation’s Composite’s Division.
Paul Kennedy, Composites Manager said, “Today’s announcement is great news for our clients as we introduce repair capabilities to meet all of the requirements of the structural repair manual, from Wet Lay-up to High Temperature Fibre and Metal based repairs. We are also in the process of developing the current Part 145 repair approval so that we can meet all of our client’s requirements, including the provision of Aircraft on Ground (AOG) services.
“But it doesn’t stop there. We have developed a range of Composite Materials and Processes training products and are already working in partnership with our clients to develop bespoke training products that are specific to their needs.”
Niall Cunningham, CEO of Eirtech Aviation said, “Aviation is a sector that is constantly evolving and the introduction of newer aircraft manufacturing technologies has driven our own evolution in the area of composites; these materials are now playing a more integral role in aviation development, including aircraft like the Boeing B787, Airbus A350 and Bombardier C-Series.
“But in addition to the newer aircraft we have to be able to maintain current fleets, and there is an ever-increasing need to support the legacy components that obviously require increasing levels of maintenance support.
“Paul is a fantastic addition to the Eirtech Aviation team. He has unrivalled expertise in the area of composites and his involvement with major university research projects ensures we have the knowledge and the know-how to continually meet our clients needs, both now and into the future.”
Eirtech Aviation now has the requisite expertise and knowledge to assess and repair minor and major composite damage on aircraft.
The company uses state-of-the art processes putting the safety of the aircraft to the fore, while ensuring fast turn-around times to minimise ground time, an important component for many airline operators.
