Arena Aviation Capital cabin reconfiguration project by J&C Aero included the development of a new LOPA, minor cabin modifications and full refurbishment of 180 Airbus A320 seats.
J&C Aero, an international aviation center for innovation in cabin transformation and CAMO, has successfully completed a full-cycle Airbus A320 reconfiguration project for Arena Aviation Capital, an aircraft asset investment company. The project involved cabin modification development, production, certification, and installation by J&C Aero’s in-house teams.
The Arena Aviation Capital’s cabin reconfiguration project included the development of a new LOPA (Layout of Passenger Accommodations) and related minor cabin modifications, as well as the full refurbishment of 180 passenger seats. In addition, J&C Aero’s in-house EASA Part 145 capabilities enabled the installation of the seats and other related modification elements by the company’s technicians in Vilnius, Lithuania. In the final stage, J&C Aero’s CAMO engineers ensured a smooth certification process for the reconfigured Airbus A320.
Vitalijus Malyška, COO, J&C Aero said, “Aircraft transition between operators is a complex process involving various risks, including those related to aircraft cabin modification. Luckily, thanks to our recent expansion and new services, we can provide turnkey aircraft interior solutions – from design to installation – and ensure wider support for aircraft investors and operators as the industry spreads its wings after several challenging years.”
J&C Aero is an EASA-certified design, production, maintenance, and CAMO organization that provides extensive cabin interior and repair solutions for narrow and wide-body aircraft operators and owners. The company holds EASA Part 21J, Part 21G, Part 145, and CAMO approvals, supplemented by multiple STCs, authorizations, and other approvals.
Executive, J&C Aero said, “Being a one-stop-shop aircraft interior solutions provider, we always look forward to challenging projects. In this particular case, we are grateful to Arena Aviation Capital for entrusting us with the full reconfiguration process – from design to production and installation. And we are also proud of our in-house teams that made it all possible.”
Arena Aviation Capital is a full-service aircraft investment management company that focuses on the complete life cycle of acquiring and leasing used commercial aviation assets. They manage 58 aircraft leased to 27 airline customers in Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Asia. The company provides pre-packaged tailor-made solutions for airline customers for their mid and end-of-life assets, including services such as origination, financing, risk management, and administration of commercial aviation assets.
Andy Gao, Technical Asset Manager, Arena Aviation Capital, shared, “The fewer links in the chain, the smoother goes the process of preparing an aircraft for a new operator. This is particularly important as the summer high season is almost here. With this in mind, J&C Aero’s team did a great job: from the modification planning to the execution, they did everything as expected and on time. Both we and our airline customer are delighted with the outcome.”
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This successful project highlights J&C Aero’s capability as a one-stop-shop for aircraft interior solutions and the importance of streamlined processes in preparing an aircraft for a new operator. With J&C Aero’s in-house teams and EASA certifications, they can ensure a smooth and timely reconfiguration process, providing wider support for aircraft investors and operators as the industry recovers from the challenges of the past few years.
