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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

The RAS group enhances our capabil- house NDT capability, structural repairs,
ity portfolio through its extensive MRO complex modifications, and comprehen-
services provided by its Mönchengla- sive refurbishment programs, ensur-
dbach facility. This site features 12 ing that all maintenance activities are
in-house component shops specializing seamlessly coordinated and executed.
in flight controls, access panels, floor By employing a systematic method that
panels, composite components, de-icer includes thorough inspections, precise
boots, leading edges, and more. repairs, and necessary modifications,
Additionally, RAS’ in-house non- we ensure compliance with regulatory
destructive testing (NDT) capabilities requirements and industry standards.
provide faster access to crucial inspec- This holistic maintenance approach not
tions, significantly reducing turnaround only enhances the reliability and safety
times (TAT). This capability allows us to of the aircraft but also optimizes turn-
offer a comprehensive one-stop-shop around times and operational efficiency,
approach, enhancing efficiency and en- ultimately delivering superior service
suring thorough inspections of aircraft quality and client satisfaction.
and its components. This integration
supports the overall safety, reliability, Q - How does RAS SAAR manage spare
and quick service delivery that RAS parts support to ensure efficient opera-
SAAR is known for. tions for its clients?
Furthermore, RAS Engineering, a design Ans - RAS SAAR manages spare parts
organization within the RAS group, support through a robust inventory and
provides specialized engineering sup- efficient logistics. We invest in specific
port, including major and minor repair consumables and expendables and have
schemes, cabin/LOPA reconfigurations, a strategic plan for further investments
paint schemes, and avionic modifications. to reduce the pressure on our supply
RAS SAAR GmbH, as part of the Rhe- chain. Our logistics department employs
inland Air Service Group, offers com- experienced purchasers and warehouse
prehensive maintenance services with clerks to ensure timely provision of high-
advanced workshop facilities, in-house quality aircraft spare parts and consum-
NDT capabilities for faster turnaround ables. Of course, we cannot completely
times, and support from the group’s escape the global supply problems for
Mönchengladbach facility and RAS En- aircraft spare parts, but we have a large
gineering, positioning us and the whole network of contacts in the aviation
group as a leader in aircraft mainte- supply chain so that we can always find
Q - Can you elaborate on the spe- nance services. optimized solutions for our customers.
cific services offered by RAS SAAR for
regional jet and turboprop aircraft Q - What is RAS SAAR’s approach to
maintenance? modification, repair, and transition
Ans: RAS SAAR GmbH, as part of the management for aircraft like the ATR
Rheinland Air Service (RAS) group, 42/72?
benefits from a network of facilities and Ans - RAS SAAR GmbH employs a holis-
expertise that strengthens its service tic maintenance approach that prioritiz-
capabilities. We at RAS SAAR offer es continuous exchange and adaptation
comprehensive maintenance services to customer needs and requirements
for regional jets and turboprop aircraft, for all types of aircraft which are in
including scheduled maintenance, our capability list. This comprehensive
inspections, repairs, modifications, and customer-centric strategy involves
overhauls. The company’s advanced detailed planning based on customer
workshops and facilities include a requirements, allowing a swift ex-
paint cabin, battery shop, sheet metal ecution to ensure every aspect of the
shop, wheels shop, composite repairs aircraft’s maintenance or transition is
shop, and avionics shop, enabling us to meticulously managed. We at RAS SAAR
handle complex maintenance tasks with leverage our facilities and highly skilled
high precision and efficiency. We spe- personnel to provide customized solu-
cialize in maintenance for ATR42/72, tions tailored to client needs.
DHC-8, Do328, and since the beginning The approach integrates various main-
of 2024 also on Embraer E-Jets. tenance disciplines, including in-

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