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Based on a cooperation agreement from May 2016, Lufthansa
Technik and DC Aviation Group have recently performed the first A-check for a
narrow-body aircraft at Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central
Airport) in Dubai.
The services were provided for an Airbus A319 of an
undisclosed customer from the region in the hangars and VIP facilities of DC
Aviation Al-Futtaim, a joint venture of DC Aviation and Al-Futtaim.
The work scope of about 350 hours included the check of
all systems which are relevant to flight safety, the exchange of several
components, the completion of service bulletins and as a special topic the test
of the ram air turbine.
As part of the cooperation agreement, the product
portfolio consists of regular checks as well as maintenance services, including
unplanned repairs for example in the case of an AOG (Aircraft on Ground). It
also features services for aircraft cabins, including small modifications.
Moreover, plans call for a mobile aircraft and cabin service to serve the
region.
The offer is rounded off by extensive FBO services (fixed-base
operator) for ground operations at the airport, such as fueling, catering for
passengers and pilots, and transport services. A luxuriously equipped terminal
with 1,300 square meters of space is available for this purpose.
Around-the-clock facilities for entry procedures and customs clearance will
ensure seamless support allowing for highest levels of convenience and privacy.
A hangar extending over 5,700 square meters of floor space can accommodate
business jets up to the size of an Airbus A320 or Boeing 737. Last but not
least, aircraft management and business jet charters are among the services
jointly offered by the cooperation partners.
The Lufthansa Technik Group, with more than 30
subsidiaries and associates and over 25,000 employees worldwide, is one of the
leading manufacturer-independent providers of technical services for the
aviation industry. Its portfolio encompasses the entire spectrum of services
for commercial aircraft: maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification and
conversion, engines and components.
DC Aviation emerged in 2007 from the former
DaimlerChrysler Aviation, a DaimlerChrysler AG subsidiary that was founded in
1998. With branches in Dubai, Zurich, Malta, and Moscow, its international
presence keeps growing steadily. During its 18-year corporate history, DC
Aviation has acquired comprehensive experience in aircraft management. Today,
DC Aviation offers a complete portfolio ranging from aircraft management
through aircraft charter to the maintenance of business jets and handling
services. Its fleet includes the Cessna Citation XLS+, long distance jets like
the Gulfstream G550 and large-cabin jets like the Airbus 319 CJ. In March 2016,
DC Aviation expanded its operating license to include the commercial use of
helicopters.
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) is a joint venture between
Stuttgart-based DC Aviation GmbH, the largest operator of business jets in
Germany and one of the leading operators in Europe and Dubai-based Al-Futtaim,
a privately owned UAE business conglomerate. The JV capitalizes on Al-Futtaim's
strong fundamentals and presence in the Middle East, and DC Aviation’s global
reputation as a premium provider of aircraft management, executive charter
operations, business jet maintenance and consultation services.
DCAF is the first and only fully integrated business
aviation facility based out of Al Maktoum International Airport located at
Dubai South (formerly Dubai World Central) with a dedicated hangar measuring
5,700sqm and a 1,300sqm exclusive VVIP lounge area designed to international
standards offering customers the highest levels of comfort and privacy, shower
areas and a conference room.
DCAF’s core areas of business include Aircraft
management, Maintenance, FBO and Ground handling services as well as Business
jet charter.
Through their line maintenance capabilities catering to
various business jets; owners and operators receive a diverse range of maintenance
services, from spare parts supply, procurement, and storage, to maintenance and
airworthiness certification.
The Aircraft Management division is helping business jet
owners to optimize their aircraft assets, by operating aircraft in an
environment in line with the highest industry standards with regards to flight
safety and airworthiness. Clients also benefit from significant cost saving
potential on insurance, fuel purchasing, and other relevant flight support
services.
Located in a prime position just off the airport’s
runway, the DCAF hanger and 7,700sqm dedicated ramp parking enables us to
support, maintain and operate private and businesses jets of all sizes. Along
with the VVIP lounge, 24-hour on-site security, screening facilities, customs, and
immigration services customers are assured of a speedy and enjoyable travel
experience.
DCAF’s business
jet charter clients will benefit from the operator’s fleet size and variety
ranging from efficiently sized Learjet 40 to the 46-seater Airbus 319 Corporate
jet and a 24/7 operation designed to provide immediate response to requests.
Source: DC Aviation
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