Vallair has completed the update and construction of its aerostructure repair, engine teardown, and component repair facility in Châteauroux, France.
Aerostructure repair service plays a key role in maintaining the safety and readiness of airlines’ aircraft. The MRO activities at Vallair’s facility include structure and composite inspection and repair, painting for nacelles, flight controls and cabin parts.
Currently, Vallair is seeing an increase in repairs for nacelles and flight control parts. Vallair’s François Biarneix, Operations Director in Châteauroux, explained why: “We have a short decision-making circuit at Vallair and a highly experienced technical team. Many customers come for specific aerostructure expertise, but we also encompass a lot of ad hoc work for those with aircraft undergoing C-check maintenance. Using our integrated services reduces TATs considerably. If a part, such as a fan cowl, needs to be repaired, we can provide an immediate quote and start processing the repair without delay.
“We are shaping our facility and our development programme to meet the challenges of the skills shortage coupled with the need for rapid turnaround times and the complexities involved in repairing newer composite materials,” he added.
Vallair has its own Part 147 EASA-approved training centre, Aircraft Academy, on site. This centre is focused on the next generation of technicians and engineers working across Airbus and Boeing narrow and widebody aircraft types and associated engine types.
Vallair is set to welcome further growth and innovation with the adoption of digital technologies for training and repair at its facilities for its technicians.
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