Aircraft MRO specialist Vallair has completed the update and build of its fully integrated aerostructure repair and engine teardown / component repair facility in Châteauroux, France.
“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,” explained François Biarneix, Operations Director in Châteauroux, adding: “We have a short decision-making circuit at Vallair and a highly experienced technical team”.
Biarniex also highlights one of Vallair’s main MRO strengths as having the aerostructures and engine shops close to its ‘extensive new maintenance facility at Châteauroux, which is able to accommodate two A330 and one A320/737 family aircraft simultaneously. “From parts distribution, to dismantling, through to materials recycling, Vallair is working on new strategies for management of end-of-life aircraft. With up to 15,000 aircraft due to retire in the next two decades, aircraft recycling offers a broad range of opportunities and Vallair aims to be at the forefront of this sector,” he concluded.
Vallair completes update and build of Châteauroux facility
