DC Aviation, Lufthansa Technik Cooperation Completes First A-check

DC Aviation Group and Lufthansa Technik, which in May announced a cooperation agreement to provide a range of services at Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central) in Dubai, recently completed their first A-check for an Airbus A319. The A-check was performed for an undisclosed customer from the region in the hangars of the DC Aviation and Al-Futtaim joint venture, DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF, Stand 682).

The inspection, which took about 350 hours, involved checks of all systems relevant to flight safety, exchanging a number of components, completing service bulletins, and testing the ram air turbine.

As part of the cooperation agreement, the companies are offering regular checks and maintenance services, including for aircraft on ground (AOG). The cooperation also includes aircraft cabin services and minor modifications, and plans call for the addition of mobile aircraft and cabin services for the region.

DCAF’s hangar, spanning 5,700 square meters (61,355 square feet), has space to accommodate business jets and VIP aircraft up to the size of an Airbus A320 or Boeing 737.

Fixed-base operations services are also provided at the DCAF facility, which includes a 1,300-square-meter (14,000-square-foot) terminal offering a range of amenities for passengers and pilots. The services include fueling, catering and transport services. The facility also hosts customs clearance around-the-clock.

In addition, Lufthansa (Stand 500)/DC Aviation cooperation also is jointly offering aircraft management and charter services.