ANTAVIA, a global provider of MRO services and repair specialist for commercial airlines, business jets, military and governmental wheel & brakes, has opened the doors to its large, new facility at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on October 25. The 2,500 m² premises have been seamlessly brought on-stream as the ANTAVIA team of engineers transitioned from the smaller repair shop nearby and all workspaces have been redesigned following LEAN/5S principles.
“Proximity to CGD is a huge benefit for aircraft operators/owners” explains Ismaël Fadili, Sales & Marketing Director, ANTAVIA. “The move has enabled ANTAVIA to integrate new equipment and further enhance our very short overhaul and tyre change TATs. Being part of the AMETEK MRO group means we can invest with confidence, and this not only benefits our European customers, but underpins the expanding support programmes that we deliver for the European operations of U.S./Canadian airframers.”
ANTAVIA has designed the new shop to replicate the company's modern unit near Toulouse and the launch is a fitting accolade for the dedicated workforce as the organisation celebrates its 40,000th wheel and brake repair milestone.
CAAC certified and ideally located between the main commercial and bizjet hubs of Paris CDG (Charles de Gaulle) and Paris LBG (Le Bourget Airport), ANTAVIA'S larger facility also holds its significant inventory of spare parts, including tyres valued at over US$1 million (£725 million).
