EirTrade Aviation Maintenance has received EASA Part 145 Line Maintenance approval for the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families of aircraft at its facility in Ireland West Airport, Knock. The stringent process has taken over 12 months, with the help of the Irish Aviation Authority, to establish the procedures, personnel, facilities, tools and equipment to meet the requirements.
According to Andy Cahill, Line Maintenance Manager at EirTrade Aviation Maintenance, the initial catalyst behind gaining the EASA Part 145 approval was to enhance the services offered at the airport. “No other company offers line maintenance services at the airport, so our services now allow potential airline and lessor customers to benefit from cost savings and faster TATs.”
EirTrade Aviation Maintenance has the capacity to expand line maintenance capabilities at Knock with the development of additional hangar facilities and add further aircraft types, including regionals. “But this is for future consideration”, says Steven Trowell, Accountable Manager.
“Our approval covers the Airbus 318/319/320/321 (CFM56); Airbus 319/320/321 (CFM LEAP-1A); Airbus A319/320/321 (IAE V2500); Boeing 737-600/700/800/900 (CFM56); Boeing 737-7/8/9 MAX (CFM LEAP-1B) – we are very pleased to focus on these popular types and be ready to upscale to meet the ensuing demand when scheduled and charter operations step-up at Ireland West Airport” says Jim Maguinness, Quality Manager.
