AIRE has completed its first radome repair at its Madrid maintenance facility, marking a milestone in the expansion of its structural MRO capabilities.
The repair was carried out for Spanish long-haul airline Iberojet and represents the first project completed under AIRE's recently extended EASA Part-145 approval.
The expanded approval covers ATA 53 (fuselage), ATA 54 (nacelles/pylons) and ATA 57 (wing structures), enabling the company to undertake repairs on metallic and composite external aircraft structures.
AIRE said the additional capabilities will help operators reduce maintenance lead times and costs while providing greater operational flexibility.
The project followed several months of preparation, including process development, personnel training, tooling, quality assurance and regulatory approvals.
Javier Camara, maintenance director at AIRE, said: “The completion of our first radome repair validates the investments made in expanding our capabilities and demonstrates our commitment to providing increasingly comprehensive support to aircraft operators.”
The company is also developing additional capabilities, including advanced composite repairs and on-wing structural repair services, aimed at minimising aircraft downtime and improving fleet availability.
