To support the continued growth of the business and ensure it can meet the demands of its ever-expanding client list, Caerdav is to open a third line of maintenance at its St Athan base, alongside making significant investment in expanding its in-house capabilities. Following extensive remodelling of one of the company’s two hangars to house…
CAERDAV OPENS NEW DEDICATED LINE MAINTENANCE STATION AT CARDIFF AIRPORT
Independent UK MRO, Caerdav, has launched a dedicated line maintenance station at Cardiff Wales Airport, initially providing support for ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) operator, Avion Express. The new line station will carry out overnight daily and weekly maintenance checks for Avion Express as part of its summer 2024 contract with TUI, ensuring its…
CAERDAV WELCOMES NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR TO DRIVE BUSINESS FORWARD
South Wales independent maintenance, repair and overhaul business, Caerdav, has announced the appointment of Chris Coleman as the company’s new Managing Director. Previously Caerdav’s Finance Manager, Coleman has been with the business for close to a decade, helping to oversee the rapid development of the company and playing an important role in its recent successful…
CAERDAV CONTINUES TO DELIVER MAINTENANCE SUPPORT FOR TUI AIRWAYS
TUI Airways has continued its relationship with Caerdav, placing another four aircraft into the company’s modern MRO facility to undergo a range of maintenance work. Following on from 40 aircraft that have been through Caerdav’s St. Athan base since the two companies began working together in 2019, the latest work involves two Boeing 757 and…
CAERDAV ADOPTS THE ELMS COMPETENCE AND COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
In a move designed to improve operational efficiency, Caerdav has adopted the cloud-based Competence and Compliance Solution from leading software services provider, ELMS Aviation. Known as the ELMS Solution, the new package will provide Caerdav with unprecedented levels of transparency, integrity and visibility of personnel competence, enhancing capabilities on both an organisational and individual basis.…
CAERDAV TURNS TO JMC FOR EXTRA ENGINEERS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH
Caerdav has signed an exclusive agreement with aviation manpower and engineering specialists, JMC Group, to help bolster its workforce when required, helping to ensure it keeps up with increasing demand for its maintenance services and to support its move into the cargo conversion market. One of the most trusted providers of personnel across all aviation…
CAERDAV LAUNCHES 2021 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME
Independent maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, Caerdav, has launched a new apprenticeship scheme, designed to offer candidates an exciting opportunity to embark on a specialist career as an aircraft maintenance technician. Partnering with Coleg Y Cymoedd – which has four campuses in South Wales – the Level 3 Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship Programme is a…
CAERDAV MAKING MOVES INTO CARGO CONVERSION
Independent MRO, Caerdav, is underlining its ambitious plans for growth by moving into the rapidly expanding cargo conversion market. With aircraft across the globe continuing to be grounded by the Covid-19 pandemic, belly capacity on passenger flights has been significantly reduced, increasing demand for dedicated cargo freighters. With uncertainty in the passenger sector set to…
CAERDAV BUILDS COMMERCIAL TEAM WITH TWO NEW SENIOR APPOINTMENTS
Independent MRO and ATO, Caerdav, has welcomed two new senior members to its commercial team, highlighting the company’s strong position in the industry and its ambition for continued growth. Richard Pitts-Robinson joins as Caerdav’s new Business Development Manager, with Gary Munro taking the role of Commercial Executive. Both bring a wealth of experience and have…
CAERDAV LAUNCHES NEW APS-MCC COURSE FOR PILOTS
Caerdav has launched a new Enhanced MCC Training to Airline Pilot Standards (APS-MCC) course, designed to provide an ‘all-in-one’ qualification for those looking to begin a career as a commercial pilot. The course brings together separate programmes already offered by the South Wales-based pilot training company into a single extended bloc of classroom learning and…