DC Aviation’s maintenance facility at Stuttgart Airport in Germany has completed a 48-month check and upgrade on a Bombardier Challenger 605. In addition to the comprehensive maintenance check, the project included a cabin refurbishment and updates to the Collins Aerospace Pro Line 21 avionics suite, including installation of ADS-B capabilities and implementation of a takeoff safety enhancement system.
The work comes as operators in Europe face a December 7 deadline for the installation of ADS-B or development of a plan towards that upgrade. ADS-B already is required in the U.S. and the UAE.
DC Aviation provides line and base maintenance services for a range of aircraft types in its 5,000-sq-m hangar at Stuttgart Airport and a 12,500-sq-m facility at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai. The maintenance specialist also houses parts inventories and special tooling for certain aircraft, as well as a battery and wheel shop, testing equipment, and a maintenance logistics center.