Part 21 Providers at MRO Europe

With more than 130 airlines in its customer base, Belgraver Aircraft Interiors has more than six decades of experience manufacturing and supplying cabin interior components, such as plastic seat parts, food trays, latchings and upholstery. In addition to manufacturing and designing these components, the company provides complete cabin refurbishments and specializes in the reverse engineering of plastic seat parts.

SNC Lavalins Atkins holds Part 21J accreditation to design lightweight metal structures, advanced aerospace materials, mechanical and fuel systems, aero-engine components and more. The company provides expertise throughout a project’s lifecycle, from conceptual design and manufacturing to certification and in-service support. The company has worked with a wide range of clients, such as Airbus, FACC, Rolls-Royce and Spirit AeroSystems to design primary and secondary structures and components.

Paustian Airtex holds both Part 21J and Part 21G certification for the design, development and production of soft furnishings for commercial and VIP aircraft. With more than 40 years’ experience, the company’s projects have included serial and customized production of seat and bulkhead covers, curtains, partitions and carpeting. Paustian Airtex’s customers have included a number of seat OEMs, VIP operators and both flag and low-cost carriers.

Founded in 2009, ABC International s.r.l. provides qualified engineering and certification services to the aviation industry for airlines and OEMs. The company’s expertise covers all cabin interior related products, such as carpets, curtains, seat covers, interior monuments and cabin branding elements. It also specializes in maintenance and refurbishment of cabin parts. ABC International can apply, certify and approve both minor and major changes and supplemental type certificates for aircraft modifications and design changes.

Following GKN Aerospace’s acquisition of Fokker in 2015, it introduced Fokker Techniek for aircraft completions and conversions in May 2017. The company specializes in providing MRO support to commercial aircraft operators and provides a wide array of Part 21 services, including remodeling, painting, maintenance, modification and VIP aircraft completions. Earlier this year, the company signed a contract with K5-Aviation for the first ever ACJ319neo VIP completion.

Inter-Tec’s Part 21J design certification is joining forces with Flitetec’s Part 21G manufacturing certification to provide a total design and manufacturing solution for aircraft cabin interior requirements. Flitetec specializes in the approved repair and manufacture of spares for aircraft interior products, such as seats, galleys, lavatories and windows. Inter-Tec gained Part 21J approval in 2012 for modifications and repairs on aircraft and helicopters.

Previously known as Mediterranean Aviation Company Limited, Medavia holds a Part 21J design engineering certification in addition to its Part 145 maintenance certification. The Malta-based company’s design services include external liveries, electrical and avionics systems, cabin interiors and structural changes, ADS-B Out and special mission equipment installations.

As a specialist in engineering consulting and research and development services in the mobility sector, AKKA works with major industrial groups such as aerospace, automotive and rail. The company holds both Part 21J and Part 21G certifications and specializes in aircraft modification, engineering maintenance, airworthiness management and flight operations support. The company’s clients include OEMs, leasing companies, airlines and MROs, such as Airbus Group, Safran and Thales.

Holding both Part 21J and Part 21G certifications, FTI Engineering is a German manufacturer for airborne camera and video systems for passenger and freighter aircraft. The company provides complete solutions from design and production to certification and after sales services. FTI Engineering’s latest design is a taxi camera providing visibility of an aircraft’s blind spots during ground operators, which pilots can view via electronic flight bag.