AIRCRAFT DESIGN SERVICES

We provide STC or minor mod services for large transport (CS-25) and normal category (CS-23) aircraft. We are experienced with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) STCs. We can provide turn-key solutions, including components and installation kits.

INTERIOR CHANGES

No change is too big or too small for us

We are experienced in the following changes and modifications whether they be minor or major (STC):

• Interior reconfigurations (LOPA)
• VIP interiors
• Seat Selection
• Galley changes or modifications
• Closets, dividers, bulkheads
• Monitor installations
• Carpets and curtains
• Seat cushions and covers
• Photoluminescent escape path markings
• Placards
• Emergency Equipment Layouts (EEL)

LIVERY & EXTERIOR MARKINGS

We can help you conceptualize or finalize your livery

We provide detailed paint packages with all technical markings customized for you as the operator.

We provide decals or placards applied to aircraft fuselage. We can arrange a turn-key solution, including material and installation.

We can generate drawings so you have a complete overview of your livery, colors and all markings in a few drawing sheets.

AVIONICS

They don´t call us coneheads for no good reason

We love complex electrical work. Our past work has included:

• Installation of flight instruments and cockpit panels.
• Installation of datalink and satcom equipment.
• Full seat centric in-flight-entertainment installations.
• ACARS
• FANS
• TCAS

All our installation come with complete kits released on EASA Form 1 or FAA 8130-3.

IFEC

Aptoz provides STCs to install passenger entertainment systems, whether they be BYOD Wi-Fi or full-seat centric IFE systems. Services include:

• System selection and request for proposal.
• Installation design and STC.
• Full installation kit.
• Installation support services.
• Program management from concept to rollout.
• Wi-Fi susceptibility testing (TPED testing)

Confused by systems and services in the passenger Wi-Fi spectrum?

Let us help you navigate the Ka, Ku, L-band spectrum.

DATALINK

Aptoz provides turn-key solutions for Datalink Computer Pilot Datalink Communications (ACARS, FANS-1/A+, ATN B1) on all types of aircraft. We offer LRUs through partnerships, installation kits, FAA/EASA STCs and pilot training, including full OSD data packages.

Let us help you navigate the datalink mandates and CPDLC so that it becomes beneficial for your airline.

All our installations come with complete kits released on EASA Form 1 or FAA 8130-3.

SATCOM

Let us help you get your airline SATCOM connected.

Aptoz has partnerships with key players in the SATCOM market, whether it be Iridium or Inmarsat.

Aptoz can provide installations that meet safety services, ATC over voice that meet FANS and datalink mandates.

MANUFACTURING

Aptoz has partnerships with various production organisations (EASA POAs) and can handle the manufacturing of your aircraft parts, whether they be:

• Structural metal parts (primary or secondary)
• Plastics (injection or thermoformed)
• Seat cushions
• Seat covers
• Carpets
• Curtain
• Wiring kits

Let us help you save on OEM parts and products.

EXPORT & IMPORT

Work on your export or import with experts that have done this a thousand times before.

Aptoz provides export and import services for aircraft in and out of the European Union.

Services include full Part-21 review and modification approvals.

Aptoz has a lot of experience importing Asian, Gulf and United States registered aircraft into the EU while at the same time converting the aircraft to a customer configuration. Let us be your partner on your next project. Airworthiness review services can be arranged, as well as FAA DAR services. Let us approve your flight conditions for your Permit to Fly.

NEW AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION

A new aircraft configuration can be a daunting task that does not fit well with an airline’s day-to-day operation. We can take the daunting part out of the task and let it become an enjoyable experience:

• OEM negotiations and request for proposal management
• Equipment selection process management
• Cost and agreement management
• Vendor and contract management
• BFE process services for galleys, seats, IFEC
• Line-fit or retrofit services and weight pros and cons of either
• Monthly reporting on status and configuration control
• Delivery management and entry into service

Let us help you manage OEM relations to make sure you get the best prices and options on the market.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Aptoz staff are trained in handling large programs with multiple projects and cost structures past $4 million spanning a few months or several years.

We manage your program in time and cost using the stage gate process and agile project management methods. We provide regular reporting on status and cost.

We keep you and all involved parties informed, ensuring tight working relationships. Our track record speaks for itself. Ask for references.

PERFORMANCE

We can help you choose the aircraft you need for your intended routes and destinations.

Aptoz has experts in aircraft performance. We work with the aircraft OEMs to define the operational empty weight, payload, range and mission specifics. We can help you choose the aircraft type that fits your intended routes.

AIRCRAFT REPAIRS

When there is excessive damage to an aircraft’s structure, Aptoz can assist!

Among the tasks we perform are:

• Aircraft fuselage repairs
• On-wing repairs to thrust reverser skin and nacelles
• Composite repairs
• Major damage. Our repair approval covers major and minor structures with fatigue and damage tolerance.

In AOG situations, we are able to provide assistance. Our skilled personnel can manage both on-site and remote repairs of the aircraft until it is cleared for flight again.

Let us help you stay lean by taking on your difficult AOG repairs or major damage.

AIRCRAFT WEIGHT & BALANCE

When changing aircraft configurations, Aptoz can provide you with updated weight and balance documents such as:

• IATA AHM565
• Loading schedule
• Balance Chart (paper and computer)
• Dry Operating Weight (DOW/DOI)

We can also provide AFM supplements for changes in aircraft MTOW, MLW and MZFW. Our documents are reviewed and approved by our experts.

Let us manage the weight and balance of your aircraft.

CONTACT US

Approval scope

Aptoz approvals can be also found here.
Designing in accordance with the applicable type-certification basis and environmental protection requirements
• Changes and repairs to aircraft related to

Cabin Interiors
Galleys / other Interior Equipment
Installation of Avionics Equipment
Electrical systems
Structures
Hydromechanical Systems
Cowlings
Thrust Reversers
and more…

• Large and Small Airplanes (CS-25 and CS-23).
• Structures capabilities include major repairs and changes including fatigue and damage tolerance. Capable of designing fatigue critical structure such as doublers for antennas. Stress by hand calculations or finite element models.
• Electrical systems capabilities include various avionic / electrical system installations in the cockpit and in the cabin.
• Approvals of revisions to Aircraft Flight Manuals.
• Approval of OSD-CCD, OSD-MMEL.
• EASA approval and Gulf CAA Approval.
• Approved flight test organization.

Aptoz list of Supplemental Type Certificates.

Aircraft & Engine Type Experience

Aircrafts

Airbus
• A300
• A320/A321
• A330
• A340
Embraer ERJ​
• ERJ145
• ERJ170
• ERJ190
Boeing
• 737 Classic/NG
• 737 MAX
• 757
• 767
• 747
• 777
• 787
ATR
• ATR 72
De Havilland Canada DHC
• Bombardier ‘Dash 8’:
◦ DHC-8-200
 ◦ DHC-8-400
• DHC-6 Twin Otter
APUs
• Honeywell / Garrett
• Pratt & Whitney
Bombardier
• CL60 (600/601/604/605)
Beechcraft
• 200 Super King Air, BE20
Dassault
• Falcon 2000

Engines

CFM
• CFM56-3
• CFM56-5
• CFM56-7
• LEAP-1A/B
Pratt & Whitney
• PW1100
• PW4000
Rolls Royce
• RB211-535E4
• Trent 700/800/1000
GE
• CF6-80
IAE
• V2500
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