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BCT Aviation Maintenance is thrilled to be supporting SmartLynx Airlines at Dublin Airport!
Megan Pawley • Aug 09, 2021
As of the 19th July BCT Aviation Maintenance is proudly providing SmartLynx Airlines with Line Maintenance support at our Line Station at Dublin Airport (DUB).
SmartLynx Airlines are operating at Dublin Airport (DUB) through the summer season with A320 aircraft and BCT Aviation Maintenance are extremely delighted to be able to provide full Line Maintenance support with our experienced and dedicated engineering team.
With the current climate in aviation and travel the way it is due to the Corona Virus pandemic it is very exciting to see flights increase especially as we enter the summer season. Travel increasing and more flights operating is a huge positive for the aviation industry, we are overjoyed to see SmartLynx flying at Dublin and to support them.
Alan Steer, BCT Aviation Maintenance General Manager Line Maintenance commented:
''SmartLynx Airlines are an ever evolving and diversifying airline supporting many other operators with their dedicated charter fleet, in both passenger and cargo configurations. We are extremely pleased to be supporting SmartLynx Airlines with their operations at Dublin and we are looking forward to hopefully working closely with them again in the future.
It is great to see the industry slowly improving and getting back to some normality, hopefully things will continue to progress for some time into the future leading us out of Covid-19 and into the normality we were all so familiar with.
I would like to wish everyone involved in this project every success.’’
Along with A320 we have the capability to support numerous aircraft at Dublin with a wide range of services. If you would like more information about our Dublin Line Station or to discuss any requirements, please get in touch with our commercial team at enquiries@bct.aero.
BCT Aviation Maintenance is thrilled to announce the UK CAA have granted an increase to our Base Maintenance scope of approval up to C Check.
BCT Aviation Maintenance are extremely pleased to share that we are providing AirExplore Line Maintenance services as they operate three B737-800 aircraft at East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Starting June 2021, BCT Aviation Maintenance is delighted to be providing Line Maintenance support for TAP Express at our Line Stations at Manchester (MAN) and Dublin (DUB) Airport. TAP Express are operating from Manchester and Dublin to Lisbon Airport with E190 and E195 aircraft. As they visit Manchester and Dublin, BCT Aviation Maintenance will be providing departure support as the aircraft Night-Stop. After a challenging year for the aviation industry, it's brilliant to see flights increase and we are extremely pleased to be supporting TAP Express.
As of March 2021, BCT Aviation Maintenance is proud to announce the opening of its newest Line Station at Birmingham International Airport (BHX).
BCT Aviation Maintenance is thrilled to announce Hangar 30 Base Maintenance Facility will be opening in January 2021. Located at our headquarters in East Midlands Airport (EMA), the Hangar will provide BCT Aviation Maintenance with the capability to support airlines and lessors with a wide range of Base Maintenance services up to but not including Intermediate Checks. Our Base Maintenance capabilities will include Cabin Configurations, Scheduled Maintenance up to Airbus LMV Checks / Boeing A Check Base visits, Scheduled Engine Changes & Component Replacements, Structural Metal Repairs, Modifications Programs, AOG Support and De-registration/Registration tasks. The Aircraft Types initially approved for support at the Hangar are A320 Series, B737 CL and B737 NG. The Hangar is an extremely exciting development for BCT Aviation Maintenance as the company continues to expand and offer more services for our customers allowing us to support them to the highest standard.
BCT Aviation Maintenance is thrilled to share the news of adding B787 Approval to its capabilities. This is an exciting development as BCT Aviation Maintenance add B787 to an already large range of capabilities, continuing to grow and expand the support offered to clients. For more information or to discuss how BCT Aviation Maintenance can support your requirements please contact enquiries@bct.aero .
BCT Aviation Maintenance is thrilled to announce successfully acquiring the Federal Aviation Administration Approval (FAA). As of Wednesday 19th February, BCT Aviation increased its capability to carry out and certify maintenance actions under FAA Requirements. This is an exciting development as BCT Aviation Maintenance continues to expand and strives to provide the best support for current and future clients. For more information and requirements please do not hesitate to contact us at enquiries@bct.aero . For more information about the Federal Aviation Administration visit their website www.faa.gov . All BCT Aviation Maintenance Approvals can be found on our website, please take a look.
BCT Aviation Maintenance is thrilled to announce that our EMA Team had the privilege of completing Engineering Support on the stunning new Brussels Airlines Livery, The Bruegel. This month on the 2nd May 2019 Brussels Airlines revealed the latest of their unique liveries The Bruegel (OO-SNE) as it arrived in Belgium. This Bruegel will be the 6th aircraft to join the fleet of the Belgian Icons Brussels Airlines have created. Each of the six aircrafts are dedicated to something iconic to the world of Belgium, so far there has been The Aerosmurf, Amare, Trident, Magritte and Rackham. Previously the Aerosmurf design was dedicated to the Belgian comic The Smurfs, The Amare to the Belgian annual Tomorrowland Festival, The Trident to the Belgian national Red Devils Football Team, The Magritte to the iconic Belgian artist Renè Magritte and The Rackham to the famous Adventures of Tintin created by Belgian artist Georges Remi. The new Bruegel A320-200 is a tribute to the work of artist Pieter Bruegel the Elder, on the 450th Anniversary of his death. Pieter Bruegel was a famous artist of the 16th Centenary that contributed massively to the art history of Belgium, making the new Brussels Airlines Livery a depiction of Belgium culture which is set to stay until 2024. For the Aircraft Pieter Bruegel’s artwork was recreated by artists Jos De Gruyter and Harold Thys using ten different pieces of artwork. The ten artworks used include Netherlandish Proverbs, The Fight between Carnival and Lent, Children’s Games, Two Monkeys, Landscape with the flight to Egypt, The Hunters in the Snow, The Harvesters, Massacre of the Innocents, The Land of Cockaigne and Conversation of Paul. BCT Aviation Maintenance is proud and delighted to have been a part of this Brussels Airlines masterpiece and hope to continue working with them in the future.
BCT Aviation Maintenance is proud to announce that we are providing engineering support on the British Airways (BA) new Heritage Livery Designs to celebrate 100 years of British Airways. On the 25thof August, this British Carrier will have been in operation for 100 years, to Commemorate this Achievement BA will be marking this Special Occasion by repainting a select few of its aircraft fleet in Liveries from key points in the company’s long history. BCT Aviation Maintenance have partnered with British Airways since 2017 on this top secret project and is proud to be a part of such a momentous occasion. To fulfil the requirements of this project, BCT Aviation Maintenance also succeeded in the challenge of gaining B747 Approval once again exclusively for this project. So far there has been three of the heritage livery designs released in the series and BCT Aviation Maintenance have carried out the maintenance and engineering for all three. The first of the retro livery designs was the B747 original BOAC livery, this was originally used between 1964 and 1974, the new repaint is set to stay until 2023. The second of the designs was applied to an Airbus A319, to resemble British European Airways (BEA) livery introduced between 1959 and 1968. The third Design in the series has been allocated to another B747 in the Landor Scheme livery which was originally used between 1984 and 1997. Please keep an eye on our social media posts as our support continues for BA and other special projects in the near future!
BCT Recently completed upgrades to it’s offices in Stansted where it will serve some of its most prestigious clients from the airport. The Line Station is now open for business, kicking off with its legacy Embraer customer in DUB – BA CityFlyer. Commercial Director, Nabeel Ahmed commented “This is an exciting move for us – a number of our clients operate from the airport and have indicated strong interest in being supported by BCT Aviation Maintenance, Stansted is also an excellent platform for us to utilise our newly acquired A320/321 Neo certification”. For further information or enquiries on the new Line Maintenance Station at Stansted, please contact enquiries@bct.aero .
BCT Aviation Maintenance continues to serve Nigerian Operator, Air Peace at Lagos (LOS) International Airport. As the key maintenance provider since its inception, BCT Aviation Maintenance has grown its operation in Lagos to include over 15 engineers taking care of the current fleet of B737 Classic and Dornier 328 aircraft. The renewal of this contract is a strong indication and nod towards BCT’s ability to maintain on time schedules in an extremely challenging environment whilst educating and implementing safety as a core value in this fast growing aviation sector. Air Peace has recently acquired B777 Aircraft and also awarded the contract for operational support to BCT Aviation Maintenance. Bob Brown, CEO of BCT Aviation Maintenance commented “The renewal with Air Peace is a mark of quality and a very strong business relationship between the airline and our company. We have worked hard with the team at Air Peace to ensure a safe and efficient operation is achieved and look forward to supporting their next chapter in growth with the Boeing 777”. For further information on Air Peace, BCT Aviation Maintenance or for support with your airline operation, please do not hesitate to contact us on enquiries@bct.aero .
BCT Aviation Maintenance is proud to announce its newest Line Maintenance Station at Kathmandu, Nepal. The company has worked solidly with Nepal Airways over the past two years and continues to support it’s engineering department with experienced inputs for a safe and reliable operation. The decision to open in Nepal was made last year, CEO Bob Brown of BCT Aviation Maintenance commented “This is a great opportunity which stimulates the local aviation economy as well as supplying international carriers, such as Turkish Airlines, with experienced and reliable Line Maintenance support from an EASA Part 145 Approved Maintenance Company. Our Approvals from various different countries along with our wide aircraft capability list will help airlines have dedicated transit support with engineers and quality they can rely on”. The station has brand new dedicated airside offices and a team of BCT Aviation Maintenance Engineers are already on site to serve airlines coming into Kathmandu’s Tribuvan International Airport (KTM). BCT Aviation Maintenance continues to serve the Middle and Far East markets with its existing Line Stations at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Ras Al Khaimah Airport (RKT). About BCT Aviation Maintenance: BCT Aviation Maintenance has been established for over 20 years at its headquarters in East Midlands Airport (EMA) and is led today by the original founding member, Robert Brown. Built on the cornerstones of safety & reliability, BCT Aviation Maintenance has grown to become a service provider for Airlines, Lessors and VVIP Operators on a global platform. As an EASA Part 145 certified Line and Base Maintenance Approved organisation, the company can handle most aircraft from all the major manufacturers including Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, BAe, ATR, Dornier and Bombardier. Approved by over 12 Countries, BCT Aviation Maintenance is able to support your aircraft engineering requirements globally.
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