Owned by rock star Bruce Dickinson, Caerdav is one of the UK’s only truly independent MRO companies. Its reputation as one of the best in the business means its about to introduce an additional line at its maintenance facility as Glenn Sands discovered
Lifting off the tarmac on the afternoon of May 30 from St Athan, South Wales, a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 heads back into service with the operator. This event may only seem significant once you look at the bigger picture. It was the last in a batch of 19 aircraft in the care of Caerdav, the UK’s only independent, fully approved, and certified provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) that has been earning a reputation for excellence and quality in one of the most demanding aviation sectors.
Operating from the former RAF maintenance base, complete with a 6,000ft ILS (instrument landing system) runway, Caerdav has earned the respect of countless airlines around the globe, such as easyJet, TUI and flyadeal, in supporting their aircraft fleets. With the demand for commercial aircraft and the host of companies that support them unlikely to diminish anytime soon, the MRO sector is becoming ever more competitive and the ability to meet deadlines, sourc…
