22 November 2019: As a part of First Class Aviation Services regional growth plan and to increase automation, reduce manual labour, improve precision, and save time, DAES group announced the completion of a turnkey wheel and brake facility for First Class Aviation Services. This new state-of-the art facility is expected to serve over 80 units of wheels per month.
The announcement was made at the recently concluded Dubai Air Show.
The facility has a gross area of 1300 square meters and will be operational by the end of the month. . The shop is expected to employ approximately ten people and handle an average of at least 1000 units of wheels per year.
"We are thrilled to continue expanding our footprint. The opening of this new shop shows our commitment to offering the best service in the region. In our Riyadh shop, both large and small fleets, will experience a modern and effective wheel and brake service facility in a convenient location and attended by a highly qualified team," said Ashraf Makkawi, CEO of First Class Aviation Services.
"We are 100% satisfied with the final outcome, and we look forward to continuing working with First Class Aviation Services. For this challenging and rewarding project, we designed a smart floor plan to contribute to workflow and efficiency optimization. We selected and installed equipment with the latest technology from top quality manufacturers as Bauer, Odlings, and ATG, whose reliability and precision guarantee excellent performance and long lifespan," said Mohammad Alshara, DAES Regional Sales Director, and the Project Leader.
"In this occasion, The DAES Group contribution has been a critical part of our construction process and planning for operational success. After evaluating the proposal, as well as their industry trajectory, we chose The DAES Group. Its comprehensive turnkey plan, timelines, and service package matched our expectations. Now that the build part of the project has concluded, we can proudly say that the shop is fully compatible with our high levels of quality, and we are ready to inaugurate a flawless state-of-the-art wheel and break shop," concluded Makkawi.
The facility is GACA approved and looking forward on FAA and EASA approval to serve some clients with foreign registry aircraft.