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Oakenhurst Aircraft Services Nominated at ATE&M Awards - 9th
April 2010
A big thank you to all our customers who nominated
Oakenhurst Aircraft Services for the ATE&M Aviation
Industry Awards.
Each category has now been reduced to 3 companies, due
to our supporters efforts we have now been short listed
for;
- Best European MRO
- Best Component MRO
The ATEM Awards are the most democratic in the
industry, with both the nomination process and final
voting decided by the Industry at large rather then
through any back room deals or arbitrary selection.
The awards will be presented on Tuesday 4th May in
London in a joint reception with the Airline Purchasing
& Maintenance EXPO at the Royal Garden Hotel, West
London.
For more information on the Awards and details of the
awards ceremony next May,
please visit the Awards website:
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Press Release Oakenhurst nominated Decrane Audio
International Authorised Service Center & Repair Facilty - 1st
March 2010
North Little Rock, Arkansas, March 1, 2010 – DeCrane Aerospace Audio
International (DAAI) continues its expanded customer support structure in Europe
with the addition of Oakenhurst Aircraft Services Ltd. as an Authorized Service
Center and Repair Facility. Located in Rayleigh Essex, United Kingdom,
Oakenhurst is ideally suited to offer OEM's and end users shop-repair services
for DAAI’s comprehensive CMS/IFE product line. Additionally, Oakenhurst is an
extension of the DAAI Warranty Advance Replacement program. This enables
eligible customers to request available warranty replacement units to help
further minimize any inconveniences of returning a unit for servicing.
Advantages of Oakenhurst as Audio International Authorized Repair Agent include:
- Authorized DAAI Service Facility, including DAAI certified technicians.
- Dual Certified (FAA and EASA).
- Warranty Advance Replacement pool with parts available on-hand for warranty
exchange to qualified customers.
- Access to all Audio International internal support staff; (Engineering,
Systems/Software, Quality Control, and Field Support).
Serge Gallant, Director of DAAI Customer Support stated, “Audio International is
proud of the partnership with Oakenhurst and the support coverage it adds for
the DAAI systems, products and services. We continue to expand our Customer
Support structure to better serve the DAAI customer base globally.”
Download an official PDF copy of press release by clicking
>HERE<
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| Left to Right : Mike
Hammers - Decrane, Peter Caudell - Oakenhurst |
Left to Right
: Mike Hammers, Peter Caudell, Stewart Toye - Decrane |
Oakenhurst Wins Best Component MRO at AIG Awards - 7th May 2009
This week the Aviation Industry paid tribute to the companies proving
aftermarket support within Commerial Aviation. Attended by over 400 aviation
executives the Inaugural Aviation Industry Awards was held on the 5th May 2009 (http://www.aviationindustryawards.com).
A total of 24 companies were short listed in 12 categories to identify the best
in commercial aviation aftermarket. Organised by UBM the event was held in
conjunction with the Airline Purchasing and Aircraft Maintenance Outsourcing
Expo held in London.
Lufthansa Technik claimed 5 of the 12 awards but a surprise winner Oakenhurst
Aircraft Services a small British Engineering company collected the Award for
Best Component MRO in competition with companies such as Boeing, Lufthansa and
British Airways.
Paul Copping, MD Aviation Industry Group, said: "We congratulate Lufthansa
Technik and all of the other winners, who have proved they have what it takes to
be the best in the commercial aviation aftermarket. The results of these awards
are based entirely on the votes of people in the MRO supply chain industry, so
it is a testament to every company which made it to the shortlist that they are
truly valued by their customers.".
For a full list of the winners and nominees go to the Official Press Release :
http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=255991
Oakenhurst Aircraft Services Nominated at AIG Awards - 16th Mar 2009
We would like to thank all those who voted in recognition of Oakenhursts hard
work and dedication to its customers. Within the 10 categories available we have
had the honour of being nominated for Best AOG Response and Best
Component MRO.
As one of the last few truly private owned and independent Component MRO's in
the UK we find ourselves under increasing pressure from the current market, our
continuous improvements to Reliability, Competiveness and Customer Support have
seen a loyalty from our customer base that allows us to continue to develop and
grow our capabilities. The forthcoming AIG awards are to be presented at the
Welcome Reception of the Airline Purchasing Expo 09 in May, where we hope to be
successful.
Galley Workshop Now Open - 8th October 2008
As demand has continued to increase the requirement for us to provide an individual facility for Galleys was becoming evident. The new workshop compliments our existing capabilities but as an independent cost centre will provide an additional focus on our customer’s requirements. As well as supplying support on a range on individual pieces of Galley equipment we are looking to provide certification for complete Galleys.
The newly refurbished workshop contains several customised work benches and supports Ovens, coffee and water boilers.
This expansion is part of our ongoing development of the Oakenhurst Group, we expect the newly formed department to treble our current presence in this field.
Relocation - Oakenhurst Aircraft Trading Ltd - 1st October 2007
Please be advised that Oakenhurst Aircraft Trading has merged with Oakenhurst Aircraft Services, this relocation will see the products and services of Oakenhurst Aircraft Trading integrated into the daily purchasing, repair and overhaul business.
Effectively the Sales department will become its own business center within the building providing an added emphasis in supporting customers of its existing workshop capabilities for electrical and avionics products through exchanges and sales.
Third Party repairs and component sales will be proactively marketed through our dedicated sales team to provide a full and encompassing service.
The synergistic value of this relocation will bring an enhancement to our customers support not yet experienced.
Oakenhurst Aircraft Trading Ltd.
Claydons Lane
Rayleigh
Essex, SS6 7UP.
United Kingdom
Tel : +44 1268 741622
Fax : +44
e-mail : sales@oakenhurst.com
Oakenhurst Attending MRO Europe 2007 - 28th September 2007
Visit us at the MRO Europe 2007
November 7-8, 2007 at Booth 760
MRO Europe 2007 is designed to address specific maintenance, repair and overhaul issues having an effect anywhere in Europe. Join airline executives and their supplier and service counterparts as they focus on the future of MRO operations Join us as we look at a host of subjects, including inventory management, process improvement, PMA usage, harmonization issues and the status of the regulatory bodies in Europe.
Milano Convention Centre
Via Gattamelata 5, Milano
Italy
For more information go to www.aviationweek.com
New Ukraine Facility Opens - 19th July 2007
Oakenhurst today unveiled its new facility located in Ukraine, Boryspil International Airport. The facility sits directly on the airfield and consists of 5000 square foot premises. The purpose built workshop will specialise in component repair of Escape Slides, Galley Equipment, Avionics and Electrical Accessories and is the first independent EASA Approved facility in Ukraine to offer MRO services.
An increasing demand in the area sparked interest and was soon identified as an expanding market. Currently the facility predominantly supports Ukraine but it is Oakenhurst’s intention to market the facility worldwide where its customers will benefit from Oakenhurst UK’s winning formula of competitive pricing and excellent customer support.
Oakenhurst transferred its established procedures and certifications from its UK operation to the new facility which is configured to offer in-house capability to modify, repair, test, and inspect components.
With all the mergers and acquisitions in the industry, company names that existed two years ago are no longer around today. Still, Oakenhurst remains a true independent Repair Station funded by private investment making sure that its customers get highest quality repairs on time and within budget."
The first installation of the Smarthandle - 16th November 2006
Carried out successfully on an Icelandair Boeing 757-200. After presenting the Smarthandle to Icelandair they saw it's operational value, and agreed to provide the test bed aircraft for the initial installation. After this successful installation Icelandair have now ordered the Smarthandle for the remainder of their fleet including their Boeing 757-300, Boeing 757 freight and Boeing 767-300.
Airbus is helping to design and modify the Smarthandle to enable it to become an integrated part of the Airbus aircraft. Once the final design specification has been agreed, Airbus will carry out an in-service evaluation of the Smarthandle prior to providing it as a retro fit to existing Airbus aircraft and directly onto airframes on the production line."
Oakenhurst Gains BS EN ISO Approval - 8th September 2006
Oakenhurst Aircraft Services Ltd (OAS) a worldwide aircraft component Material Repair Organisation, has earned the right to be known as an "ISO 9001 Company." This exacting ISO standard was achieved as the result of the company's on-going commitment to Total Quality Management.
BS EN ISO 9001:2000 approval ensures compliance with the most current and stringent processes and provides accountability between OAS and their customers.
Peter Caudell, company Chairman, explained how the approval benefits their customers: "Being an ISO 9001 company encompasses all aspects of our operation - administration, sales, engineering, production. Many companies talk about Total Quality Management, but becoming a certified BS EN ISO 9001:2000 company means that we're actually meeting the challenge. By going through the same ISO approval process that many of our customers experience, we can thoroughly understand their requirements and concerns. We're all working with the same philosophy."
Peter Hutchin, Quality Manager at OAS, notes that BS EN ISO 9001:2000 compliance is an on-going process. "The quality management system under this standard ensures a process approach to company activities and promotes continuous improvement .roduction line."
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