WE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF FLYING

Aeroplex of Central Europe Aircraft Technology Center (ACE) was established in 1992 as a Lockheed - MALEV joint venture to provide reliable aircraft maintenance services in Budapest.

Today ACE is operating as independent, state-owned MRO company in Central Europe, at Liszt Ferenc International Airport, Budapest.

Our goal is to increase efficiency and quality of our services by reducing costs. We are using LEAN management system to optimize our processes, eliminate waste (muda) within ACE to increase market share by having satisfied customers.

COMPANY PROFILE Value stream mapping

Cost reduction pipeline with active employee suggestion system (KAIZEN)

5S

Ishikawa

Visual management

Standardization

8D reports

more than 25 years of professional experience

highly qualified employees

full logistic services

favourable geographic location

flexibility on shifts and organization

AOG maintenance support also at outside stations

quick and flexible reaction during any activity

shop background

customer friendly thinking and behavior

airline support experience

~ 7,300 m2 – two-bay hangar up to 767-300

~ 3,500 m2 – shops and labs

Advantages

Certificates EASA PART-145, FAA, Bermudian, Ukrainian, Russian, Egyptian, Nigerian, Qatar, Aruba, US-DOT.

ACE performs base / heavy maintenance (with Limited Painting Capability) for:

BASE MAINTENANCE

B737 CL/NG up to and incl. D-check

B757 up to and incl. C-check

B767 up to and incl. 4C+S4C check

A320 family up to and incl. 8C check

including:

Routine inspections according to the customers program

aircraft survey

troubleshooting

unscheduled and major repairs

component replacements and repair

modifications

implementation of corrosion prevention and control programs

incorporation of ageing aircraft programs

avionics upgrades

interior refurbishment

non-destructive testing

aircraft sheet metal work / composite repairs

quick engine changes

aircraft weighing

conveyance-acceptance of newly leased aircraft

other services related to hangar maintenance.

skin replacement Works

winglet Installation

BASE MAINTENANCE

Interior Shop (with carpenter, decal shop)

Structure

Composite Shop (sheet metal)

Paint Shop

Machine Shop

Welding Shop

VIP cabin refurbishment

System modification

Aircraft systems and avionics upgrades

with full maintenance capabilities (airframe, components) on VIP aircraft.

Fact: ACE was the first MRO in Europe to perform ROW44 (in-flight Wi-Fi system) installation. Until today 46 system installations have been performed by ACE staff with the greatest satisfaction of our

Customer on performance and quality.

Based on individual requirements of our Partners we also perform:

Variety of workshops are supporting the effectiveness of ACE’s maintenance services reducing the aircraft downtimes:

ACE provides wide range of line maintenance services at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport and on request at outstations:

LINE MAINTENANCE

Boeing 737-200/300/400/500/600/700/800/900

Boeing 747-400/400F

Boeing 747-8/8F

Boeing 757-200/300

Boeing 767-200/200ER/300/300ER

Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321/A330

Fokker 70/100

Line maintenance services provided under FAA approval for:

Boeing 757-200/300

Boeing 767-200/200ER/300/300ER

Airbus 300-600

Airbus 310-200/300

Transit check and/or assistance;

Daily, weekly and A-checks or any other routine works based on Customer’s MP;

Component replacements;

Aircraft weighing;

Engines, APU, LDG replacements;

Aircraft exterior washing;

Special inspections on aircraft (bird strike, hard landing, etc);

Cabin interior repairs (IFE, galleys, seats, etc)

Fact: Budapest, Ferenc Liszt Airport was one of the first line maintenance stations for B747-8 aircraft and ACE was one of the first companies to serve this aircraft type in the world.

Advantages

The Calibration laboratory of ACE is accredited by the Hungarian Accreditation Board, complies with the criteria of MSZ EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard, registration number: NAT-2-0162.

OTHER SERVICES

Calibration

The reference standards of Calibration Lab are traced back to national/international standards.

On job practical training

ACE provides trainings in English language on the following aircraft types:

Boeing 737-200/300/400/500/600/700/800/900

Boeing 757-200/300 Boeing

767-200/300

Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321

Tool loan services for

ACE Logistic Support is able to deliver any spare part from its international communi-cation network within hours.

Logistic support

B737 CL/NG

B757

B767

A320

ACE is constantly investing in newer test equipment and specialized tooling for more efficient and accurate measurement and calibration.

The scope of accreditation includes:

High frequency parameters (frequency, power, attenuation, SWR, modulation, distorsion) of general equipment and special testers

DC voltmeters, power supplies

AC voltmeters, AC signal sources, oscillators, signal generators

DC current meters, current sources

AC current meters, clamp meters

Resistors, R decad boxes, Resistance meters, ESD testers

Capacitances, inductances, RLC meters

Pressure and vacuum gauges, air data testers

Vernier calipers, micrometers, gauges, crimp tools, dies

Torque wrenches

Force and tensiometers

COMPONENT REPAIR

ACE performs shop maintenance, overhaul, modification and servicing of aircraft components and accessories in a clean, modernized environment with high qualified experts’ top quality work. ACE’s mission is to provide high quality, reliable aircraft maintenance and component repair services, as it has been for over 25 years. We own wide range of in-house component maintenance capabilities for more than 1700 part numbers with experienced and well trained staff. Flexibility, short TAT, customer oriented behavior, constant improvement according to customer’s request and LEAN philosophy are our strengths to provide the best services for our customers.

Avionics Shops

Electrical Shop

Radio and Navigation Shop

Special Avionics Shop

Battery Shop

Mechanical Shops

Wheels & Brakes, and Hydraulic Shop

Emergency Equipment Shop

Oxygen Shop

NDT Shop

wide range of eddy current;

radiographic;

magnetic particle;

liquid penetrant;

ultrasonic inspections;

PHASED ARRAY ECA/UTPAFact: ACE was the first MRO in Central Europe obtaining US DOT approval.