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Optimum to exhibit at AIX Hamburg for first time

In this Q&A ahead of the Aircraft Interiors Expo, Inflight Magazine speaks with David Rice, the owner of Optimum Aero, whose company has managed a multitude of cabin interior projects for commercial airlines, lessors, private customers and aftermarket suppliers. At the 3-day event in Hamburg next month, Our director David Rice will be a CabinSpace Live panellist, discussing the topic “Cabin refurbishment :investing to impress”. The repurposing of serviceable interior parts will be a talking point as the industry is challenged with cost reduction and more sustainable operations, which includes the refurbishment …

Optimum Aero attending MRO Americas

Bringing together 16,000+ industry professionals from across the world, MRO Americas is the leading MRO event in the global aviation industry calendar, now in its 29th year. For the first time, this year’s event is being held in Chicago and it will be attended by Optimum Aero’s Managing Director, David Rice. Optimum Aero is keen to build its trusted network of aftermarket parts customers in North America, including new teardown partners.   Organised by Aviation Week Network,  MRO Americas will see the largest gathering of the aviation maintenance and aftermarket …

Optimising the aircraft interior refurbishment process

A cabin interior refurbishment is both a major investment and a challenging undertaking in the life of an aircraft. This complex process will take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to complete, depending on a number of factors, such as the location of the aircraft, customer specification, supply of materials and level of certification required. Proper planning is critical and should only be undertaken by an MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) facility that understands all of the project parameters. For example, the availability of certain products, such …

Optimum Aero to exhibit at AIME in Dubai

Businesses from around the world involved in aircraft interiors will be attending Aircraft Interiors Middle East- AIME in March, and the Optimum Aero team is preparing to exhibit and meet with airline industry partners at the Dubai World Trade Centre, for the first time. If you would like to schedule a meeting, please get in touch with David Rice or visit our stand at #646. The Optimum Aero difference When it comes to reconfiguring Airbus and Boeing aircraft cabins, Optimum Aero brings unparalleled in-depth technical knowledge, parts sourcing capability and value-driven consultancy …