client case
Cessna 560XL Citation XLS+
— Managing Tight Timelines with Precision
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use case
private and charter operations
sales lead
AeroVisto
interior design
AeroVisto
cooperation
Rheinland Air Service GmbH
Elite Jet s.r.o
Delivering Excellence on Time and Quality
In the fast-paced private and charter aviation industry, where quality and timeliness are crucial, AeroVisto demonstrates its expertise in aircraft interior refurbishment. This Client Case centers on the Refurbishment of a Cessna 560XL Citation XLS+ operated by EliteJet, showcasing AeroVisto’s dedication to delivering excellence „On Time and Quality.“
The Cessna 560XL Citation XLS+ stands as a testament to versatility and efficiency in the realm of private jets. Entrusted to AeroVisto by EliteJet—a charter operator renowned for its impeccable service standards—the project was not just about refurbishment but enhancing the essence of luxury and functionality inherent to the aircraft.
A well-honed coordination process
The primary objective was to exceed client expectations and requirements by revitalizing the aircraft’s cabin. Given the project’s tight schedule, the goal was to utilize AeroVisto’s expertise in project management and ability to effectively employ innovative design solutions, thereby overcoming challenges and achieving successful outcomes.
Leveraging extensive experience and a well-honed coordination process, AeroVisto performed this extensive full-refurbishment work. For the first time in cabin upgrades, an innovative stitching pattern was used, imparting a stylish and sporty look to the cabin. Furthermore, meticulous revarnishing was applied to all wooden surfaces, mirroring their original design appearance. The AeroVisto team installed the cabin carpet and non-textile flooring (NTF) directly within the aircraft, on-site in Mönchengladbach. The renewed parts were accepted by an owner representative at the Staad factory, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications in the refurbishment process.
Distributed tasks and workloads
The decision to enhance the aircraft’s cabin was taken just before the conclusion of 2023. To actualize the project in line with the client’s requirements, CCO Carsten Matthiesen and Sales Director Julian Heinz opted to travel to Bratislava on December 20 to finalize the aircraft’s specifications on site. Within a remarkably short span of 2.5 weeks, the disassembled cabin components were already undergoing processing at the factory. An additional six weeks later, the XLS was successfully delivered and reinstated into service, much to the customer’s complete satisfaction.
The project’s implementation involved the pivotal participation of AeroVisto sites in Staad and Schnaittach. These sites adeptly distributed tasks and workloads, fully utilizing AeroVisto’s capabilities. These coordinated efforts underscored AeroVisto’s commitment to operational excellence, ensuring the project’s successful realization.
Optimized processes for minimizing downtimes
This successful execution was also attributed to the outstanding collaboration with MRO Rheinland Air Service GmbH and Elite Jet s.r.o, significantly contributing to the project’s swift and successful completion.
This project underscored our ability to deliver unsurpassed quality within stringent deadlines, proving that AeroVisto is not just a service provider but an enabler in the aviation industry. This refurbishment project showcases our commitment to optimizing internal processes and partnerships to surpass client expectations while minimizing aircraft downtime.
Scope of work
- Passenger Seat upholstery Stay Clean Leather technology
- Individual Stitching Pattern
- Windowliner, headliner, lower sidewall upholstery
- Crew seat refurbishment
- Cockpit upgrade
- Lavatory seat refurbishment
- Carpet Replacement
- Non-textile Flooring Replacement (NTF)
- Seatbelts re-webbing
- Replating of parts
- Curtain production
- New placards and markings
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