This week we are looking at Airworthiness and why it is so important. An integral part of the operation of an aircraft is airworthiness and is vital when seeking a certification which rules the aircraft safe to fly. Airworthiness is the ability of an aircraft, or other airborne systems, to function and operate correctly during...
Computer-aided design (CAD) often goes under the radar when talking about designing and testing a product. The use of CAD is limitless and has a broad amount of features, it can span from making small objects that can be 3D printed to combining files from across the world to create an aircraft. The power of...
Are aircraft becoming too complicated? Aircraft and the aerospace sector itself has come a long way since the first flight conducted by the Wright brothers in 1902. Where we have seen huge advancements in technology and have produced some very memorable aircraft such as the heroic spitfire, the iconic Concorde, to the groundbreaking Lockheed SR-71...
Location of Passenger Accommodations (LOPA), also known as Aircraft Interior Configuration Document, is an engineering diagram of the interior cabin of an Aircraft. This includes, but is not limited to, Seats (passenger and flight attendants), Galleys, Exits, Emergency Equipment, Lavatories and much more. A LOPA certifies the interior components and installations, also visually showing customers...
In light of the new partnership formed with Etihad Airways Engineering in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Spires Engineering will now be a global partner of Etihad Airways Engineering. We will be offering support and collaborate on future projects together across the world. These projects will involve Cabin interior modifications to structural element changes. Moreover, we are...
The recent rise in oil prices, leading to a rise in fuel prices, has hit all our pockets pretty hard, but not as heavy as the aviation sector. A rise in oil prices means the already expensive kerosene (jet fuel) has risen dramatically. This has had a huge effect on the industry as a whole....
The use of a Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO) is an important part of any aircraft’s life cycle, where essential maintenance and checks are carried out to ensure your aircraft is safe to fly and meets the requirements of airworthiness. It is essential for any aircraft that their certificate of airworthiness is kept intact in...
In light of the recent events concerning the Boeing 737 Max, it felt right to write a piece on Boeing’s new aircraft. The new 737 max is Boeings flagship model which will go head to head with the Airbus A320neo. But what are the benefits of this new Boeing aircraft? Firstly, the aircraft has a...
At Spires, our services extend to Asset Management, where we look to not only implement your ideas but secure your investment as well. Our capabilities stretch from fleet planning to leasing and maintaining your aircraft’s value during operation. We are able to conduct detailed plans defining the life cycle of aircraft or engines, scheduling maintenance,...
Our capability is inclusive of Cabin interior design from Layout of Passenger Assembly (LOPA) to the new conceptual design of aircraft primary and secondary structural components. Our team of experienced CATIA V5 Designers, Stress and certification Engineers allows Spires to compete within the ever-growing competitive aerospace market, both within the UK and USA aerospace market....
