DAS Aviation acquires Texas-based AQRD
FAA Part 145 Repair Station DAS Aviation has completed acquisition of Aerospace Quality Research and Development (AQRD).
AQRD is an aerospace engineering firm and also a FAA-certified Part 145 repair station, renowned for keeping the last Beechcraft Starships in the air.
The combination of both companies creates a single, integrated off-wing services platform that includes engineering, component repair, composites and parts.
“Acquiring AQRD, an engineering leader with longevity, professionalism and a standout reputation raises the ceiling on what we can do for operators,” said Dan Podojil, vice president of DAS Aviation. “AQRD’s engineering depth, paired with our repair capacity and parts inventory, eliminates the delays of juggling multiple vendors. One partner now owns the engineering, the repair and the parts – delivered with speed and accountability.”
In addition to creating a one-stop-shop, the acquisition should mean a faster path to service return, improved aircraft-on-ground (AOG) response, as well as data-driven engineering, rapid prototyping and faster certification for field ready fixes, according to Podojil.
Raj Narayanan, owner and CEO of AQRD, said: “I’m excited because this partnership allows us to do more of what we do best: innovate. With DAS Aviation’s reach and resources, we can scale our engineering coverage, broaden repair capabilities and accelerate response, while also advancing our engineering composite repair development capabilities. This means bringing cutting-edge solutions to service more efficiently, benefiting our customers like never before.”
The deal will not affect existing points of contact for clients, DAS stated in a press release.
It also said integration begins immediately with no disruption to current programmes, and customers will see added capabilities roll out over the coming weeks.
