SIA ENGINEERINGCOMPANY FIRSTIN A NEW ERA Annual Report 2005/06 Annual Report2005/06 SIA ENGINEERING COMPANY 31 Airline Road Singapore 819831 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.siaec.com.sg Tel: (65) 6542 3333 Fax: (65) 6546 0679 Company Registration No. 198201025C Contact Persons: Devika Rani Davar Company Secretary/Vice-President Corporate E-mail: [email protected] Tel: (65) 6541 5151 Chia Peck Yong Senior Manager Public Affairs E-mail: [email protected] Tel: (65) 6541 5134 Amidst the usual maintenance buzz in the hangars, a renewed spirit of work dynamism was injected in FY2005/06 as the Company embraced new leading-edge technologies to launch new service offerings – A380, B777-300ER and B747-400 Passenger to Freighter conversion. Indeed, we are taking off into a new era of aviation technology. CONTENTS A Meta Fusion Design Annual Report 2005/06 1 MISSION STATEMENT CORPORATE PROFILE SIA ENGINEERING COMPANY As a leading maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company with a reputation for technical and operational IS ENGAGED IN PROVIDING excellence, SIA Engineering Company offers TOTAL SUPPORT solutions to an expanding client base of AVIATION ENGINEERING SERVICES international air carriers. OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, Coupled with the specialised expertise that it has developed AT COMPETITIVE PRICES FOR over the years, SIA Engineering Company offers its customers a high level of service and commitment, as well as faster CUSTOMERS AND A PROFIT turnaround and better cost efficiencies. TO THE COMPANY. The Company also actively seeks alliances and partnerships with industry specialists and original equipment manufacturers to extend the breadth and depth of its services in Singapore and beyond. Certified a “People Developer” by Spring Singapore, SIA Engineering Company places a very high priority on attracting, developing, motivating and retaining its human capital. The Company holds certifications from 23 airworthiness authorities worldwide, such as Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Federal Aviation Administration and European Aviation Safety Agency. 2 SIA Engineering Company First in A new era The arrival of the revolutionary Airbus A380, the world’s largest commercial airliner, signals the dawn of a new era in global air travel. SIA Engineering Company has been gearing up to be the first in the world to service this most advanced aircraft. The Company will also be among the first to service one of Boeing’s latest aircraft, B777-300ER, and to undertake B747 Passenger to Freighter conversions. 2 SIA Engineering Company First in A new era The arrival of the revolutionary Airbus A380, the world’s largest commercial airliner, signals the dawn of a new era in global air travel. SIA Engineering Company has been gearing up to be the first in the world to service this most advanced aircraft. The Company will also be among the first to service one of Boeing’s latest aircraft, B777-300ER, and to undertake B747 Passenger to Freighter conversions. 4 SIA Engineering Company Annual Report 2005/06 5 FIRST IN A NEW ERA FY2005/06 was a year of breakthroughs for SIA Engineering composites and advanced metal materials. A notable innovation Company. on the A380 is the use of GLARE. It is an extremely tough laminate constructed from alternate layers of aluminium and It was the year that the Company raised its technological bar strong fiberglass, used in the upper fuselage shell of the aircraft. and leaped to greater heights in the MRO industry. Laser beam welding replaces the traditional riveting techniques to attach the stringers of the lower fuselage shell. SIA Engineering Company embraced the challenge to be the first in the world to service the most technologically advanced Powered by the world’s most advanced engines, this technology- aircraft, the Airbus A380, as well as one of Boeing’s latest aircraft laden aviation marvel will also lift the MRO business to a higher types, the Boeing B777-300ER. It also geared itself to be among technology platform. The launch of the A380 by Singapore the first to carry out B747-400 Passenger-to-Freighter conversion. Airlines (SIA) in late 2006 gives SIA Engineering Company the distinct, enviable edge to be the pioneer to acquire the new capabilities in servicing this aircraft. GETTING READY Our preparation work for this new aircraft began as early as 2004 after SIA announced its order. As an engineering partner to our major customer, we ensure that our licensed aircraft engineers, technicians and workshop personnel will be well- equipped and trained to handle the world’s largest, most- advanced commercial airliner when it enters into service. Tripartite efforts were synergised in the preparation for A380 entry-into-service (EIS). There was immense coordination among Airbus, SIA and SIA Engineering Company to ensure a smooth A380 EIS. Multiple committees were formed in each of the organisation to ensure that all aspects of the A380 EIS are well taken care of. A NEW CHALLENGE – FIRST TO SERVICE THE AIRBUS A380 Airbus initiated the Airbus A380 EIS Customer Focus Groups (CFG) in which airline customers come together to give feedback The arrival of the revolutionary Airbus A380, the world’s largest on what they hope to have on the A380. Airbus also shared commercial airliner, signals the dawn of a new era in global air on how they could provide support. Our Company’s Productivity travel. Always at the forefront of aviation technologies, SIA and Engineering Training (PET) Division and SIA’s Engineering Engineering Company is the first MRO organisation in the Division (SIAED), overseeing the needs of Flight Operations, world to service this most advanced aircraft. Maintenance and Cabin Crew in the A380 project, have been participating actively in the Training CFG to define the training The A380 is the first commercial airliner to feature a carbon requirements. SIA Engineering Company also participated in fibre central wingbox. Its fin box, rudder, elevators, upper-deck other CFGs like the Towing CFG and the Network Server floor beams and rear pressure bulkhead are also made from System/Onboard Information System CFG in which technical carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP), which makes them and information systems requirements of the A380 were extremely strong, durable and lightweight. Up to 40% of the discussed. A380’s structure and components is manufactured using carbon 4 SIA Engineering Company Annual Report 2005/06 5 FIRST IN A NEW ERA FY2005/06 was a year of breakthroughs for SIA Engineering composites and advanced metal materials. A notable innovation Company. on the A380 is the use of GLARE. It is an extremely tough laminate constructed from alternate layers of aluminium and It was the year that the Company raised its technological bar strong fiberglass, used in the upper fuselage shell of the aircraft. and leaped to greater heights in the MRO industry. Laser beam welding replaces the traditional riveting techniques to attach the stringers of the lower fuselage shell. SIA Engineering Company embraced the challenge to be the first in the world to service the most technologically advanced Powered by the world’s most advanced engines, this technology- aircraft, the Airbus A380, as well as one of Boeing’s latest aircraft laden aviation marvel will also lift the MRO business to a higher types, the Boeing B777-300ER. It also geared itself to be among technology platform. The launch of the A380 by Singapore the first to carry out B747-400 Passenger-to-Freighter conversion. Airlines (SIA) in late 2006 gives SIA Engineering Company the distinct, enviable edge to be the pioneer to acquire the new capabilities in servicing this aircraft. GETTING READY Our preparation work for this new aircraft began as early as 2004 after SIA announced its order. As an engineering partner to our major customer, we ensure that our licensed aircraft engineers, technicians and workshop personnel will be well- equipped and trained to handle the world’s largest, most- advanced commercial airliner when it enters into service. Tripartite efforts were synergised in the preparation for A380 entry-into-service (EIS). There was immense coordination among Airbus, SIA and SIA Engineering Company to ensure a smooth A380 EIS. Multiple committees were formed in each of the organisation to ensure that all aspects of the A380 EIS are well taken care of. A NEW CHALLENGE – FIRST TO SERVICE THE AIRBUS A380 Airbus initiated the Airbus A380 EIS Customer Focus Groups (CFG) in which airline customers come together to give feedback The arrival of the revolutionary Airbus A380, the world’s largest on what they hope to have on the A380. Airbus also shared commercial airliner, signals the dawn of a new era in global air on how they could provide support. Our Company’s Productivity travel. Always at the forefront of aviation technologies, SIA and Engineering Training (PET) Division and SIA’s Engineering Engineering Company is the first MRO organisation in the Division (SIAED), overseeing the needs of Flight Operations, world to service this most advanced aircraft. Maintenance and Cabin Crew in the A380 project, have been participating actively in the Training CFG to define the training The A380 is the first commercial airliner to feature a carbon requirements. SIA Engineering Company also participated in fibre central wingbox. Its fin box, rudder, elevators, upper-deck other CFGs like the Towing CFG and the Network Server floor beams and rear pressure bulkhead are also made from System/Onboard Information System CFG in which technical carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP), which makes them and information systems requirements of the A380 were extremely strong, durable and lightweight. Up to 40% of the discussed. A380’s structure and components is manufactured using carbon 6 SIA Engineering Company Annual Report 2005/06 7 FIRST IN A NEW ERA Airbus also organised other meetings that include Technical In SIA Engineering Company, we also set up an Airbus A380 Progress Reviews, Maintainability Reviews and Maturity Readiness Committee.