The Aviation Technical Center (ATC) of Ural Airlines is beginning the implementation of a large-scale project to extend the operational life of Airbus A320 family aircraft beyond 96 thousand flight hours. The comprehensive program has no equivalents in Russia and represents a significant step toward the technical independence of the domestic civil aviation sector.
The project continues the development of the ATC's own engineering and technical competencies. Since 2023, a modern section for the maintenance and repair of Airbus A320 landing gear struts has been operating successfully. During this time, more than ten sets of landing gear and hundreds of hydraulic units have been repaired and returned to service — both for its own fleet and for other Russian carriers. By the end of the current year, the section's capacity will be expanded to work with Boeing 737 landing gear struts.
At the same time, new workshops are being designed for in-depth repair of fuel, hydraulic, and pneumatic system components — this creates the foundation for a fully closed technical cycle.
The practical phase will begin as early as autumn: specialists will carry out the full cycle — from deep disassembly and airframe diagnostics to repair and final assembly. The experience gained will become an important impetus for the development of the entire Russian aviation industry.
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