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Q1: What is the company name and its founding year?
A1: The company name is H+S Aviation Corp, and it was founded by the Hawes family in 1946 as Hants and Sussex Aviation.
Q2: Where is the company's first workshop located?
A2: The company's first workshop was initially located in Fratton, Portsmouth, with an estimated 140 square meters of space. Later, it relocated to the edge of the former site of Portsmouth Municipal Airport.
Q3: What were some of the company's early activities and contracts?
A3: H+S Aviation mainly focused on government contracts for demolition of surplus WWII aircraft and engines. They also started aircraft maintenance and piston engine repair and overhaul activities.
Q4: What notable projects did the company undertake in its early years?
A4: The company designed and constructed the prototype Hants & Sussex Herald single seat ultra-light aircraft and became the first independent aircraft piston engine overhaul facility to have a correlated Dynamometer Test Cell. They also built two replica Levavesseur Antoinette IV aircraft for the film "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines".
Q5: What changes did the company undergo over the years?
A5: The company underwent several changes, including being purchased by RTZ Pillar Engineering Group, H+S Aviation absorbing Air Engine Services Ltd., and later becoming part of BBA Aviation PLC. It also changed its name to H+S Aviation Corp.
Q6: What certifications and approvals does the company hold?
A6: The company holds various certifications and approvals from regulatory bodies such as EASA, CAAC, DGAC, FAA, GCAA, and others. These include EASA 145 approval, Maintenance Organization Certificate, Repair Station Certificate, and more.
Q7: What is the company's current status in terms of its business activities?
A7: The company has ceased piston engine repair and overhaul activities but continues to provide standard aircraft engine services, including AOG services, component repair, parts sales, and more. It also offers a range of other services such as rotorcraft fixed-wing APU maintenance.
Q8: What is the company's relationship with other organizations?
A8: The company has partnerships and collaborations with various organizations, including Dallas Airmotive, Motorflug Baden-Baden, and Rolls-Royce, among others. It also provides training and services to these partners.