Technical Services
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SGI provides comprehensive technical and asset management services to lessors, financiers, and owners. These services cover the entire aircraft lifecycle, from acquisition and delivery to mid-lease inspections, redelivery, and repossession.
Inspections
Pre-Purchase Inspections (PPI)
- Physical and records-based due diligence during aircraft acquisition
- Operational and maintenance forecasting for future costs
- Validation of aircraft configuration, compliance, and identify financial / technical exposure
Mid-Lease Inspections (MLI)
- Comprehensive technical and documentation inspections performed at regular intervals
- Assessment of airworthiness, component life, and operational compliance
- Uploading inspection results into client’s CMS or record systems
Transition and Planning Support
- Long-term transition planning beginning 9-12 months before EOL induction
- Early record audits to identify compliance gaps and cost exposure
- Budget creation, staff allocation, and efficient timeline management for redelivery
- Regulatory support for aircraft exportation, deregistration, and re-certification
- Provisioning of CAMO/DER/DAR services
- Definition/Review of work packages
- Management of entire ferry/demo/acceptance flights
- Management of forward aircraft order
Redelivery and End-of-Lease Management
- Full or partial management of the redelivery process including condition reviews, workscope validation, and MRO oversight
- Contractual return condition analysis and compliance verification
- On-site technical management, record compilation, and lessor/lessee negotiations
- EASA importation support
Repossession Services
- Coordination of full repossession process including on-site representation, record reconstruction, and ferry flight arrangements
- Legal and technical support during repossession and subsequent transition to next lessee
Final Assembly Line (FAL) Management
- Oversight during the aircraft manufacturing and delivery process at OEM facilities (Airbus, Boeing, Embraer)
- Ensure adherence to technical specifications and configuration standards
- Coordination of engine build-up, system integration, power-on, and first flight checks
Pax-to-Freight (P2F) and Modifications
- Project management for cargo conversion programs
- Oversight of heavy maintenance and cabin modifications (LOPA compliance)
- Support in coordination with Part-21 organizations for technical scope definition
SGI provides end-to-end technical services to airlines across the aircraft lifecycle, including inspections, maintenance oversight, and lease transitions. Its expertise also covers asset management and engine advisory, helping airlines optimize performance, control costs, and maintain operational reliability.
Comprehensive Technical Support
- End-of-Lease (EOL) Check Management
- Vendor and MRO Contract Negotiations
- Pre-Lease and Pre-Purchase Inspections
- Delivery and Redelivery Management
- Forward Order Management (Aircraft and Engine Selection)
- Airline Startup Support (Fleet Planning, Business Plans, Maintenance Costing)
- Company Audits and Regulatory Assistance (e.g., ICAO compliance)
- Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) Conversion Management
- Heavy Maintenance, Modifications, and Cabin Reconfigurations
Pre-Lease and Purchase Services
- Aircraft Selection and Residual Value Analysis
- Lease and Purchase Support including LOI, Technical Covenants, and OEM acquisition
- Aircraft Valuation and Technical Payment Forecasting
- Pre-Operated Aircraft Inspections and Regulatory Preparedness (ETOPS, MEL, AMP)
Aircraft Inspections
- Documentation and back-to-birth component checks
- Physical inspections to ensure compliance and maintenance integrity
- Tailored reports per aircraft model and configuration
Transition Planning and Execution
- Starts at least 6 months before redelivery for proactive issue identification
- Comprehensive documentation and physical inspection planning
- Budgeting, resource allocation, and real-time MRO oversight during redelivery
- Support for aircraft deregistration, export, and ferry flight arrangements
Aircraft Transition and Redelivery Management
- Full turnkey management of aircraft transitions from airlines to lessors
- Coordination with MROs, CAMOs, and regulatory authorities for redelivery readiness
- Effective management of technical records during the redelivery process ensures all documentation is complete, accurate, and fully aligned with contractual redelivery conditions to enable a smooth and dispute-free return of the aircraft.
- Cost-effective oversight during the redelivery process to ensure compliance with lease conditions
Final Assembly Line (FAL) Support
- Oversight for Airbus (A320, A330, A350 families), Boeing (B737–B787 families), and Embraer (E-Jet, E2 family) aircraft
- On-site inspections during all production stages: structural assembly, power-on, and first flight
- Coordination with OEMs to ensure conformity to airline specifications