DC Aviation Group to Overhaul Challenger 605

DC Aviation Group has been awarded a contract for the comprehensive overhaul of a Challenger 605, including a 48-month check, a cabin refurbishment as well as a Proline 21 Advanced Upgrade. The work will be carried out at DC Aviation’s Stuttgart Maintenance Centre.

The Proline 21 Advanced Upgrade includes the installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipment. This surveillance technology is already mandatory in the USA and the UAE and will be mandatory in Europe starting June 7, 2020. With this system, the aircraft can be tracked as it determines its position via satellite navigation and periodically broadcasts it. The upgrade also includes the implementation of the TOSE (Take-Off Safety Enhancement) system.

Furthermore, a software upgrade of the 3rd VHF transceiver will be carried out to meet the Eurocontrol Link 2000+ mandate.