FAI Technik Scoops Aviation Award for Project Pearl Refurbishment

FAI Technik GmbH, the expanding German MRO supplier and part of the FAI Aviation Group was honored in the 2021 Middle East Aviation Awards on November 16th when it scooped the Innovation in Engineering Category for its work on Project Pearl, a multi-million Euro refurbishment of a pre-owned Bombardier Global Express. Tim Callies, specialist aviation interior design partner was lead architect to the FAI team as they undertook one of the most challenging projects on a pre-owned business jet.

The Group’s Dubai-based Managing Director Barbara Baumgartner accepted the accolade at the Awards‘ Gala Evening, attended by senior aviation industry leaders, delighted to be reunited after months of travel restrictions.  

It is the third award for the FAI Group this year.  This month the Group received the prestigious Award for “Air Ambulance Company of the Year” from ITIJ Magazine, repeating the accolade originally given in 2020.  FAI was also awarded the Pandemic Response Special Award in recognition of its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

FAI Global Express Project Pearl (Registration D-AFAL) entered service in autumn 2020, the culmination of nearly 10,000 manhours‘ work.  It has been lauded around the world by guests flying on business and leisure. The Global presents with a luxurious, new interior based on 12 VIP seats with two tone grey leather and two three seat sofas upholstered with Armani fabric. Heated, grey-white marble stone flooring was applied in the galley and VIP toilet areas and granite countertops in the galley and bathroom were appointed to match. Modern amenities installed included a wine cooler; barista coffee maker and oven.

The interior was complemented by a customized exterior paint scheme in a striking black and white scheme, also designed by Tim Callies.  FAI selected the latest cabin management and entertainment systems provided by Collins Aerospace’s newest VenueTM and  Honeywell’s Ka-Band broadband technology.

A 3D Cabin Walkthrough is available at www.fai.ag/afal