From basic repairs to complex maintenance, Caerdav is building a global reputation for efficient, cost-effective, quality work on Boeing 737, 757 and 767 and Airbus A320 family aircraft, all from our modern EASA, FAA and TCCA Part-145 MRO facility in St. Athan, Wales.

NEWS

The latest news and updates from around the business, discover who we’re working with, what our customers have to say and how the business is growing:

CAERDAV APPOINTS NEW BASE MAINTENANCE MANAGER TO DRIVE BUSINESS FORWARDS

Published Thursday, 26th February 2026

South Wales-based independent MRO, Caerdav, has appointed Alan Steer as its new Base Maintenance Manager, tasked with driving improved efficiency across the company’s four lines of maintenance.

AGEING AIRCRAFT: MROs NEED TO ADAPT TO CHANGING FLEET DYNAMICS

Published Thursday, 19th February 2026

There are many factors affecting length of service for some of the most popular aircraft types, which impacts the MROs like Caerdav working on them. Director of Commercial & Business Development, Phil Swanson, takes a deeper dive into the subject.

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CAERDAV COMPLETES PROJECT TO DOUBLE CAPACITY WITH OPENING OF FOURTH MAINTENANCE LINE

Published Thursday, 6th November 2025

To facilitate its expanding customer base and to help meet the growing demand for MRO, Caerdav has opened a dedicated fourth line of maintenance – a move that means the company has effectively doubled its capacity in the past 18 months.

MRO EUROPE - LONDON CAME CALLING

Published Wednesday, 22nd October 2025

MRO Europe 2025 saw Caerdav shake hands on deals with some of the biggest names in the industry, with CEO, Chris Coleman, joined by Commercial Director, Phil Swanson and Chairman Bruce Dickinson to catch up with customers old and new.

CAERDAV AND AEROSPHERES ANNOUNCE NEW CONSIGNMENT AGREEMENT

Published Wednesday, 15th October 2025

In a move designed to streamline the acquisition and supply of important maintenance stock, Caerdav has entered into a comprehensive new consignment agreement with global MRO supplier, Aerospheres.

CAERDAV DELIVERS AN AIRBUS A320 TRANSITION CHECK FOR AVOLON AS PART OF NEW MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

Published Tuesday, 7th October 2025

After signing a new General Maintenance Agreement with Avolon – one of the world’s largest aviation leasing companies – Caerdav successfully completed a first transition check on an Airbus A320 in readiness for operation in Spain.

CAERDAV AND GLOBAL LEASING LEADER AERCAP SIGN NEW MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

Published Wednesday, 6th August 2025

Caerdav has signed a General Terms Agreement with AerCap, the world’s largest aviation leasing company, to deliver a range of maintenance services across their aircraft portfolio.

TRADE AIR AIRBUS A320 RETURNS TO SERVICE AFTER COMPREHENSIVE CHECK FROM CAERDAV

Published Thursday, 17th July 2025

Caerdav has completed its work with Croatian charter airline, Trade Air, performing a comprehensive return to service check on an Airbus A320-216, making it ready for operation in the company’s growing fleet.

CAERDAV COMPLETES RETURN TO SERVICE CHECK ON NEW A320 FOR HESTON AIRLINES

Published Monday, 2nd June 2025

Caerdav has completed a full return to service check on an Airbus A320 for rapidly growing European carrier, Heston Airlines – the first aircraft to come through St. Athan as part of an ongoing General Terms Agreement between the two companies.

SHIFTING FOCUS – AVIATION MAINTENANCE HEADS IN-HOUSE

Published Tuesday, 29th April 2025

Chris Coleman, our Managing Director, looks at how the growing demand for maintenance slots is making both airlines and MROs look carefully at the way they operate.

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