328 Support Services continues successful MRO support to Germany's Private Wings with new, five year contract

Monday 16th November 2015

328 Support Services GmbH announced today the signing of a follow on five-year maintenance contract with German-based business aviation operator Private Wings GmbH (PWF).  Private Wings is one of the largest Dornier 328 operators in Europe, operating a fleet of eight 328-100 turboprops and two 328 jets out of its base at the general aviation terminal of Manching Airport (near Ingolstadt).

Founded in 1991, independently owned Private Wings offers ad hoc charter,and cargo flights. A key contract is the regular corporate shuttle activity it performs for German car manufacturers Audi, VW and Porsche, operating principally out of Manching Airport.

"Operating around the clock on a varied schedule of flight missions all over Germany and Europe means that we must have the security of a dependable and accessible maintenance provider. We have enjoyed a good working relationship with 328 management and their fine engineers and technicians at Oberpfaffenhofen these past five years and are delighted to renew with them," said. Peter Gatz, CEO of Private Wings Flugcharter GmbH.


Dave Jackson CEO of 328 Support Services GmbH stated: "Private Wings is for us a reliable Business Partner with high Standards within the Aviation industry. This new contract continues the strong relationship between both companies and we are happy to be the service provider for the coming years."

About 328:

328 is a subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corporation, USA and offers a broad spectrum of services to the aircraft industry. Employing over 150 aviation experts it supports more than 200 aircraft globally. Services offered include aircraft maintenance, base and line, avionics installation, refurbishment, exterior painting, Part-M services, STC design activities through its EASA Part 21J Design Organisation (Category 1A), parts' manufacture through its Part 21G Approved Production Organisation (C1, C2 and D1 rating) and bespoke VIP interiors including avionic and IFE upgrades. 328 Support Services GmbH  is based at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport near Munich.