Autumn 2009 - Marshall Group

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02 News Friendship Rewarded Marshall Aerospace prides itself on the long term relationships the company has built up with its customers, and parallel to these working relationships, many friendships have been struck between customers and MA employees. A worthy example of this was demonstrated when the Spanish Air Force found out about the retirement of Kenny Hines, from the role of Commercial Account Manager for “Business & General Aviation” (as it was previously known). Whilst on a trip to the air force at Base Aerea de Cuatro Vientos, Madrid on the 15th June to close his outstanding actions and say his goodbyes, Coronel D. Fulgencio Saura, of 403 Squadron, presented Kenny with a Commemorative Plaque in appreciation of all the work performed on their behalf over the past 15 years. Allan McGreal, Head of Marshall Business Aviation, said “As an authorised Cessna Service Centre for over 35 years, we have many longstanding customers with whom we have got to know on a personal as well as professional level. This plaque to Kenny represents the level of customer service that we are proud to offer to all of our clients. There is further good news as we are very pleased to have Kenny continue with us part time by arrangement, even after his retirement, to help the business transition to new procedures for Parts Warranty!” EUROPEAN EMS Conference Returns to Cambridge At the end of April, Marshall Aerospace was pleased to host the European Maintenance Symposium – an annual conference which is open to European operators of the C-130K. The EMS 2009 was the 10th meeting of the operators and the event returned to Cambridge where the very first EMS was initiated and hosted by MA and chaired by the Swedish Air Force in 2000. EMS 28-30 April, 2009 10th Anniversary MAINTENANCE SYMPOSIUM The event is mainly directed at the engineering problems of the C-130 operators and how difficulties can be overcome. It also develops good international working relationships and with 11 operating nations (UK, Austria, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Poland, Sweden and Norway) represented, the operating systems vary considerably. Although A Uniform Solution the operators are the principal members of the EMS, there were a total of 75 attendees with guests from Lockheed Martin, the international aerospace industry and MA. As the hosts for EMS 2009, MA invited all the attendees to the Cambridge facility and provided a guided tour of the current projects in work in the hangars. Following the tour the company sponsored the Gala Dinner held in Peterhouse College. On the last day of the Symposium, with a view to the future, some of the invited members of the international aerospace industry gave presentations on the latest modifications and upgrades. The event was deemed a huge success and Marshall Aerospace has been invited to host next year’s event. Back in April 2008 the Lean Team headed up by Paul Marshall were tasked by Neal Jennion to tackle the lack of corporate identity within the hangars and not feeling part of a team. Workshops were held with a team of volunteers from across the hangars, and suppliers were invited in to share their ideas for the new corporate workwear. After trials of the workwear and group feedback, Lindstrom were chosen as the preferred supplier to give the best quality garments, service and value for money. During the contract agreement stage, the coveralls were replaced with a choice of superior ones and for a marginal increase, three work trousers, five shirts and two sweat shirts were also included for all. The colour scheme came about from using the MA shades in the logo and after much mixing and matching the corporate style was established and agreed by Mr Michael Marshall. To promote the ‘one team approach,’ there are no colour differences between departments, and trade groups were incorporated breaking down area differences. The first phase of replacing the current user garments has now been completed in Production, Manufacturing, Facilities, HIOS Forward support team at Lyneham, and the TRIOS team at Brize Norton. Phase two of implementing uniform for the contactors will be underway in the next few weeks. The Sports & Social Club can now offer these new garments if extras are required or if other groups would like to follow suit.
News 03 Marshall Aerospace signs teaming agreement with Antonov On June 15th 2009 at the Paris Le Bourget Air Show, Mr. Dmytro Kiva (left), General Designer of Antonov ASTC (Ukraine) and Mick Milne (right), Marketing and Business Development Director of Marshall Aerospace signed a Teaming Agreement. Under this agreement the parties will combine their respective and complementary skills, capabilities and expertise, initially in the field of Antonov aircraft modifications to meet customer requirements. The initial joint project will address the provision of an in-flight refuelling capability for AN-74 aircraft. In addition, the Companies will interact in the organisation of maintenance and integrated operational support of Antonov aircraft. Cambridge Aero Club Aerobatic Success! On Saturday the 27th June, a team of pilots comprising of Aero Club members won the top five places in addition to 7th and 8th in the British Aerobatic Association Beginner’s Day Competition held locally at Little Gransden Airfield. In order of ranking, best first, Matt Summers, Jonathan Duke, Chris Sills, James Peoples, Alan Young, John Forster, Nigel Smith all received their aerobatic training with Luke Hall and Anthony Cooke in the Club’s Extra 200 unlimited aerobatic aircraft. There are four beginner competitions held by the British Aerobatic Association each year at various locations across the country. Each is scored by the same judges who judge national competitions at the highest level. “We wanted to use this local round of the competition as a forum on which to demonstrate the quality of the aerobatic training available at Cambridge Aero Club and the skill and determination of our pilots who took part,” says Luke Hall, Chief Flying instructor & Manager of Aero Club. “We all worked very hard in preparation for the event and I had no doubt that our pilots would score well against the other competitors. Winning the top five places could best be described as a perfect result. I am very proud of what we and our members have achieved - it is a marvellous advert for the company.”
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