On 23 October 2024, during the MRO Europe exhibition in Barcelona, International Aerospace Coatings (IAC), the global leader in aircraft painting, signed a general terms agreement with TARMAC Aerosave. Together IAC and TARMAC Aerosave now offers a complete solution for aircraft painting and transition services at its Teruel facility in Spain.
Foreground, from left to right: Martin O’Connell, CEO of International Aerospace Coatings ; Alexandre Brun, CEO of TARMAC Aerosave.
Background, from left to right: Cathal Ryan, CFO of IAC ; Patrick Donnellan, CCO of IAC ; Christian Ceruti, CCO of TARMAC Aerosave ; José Moliner, Teruel Site Director of TARMAC Aerosave.
European leader in aircraft transitions, TARMAC Aerosave has signed a strategic agreement with International Aerospace Coatings (IAC), the global leader in aircraft painting. This collaboration enables TARMAC Aerosave to offer a complete solution for aircraft transition and painting services at its Teruel site.
This agreement defines the mutual collaboration between the two partners: International Aerospace Coatings will carry out the painting of aircraft at their newly built dedicated painting hangar in Teruel. TARMAC Aerosave now provides the Part 145 paint certification to IAC paint activities and offers to carry out maintenance on IAC customers’ aircraft at the Teruel site.
With this partnership, lessors and airlines customers now benefits from a comprehensive one-stop-shop service for aircraft transitions. The services include painting, parking, engine changes, landing gear replacements, cabin modifications, bridging checks, and C-checks – all in one location.
Since International Aerospace Coatings established operations in Teruel in October 2023, more than 20 aircraft have been painted and maintained, demonstrating the strength of this collaboration. This new agreement solidifies the commitment of both partners to deliver high-quality services and unmatched expertise in the aerospace sector.
Martin O’Connell, CEO of IAC, said: “International Aerospace Coatings are delighted to have established operations at Teruel airport, partnering with TARMAC Aerosave for Part 145 support. Our collaboration is proving beneficial for both parties, further strengthening Teruel’s position as an attraction location to support our customers’ requirements. The ongoing investment and expansion at Teruel Airport signals promising prospects for the continued growth and partnership between TARMAC Aerosave and International Aerospace Coatings for years to come.”
“TARMAC Aerosave, always working with the best partners, continues to expand its capabilities to offer complete solutions to its global clients and to increase the potential of the Teruel site.” said José Moliner, Teruel site Director.
Signing GTA at MRO Europe
About International Aerospace Coatings
IAC is a market leading aviation services company headquartered in Shannon, Ireland and Irvine, California. IAC specializes in aircraft painting, aviation technical services, aircraft interior refurbishment and aircraft graphic solutions for aircraft manufacturers, commercial airlines, leasing companies, air cargo carriers, governments and other owners of wide- and narrow-body aircraft. IAC also provides engineering services and asset management solutions to help customers ensure regulatory compliance through its Eirtech Aviation Services (EAS) division. For more information, visit www.iac.aero.
About TARMAC Aerosave
Set up in 2007 in Tarbes (France), in 2013 in Teruel (Spain) and in 2017 in Toulouse-Francazal (France), TARMAC Aerosave offers the largest aircraft and engine storage capacity in Europe, backed by expertise in maintenance, transition and recycling. The three sites can accommodate more than 280 aircraft, and the maintenance activity covers the main commercial platforms (Airbus, Boeing, ATR). A dedicated engine workshop also handles the storage, transition, dismantling and maintenance of CFM56 and LEAP engines. TARMAC Aerosave continues to develop advanced dismantling and recycling techniques, recognised by ISO 14001 certification, and achieves a recovery rate of over 90%. TARMAC Aerosave also holds ISO 9001, EN 9110 and EN 9120 certifications, as well as EASA/FAA Part 145 and EASA Part 147 approvals, and is AFRA accredited. With a strong shareholder base (Airbus, Safran Aircraft Engines, Suez), TARMAC Aerosave has received over 1.615 aircraft to date, re-delivered 1.200 and dismantled 400 aircraft and 230 engines.
IAC Facilities in Teruel