As we look forward to what 2022 has in store, we pause to look back on 2021. While this year was marked by more uncertainty and change, we enjoyed sharing customer stories, assisting you in keeping your shop and employees safe, and highlighting the process of achieving high-quality paint finishes. In case you missed them, here are our top five blog posts of 2021.
A new Aircraft Corrosion Control Facility opened in 2021 on Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. The facility includes a GFS Aircraft Paint Booth that the Corpus Christi Army Depot will use in repairing and maintaining rotary wing aircraft.
Jetstream Aviation’s paint shop in Kinston, North Carolina, became operational in 2021, with a GFS Aircraft Paint Booth that measures 95 feet wide, 30 feet high and 104 feet deep. An airflow rate of 210,000 CFM, coupled with an air-cooled chiller and heated Air Make-Up Units (AMUs), give Jetstream the ability to complete basic repairs to the most complex ones, in the least amount of time possible.
Aircraft paint booths are usually more expensive up front than paint hangars. However, the long-term benefits of aircraft paint booths far outweigh those of paint hangars, with lower operational costs and the foundation for higher-quality paint jobs. Discover six cost considerations to evaluate when investing in an aircraft paint booth.
When Duncan Aviation needed an aircraft paint booth for a new MRO facility in Provo, Utah, Chad Doehring was faced with an easy decision. He had seen GFS Aircraft Paint Booths in action already, and was well aware of their efficiency and the high-quality finishes they consistently produce.
On large jobs or jobs with multiple equipment installs, it is essential to invest in finishing equipment from a manufacturer with project management capabilities. Businesses with dedicated project managers can invest more time in project planning; conduct more frequent project reviews to assess risks, milestones and value; and measure project outcomes more frequently.
