Technical Visit to HAECO

On 16 September 2024 morning, thirteen persons had attended the technical visit to HAECO. We took the coach sponsored by ISE Department of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University departing from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University directly to HAECO. We conducted two stage security checked before entering HAECO.

Our tour started with HAECO model showing the HAECO layout: three hangers and frontal bays that can accommodate twenty-two wide-body aircrafts for heavy maintenance and each hanger at most can accommodate three airplanes for checking, maintenance or repair, additional space had been reserved for further expansion of hanger four. The area is equivalent to seven football fields.

After that, HAECO engineer showed us a HAECO PowerPoint showing the core values and HAECO group services. The core values with degree of importance are safety & quality, integrity, teamwork, excellence and sustainable development. HAECO group services include airframe services, line services, component services and other services. Airframe services include heavy maintenance checks, major modification, and cabin reconfigurations across a wide range of aircraft types. Line services offer a full suite of line maintenance, cabin and 24/7 AOG recovery service. Component services include one-stop component Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) repair and overhaul services, repair management as well as hanger close-loop support. Other services include round-the-clock AOG support to get aircraft back into service in the shortest time possible.

After the presentation, we went to a non-destructive test (NDT) laboratory for surface cracks detection: fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle testing. Then we walked through one of the hangers to see the maintenance work inside the hanger, we could have a close look and touch the airplane surface.

After the visit, we took group photo together and presented souvenir to HAECO. The event ended at 11:30, everyone had enjoyed the event.