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  1. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority regulates civil aviation in Australia, including involvement in aircraft assessments at the Sunshine Coast.
  2. A new aircraft is set to be based at the Sunshine Coast, where civil aviation activities are overseen.

CASA Approves 3D Printed Ducting Manufacturing for McDermott Aviation

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What happened

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Plane Support, an Australian aerospace engineering company, received approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to manufacture cabin air conditioning ducting for the 214B helicopter. This approval permits the use of additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, for the components. The project was initiated by McDermott Aviation, which is the world’s largest operator of the 214B.

From verticalmag.com

Why it matters

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McDermott Aviation started the project to improve the supply of replacement parts for its fleet, addressing components that are difficult to source. By enabling local production in Queensland, the company aims to gain greater control over its aircraft maintenance and operational costs.

From verticalmag.com

Who's involved

  • Civil Aviation Safety AuthorityRegulator granting approval under its Australian Parts Manufacturer Approval framework.
  • John McDermottFounder and President of McDermott Aviation, the project initiator.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • John McDermottSpeculative

    John McDermott might benefit from improved operational control and reduced costs related to the aircraft supply chain.

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