AAT Composites has earned Production Organisation (POA) in compliance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA Part 21G).
Globally, AAT Composites joins an elite club of aviation suppliers with POA approval.
AAT Composites is a design and manufacturing company, specialising in Performance Composite Parts for the Aviation and Automotive industries.
AAT Composites
Based in South Africa, AAT Composites has strong international links with the controlling shareholder being Recaro Aircraft Seating.
Since 1983, AAT Composites has been designing and manufacturing high-performance products using composite materials and has established itself as preferred partner.
Business class aircraft cabins
EASA Part 21G is an approval to manufacture aircraft parts and appliances in conformity with approved data. This approval from EASA is directly related to the company’s development and building of front row monuments, which are installed in business class aircraft cabins.
“This approval is a great achievement for AAT Composites, as it demonstrates the capabilities of our team to produce to the highest quality standard,” said Christian Walser, general manager at AAT Composites.
The EASA Part 21G is the highest certification a company can have in the aerospace industry. EASA, in tandem with the U.S.-based Federal Aviation Administration, is the regulator with high safety standards for aircraft certification.
“We are quite proud of the recent strides made by the team at AAT Composites and this approval is another step towards expanding their competencies,” said Dr. Mark Hiller, CEO of Recaro Aircraft Seating.
Recaro Aircraft Seating
AAT Composites has strong international links, with the controlling shareholder being Recaro Aircraft Seating.
Recaro Aircraft Seating is a global supplier of premium aircraft seats for airlines and OEMs.
The market leader in economy class seating is known for product innovation, award-winning customer service and “driving comfort in the sky.”
As Recaro expands its global footprint, the family-owned company remains committed to reliability, efficiency, sustainable practices and supporting employee growth.
Headquartered in Schwaebisch Hall, Germany, Recaro employs 2,100 people worldwide across its sites in China, Poland, South Africa and the United States, and earned 260 million euros in revenue in 2021.Subscribe to the FINN weekly newsletter
