Flight Testing That Delivers Confidence –
From post-maintenance validations to live demonstrations, we conduct specialised flights that ensure readiness, safety and assurance before every transition.
Our demonstration flights highlight the aircraft’s full performance capability for customers, lessors, or stakeholders. We conduct comprehensive in-flight testing—engine efficiency, avionics, flight control responses, and handling—while capturing critical data for analysis and post-flight validation.
When an aircraft has undergone major maintenance, repairs, or modifications, FCFs confirm airworthiness before re-entry into service. We deploy certified crews and follow OEM procedures, ensuring test profiles meet all operational requirements and regulatory standards.
Aircraft returning from storage or heavy maintenance require rigorous assessment before their next flight. Six West coordinates every detail—from ground inspections to checklists and crew assignments—ensuring systems operate safely under flight conditions.
For clients seeking assurance before accepting delivery or finalising a deal, we organise bespoke demonstration flights. We ensure the aircraft’s features and handling characteristics are clearly showcased, helping lessors and buyers make informed, confident decisions.
Six West ensures that each demonstration or FCF complies with ICAO, EASA, and FAA standards. Our in-house team manages approvals, verifies crew credentials, and ensures all results are recorded for audit, handover, or regulatory review.
Demonstration and Functional Check Flights (FCFs) are essential steps in confirming an aircraft’s operational integrity before it enters service, changes ownership, or completes major maintenance. At Six West, we bring specialist knowledge, trained flight crews, and rigorous processes to ensure each check flight is executed precisely in line with aviation authority and manufacturer guidelines.
Whether validating performance for a lessor or providing assurance to a buyer, we tailor every flight to meet the highest technical and safety standards. Our operational readiness and flight validation services offer peace of mind and a seamless route to service entry or transaction closure.
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Six West Aviation, a global leader in flight operations and asset management, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, marking a new chapter in the company’s growth and innovation.
Shannon, Ireland
April 8, 2025
