Systems and equipment / VIP Utilities / Seating / Cabin Interiors / Lighting.
SWS are a UKCAA Part 21J approved design organisation and a world-class strategic partner for organisations in the aircraft interiors industry all over the world requiring airworthiness approvals support. We are passionate about what we do and about getting excellent results for our clients.
If you are looking for a partner in safety, then look no further – SWS’ reputation is second to none and is a testament to our high-quality service.
Our experienced team of certification experts, highly skilled engineers and designers work tirelessly to deliver the required technical documentation whilst ensuring projects are completed on time and to budget.
With our specialist knowledge and experience of the regulatory requirements, we can offer our clients (who include fixed-wing, rotorcraft, VIP & Utility Operators, Integrators and OEMs) a prompt, efficient and cost-effective process to obtain UK CAA Airworthiness approvals and seek other national aviation authority (NAA) validation, as required.
We support our clients from initial design concept, development, and test phases through certification to manufacture and installation.
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“I have worked with SWS on a large project for the new crest rest installation on our Neos fleet. SWS are very professional and offer strong support, providing work on time. We have a very positive working relationship and can communicate effectively with SWS to collaborate and accomplish a common goal. SWS are brilliant at finding inventive ways to solve problems and move forward in our projects to gain the necessary approvals.
Elisa Oldani – Cabin & Systems Engineer, Neos Air.”
"SWS has delivered an excellent and efficient service to aid the certification of our product on a very aggressive schedule."
Justin Daley, Project Manager, Zodiac Seats UK.
"Altitude contract SWS for their specific expertise in certification issues, and have continued to be impressed and have confidence in their ability to deliver. SWS Certification Services provided an EASA minor approval on a B737 VIP package, as with our previous experiences, SWS provided a very efficient service to a tight schedule."
Richard Leaper – Chief Engineer, AIM Altitude.
"SWS is the first choice for Airline Services Interiors for all our seat certification support and testing requirements, due to their in depth knowledge of aircraft seating, both mechanical and electrical. Working in conjunction with our own design and manufacturing departments to develop modifications to install new entertainment systems and certify new components for the retro-fit market."
Lenny Gray-Head of Engineering, Airline Services Interiors
"The expertise and knowledge of SWS Certification Services has assisted Thompson Aero Seating to gain ETSO and TSO approval for our Vantage seats, as well as providing follow up data to enable seat installations via STC. They are fully worthy of their reputation for competence and quality of service."
Séamas Mulholland, VP Engineering/Certification, Thompson Aero Seating
"SWS has become our first choice when we begin looking for Safety and Certification support. Their responsiveness and breadth of experience make it hard for other firms to compete with them in this area. We have benefited from their expertise on multiple programs across our product lines."
Scott Shuster , Director Sales & Customer Service, Adams Rite Aerospace
"SWS continues to support the EASA certification process for Greenpoint’s Aeroloft product. Their exstensive experience with EASA regulations was instrumental in obtaining the first STC on the 747-8 aircraft. They understand custom and innovative projects, and offer a wide variety of certification expertise."
Greg Cummings, Chief Engineering Technology, DER, Greenpoint
"Acro used SWS’ Static Test Facility to support the certification package for the installation of one of our seats onto the B767. We were impressed by the expert advice and support we were given."
Chris Brady: Chief Executive, Acro Aircraft Seating
"Sloane Helicopters have worked closely with SWS over several years and have always found them to be professional and thorough with knowledgeable and personable staff"
- Andy Wood - Maintenance Manager, Sloane Helicopters Ltd.
"SWS provide China Airlines great support and service with experience to obtain the EASA STC for "Family Couch" installation. They are the reliable partner of certification expertise."
J.S.Tseng - Manager, Cabin Interior Section
"SWS Certification proficient knowledge and responsiveness were instrumental success factors which enabled TAP to achieve a quite complex seat modification and IFE integration in a very aggressive lead-time, thus earning the right of being considered much more than a supplier, a partner."
José de Almeida, A330 Fleet Manager & IFE Systems Manager – TAP M&E
"SWS have excelled in developing an innovative approach to achieving approval of the ‘Skycouch’ a new Economy seat proposition for Air New Zealand."
Kerry Reeves: Programme Director, Air New Zealand
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