Maintenance Wings

Maintenance Wings (Hebrew: כנפי תחזוקה, Kanfei Tachzuka) is an Israeli aviation maintenance company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of Israeli Air Force (IAF) aircraft across various professional levels. It was founded in 2005 at Hatzerim Airbase as an operational and maintenance response for the aircraft of the Israeli Air Force Flight School. Over time, the company expanded to additional sites, including Nevatim and Ramat David airbases, and now performs aircraft upgrade projects and specializes in engine and airframe treatment. Maintenance Wings is a wholly owned subsidiary (100% control) of Kanfei Tachzuka Holdings (Kanafayim Holdings), which owns several companies in the aviation field. The company is based on skilled and professional manpower, most of whom are former IAF technicians and non-commissioned officers, as well as young NCOs who have completed their military service, with extensive experience in a variety of content worlds including professional training within the company in their specific occupation. The company specializes in the operation and maintenance of IAF aircraft of all types at various professional levels. It upholds high standards of professionalism and quality in the various maintenance worlds for which it is responsible, while complying with stringent international standards, striving for continuous improvement and meeting customer requirements. Its mission is to operate and maintain aircraft, dedicated equipment, airborne and ground systems at various maintenance levels to provide a maintenance response in routine and emergency situations, for aircraft and accompanying equipment, with the required availability, quantity, safety and quality while optimally utilizing the resources at its disposal. Its vision is to be a leading company providing operation and maintenance services for IAF aircraft, to develop in the aviation market (military and civilian), in the land and security fields in Israel and worldwide, to work for continuous improvement, striving for excellence in all areas of activity, to serve as a model in the fields of quality, safety, professionalism and organizational effectiveness, and to nurture the human capital that is the source of the company's strength. The company's sites are Nevatim, Hatzerim (headquarters) and Ramat David. Its capabilities include full maintenance for Ram (Boeing 707) engines at Unit 28, Level C for F-124 engines including component replacements, operation of a test run facility and treatment of auxiliary engines. It specializes in the M-346 Lavi aircraft, operating and maintaining 30 aircraft at Levels A and B, performing changes and installations in aircraft systems (avionics upgrades, replacement of electrical harnesses and airframe structural changes). For the Skyhawk (Ayit) it operates and maintains 42 aircraft at Levels A, B and D. It performs wiring harness changes and repairs including replacement of harnesses and adaptation to different platforms. It has carried out and continues to carry out installation lines for F-15 and F-16 aircraft. It has composite materials repair and restoration capabilities for composite and plastic items. It provides consulting and professional support services for aircraft maintenance, and trains and instructs workers who are former IAF personnel in various professions, including conducting training and maintaining the competence of technicians in accordance with IAF policy.

Maintenance Wings was founded in 2005 at Hatzerim Airbase as an operational and maintenance response for the Skyhawk (Ayit) aircraft manufactured by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) of the Israeli Air Force Flight School. The company provides maintenance support for training and operational activity, at various maintenance levels (A, B, D) as well as engine maintenance for the aircraft. In 2008, the company was selected to serve as a subcontractor for Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the maintenance of heavy transport aircraft in the Israeli Air Force, at Nevatim Airbase (Karnaf and Ram aircraft). In 2012, the company "Tor" was established as a joint venture of Elbit Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries, which signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense for the purchase, leasing and maintenance of Lavi aircraft manufactured by the Italian company Leonardo for the Israeli Air Force Flight School at Hatzerim Airbase. In 2013, Maintenance Wings entered into an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries to carry out the project as a subcontractor. In 2017, Israel Aerospace Industries signed a new contract with the Ministry of Defense for the maintenance of Israeli Air Force transport aircraft: Samson, Hercules, Ram and Nachshon. Maintenance Wings was selected to serve as a subcontractor for Israel Aerospace Industries in this project. In 2021, the company won a tender for the upgrade and maintenance of F-16 (Barak) aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin at Ramat David Airbase of the Israeli Air Force.

• 2021

  Won a tender for the upgrade and maintenance of F-16 (Barak) aircraft at Ramat David Airbase.

• 2017

  Selected as a subcontractor for Israel Aerospace Industries for the maintenance of Israeli Air Force transport aircraft (Samson, Hercules, Ram, Nachshon).

• 2013

  Entered into an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries to carry out the Lavi aircraft project as a subcontractor.

• 2008

  Selected as a subcontractor for Israel Aerospace Industries for the maintenance of heavy transport aircraft at Nevatim Airbase.

• 2005

  Founded at Hatzerim Airbase as an operational and maintenance response for the Skyhawk (Ayit) aircraft of the Israeli Air Force Flight School.

Leading provider of operation and maintenance services for Israeli Air Force aircraft, with a vision to expand into military and civilian aviation markets in Israel and worldwide.

• M-346 Lavi maintenance

  Operation and maintenance of 30 aircraft at Levels A and B, performing changes and installations in aircraft systems (avionics upgrades, replacement of electrical harnesses and airframe structural changes).

• Skyhawk (Ayit) maintenance

  Operation and maintenance of 42 aircraft at Levels A, B and D.

• F-16 Barak upgrade and maintenance

  Won a tender in 2021 for the upgrade and maintenance of F-16 (Barak) aircraft at Ramat David Airbase.

• F-15 and F-16 installation lines

  The company has carried out and continues to carry out installation lines for F-15 and F-16 aircraft.

• Ram (Boeing 707) engine maintenance

  Full maintenance for Ram engines at Unit 28.

• F-124 engine Level C maintenance

  Level C for F-124 engines including component replacements, operation of a test run facility and treatment of auxiliary engines.

• Wiring harness services

  Performing changes and repairs in the field of wiring including replacement of harnesses and adaptation to different platforms, wiring repairs.

• Composite materials repair

  The company has the capability to repair and restore items made of composite materials and plastics.

• Consulting and training

  The company provides professional consulting and support services for aircraft maintenance, and trains and instructs workers who are former IAF personnel in various professions, including conducting training and maintaining the competence of technicians in accordance with IAF policy.

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