Case study: Aero Technic BG
Airbus Protect successfully partnered with the specialised aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) provider Aero Technic BG Ltd. (ATBG) to navigate the complex and urgent compliance requirements of the new EASA regulation, Part-IS. By delivering targeted, expert-led implementation training, Airbus Protect empowered ATBG’s multi-disciplinary teams to quickly bridge their knowledge gap, ensuring regulatory adherence and achieving strategic operational confidence.
The client: A leading MRO focused on safety and quality
Aero Technic BG Ltd. (ATBG) is a reputable Bulgarian MRO with over 14 years of technical experience and more than 400 employees. As a critical component maintenance provider, ATBG holds essential certifications from both EASA and UK CAA, offering a full spectrum of services from hydrostatic testing to accredited calibration. Their continued success relies entirely on maintaining the highest levels of safety and regulatory compliance.
Working with Airbus Protect didn't just teach us the rules; it handed us the blueprint for the future. The deep, practical knowledge shared by their experts gave our entire team the confidence and clear roadmap to transform Part-IS from a looming regulatory threat into a powerful foundation for our operational resilience.
Nikolay Yordanov Tunev, Deputy Maintenance Manager Aero Technic BG
Customer need: Translating abstract EASA Part-IS policy into actionable practice
The impending EASA Part-IS compliance deadline created significant operational pressure. ATBG’s critical challenge was a lack of internal expertise to translate the abstract regulatory text of Part-IS into concrete, actionable implementation steps. Their Compliance, IT, and Safety teams urgently needed to acquire a consistent, deep understanding of the regulation’s framework, particularly its impact on the critical ‘Security for Safety’ relationship. Failure to achieve compliance would have resulted in regulatory penalties and operational restrictions, directly threatening their business continuity.
Our solution: Expert-led, targeted training for end-to-end implementation
Airbus Protect delivered the intensive ‘Part-IS: Information Security for Civil Aviation Safety for the Implementation Team’ training package. This included a dedicated, two-day training course, specifically tailored for the key roles involved in Part-IS implementation, such as safety managers, CISOs, nominated postholders, and IT/IS professionals. The session went beyond theory, providing an end-to-end understanding of the Part-IS framework, covering related standards (NIST, ISO 27k), and defining the required ISMS-SMS governance model. ATBG chose Airbus Protect due to its deep-rooted aeronautical DNA and proven expertise in both aviation safety and cutting-edge cybersecurity, which ensured the training had the necessary EASA context and practical guidance.
Customer benefit: Achieving compliance confidence and operational resilience
The training successfully transformed ATBG’s compliance efforts, delivering immediate and strategic benefits. ATBG’s team gained the foundational knowledge necessary to define a robust Part-IS implementation plan, achieving compliance confidence well ahead of the deadline. The training – praised for the depth of knowledge in the answers and the trainer’s clear delivery – enabled ATBG to build resilient internal processes and define a clear RASCI matrix. By mitigating the immediate compliance risk, the solution strategically positioned ATBG for sustained growth, integrating security into future operations to secure new contracts and reinforce their reputation for safety and quality.