EASA STC Awarded - BK117-850D2

We are proud to announce that EASA has awarded Airwork (NZ) Ltd STC approval for the BK117-850D2. The remarkable new engine upgrade that is proving hugely popular with operators throughout Australia and New Zealand is now be available for European countries. Read more ›

FALCO 3000XL Agricultural Aircraft set to improve productivity, crew comfort, and safety

Flight Structures, working with Farmers Air Ltd, have designed and approved a major modification to the PAL 750XL airframe, christened the FALCO 3000XL. Read more ›

Royal New Zealand Air Force 757 Palletised Medical Fit

The flexible palletised design allows the Air Force Boeing 757 to quickly convert into a flying medical centre able to provide specialised care in the air and in remote locations.

Flight Structures adds manufacturing capability

Flight Structures is adding manufacturing to their design capability, heralded by the new CNC Router Machine imported from the USA which arrives in October.  The company will continue to focus on prototype developments and are... Read more ›

Welcome to Flight Structures

CAA Part 146 Design Organisation

Flight Structures is an engineering consultancy that provides professional design, certification and manufacturing services to the aeronautical industry.

Within this site you will find information on our wide range of services and capabilities, as well as learn what has been keeping us busy recently.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or quries. We hope you enjoy your time here.

Contact Us

info@flightstructures.co.nz | +64 (07) 843 1128

Services

Aerodynamics / Computational Fluid Dynamics

Aerodynamics / Computational Fluid Dynamics

Flight Structures employs aerodynamic specialists who are capable of getting the most out of any design. Flight Structures utilises advanced CFD software packages to model air flow and determine the relative merits of proposed designs... read more ›

Certification of Equipment Installations

Certification of Equipment Installations

Flight Structures is familiar with the installation and certification of all the latest avionics and equipment installations. We can approve major avionics upgrades for your individual aircraft or an entire fleet. read more ›

Finite Element Analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a valuable tool for analysis of complex designs and indeterminate structures. Flight Structures employs Finite Element Analysis software in conjunction with conventional analysis to ensure a balanced approach to design. read more ›

Certification of Role Equipment

Certification of Role Equipment

Flight Structures provides a quick and effective service for approving one-off or series installations of all types of role equipment you need to succeed in your business operations. read more ›

Rotorcraft Re-engine Projects

Rotorcraft Re-engine Projects

Flight Structures employs specialist rotorcraft performance engineers, flight test engineers, and certification engineers who are able to conduct re-engine projects to suit your needs. read more ›

Type Certification

Type Certification

Flight Structures Ltd is experienced working in OEM environments on design and development of new aircraft, or type acceptance of new aircraft. read more ›

Flight Test Programmes

Flight Test Programmes

Flight testing is an extremely effective compliance tool for demonstrating satisfactory function and proving performance capability, but can be costly if not run efficiently. read more ›

Seats and Berths

Seats and Berths

Flight Structures has recently released a family of forward and rearward facing seats for installation to improve flexibility and comfort in specialist aircraft roles such as EMS, Medical Transport, and aerial surveillance. read more ›

Part 145/146/148 DO Procedures Support

Part 145/146/148 DO Procedures Support

Flight Structures is an approved NZCAA Part 146 Design Organisation which can approve Design Changes to aircraft under our own design system. read more ›

Aeronautical Project Management

Aeronautical Project Management

Flight Structures staff are experienced in planning and conducting successful aviation design and certification projects. We can provide project management for a range of projects to help you meet your targets on time and in budget. read more ›

Supplementary Type Certificates

Supplementary Type Certificates

An NZCAA Supplementary Type Certificate (STC) is an excellent way to turn your engineering design or modification into a marketable product that your company can sell throughout New Zealand and Australia. read more ›

Aircraft Fatigue Life Extension

Aircraft Fatigue Life Extension

In some cases it is possible to extend the service life of aircraft or major structure beyond the manufacturer’s Fatigue Safe Life Limit. read more ›

Specialist Role Conversions

Specialist Role Conversions

Major role changes for an aircraft or rotorcraft may mean more substantial changes are required to the basic structure or configuration. Flight Structures has the necessary understanding, manpower, and experience to tackle these large tasks. read more ›

Fixed Wing Re-engine Projects

Fixed Wing Re-engine Projects

The staff at flight structures have completed over a dozen fixed wing re-engine projects including OEM design and retrofitting of Gas Turbine and Diesel engines. read more ›

Configuration for Specialist Roles

Configuration for Specialist Roles

Major role changes for an aircraft or rotorcraft may mean more substantial changes are required to the basic structure or configuration. Flight Structures has the necessary understanding, manpower, and experience to tackle these large tasks. read more ›

Major Structural Repairs / Heavy Maintenance Support

Major Structural Repairs / Heavy Maintenance Support

Flight Structures will support you during heavy maintenance inspections to ensure your aircraft is returned to service quicklyand cost effectively. Flight Structures recently assisted with C-Checks on Boeing 737 and Airbus A320. read more ›