Direct Air Flow & Korita Aviation

Direct Aviation Group is a group of aviation companies based in Nuth, in the Netherlands. It was founded in 1992 by Mieke Bougie and John Reidy. The group offers technical services for leased aircraft, aviation recruitment, inflight catering products and galley insert equipment. It serves lessors, airlines, rail operators and catering companies.

Direct Air Flow was the first company, set up in 1992. It supplies onboard catering equipment and passenger service accessories to airlines and aviation caterers. It sells new certified galley equipment from stock through its sales and distribution center in Nuth. The equipment meets EASA, FAA, CAAC and CAAS standards.

Korita Aviation was set up in 2006 in Suzhou, China. It makes galley insert equipment for the aviation and rail industries. Its Aluflite range includes half size and full size meal and waste trolleys, folding trolleys, Atlas and KSSU containers, oven racks and drawers. The products are made to specification and certified to EASA, FAA, CAAC, CAAS and OEM standards. Distribution partners are in Latin America, India and Singapore.

Direct Aero Services began in 2014. It gives technical support and asset management to lessors, airlines and operators. It supports the full life cycle of an aircraft. Its services include a 360 Aircraft Storage Solution for leased aircraft.

Direct Personnel began in 1994. It places pilots with airline partners on short and long term contracts. The company says it takes a personal approach and aims to match candidates to open posts.

The group states that its guiding principle is that it does what it says. It says its network includes long standing links with the leasing industry, airlines, caterers and rail operators. The group notes more than 30 years of aviation experience.

The website has pages on the company, the team, careers, certification, downloads and contact details. Each company in the group has its own home page. An open application form is available for job seekers.