Elliot Ward Aviation

Elliot Ward Aviation (EWA) is a worldwide stockist and distributor of aircraft parts based in Crawley, next to London Gatwick Airport. It specialises in the supply and repair of commercial aircraft components and describes its aim as returning aircraft to service in the shortest possible time.

Services

• Component sales: sales, loans and exchanges, with an extensive rotable and LRU inventory and an AOG service
• Repair management: repair capability and MRO service through a network of EASA and FAR 145 approved third party repair facilities, with each unit assessed individually to control turnaround time and cost
• Exchange and loan programmes
• Inventory management support for operators
• Handling of advance planning orders as well as immediate and AOG requirements

Markets served

EWA supplies airlines, MROs and other operators of commercial aircraft. Its sales division handles both planned requirements and urgent needs, and its repair management team works with approved shops so customer maintenance teams can concentrate on fleet service.

Quality

The website has a quality section describing the company's controls over the parts it supplies and repairs.

Company facts

• Based in Crawley, West Sussex, near Gatwick Airport
• ISO 9001:2015 quality registration (as reported in the ASA FAA AC 00-56B accreditation database)
• Business type: distributor, stockist and repair manager
• Repair work carried out through EASA and FAR 145 approved third party facilities