Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Approved for New NDT Technique
The the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation has approved Jet Aviation Basel's use of infrared thermography for non-destructive testing.
Jet Aviation technicians use infrared thermography to inspect an aircraft. (Photo: Jet Aviation)
Jet Aviation technicians use infrared thermography to inspect an aircraft. (Photo: Jet Aviation)

Business aviation services provider Jet Aviation has been approved by the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation to use infrared thermography for non-destructive testing (NDT) at its Basel maintenance facility. The technology complements other NDT techniques Jet Aviation uses in Basel such as liquid penetrant, X-ray, magnetic particle, eddy current, and ultrasonic testing.