Capabilites
Xplor aviation supports defence, government and industry customer through independent flight test & evaluation, aviation advisory services and operational aviation support
We help customers reduce programme risk, accelerate certification, and make informed technical decisions through independent flight test & evaluation expertise.
Our capabilities span military and civil aviation, aircraft development and certification, operational evaluation, specialist flying operations and technical advisory services.
With a background of successfully delivering the full spectrum of flight test and evaluation activities across multiple aircraft types and mission sets in diverse operating environments, our practical, objective and evidence-based approach enables us to deliver credible solutions to complex aviation challenges.
Flight Test & Evaluation
- Flight trials planning and execution
- Aircraft and systems
- Performance
- Stability and control
- Handling qualities
- Operational evaluation
- Simulator development
- Certification and qualification support
- Independent technical reporting
Our experience includes full spectrum Category 1–5 military flight test and Category 1-4 civil flight test activities including but not limited to first flights, envelope expansion, Digital Automatic Flight Control System (DAFCS) development, hot and high, snow and icing, system and sensor development, ship air interface, navigation and weapons system integration trials within both military and civil regulatory environments.
Aviation Advisory Services
- Programme support
- Independent assurance
- Risk management
- Airworthiness and acceptance support
- Technical advisory services
- Customer representation
Supporting customers with all aspects of programme development from concept through to delivery, capability assessment, independent assurance, full risk management consideration and advice, airworthiness support and technical decision-making throughout the programme lifecycle. Our input is scalable and modular and can be flexible depending on customer requirements.
Operational Aviation Support
- Specialist aviation support
- Contract flying
- Flight test instruction
- Flight operations support
- AOC/ ATO support
- Training and mentoring
Our extensive operational experience spans military, government and commercial aviation including attack, reconnaissance, ISTAR, maritime aviation, commando support, search and rescue, corporate transport, HEMS and specialist aviation operations.