ISTANBUL ATATÜRK AIRPORT HANGAR
Istanbul Atatürk Airport, where our air ambulance operations and offshore helicopter missions first blossomed, is a strategic milestone for Redstar Aviation. Located at the most central point of Istanbul, our hangar is not merely a maintenance facility but also the logistics and supply centre of our global operations. The Redstar Aviation AHL Hangar plays a key role in our operations that rely on immediate reaction times and critical missions requiring 24/7 readiness.
Aircraft and Helicopter Maintenance Capabilities
As Redstar Aviation, we are able to carry out Line Maintenance and Base Maintenance processes for all aircraft in our fleet in-house. For this purpose, our experienced maintenance personnel, who have received their certificates from authorised institutions, carry out Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) works on both our own fleet and our customers' aircraft at the Redstar Aviation AHL Hangar.
Authorised Maintenance Services for the Following Aircraft:
- Learjet 45 (Honeywell TFE731 Engine Series)
- Challenger 604 Variant (GE CF34 Engine Series)
- Leonardo S.p.A. AB/AW139 (PW PT6 Engine Series)
Facility Features and Operational Capacity
Located at the most accessible point of Istanbul in terms of logistics, our facility is a versatile operation center with its vertical and horizontal architecture. The integrated structure of the hangar area and administrative offices ensures uninterrupted communication between technical teams and the Operation Control Centre (OCC).
Structural Features of the Redstar Aviation AHL Hangar:
- Total Construction Area: 2,600 m⊃2; (Including ground floor, mezzanine, and basement logistics areas).
- Hangar Operation Area: 1,500 m⊃2;.
- Hangar Door: 9 meter height (Standard structure suitable for the entry of our aircraft and helicopters).
- Work at Height Safety: Integrated Life Line system inside the hangar.
Logistics and Administrative Infrastructure:
- Storage Capacity: Spare parts and logistics storage capability with a spacious 910 m⊃2; basement floor.
- Cargo Transfer: 2 industrial freight elevators with 1.5 tonne capacity, accelerating operational logistics.
- Office and Training: 1,300 m⊃2; administrative area spread over 3 floors, including a 24 m⊃2; meeting room and a 32 m⊃2; technical training classroom.
Infrastructure Technology and Sustainability
Our facility has been equipped with a robust IT and energy infrastructure to ensure the uninterrupted continuity of our operations. Data security and energy efficiency are among the top priorities of our Redstar Aviation Istanbul Atatürk Airport Hangar.
- Data Infrastructure: Redundant UTP Cat-6 cabling in all workspaces and uninterrupted 2.4G / 5G wireless network access on every floor.
- Energy Assurance: 330 kVA generator support against potential power outages.
- Environmental Standards: Our facility is operated in full compliance with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standards.
- Lighting: High energy efficiency LED lighting systems.
Security Systems
Our hangar is under active 24/7 protection to ensure the safety of valuable aircraft and personnel.
- Fire Response: Sprinkler system and water-based fire suppression infrastructure.
- Monitoring and Access: 24/7 monitoring with CCTV cameras and card access control systems at all entrances and exits.