Our Capabilities: Custom Inflatable Solutions Engineered for Aviation
Custom inflatable shelters allow airlines, MRO facilities, and defence teams to work on specialised aircraft zones that require precise access and controlled environments. JB Roche designs and manufactures bespoke inflatable enclosures tailored to your aircraft type, maintenance task, operating climate, and space constraints. From wing root covers to cargo door tents and fuel-cell maintenance shelters, we engineer fully customised solutions for unique operational needs
We develop custom inflatable shelters to match exact aircraft geometry and maintenance workflows. All bespoke solutions are:
- Modelled in 3D CAD from your aircraft drawings or measurements
- Engineered for specific access zones such as cargo doors, wing roots, fuel-cell bays, fan cowls or avionics areas
- Built using aviation-grade materials tested for wind, rain, temperature extremes and FOD resistance
- Lightweight and portable, designed for rapid deployment and safe operation on the apron
- Fully customisable in size, shape, anchoring method, pressure rating, and environmental controls
How We Build Your Custom Inflatable Shelter
How It Works: Our Simple 3-Step Process:
DEFINE
We collect aircraft measurements, maintenance access requirements and environmental constraints to define the exact technical scope.
DEVELOP
Our engineering team creates a detailed 3D model and technical drawings, ensuring perfect fit, airflow design, and operational safety.
MANUFACTURE
We produce the shelter using certified aviation materials, complete quality testing, and deliver a ready-to-deploy unit to your site.
IGLOOMX® CARGO DOOR SHELTER
Custom cargo-door shelter engineered for safe access to aircraft freight zones during loading, inspections and maintenance operations. Designed to seal around the cargo door contour, providing weather protection, improved visibility and reduced downtime on the apron.
Key Features
- Compact storage and rapid deployment for line maintenance
- Seals tightly to cargo door perimeter for improved environmental control
- Reduces wind and rain exposure when working at height
- Improves technician comfort and operational safety
- Customisable to fit A320, A330, B737, B777, B787 and cargo aircraft platforms
IGLOOMX® Fuel Cell Maintenance SHELTER
Inflatable fuel-cell maintenance enclosure designed for confined-space work on wing sections and fuselage zones. Provides a stable, weather-resistant environment for fuel-tank entry, leak checks, recertification tasks, and component replacement.
Key Features
- Reduces costs by limiting aircraft towing and hangar usage
- Stabilises working temperature for improved curing and repair quality
- Prevents wind ingress during open tank access
- Compatible with ventilation equipment and safety monitoring systems
- Adapted for A320 family, A330, A350, B737NG/MAX, B777 and more
IGLOOMX® FAN BLADE LUBRICATION SHELTER
Custom enclosure engineered to shield fan-blade lubrication tasks from weather, dust and temperature fluctuations. Designed to seal around nacelle intake zones and provide a controlled workspace for lubrication, servicing and fan-blade treatments.
Key Features
- Eliminates weather delays during fan lubrication
- Reduces contamination from dust, debris or moisture
- Maintains consistent temperature for lubrication performance
- Compact footprint for ramp or hangar use
- Built for narrow-body and wide-body engine variants
Aircraft Wing Root Covers
Lightweight inflatable covers designed to seal and protect wing-root areas during inspections, repairs and structural maintenance. Prevents debris, heat loss and water ingress while improving technician safety.
Key Features
- Reduces maintenance delays caused by wind or rain
- Stabilises temperature around wing-root structure
- Lightweight, compact and deployable in minutes
- Custom-shaped to the exact wing contour
- Suitable for A320, A330, A350, B737, B757, B767 and more
What Our customers Say
We are very happy to have sourced a low price, hand-crafted and static-free fabric tent that makes outdoor fuel cell repair comfortable, no matter the temperature.
USAF
Fuel Cell Inflatable Tents
We were very impressed with the Roche tent – it was simple, cost-effective and it enabled us to get the job completed on-schedule.
British Airways
A321 Cargo Door Maintenance Shelter