Inflatable Hangar Door Solutions for Different Aircraft Sizes Aircraft hangars are valuable facilities, but the aircraft requiring maintenance do not always fit completely inside them. A maintenance programme may involve an aircraft that is longer than the available hangar space, or the required working area may need to remain inside ...
Aircraft Maintenance Shelter: Working Without Hangar Space for AOG and MRO Hangar space is one of the most valuable resources in aircraft maintenance. Unfortunately, it is not always available when and where maintenance needs to happen. An unexpected AOG event, an engine change at a remote airport, scheduled maintenance during ...
Bespoke Inflatable Aircraft Shelters for Complex Maintenance Tasks Not every aircraft maintenance task fits a standard shelter. That is where a bespoke inflatable solution can make all the difference. Aircraft maintenance is rarely one-size-fits-all. Different aircraft types, access points, climates, work areas and operational restrictions can create challenges that a ...
Have you discovered the IglooMX®? This is an inflatable aircraft shelter, invented and perfected by JB Roche in partnership with Airbus, and it offers a practical and cost effective solution to conventional aircraft maintenance hangars.
Beating the Heat on the Apron: Smarter Shelter Solutions for Aircraft Maintenance From scheduled inspections to urgent AOG events, ground crews and engineers face harsh heat, intense sun exposure, and limited shelter while working on aircraft — especially around engines and under wings. At JB Roche, we specialise in rapid-deploy ...
Revisiting a Milestone: IglooMX® in Action for Aircraft Maintenance Innovative Solutions for Extreme Conditions In 2021, one of our customers faced an extraordinary challenge at Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska. With temperatures plummeting to -40°C and winds exceeding 100 mph, they completed a Boeing 747 Engine Change in ...
We’re excited to announce that J.B. Roche will be exhibiting at MRO Europe 2025, taking place at ExCeL London on 15–16 October 2025. Visit us at Booth #3831 to explore our latest IglooMX® Inflatable Shelters and FLASHPLUG® Engine Preservation Systems, engineered to keep maintenance teams protected and mission-ready in any environment. ...
IglooMX® Aircraft Maintenance: Revolutionising Cold-Weather Repairs IglooMX® aircraft maintenance solutions are transforming how maintenance is conducted in cold climates. With our portable, climate-controlled shelters, maintenance crews can work efficiently, regardless of freezing conditions. IglooMX® delivers a robust, mobile option for repairs, allowing airlines to save on labour, cut downtime, and ...
