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Welcome to our News and Case Studies Hub, where we bring you the latest insights, real-world applications, and developments at Portsmouth Aviation. Explore the impactful stories that highlight our vision and what sets our company apart. Stay informed and discover the transformative power of emerging engineering solutions through our curated selection of news articles and case studies.

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International Women’s Day 2023

International Women’s day seems like a good opportunity to celebrate a couple of the inspirational women working with us at Portsmouth Aviation – with their blessing and input, of course. Hats off for …

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Portsmouth Aviation wins the Solent 250 Growth Story of the Year Award

Last week, Portsmouth Aviation became the proud winners of the Solent 250 Growth Story of the Year Award 2023! The Business Magazine’s event, held at the Harbour Hotel Spa in Southampton, hosted an …

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National Apprentice Week 2023

This week – commencing 6th February 2023 for anyone reading this not immediately after it’s been posted – marks National Apprenticeship week in the UK. According to the NAW website, this is “an …

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Our City’s Proud Engineering Heritage

Our City’s Proud Engineering Heritage

Portsmouth Aviation has clients all over the world, but the city from which we take our name has been contributing to the field of engineering for far longer than we’ve been in existence. Today, we …

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A Day in the Life of a Paint Shop Manager

Portsmouth Aviation has provided high-quality, close-tolerance metal finishing services for more than 60 years. We boast one of the largest and best-equipped metal treatment facilities in the South …

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A Day in the Life of a Quality Manager

Portsmouth Aviation prides itself on providing high-quality products and services that have been tried, tested and delivered to our customers’ specific needs and requirements. We have a large team of …

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Technical Services

Focused on design. At Portsmouth Aviation, Technical Services are an integral part of our business model. Our approach is bespoke and can be a game changer for your project. Designed to support and complement our traditional manufacturing capabilities, we have a wide range of core technical service competencies to ensure that we remain at the forefront of precision engineering industries.

Assembly

At Portsmouth Aviation, our highly trained Fitters apply rigorous, industry-leading processes to ensure every assembly - from high-rate production to bespoke, low-volume builds - is delivered with consistent precision, full compliance to specification, and robust quality assurance.

CNC Machining

CNC Machining is a crucial part of Portsmouth Aviation’s in-house capabilities. Our state-of-the-art equipment and wide-ranging expertise set us apart in the industry. This has included ensuring our CNC machining equipment is of outstanding quality, maintaining our ability to provide efficacy and quality to our valued customers. Our experienced team bestows upon us a comprehensive knowledge of CNC machinery, ensuring that our customers receive the best possible final product.

Metal Fabrication

Metal fabrication and manipulation is an area of expertise that is essential to many of the projects we undertake. At Portsmouth Aviation, our specialist engineers have a multitude of experience in metal fabrication and their proficiency in welding is evident in the quality of their work.

Metal Finishing

Metal finishing at Portsmouth Aviation has the power to enhance the performance, durability, and protection of the components we produce, enabling our process technicians to create reliable and long lasting protective coatings that can withstand challenging environments and operational demands.

Paint & Finishing

Paint and finishing services at Portsmouth Aviation play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and durability of our engineering products. With meticulous attention to detail and the use of advanced coating technologies, these services ensure the longevity and optimal performance of critical components, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering high‑quality and reliable solutions to its customers.

Qualification, Inspection & Testing

Qualification, inspection, and testing are critical processes aimed at ensuring the reliability, performance, and compliance of engineering products or systems. These processes involve assessing and validating the design, manufacturing, and functionality of various components, materials, or entire systems. These processes help identify potential issues, weaknesses, or deficiencies early in the development or manufacturing stages, allowing for necessary improvements, adjustments, or corrective actions. Ultimately, qualification and testing contribute to delivering safe, reliable, and high‑quality engineering solutions that meet industry standards and customer needs.

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