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London, February 2025:
Astral Aviation Consulting and DM Aviation Consulting have forged a strategic partnership, uniting the expertise of industry veterans Chris Kidd and David Malins.
This alliance, boasting 67 years of combined experience, merges Astral's civil and military operational aviation background with DM Aviation's regulatory airworthiness acumen to address the aviation sector's most pressing challenges.
Chris Kidd, an ex-RAF fighter pilot with over 3,300 flying hours and former CAA Head of regulation and oversight, brings a wealth of real-world operational experience. David Malins, former Head of Airworthiness at the UK CAA, contributes crucial regulatory insights.
Their partnership offers a comprehensive suite of services, from operational and airworthiness support to safety management, uniquely positioned to navigate the complex regulatory landscape.
Chris Kidd remarked, "I’m extremely proud to announce this official partnership with DM Aviation Consulting. Having worked with David extensively during my time in the UK CAA, I have always been impressed by his strong work ethic, knowledge, and vision. Bringing our two organisations together to offer full-spectrum operations and engineering aviation services and support makes for exciting times ahead."
David Malins added, "The decision to partner with Astral was easy given our shared passion and desire to make our industry a safer and more efficient place. It's exciting to combine the knowledge, experience, and capabilities of Astral and DM Aviation Consulting, enabling an enhanced offering to clients both in the UK and around the world."
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