Background

• Fire in aircraft engine repair centre run by Lufthansa Technik Turbine at Shannon in the west of Ireland.
• Extensive acrid smoke contamination throughout 30,000 sq ft office and manufacturing facility
• Affected equipm ent included 2000 tools, jigs and fixtures, 150 High value computer controlled machines and 250 smaller machines.
• Potential loss of Business and Local Livelihoods - Massive Business Interruption

ISS Damage Control Recovery Plan

• One of Europe’s largest ever disaster restoration projects bringing a multi million pound saving in business interruption and equipment renewal.
• Full restoration village containing workshops, offices, warehouses and welfare facilities was erected on site within 48 hours
• Within a week ISS Damage Control brought in 124 technicians and electrical and mechanical engineers from Damage Control branches across Europe.
• Due to the urgent nature of the restoration a 737 aircraft was leased in conjunction with Lufthansa to transfer 82 engineers to the site.

Benefits

• Constant and close co-operation between ISS Damage Control and Lufthansa’s personnel ensured a successful restoration of production equipment and the building structure.
• Detailed documentation, work procedures and quality control to ensure compliance with Civil Aviation Authorities in Ireland and UK.