Maiden Frontman Launches New Business

Bruce Dickinson aims to create 1000 new jobs in Wales

Published 2nd May 2012



The Daily Mail reports that Dickinson has set up Cardiff Aviation Limited, which will specialise in providing services for the airline industry and provide maintenance for aircraft up to Boeing 767 size.

The business will be based at St Athan Enterprise Zone in the Vale of Glamorgan, where it has taken 132,000 square feet of hangar space.

Dickinson said: "We're coming into this enterprise with the knowledge we'll be bringing business to South Wales.

"A cautious projection is that we'd expect to create up to a thousand jobs within 18 months based on the level of interest and commitment from aircraft manufacturers and operators.

"South Wales has long had an association with the aircraft industry and I am delighted I am able to play a small part in the continuation of that tradition."

Cardiff Aviation will be taking on the lease on the Welsh Government-owned Twin Peaks hangar to establish a maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) operation.

As well as providing maintenance for aircraft up to Boeing 767 size, the firm will offer training packages and technical support services.

He added: "We've been impressed by how pro-active they've been. They've really wanted to make this happen, and we've experienced a level of enthusiasm and drive that has been a delight to behold.

"We expect to announce the names of our first clients in May, and we're also currently dealing with expressions of interest from several more major and independent airlines."

(Daily Mail)