Aircraft & Engine Lease Inspections
On site at delivery, transition, return and mid-lease, with records and LLP review. Every photo and finding is cataloged as we go with AI-assisted tools, so you get a complete picture of the asset, fast.
Technical Representation for Aircraft and Engine Lessors
Your aircraft and engines are moving between lessees and going through shops. We're there on your behalf for lease inspections, engine shop visits and AD/SB compliance.
How We Support Lessors
Engine Shop Visit Oversight
Pre-induction records and quote review, on site for teardown and the test cell run, line-by-line workscope negotiation, TAT tracking and a final invoice audit, so the engine comes back built for its next lease.
Airframe AD/SB Compliance
Applicability and compliance status review, and incorporation planning across the fleet, so AD/SB status holds up at transition and doesn't become your problem when the aircraft comes back.
MRO Commercial Advisory
We read MRO proposals and agreements from your side of the table: scope, exclusions, pricing and change-order rights, reviewed before the money is committed, not after the invoice arrives.
We also support airline technical teams with engine shop visits and airframe AD/SB work.
Why independent matters
On the Lessor's Side of the Table
KRD Aviation was founded by Karl Dufrenne, who spent his career at Delta TechOps. He started in structures engineering, implementing airworthiness directives across the 737 fleet, then managed Delta's largest engine customers ($200M in revenue under management) and negotiated PBC and T&M engine maintenance agreements. He knows how a shop builds and prices a workscope, because he sat on the shop's side of the table.
We're independent and don't take compensation from MROs or parts vendors. Our only job is protecting the asset and the lease.
Tell Us About the Asset
Aircraft or engine, where it is and what's coming up: a delivery, a return, a shop visit or an AD. We'll get back to you within 48 hours.
Rather email? Send the quote or workscope to karl@krdaviation.com or call 404-539-8900.