Global 5000 Interior To Benefit From Unique 3D Solid-Modeling Software Developed By Tulsa Firm

Executive Aircraft Completions, an interior design engineering firm in Tulsa, OK, says it will support Midcoast Aviation's interior completions efforts for the Bombardier Global 5000 long range business jet. The contract also licenses Midcoast to use EAC's new PERMIT proprietary 3D solid-modeling engineering software.

EAC will supplement Midcoast's extensive engineering staff and train Midcoast engineers in the use of PERMIT software for ongoing completion design and engineering. PERMIT is a parametric 'virtual' completion program which reduces both aircraft down-time and module interference errors by designing, engineering and virtual-fitting the entire completion in three dimensions before fabrication or installation takes place. As a result, all components and systems fit first time with significantly reduced in-cabin re-work.

Component and module weights and finished quality are also optimized through the use of EAC's PERMIT software. The EAC software also computes complete lists of materials for each component. The benefits will be increased efficiency and reduced downtime.

"We are very impressed with EAC engineering services and PERMIT software," said Kurt Sutterer (above, with Ken Goldsmith and Rick Richardson), Midcoast president. "We're confident their support will help us maintain and enhance our high standards for quality, value and completion time. EAC is a valuable member of our team."

"We are privileged to be associated with one of the industry's most respected completion and modification centers, with a longstanding and excellent reputation for completing Bombardier business jets. We look forward to supporting Midcoast Aviation as they seek to enhance their offering to the completions industry," said Ken Goldsmith, president of EAC's parent company, Yankee Pacific.

EAC's vice-president and general manager, Rick Richardson, noted that the close working relationship with Midcoast has already benefited both companies. "We are well underway with meeting our engineering deliverables for the first Midcoast Global 5000 and assisting them with the integration of our innovative PERMIT software. We anticipate continued support of Midcoast on future projects."

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