About us
Full commitment to your dream of flying
Kaelin Aero is your unique partner for civil and military airframe construction and the construction of complete aircraft. We combine extensive experience with the greatest commitment and passion - in short: as an EASA Part 21/G manufacturing company, we live the fascination of flying every day. Our quality standards are high, our spectrum broad: We are just as enthusiastic about the holistic development and production of aircraft or individual aircraft components as we are about carrying out repair work. In order to get your aircraft back into shape, we are on the road for commitments all over the world - even in the most remote areas.
In addition to the Construction of complete aircraft according to individual wishes, the reconstruction of old aircraft and the new construction of vintage aircraft are among our specialties. We are also passionate about upgrading aircraft. Whether transport aircraft, fighter jets or business jets - all are treated with the same care and craftsmanship. We love these different challenges because they all have the same goal: to make our customers' aircraft airworthy again.
100% commitment
For your dream
of flying
Sites
Sites
At Kaelin Aero, there is only one goal: to make our customers' claims fully operational again. Our employees are 100% committed to this. Whether single part, reconstruction or new construction - we live the fascination of flying every day.
Kaelin Aero Technologies GmbH
Hochsträß 5
D-78727 Oberndorf-Hochmössingen
+49 (0) 7423 80907 - 0
Flying is in our Swiss crew’s DNA: this dedicated troop of aircraft structural specialists is at home on commitments all over the world. Their specialty is delicate and complex repairs. In short, it is a highly flexible repair team that only feels at home when the going gets tough.
Kaelin Aircraftstructure GmbH
Industriestrasse 9
CH-6203 Sempach Station
+41 (0) 55 2420002
In Lugano, technical know-how meets state-of-the-art manufactoring methods. Sophisticated projects are created here with high-precision professional expertise and technical finesse - such as the "Eye in the Sky Kit", an innovative retrofit system for AS350/H125 helicopters that enables more precise flight maneuvers in challenging terrain by improving vertical visibility sixfold.
Kaelin Aircraftstructure GmbH
Hangar 51 - Box 23-24
Via Campagna 32/36
CH-6934 Bioggio
History
The Kaelin Story
Milestones of a dream take-off
Even as a young boy, Dominik Kälin was fascinated by airplanes. What began as a child's game developed into an impressive company history...
1998
Dominik Kälin's passion for flying has always been exceptionally strong. He started rebuilding airplanes at the age of 11. Even then, of course, with a built-in engine.
2003-2007
After leaving school, he began his training in aircraft construction at Pilatus.
2007-2009
After completing his training, Dominik Kälin gained extensive experience in the repair and construction of aircraft both at home and abroad.
2009
Founding of Kaelin Aircraftstructure GmbH (CH). The first order was a special order with extremely tight timing: a wings repair on the legendary Super Constellation. Dominik Kälin and his team successfully completed the task - in three days and nights.
2012
Founding of Kaelin Aero Technologies GmbH (DE). Construction of Hall 1 for the production of components for the Pilatus Porter PC-6.
2013
Start of the rebuilding of the Junkers F 13 with the serial number 01 (Anneliese 2).
2015
Replacement of special segments (UCL - Upper Cockpit Longerons) for the entire Swiss Air Force fleet. RUAG AG in Emmen, Switzerland, was supported by four Kaelin specialists over a period of three years.
2016
Construction of Hall 2.
Production of components for the Pilatus PC-24 begins, and seven components are now manufactured here.
From 2017
Installation of MPVK kits (Maximum Pilot View Kit) from Swiss Rotor Services begins on helicopters from a wide range of operators. The MPVK offers unrestricted pilot visibility of the most important mission areas by enlarging the cabin floor window to 350%.
Start of construction of Hall 3.
Start of rebuilding the Junkers F 13 in a small series.
2019
Expansion of the Swiss Company with sites in Malters in the Swiss canton of Lucerne. Eight thoroughbred specialists work here primarily on difficult and demanding repairs and modifications.
End of 2019
Start of construction of Hall 4.
Development of the detail production department.
Expansion of the production depth to include Miling.
2020
Moving into Hall 4.
2021
Junkers A50 Junior Construction of the breakage cell and the prototype.
End of 2021
Successful maiden flight of the Junkers A50 Junior.
2022
Founding of Junkers Aircraft GmbH, which continues the A50 Junior project.
Start of development and construction of the Junkers A60 airframe and prototypes.
2023
Start of structural assembly for the Pilatus PC-7 MKX.
Relocation of the Swiss sites to Sempach.
RUAG AG supports the US Navy's Artemis project: disassembly and structural work on the 22 F-5 Tigers.
2024
Development of "Eye In The Sky" modification for AS350 helicopters.
2025
Launch of the new sites at Lugano airport.
Kaelin Spirit
Our specialists
Full of passion for Aviation
They have learned their skills from the ground up and are at the heart of our Company: Kaelin's committed, highly trained employees and experienced aircraft builders. Our employees are masters of their trade. Fast and flexible, they adapt to a wide variety of projects, aircraft types and cultures and solve even special tasks with individual class and maximum reliability. They all share a love of aircraft construction, the joy of a challenge and a passion for perfection. That is the Kaelin spirit.
"Kaelin Aero Technologies GmbH has been characterized by reliability for over 15 years. With innovative solutions and a strong focus on quality and delivery reliability, Kaelin Aero makes a significant contribution to the success of Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG. The partnership-based cooperation is based on mutual trust and transparency and sets the standards in delivery performance" - Roman Emmenegger, VP Manufacturing
We are passionate about what we do - experience, precision and enjoyment go hand in hand
Operational worldwide; our team is flexible and solution-oriented
Shared skills and a unifying team spirit for the best results
True dedication in every project
Care down to the last detail - quality comes from the highest standards
Every move with responsibility - for convincing results
Contact person
Contact person
Leon Labuda
Executive Assistant
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