The story begins in 1992, when Mr. Serge Bodson founded Aero Design France at Le Bourget Airport in Paris. His craftsmanship in aircraft interiors quickly earned the trust and admiration of the local business jet community. Over the years, he collaborated with numerous MROs and workshops, delivering excellence in every detail.
Recognizing an unmet demand in the Middle East, Mr. Marc Lelah launched Liberty Aviation DWC-LLC in 2017, offering premium aircraft detailing and polishing services designed to exceed international standards. As the only aviation appearance company in the region to hold ISO certifications, IICRC accreditation, and an in-house Quality Professional, Liberty Aviation quickly built a reputation for delivering consistent, world-class results.
Encouraged by high client demand for more comprehensive interior maintenance solutions, the vision evolved.
In 2021, a merger of Parisian heritage and Dubai’s forward-looking market gave rise to Aero Design DWC-LLC. The company brings together European craftsmanship, American innovation, and Swiss precision with regional insight. With a fully outfitted facility, seasoned professionals, and our EASA and FAA approvals now in hand, Aero Design DWC-LLC is set to redefine what excellence means in business aviation interiors.
We anticipate that our future will be working in harmony with the aviation industry as a whole to offer and provide an exciting and innovative range of services to maintain your current aircraft interior installation to the best it can be. Or else replace it entirely with an exciting new look that is personalized to your individual taste.
With highly skilled interior and exterior technicians, Liberty Aviation is capable of providing cabin services for Dassault, Embraer, Gulfstream, Cessna, Boeing, and Airbus Aircraft, including Airbus and Augusta Helicopters.
Our continued focus on our clients and developing relationships globally, has allowed us to expand Liberty Aviation and our sister company, Aero Design, into new business verticals that exceed our customers’ growing demands.
We see the opportunity in servicing our valued clients as they travel to some of the world’s most dynamic cities including Los Angeles and Dubai.
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With about 10 years of aviation experience, Khalid’s journey began with a deep passion for aircraft and engineering, which led him to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering. In 2015, he started his career in light aviation maintenance, followed by joining the airline industry, designing and overseeing complex repair procedures. In 2020 his career brought him to Dubai and a transition into business aviation.
Exposure to aviation operations and their regulatory requirements resulted in Khalid developing a keen interest in the implementation of best maintenance practices and compliance with industry regulations. To effectively manage large-scale aviation projects, he pursued a Master’s Degree in Project Management.
He has held the position of Compliance and Safety Manager in several organizations, in which he was responsible for establishing & managing compliance, safety management systems and ensuring the implementation of procedures & regulations. He has worked with diverse regulatory authorities, including the PCAA, GCAA, EASA, and FAA.
Having developed a passion for aviation as a teenager, Rob started his aircraft maintenance career with light aircraft in 1993. He joined South African regional airline Airlink in 1998 before moving on to business aviation in Dubai in 2007 with Jet Aviation DXB and ExecuJet MRO’s as a licensed certifying engineer. He has been a contracted Part 147 instructor since 2017.
Throughout his career, Rob has gravitated towards the setting up of new operations, including airline line stations and adding facilities or capabilities to operations.
After discussions with Mr. Marc Lelah regarding the establishment of a business jet focused interior workshop, he joined Liberty Aviation DWC-LLC in April of 2021. Rob has since been instrumental in laying the foundational infrastructure that Aero Design DWC-LLC has in place.
Mikael is an aviation professional with over 15 years of experience, having worked in key positions combining project management, coordination and customer relations.
While leading Aeronautics Project Management at Aero Design France, he supervised the implementation of complex projects, from defining customer needs to final delivery. His role involved project costing, developing delivery schedules, monitoring progress and performance while managing relationships with customers, suppliers and subcontractors. Thanks to Mikael’s EASA post holder positions (Part 145 and Part 21G), he also continually ensured that the work complied with the strictest aviation standards.
With training in communication and international trade, Mikael uses his technical and interpersonal skills to optimize project management and guarantee customer satisfaction.
