Welcome to gladwings GmbH

About Us

At gladwings GmbH, we are passionate aviation enthusiasts who have turned our love for flight into a professional mission. Our team combines aerospace engineering expertise with the practical experience of pilots and flight instructors, enabling us to address challenges from both technical and operational perspectives.

We see ourselves as generalists — connecting the dots between design, engineering, operations, and regulations. This holistic approach enables us to understand the big picture of every project, ensuring that all components align seamlessly with your goals, stakeholder needs, EASA requirements, and the operational environment.

From innovative aircraft design and cutting-edge technologies to safety, certification, and operational aspects, we bring a unique blend of knowledge, experience, and down-to-earth pragmatism to the table. Whether you are driving innovation in aviation or navigating complex engineering and certification requirements, we are dedicated to keeping your project on track, compliant, and efficient.

Complementing our in-house expertise, we maintain a well-established professional network of trusted partner companies and independent experts, ensuring we can meet the unique needs of any project.

Our Services

The following list provides just a few examples of what we offer, but it is by no means exhaustive:

• Aircraft Management

  Tailored services for aircraft owners and operators, including operations oversight, maintenance planning, Operations Manual and MEL development, aircraft technical log systems, and data analysis.

• Organisation Approvals

  Full-service support or guidance for obtaining EASA organisation approvals (DOA, POA, ADOA, APOA), emphasizing pragmatic, low-overhead processes

• Certification Services

  Certification of modifications (STC), repairs, or type designs — our services range from consulting to complete handling of the process, with a special focus on novel technologies

• Consulting

  Project reviews, red teaming, training and coaching regarding aviation regulations and certification, support with aircraft maintenance and operations, pilot training organisations

• Engineering

  We offer a range of engineering services in the domains of aircraft design, electronic hardware and software development

Our Values

• “Helping you help yourself”

  Our mission is to empower you to succeed independently. We focus on building your team’s capabilities rather than creating reliance on our services. By sharing our expertise and enhancing your skills, we deliver more sustainable results — benefiting both your business and ours.

• Ethical and Professional Integrity

  We are committed to ethical and professional integrity in all our engagements. We prioritize building trust through transparency, honesty, and clear communications. As your partners, we aim to provide practical, realistic solutions proportionate to your requirements and resources.

• Flexibility and Transparency in Cost

  We aim for clear, upfront communication about cost, recognizing your need for effective budget control. Our services are provided under a framework contract complemented by individual work packages — each featuring a fixed price and specific deliverables. Understanding that project needs may evolve, we offer the flexibility to adapt, re-arrange, or cancel work packages as required. Services billed at an hourly rate are also available, allowing you to tailor our support to your specific requirements.