News Archive

QCM Camo Plus AG is thrilled to announce that we are San Marino’s First Approved Independent CAMO* worldwide!

Our annual Conference & Networking event is now only 5 weeks away!

We’re excited to reveal our Speech Program for the event, which features seven industry experts from around Europe sharing the latest insights on a range of trending topics within aviation. These topics include sustainability in business aviation, maximizing fuel savings, and unmanned aircraft.

With its cutting-edge navigation systems, pilots using the UA Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) FMS experience heightened safety and a significant reduction in their workload – resulting in greater on-time arrivals, improved accuracy & precision, greater passenger comfort, more efficient flight operations, and more.

QCM Design GmbH is thrilled to announce that we are now a UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)-approved DOA*!

This approval allows us to assist our clients with modifications and refurbishments on aircraft registered in the United Arab Emirates.

QCM design GmbH is thrilled to announce that we are now an authorized Collins Aerospace Dealer for STC Engineering Design Support

Our Markus Enck & Manuel Ruchti visited AERO Friedrichshafen last week.
They took along Selin Akbulut & Hind El Abassi for their first ever Aviation exhibition.

QCM design is thrilled to have received the DGCA India (Directorate General of Civil Aviation, India) Validation of their EASA STC for the Ku-band network installation with a Gimbal Antenna and WiFi Hotspots.

We proudly introduce the newest member of our family: Q.C.M. Services Kft, located in Budapest, Hungary.

Check out the Business Aviation Magazine Spring issue for an exciting profile on our very own Q.C.M. design gmbh.

We are pleased to have partnered with AMSTAT – the leading provider of market research information and services to the corporate aviation industry.

Last week we had our first training session in our new training center in Vienna.

Within standard testing service, our customers receive extensive post-test support which includes 24/7 online access to test data with visual recordings of the performed tests, all with average lead-times of 25 hours and industry’s lowest pricing.

Thank you for your support and partnership. Wishing everyone a wonderful New Year!

We are happy to announce achieving of EN9100:2018 accreditation by SQS.

We are thrilled to introduce our newest team member Thomas Luethi.

We are pleased to have partnered with AMSTAT – the leading provider of market research information and services to the corporate aviation industry.

QCM design GmbH has received a new STC. In conjunction with ACC Columbia Jet Service, and Collins Aerospace, QCM design developed and engineered a Supplemental Type Certificate which certifies the installation of Rockwell Collins Venue^TM System on a Bombardier BD-700.

We are very happy to announce our new team member Simone Adam for administration & back office in Berne, Switzerland.

We are pleased to have partnered with AMSTAT – the leading provider of market research information and services to the corporate aviation industry.

As part of our continued commitment to provide exceptional quality service to our customers, we are very proud to have received the EN 9100 certification by SQS.

New amendment to EASA Part-21, EASA Part-M, Part-145, EASA Part-ML, EASA Part-66 and EASA Part-CAO

We are very pleased to announce that our team continues to grow. We are welcoming Topi Kallio and Miroslav Smid to the QCM Family.

EASA has published Opinion 02/2020 in October last year. The title of the document is ‘Fuel/energy planning and management‘. Several key aspects of fuel calculation are changing, so let’s have a glance at what exactly is to be expected.

Martin “Tinu” Steck-Schlapbach *19.03.1952 †09.03.2021

In tiefer Trauer müssen wir mitteilen, dass am 09. März 2021 unser geschätzter ehemaliger Mitarbeiter, Freund und Kollege Tinu Steck für immer eingeschlafen ist.

In October 2020, the EASA published an Opinion No 02/2020. This document describes the new approach of the European regulator towards the energy source of aeroplanes. As technology advances, the term ‘fuel’ no longer covers all the possibilities of energy sources for flying objects, and the old wording became gradually more restrictive.

QCM is excited to have received the Design Organisation Approval Certificate from UAE.

Q.C.M. is proud to announce that they will be sourcing key market data from AMSTAT, the leading provider of business aviation market research.  We will be utilizing AMSTAT’s  data insights in the performance of aircraft appraisals and asset evaluation.

We are excited to present our training program for 2021 which also includes some brand new trainings.

The federal covernment has announed new restrictions as of 18. January 2021. QCM has created a protection concept in accordance with the guidelines of the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG).

The federal covernment has announed new restrictions as of 18. January 2021. QCM has created a protection concept in accordance with the guidelines of the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG).

We are very pleased to announce that our team is growing. Rhoda Ayorkor Sai and Vaclav Suchanek are new members of the Q.C.M. Team.

This past year has been one for the books! We just want to say how thankful we are for your support this year, and we’re wishing you all the best as we enter a brand new year.

– Your QCM Team

Wishing you joy at Christmas and prosperity in the coming year. Thank you for being such an important part of what we do.

– Your QCM Team

QCM design is thrilled to have received the FAA and TCCA Validation of their EASA STC for the Ku-band network installation with a Gimbal Antenna and WiFi Hotspots.

The QCM design GmbH DOA is thrilled to have received the EASA Supplemental Type Certificate for the Collins Aerospace LuxStream Ku-band Network Installation with a Gimbal Antenna and WiFi Hotspots.
This STC is valid for the complete Bombardier BD-700 Global series.

Due to the current situation caused by Covid-19 and various inquiries from authorities and customers, QCM camo plus AG has decided to place a representative for the following activities in the USA until the end of November.

20^th Anniversary.

Two decades on the market.

A number which shows that we leave the shoes of a teenager and grow up.

One more year and we are considered an adult.

Martin Dabis has joined QCM to support the team as instructor, maintenance supervisor and ARC review staff.

Weeks of heavy restrictions due to COVID-19 have changed all our lifes. Travel restrictions, entry restrictions, banning public and private events, etc.

Valued customers, business partners and friends Based on the latest measures the Swiss Federal Government has announced in the fight against the Coronavirus (Covid-19), the QCM group has reacted and…

Join us for a three-day training opportunity hosted by Continuum Applied Technology at QCM in Belp, Switzerland. Continuum’s industry experts will lead the training focused
on CORRIDOR fundamentals…

QCM is pleased to announce the signature of a partnership with OSAC (Civil Aviation Safety Organization), APAVE group, public service delegation of the General Directorate of Civil Aviation,…

We (QCM), had the pleasure of welcoming 60 members from 21 countries to Belp for an EAMTC Instructor’s Seminar. The two day event took place on the 4th and 5th of June.

TEAMING UP FOR EFFICIENCY – QCM teams up with Continuum Applied Technology

4th and 5th June 2019
Q.C.M – Quality Control Management, announce that the EAMTC Instructor Seminar will take place on the 4th and on the 5th June 2019 at their beautiful facility in Belp (Bern) Switzerland.

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Interesting speeches, international visitors and a great ambiance.

Simplifying Compliance Through Partnership – ASQS teams up with QCM.

QCM takes your data privacy very seriously. We will treat the personal information that we collect by you as part of our services as confidential and in accordance with the law.

An der GA Roadshow vom 26. Oktober 2017 sowie mit den Newsletters 1/2018 und 2/2018 haben wir Sie darüber informiert, dass die «declared training organisation» DTO ab dem 8. April 2018 zur Verfügung stehen werde.

A new partnership in the field of education is launched between Q.C.M. quality control management AG and KAREN SA.

The QCM-Event will be “SWACO” now and broadens its offers in the aviation industry

Interesting speeches, international visitors and a great ambiance.

Q.C.M. quality control management AG and SR Techncis Switzerland AG launch a partnership in the field of education.

The two Swiss aviation training organisations, QCM quality control management AG and 2assistU GmbH, enter cooperation and will be offering education, as well as advanced training in the area of Aviation Security and Emergency Response.

One day, five speakers, many possibilities to discuss with experts and to network with colleagues in a pleasant atmosphere.

As usual, our new consolidated versions can be found on our homepage for free download after free of charge registration under:

Am 15. Februar 2017 haben der Schweizerische Verband Flugtechnischer Betriebe (SVFB), vertreten durch Herrn Claudio Lasagni, Präsident, und die Firma Q.C.M. quality control management AG (QCM), vertreten durch Herrn Markus Enck, CEO, eine gemeinsame Vereinbarung unterschrieben, hinsichtlich einer zukünftigen Zusammenarbeit im Bereich Ausbildung von luftfahrttechnischem Personal.

Mr. Rudolf Neuenschwander, the Mayor of Belp, handed over the present to Frank Luchtenberg, Deputy Nominated Person Continuing Airworthiness of Belair Airlines AG/airberlin group in Zürich,

Information and Discussion Event 2016

The course planning for 2017 is online.

QCM Design GmbH, with its partners, will be providing a new STC for the Cessna 525 Series.

Bombardier Challenger 604/605

Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 Annex VI Part-NCC

Randy Taylor is QCM camo plus AG’s USPAP Certified Aircraft Appraisal (NCSA).

QCM design, with the support from our partner, Swiss Helicopter Maintenance AG, have produced a Supplemental Type Certificate which certifies the installation of an Avidyne Traffic Advisory System (TAS 605) on a Eurocopter EC 130 T2 helicopter.

QCM quality control management AG is happy to announce that we are now able to provide an EASA Part-147 approved GenFam Learjet 45 aircraft type training.

Gedanken – Augenblicke,

After the new EASA regulations replaced the former JARs regarding flight crew licencing in 2012, they are about to replace existing rules on the operation of aircraft as of the end of October 2014.

Ref. No. 2-REG.39.2

Q.C.M. quality control management AG is happy to announce to have received a new Mechanics EASA Part 66 B1 Type rating approval for the Falcon 900EX and Falcon 900EX EASy.

We would like to inform you that we have incorporated the latest amendments to the Acceptable Means of Compliance & Guidance Material (AMC & GM) to the Commission Regulation (EU) No 2042/2003 into our consolidated version of Part-M.

We would proudly like to inform you that we received the DOA certificate today.

We are very pleased to announce that a co-operation contract between QCM and Aero-Dienst has been signed.

Q.C.M. design GmbH has delivered minor change approval to Fuchs Helikopter AG on the 12th March 2013 for the MDHI500N.

Herewith we would like to inform you that on 09 January 2013 the following new Commission Regulations were published:

Herewith we would like to inform you that yesterday, 25 October 2012, EASA has published the AMC & GM (Acceptable Means of Compliance & Guidance Material) to the new regulation for air operations.

Herewith we would like to inform you that today the European Commission has published the long awaited new regulation for operations.

Consolidated Version including Commission Regulation (EU) No 593/2012 of 5 July 2012 and Decision No 2012/004/R of 19 April 2012

Herewith we would like to inform you that the European Commission has published a new regulation repealing Commission Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003.

We are pleased to announce that we have added a consolidated version of Part-66 Certifying Staff.

which amends Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances, and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks

As of June25th 2012 QCM camo plus AG has received the extension of the approval schedule of the Kingdom of Bahrain ANTR-M/8/12.6 for more aircraft type including airworthiness review privileges.

Bombardier CL605

Cessna Citation Excel

Additionally please find a addendum to our Part-145 consolidated version (Appendices to Part-M and to AMC tp part-M Relevant to Part-145)

We are proud to inform you, that as of 21st of March 2012, we have received the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) Approval Certificate (Approval No. ANTR-M/8/12.6)

We made the latest consolidated version of QCM-Part-M Rev.05 available on our homepage. You can find the revision under Newsletter/Publications.

We are glad to offer this F900EX Level 1 (T4) General Familiarization to EASA Part-66 licensed personnel and as a refresher for Certifying Staff or Airworthiness Review Staff and for others interested in aviation technology.

We made the latest consolidated version of QCM-Part-147 (Rev.01) available on our homepage.

Robert Hagmann *07.01.1954 †20.02.2012

We are glad to offer this F900EX Level 1 (T4) General Familiarization to EASA Part-66 licensed personnel and as a refresher for Certifying Staff or Airworthiness Review Staff and for others interested in aviation technology.

Organisational update