AAT Composites, South African-based design and manufacturing composite company, earned Production Organisation (POA) in compliance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA Part 21G). Globally, AAT Composites joins an elite club of aviation suppliers with POA approval.

EASA Part 21G is an approval to manufacture aircraft parts and appliances in conformity with approved data. This approval from EASA is directly related to the company's development and building of front row monuments, which are installed in business class aircraft cabins.

“This approval is a great achievement for AAT Composites, as it demonstrates the capabilities of our team to produce to the highest quality standard,” said Christian Walser, general manager at AAT Composites.

The EASA Part 21G is the highest certification a company can have in the aerospace industry. EASA, in tandem with the U.S.-based Federal Aviation Administration, is the regulator with high safety standards for aircraft certification.

“We are quite proud of the recent strides made by the team at AAT Composites and this approval is another step towards expanding their competencies,” said Dr. Mark Hiller, CEO of Recaro Aircraft Seating.

Founded in South Africa in 1983, AAT Composites has more than 30 years of composite experience in the aviation and automotive industries. AAT Composites has strong international links, with the controlling shareholder being Recaro Aircraft Seating.