Jet Aviation has installed its first “advanced” in-flight dishwasher—the ADW 600, developed in-house at its Basel facility—in a private Airbus A330-200ER. The installation was performed through the EASA Part-21 DOA minor modification approval process.
The ADW 600 has a three-minute wash cycle and uses a “gentle, eco-friendly” soap suitable for both silver and aluminum, unlike traditional industrial dishwashers that use corrosive chemicals. According to Jet Aviation, the washer allows carriage of fewerdishes on board, opening up storage space, and it can be used to heat dishes before meals are served.
“We are finalizing development of the ADW 450, a lighter 450-mm-wide model, which will fit all midsize and super-midsize business jets,” said Johannes Turzer, senior vice president and general manager of Jet Aviation’s Basel maintenance center.
The dishwasher can be installed during scheduled maintenance or combined with other refurbishments, modifications or upgrades at Jet Aviation’s MRO facility in Basel.
