The Team

Chief Executive Officer

Peter Bagnell

Peter Bagnell (M.A (Hons), B. Sc (Hons)) is the Chief Executive Officer of Aero Inspection. He has held this position since 2024. He has been working in the company since 2009, and has held many positions within the organisation including Operations Manager, Quality Manager, and Managing Director (Asia).

Peter holds a Master’s in Business Management and a Degree in Material Science from the University of Limerick. He also holds a Diploma in Aviation Leasing and Finance from the Law Society of Ireland.

Peter was the winner of the ‘Upcoming Aviation Professional’ category at the IAA Aviation Industry Awards 2014.

Chief Commercial Officer

Owen Bagnell

Advisor to the Board

Liam Bagnell

Liam Bagnell (MBA) has over 45 years’ experience in the aviation industry. Liam has been with the Irish Air Corps, Aer Lingus and went on to found Aero Inspection in 2003.

As well as possessing Part 66 licences on almost all types of modern commercial airliners, Liam holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Limerick in Aviation Management.

Liam is an approved borescoper, an FAA IA, and holds a PPL.

Accounts Receivable Manager

Ann Bagnell

Compliance Director

Robert Zimmermann

Robert Zimmermann is the Compliance Director for Aero Inspection. Robert started his aviation career as a maintenance engineer with Lufthansa. While gathering qualifications in the cockpit as pilot and flight instructor he also received his aircraft inspectors license. He has been managing aircraft maintenance, airworthiness and operations since 1995, starting in General Aviation and working his way through to large transport category aircraft. For almost 2 decades, Robert has been acting as owner and operator representative on VIP and VVIP large aircraft and helicopters and has gathered significant expertise in complex and specialized operation set-ups. Additionally, Robert used his experience to the benefit of design and production organizations by managing their quality departments. Amongst other additional qualifications, Robert is an External Auditor law DIN EN ISO19011 and had been appointed as quality representative by several aircraft manufacturers.

Finance Director

Lino Varghese

Vice President Sales

Eric Loi

Eric Loi is the Vice President Sales for Aero Inspection based in the Singapore office.

Eric’s aviation career began in ST Aviation Services Company upon graduating from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. During his nineteen-year career in the aviation industry, Eric has managed to gain experience that runs from engineering services, technical sales, key account management, corporate strategy, customer support, and purchasing.

Eric is currently expanding Aero Inspection’s whole portfolio of services and products in the Asia Pacific and Middle East region.

Regional Manager - APAC

Handy Wijaya

Handy Wijaya (MBA, B. Eng (Hons)) is the Regional Manager of Aero Inspection Asia. He oversees the Asia Pacific regional office, leading a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals to deliver high-quality and timely solutions to customers.
He has been with the company since 2019, holding various positions within the organisation. Additionally, he serves as a Compliance Verification Engineer.

He began his engineering career in 2004 and transitioned to the aviation industry in 2009.

Handy has a master’s in business administration from University of Strathclyde (Glasgow) and a Degree in Mechanical and Production Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (Singapore).

Head of Transitions and Asset Management

Kieran Holland

Kieran Holland is the Head of Transitions and Asset Management at Aero Inspection. He has been in the Aviation industry for 40 years with 15 years experience in aircraft leasing. He has held senior technical roles with AviLease (formerly Standard Chartered) and is highly skilled in the transition of leased aircraft and the acquisition of new Boeing and Airbus aircraft. Kieran possesses a deep technical understanding of both narrow and wide-body aircraft, complemented by strong commercial negotiating skills.

Kieran is an EASA B1 Licensed Engineer and holds a Bachelor’s (Hons) in Business Aviation and Transport, a Diploma in Aviation Lease and Finance, and an MBA with a Professional Certificate in Management.

Operations Manager - EMEA

Nicola DiLucia

Nicola is the Operations Manager EMEA at Aero Inspection, based in our Shannon office. A highly experienced, multi-lingual professional, she brings 20 years of expertise across multiple industries, having worked in Account Management, Customer Service, and Order Management roles.

Since joining Aero Inspection in 2023, Nicola has been responsible for coordinating operations across the EMEA region, working closely with customers, engineers, and inspectors worldwide to ensure seamless service. She holds a Diploma in Business Management and a Boeing 737-600/700/800/900 (CFM56) General Familiarisation ATA 104 Level 1 certificate, further strengthening her expertise in aviation.

Operations Manager -APAC

Venga Aravind

VENGADESH ARAVIND

Vengadesh is the Operations Manager – APAC for Aero Inspection. Venga is a results-driven aviation professional with a strong background in operational planning. His experience stems from his time in Changi Airport Group and in the Ministry of Manpower, handling the strategic planning and execution to achieve operational excellence amongst key stakeholders.

He started his early career at ST Engineering Aerospace which provided him with hands-on expertise in aircraft maintenance. He also had served in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).

Vengadesh possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic.

Head of Airworthiness

Trevor Jenkins

Trevor Jenkins is the Aero Inspection Part 21 head of airworthiness. He is one of the most well regarded professionals in the business and can bring his talent and experience to any project.

Europe Manager

Duncan Duffield

Duncan started in aviation in 1989 as a British Airways apprentice and polished his skills over the next 15 years in major modifications and maintenance. He has an EASA licence on a wide array of aircraft like B747, B777, A320, A330, A340, and the iconic Concorde. He has worked with a number of UK based airlines on both line and base maintenance. After spending some time as a travelling technical representative Duncan decided to settle down with Aero Inspection. Duncan’s passion has always been engines, no doubt sparked by working on the unparalleled ‘Olympus’ Concorde engine early on in his career and he is now known as the go-to expert in the borescope business.

Aircraft Re/Delivery Manager

Dennis Chua

Dennis is employed with Aero Inspection as an Aircraft Re/Delivery Manager.

He is a Licenced Aircraft Engineer and has worked in ST Aerospace Services, and Airbus FHS TSP before joining Aero Inspection. Within these companies he was involved in light and heavy maintenance checks, and managing aircraft delease checks.

Dennis is now managing aircraft which are returning off lease on behalf of lessors. He has extensive experience dealing with lessors, lessees, and MROs on Boeing and Airbus Aircraft.

AIRCRAFT RE/DELIVERY MANAGER & TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER

Deepa Kishnani

Deepa is employed with Aero Inspection as an Aircraft Re/Delivery Manager & Technical Services Manager.

She is an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and has had an enriching experience with multiple airlines and asset management companies. Throughout her career Deepa has been involved in managing aircraft returning off lease, fleet transitions, department setups, and managing continued airworthiness of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft.

Deepa manages a team carrying out Entry Into Service (EIS) and End of Lease (EOL) record audits. Deepa is also a key figure in Aero Inspection Part CAMO.

Redelivery Manager

Kar Chun Hung

Kar Chun Chung is employed as a Redelivery Manager for Aero Inspection.

He has over 40 years experience in the aviation industry, beginning his career with Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company in 1980, and has worked with ST Aerospace in Singapore as a Licensed Engineer (Airbus, Boeing, and McDonald Douglas) and Project Manager, as well as the PPC Manager in ST Aerospace Guangzhou, China.

Kar currently manages End of Lease aircraft on behalf of lessors, facilitating next operator queries on technical and document matters.

Senior Inspector

Gary Tan

Aircraft Redelivery Manager

Jimmy Tay

Jimmy is employed with Aero Inspection as an Aircraft Re/Delivery Manager.

Riding on his childhood dream, Jimmy began his Aviation career as a Licensed Engineer with ST Aerospace Engineering. From 2010, he joined Jetstar Asia as a Line Maintenance Engineer, Onboard Engineer and Maintenance Ops Controller. Subsequently, he joined Air Canada for 6 Years as a Technical Representative managing Heavy Maintenance Checks and Cabin Conversions. He has also accumulated Passenger-To-Freighter Conversion, Engine Component Workshop and Aircraft Transition experiences in his illustrious 17 years career.

Jimmy is now managing aircrafts which are returning off lease on behalf of both lessees and lessors. He has extensive experience dealing with Lessors, Lessees, MROs and Component Vendors on Narrow/Wide Body Boeing & Airbus Aircrafts and Major Powerplant Manufacturers.

Borescope Inspector

Noble George

Noble George is a Borescope Inspector with Aero Inspection. Before joining Aero Inspection Noble was a Borescope Inspection instructor with Pratt and Whitney. He is also a P&W qualified instructor for level 1,3,4 and 5 training on PW1100G-JM engine.

Noble started his aviation career in 2007 as aircraft maintenance trainee, after graduating in Mechanical engineering. He holds EASA approval as a type training Instructor as well as a BAMEEC from DGCA, India.

Over the course of his career he honed his skills for aircraft powerplant. He has worked in borescope inspection and training, development of repair process for engine components, engine shop process planning, and life cycle cost reduction.

Borescope Inspector

Weekiat Tee

Weekiat is a Borescope Inspector at Aero Inspection and is based in our  Singapore office. He has over 11 years of aviation experience and holds a Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering. His aviation career began in 2010 with Singapore Aero Engine Services (SAESL) where he worked as an engine technician in the Engine Production department, as well as a Borescope Inspector (Approval Holder). Weekiat has more than 10 year of borescope inspection experience.

Powerplant Engineer & Borescope Inspector

Miao Zong

Miao Zong is a Powerplant Engineer & Borescope Inspector with Aero Inspection based in China. He graduated in 2010 from Changsha Aeronautical Vocational and Technical College majoring in Powerplant Maintenance. Miao has recently completed a Bachelor Degree in Aircraft Manufacturing Engineering at the Civil Aviation Flight University of China.

Miao has been working as a Powerplant Engineer and Borescope Inspector since 2010. Throughout these positions he has garnered a rich experience of engine shop visit management, powerplant technical records review and borescope inspections.

Finance Administrator

Natalie Bagnell

Natalie is the finance administrator for Aero Inspection. A graduate of CIT and the Kemmy Business School she has been with the team since Jan 2020

Powerplant Engineer

Farish Abdul Kareem

Farish Abdul Kareem is working in Aero Inspection’s Singapore office as a Powerplant Engineer. He is supporting borescope inspections and engine record reviews. Farish is an Aerospace Engineering graduate from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. He is passionate about aircraft and their operations. He strongly believes in technology’s role in creating a better world.

Powerplant Engineer

Adnan Saifuddin Goolamabbas

Adnan Saifuddin Goolamabbas joined Aero Inspection in November 2022 and is based in our Singapore office. He is an Aviation enthusiast since young and is very passionate about aircraft maintenance and its operations.

Adnan started his aviation career with Singapore Airlines Engineering Company (SIAEC) as an Aircraft Technician, and was assigned to an Engine change team, specialising in aircraft engine removal and installation.

Adnan graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Degree in Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, and he also holds a Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering from Nanyang Polytechnic.

He works as part of our EASA/FAA Part-145 team of Engineers and Certifying Borescope Inspectors.

CAMO Engineer

Ankit Parmar

Ankit Parmar has been an aviation professional with over 16 years of experience in various roles of Aircraft Maintenance, Planning and Technical Records. He started his journey with Air Sahara in 2006, then joined Jet Airways in 2007 and recently has served in Air Vistara for more than a period of 4 years. Ankit holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Aeronautical Engineering and Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.

He is passionate about Airplanes. In his leisure time he likes to swim and travel.

Borescope Inspector

Wayne Lim

Wayne Lim is a Borescope Inspector with Aero Inspection. He holds an Applied Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance from the Air Transport Training College (ATTC) and a Diploma in Operation and System Management from Temasek Polytechnic. Wayne has actively been working in the aviation industry since 2018, with a focus on powerplant-related activities. He previously held the position of borescope inspector with Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL).

In addition, he is currently pursuing a part-time degree in Business Analytics at Singapore University of Social Science, showcasing his commitment to enhancing his knowledge and business skills.

Bookkeeper

Min Khant Ko (Kane)

Min Khant Ko as known as Kane, started working as a Bookkeeper at Aero Inspection on 14 May 2024. He have graduated with the Bachelor of Commerce from Yangon University of Economics and had over four years of experience in Accounting and Auditing field.

Powerplant Engineer

Max Zheng

Max Zheng

Max is a Powerplant Engineer with Aero Inspection. He began his aviation career in 2012 with ST Aerospace, working in the Singapore engine overhaul shop. Subsequently, he joined GCAM of Hainan Airlines (Haikou) in 2015, where he worked on both line and base maintenance. In 2016, he became a full-time borescope inspector in the GCAM NDT office.

In 2023, Max joined Haikou Engine Service Co. Ltd (HES) as a borescope instructor for the Genx-1B engine and served as an engine shop borescope inspector.

Powerplant Engineer

Azim Bootwala

Azim Bootwala

Azim Bootwala is a Powerplant Engineer at Aero Inspection, where he plays a crucial role in supporting engine and APU borescope inspections and reviews.
In 2016, Azim completed his Aircraft Maintenance Engineering education, specializing in Airframe and Powerplant, and subsequently earned his Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) Licence. Before joining Aero Inspection, he served as a Category A Certifying Staff with DGCA India CAR-66 Line Maintenance approval, working for a prominent Indian airline.
Azim has extensive experience working on Airbus A320 aircraft, including both NEO and CEO variants. Throughout his career, he has honed his expertise in conducting scheduled and unscheduled inspections, troubleshooting faults, and effectively managing Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations.

Powerplant Engineer

Zainal Asali

Zainal is a Powerplant Engineer with Aero Inspection. In 2012, he started as Engine Technician at Singapore Aero Engine Services (SAESL), where he developed foundational technical skills and gained valuable experience in both the In-situ Repair Department and the Test Cell Department. Following that, he joined Rolls Royce Singapore as an On-Wing Mechanic, where he performed the essential on-wing field service support across the Asia Pacific and the Greater China region, further enhancing his knowledge in Powerplant maintenance, borescope inspection and repair.

Zainal holds a Specialist Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance from the Air Transport Training College (ATTC) and a Diploma in Aerospace Engineering from Temasek Polytechnic.