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About

As a major player in aeronautics expertise, for over ten years Airdjusting has been the trusted partner of insurers of large operators, aircraft manufacturers and flying clubs. We operate in France and abroad and manage mostly civil liability and damage claims.

Our story

Bertrand Dubucq founded Airdjusting in 2010 with the goal of providing insurers with his experience acquired in the course of a solid professional career in the aviation industry.

The team currently includes 4 high level experts, aggregating over 100 years’ experience in the aviation sector  with highly skilled engineers specialized in maintenance, operation, and manufacturing.

Our offices are located in Paris, close to the insurers with whom we work, and in Toulouse, the European capital of the aerospace industry.

In 2021, Airdjusting joined the Naudet group, a leader in industrial and commercial risk expertise in France and worldwide. This merger has made it possible to pool know-how, resources and a unique experience covering the entire industry, backed by a solid international network.

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Key figures

Up to €500 million

Financial stakes of the claims.

Clients spread

Europe/North America/West Africa

+100

Années d’expérience cumulées

+150

Number of claims handled per year

Approach & areas of expertise

Our know-how is based on our experts significant, complementary work experience.

Our areas of expertise:

  • Airlines
  • Business aviation
  • Helicopter operators
  • Non-commercial aviation: general aviation, light aviation
  • Aircraft manufacturing
  • Maintenance
  • Repair process
  • Propulsion systems
  • Drones, VTOL

Technical
investigation

Examination & Analysis

We proceed with an examination of all the parts, run 3D scans and analyse failure and fracture modes to determine the causes of an incident.

Research & studies

We do bibliographical research and study the manufacturer’s documentation as well as the certification rules, in order to thoroughly understand the incident’s environment.

Modelling & simulation

We can produce modelling and simulations to validate complex scenarios.

Our
Team

Bertrand Dubucq
CEO - Senior Expert
Commercial aircraft
Maintenance repair organization
Engines
Operation
Helicopters
Manufacturers
Airport Ground Handling
Instruction of major air losses

Bertrand is a qualified engineer and has acquired a wide experience in aircraft maintenance since 1988. He has held positions in the aviation industry ranging from workshop manager in charge of engine overhaul to technical director for several airlines. His knowledge naturally encompasses engines, helicopters, airliners and business aircraft.

Bertrand later served as Senior Expert at Airclaims in Paris. In this position, he managed major hull and product liability cases for airline insurers, manufacturers and business aviation operators.

In 2010, he founded Airdjusting. As a recognized expert, he assists insurers and companies in the aviation industry in their management of complex cases.

Emmanuel du Vivier
Aeronautical Expert
Air transport - Commuter
Flight operations
Turboprop engines
Transported goods
Mechanics
Handling and lifting
Industrial liability
Intangible assets and business interruption

Adjuster since 1998

Patrick Goiset
Aeronautical Expert
Aeronautics
Industry

Patrick Goiset spent a large part of his career with Air France, most notably as production and engineering manager for CRMA, the subsidiary in charge of all engine parts repairs for Air France and its customers. He then served as project manager for the implementation and certification of an engine parts repair facility developed as a joint venture between Air France and Safran. 

He has extensive knowledge of special industrial processes (plasma - diffusion - surface treatment - machining - welding - control), associated norms and standards, and repair lines. He is now an expert in the industrialization of repair shops and an engine expert.   

 

Pierre Degli Esposti
Aeronautical Expert
Engines
Maintenance repair centers
UAS / VTOL

With an engineering degree and a master of research degree in fluid mechanics, Pierre started his career at Areva, as a thermodydraulical engineer.

He joined Air France in 2011 as a design office manager in the Part 21 / DOA business unit. Four years later, he joined a team in charge of the development of a new factory in charge of engine parts repair, in collaboration with the OEM. in 2018, he moved on to become a production unit manager, in charge of assembly, disassembly and inspection of civil engines, for Air France and its customers. He took part of the new generation engines entry into service.

Pierre holds a private pilot licence.

He is an aeronautical expert since February 2023.

Nathalie Nguyen
Coordinator
Damage claims
Liability claims

After 7 years of experience in the aeronautical branch of an insurance company, Nathalie coordinates the missions received and brings her know-how in writing reports. 

Laurent Wattel
Aeronautical Expert
Air Safety
Airplanes – Helicopters – UAV
Organizational and Human Factors
Aviation Accident Investigation

With a wealth of experience from his military career, Laurent Wattel brings us his operational knowledge as a fighter pilot, instructor, operational manager on complex missions, flight safety manager and investigation manager at the French State Air Safety Investigation Bureau.

He also holds a university degree in human factors - design of man-machine systems in aeronautics.

His profile is an ideal addition to our team of experts.

 

Our offices in France

Our offices are located in Paris, close to the insurers with whom we work, and in Toulouse, the French and European capital of the aerospace industry.

International network

Airdjusting works in partnership with Charles Taylor Adjusting which relies on a network of dozens of loss adjusters worldwide (United Kingdom, North America, Central America, South America, Dubai, Singapore, Beijing and Australia) for global coverage.