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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

Airdjusting was founded in 2010 by Bertrand Dubucq, with the aim of putting the experience gained throughout his extensive career in the aviation industry at the service of insurers.

Airdjusting is a team of four field-based experts, bringing together more than 100 years of combined experience in the aviation industry, as engineers specialising in maintenance, operations, aircraft construction, and organisational and human factors.

Our offices are located in Paris, in close proximity to the insurers with whom we work. We also rely on a network of partners across key international locations, enabling us to mobilise the expertise and resources required to handle your claims, wherever the loss occurs.

In 2021, Airdjusting joined the Naudet Group, a leading provider of loss adjusting and risk expertise for industrial and commercial risks in France and internationally. This partnership gives us access to unique investigative resources, expertise and experience covering the entire industrial sector.

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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 expertise is built on the extensive and complementary professional experience of our experts.

Our areas of expertise include:

  • Commercial aviation: airlines, business aviation, helicopter operators;
  • Non-commercial aviation: general aviation, light aviation;
  • Airports and ground services: hangars, ground handling, catering;
  • Drones and VTOL aircraft;
  • Organisational and human factors: human-machine interface;
  • Other areas of expertise: aircraft manufacturing, maintenance facilities, repair processes, propulsion systems.

Investigation
Process

Examination & Analysis

We examine components, perform 3D scans and analyse failure and fracture modes in order to determine the causes of a loss.

Research & Analysis

We conduct bibliographic research and review the manufacturer’s documentation and certification regulations to gain a comprehensive understanding of the circumstances surrounding the loss.

Financial Analysis

We assess losses and estimate costs, as well as analyse business interruption losses, with the support of dedicated experts.

Modelling & simulation

We are able to develop models 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.

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
Civil Liability Adjuster
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.

 

International network

Within the Naudet Group, Airdjusting draws on a network of partners located in key international markets, including the United Kingdom, North America, Central America, South America, Dubai, Singapore, Beijing and Australia. This network enables us to mobilise the expertise and resources required to handle your claims, wherever the loss occurs.