Full Interior Detail at Pula (LDPL)
Deep cabin cleaning and conditioning for super-midsize to ultra-long-range jets at Croatia's seasonal gateway
Full Interior Detail at Pula serves flight departments, charter operators and fleet managers bringing business jets into Croatia's Istrian coast. The service strips the cabin back to OEM condition: leather cleaned and conditioned on every seat, carpet extraction, veneer polished, galley and lavatory deep-cleaned, flight deck wiped with no-touch avionics procedures. At this seasonal airport—301,792 passengers in July 2024 alone, against 509,397 for the entire year—ramp access and handler workload swing wildly between summer congestion and winter quiet, so timing and airside logistics require early coordination.
09/27 · 2946 m
AIP and airport data274 ft
6 km
Pula city centreWhat changes at Pula between summer and the rest of the year?
Pula sits at 274 feet, with a single 2,946-metre runway (09/27) six kilometres north-west of the city centre. Traffic is overwhelmingly seasonal: holidaymakers fill the ramp from late June through August, with July 2024 recording more than half the year's total passenger count. That summer peak brings ramp congestion, longer waits for a stand, and handling agents stretched across dozens of airline turnarounds.
For a full interior detail—four to ten hours depending on cabin size—summer means booking the slot and the stand well ahead, confirming your handler can escort our team airside, and accepting that GPU or air-conditioning may be shared or delayed. Outside the peak, from October through April, the airport is quiet: stands open up, handlers respond faster, and we can often begin work within an hour of your arrival. Winter operations are straightforward; cold-soaking is rare at this elevation, and the Adriatic climate seldom imposes ice-protection concerns that would delay a detail.
Why would an operator schedule a full interior detail here rather than at home base?
Recurring work makes sense when Pula sits inside a rotation: Croatian coast in summer, then onward to Greece or Italy. A monthly deep clean keeps the cabin at OEM standard without flying empty legs home. One-off details happen before a high-visibility charter—wedding group to Rovinj, corporate event in Istria—or after a Mediterranean summer season that has left carpets sandy, galley seals grimy, and leather dried by salt air.
The airport's seasonal rhythm also creates opportunity: if your aircraft winters elsewhere and returns each May, we can schedule the detail during the first Pula stop, so the cabin is pristine for the summer programme. Documentation travels with the aircraft—our photo report and material log go into the tech log or your digital maintenance platform—so the next station knows exactly what was cleaned, which products touched which surfaces, and when the next service is due.
How does airside access and escort work for a cabin detail at Pula?
We hold current airside passes for a number of European airports; where we do not, the handling agent at Pula arranges the escort. You notify the handler when you file your PPR or slot request, confirming that an exterior contractor will work on the aircraft. The handler meets our team at the security checkpoint, escorts us to the stand, and remains available by radio if the detail runs past a shift change.
Access is simpler outside July and August: fewer passenger flights mean fewer competing escort requests and shorter waits at the gate. In peak summer, coordinate the detail time with your handler the day before, so they can allocate staff. If your turnaround is tight—two hours between legs—a full interior detail will not fit; in that case we recommend the express cabin refresh (vacuum, galley wipe, lavatory service, leather wipe-down) and schedule the deep clean at the next overnight stop.
What does the full interior detail include, and which materials do you treat?
Every seat and divan: leather cleaned with pH-neutral aviation cleaner, then conditioned to restore suppleness and UV protection. Carpets and fabric upholstery: hot-water extraction, stain pre-treatment, fast-dry blowers so the cabin is ready within the service window. Veneer, metal and plastic trim: polished with non-abrasive compounds that leave no residue on touchscreens or windows. Galley: counters, drawer tracks, coffee-maker exterior, drains cleared, seals wiped. Lavatory: basin, mirror, toilet, floor, all seals and gaps, with disinfection if requested. Flight deck: yoke, throttles, panel surrounds, seats—all cleaned with no-touch procedures around avionics, pitot covers left in place if fitted.
We use only products approved for aircraft interiors—no household cleaners that can discolour Alcantara or crack veneer finish. If your OEM cabin manual specifies a particular leather conditioner or veneer polish, tell us during booking and we will source it or confirm compatibility.
How long does a full interior detail take, and can it fit between legs?
Four hours for a super-midsize cabin with eight seats and a small galley; ten hours for an ultra-long-range layout with multiple living areas, a full galley, two lavatories and a crew-rest. We give you the estimate when you request the quote, based on your aircraft type and cabin configuration. Most details happen during an overnight or a day-stop of six hours or longer.
If your rotation allows only a two- or three-hour turnaround, a full detail will not fit. In that case we propose splitting the work: galley, lavatory and carpet extraction on the first stop; leather conditioning and veneer polish on the return leg a few days later. Alternatively, schedule the full service at an overnight port—Pula in summer often means the aircraft stays on the ground until the passengers finish dinner in Rovinj—and we work through the evening, finishing before your morning departure.
What documentation and photo evidence do you provide after the service?
Every full interior detail closes with a written report: which areas were cleaned, which products were used (brand, batch, material compatibility), duration, any stains or wear noted, and recommended intervals for the next deep clean. Time-stamped photographs document the cabin before we start and after we finish—wide shots of the seating area, close-ups of any stain treatment, galley and lavatory interiors—so your chief pilot or maintenance controller can see exactly what was done.
The report goes into your tech log if you prefer paper, or we email PDF and image files for upload to your digital maintenance platform. If you run a fleet programme with multiple aircraft cycling through Pula, we keep a service history for each tail number, so you can track which aircraft had a full detail in June and which is due in July. That history also helps when an owner asks why the cabin looks better after a Pula stop: you have photos and material logs to show the work.
Questions operators ask about Full Interior Detail at Pula
How far in advance should I book a full interior detail at Pula during summer?
Two weeks minimum in July and August; outside peak season, three to five days is usually sufficient. Summer ramp congestion and handler workload mean airside escort and stand access take longer to arrange. Book at least two weeks ahead in July and August. From September through May, when traffic drops sharply, three to five days' notice is enough, and we can sometimes accommodate next-day requests if a stand and escort are available.
Can you clean the flight deck while the pilots are preparing the aircraft?
No; we require the flight deck empty and avionics off to avoid any risk of accidental input or moisture ingress. Flight-deck cleaning happens only when the crew have finished all pre-flight checks and left the cockpit. We use no-touch procedures around instruments, mask pitot and static ports if covers are not already fitted, and leave all switches and controls untouched. This ensures no accidental mode changes or moisture near avionics.
What if the cabin has stubborn stains—red wine on carpet, or ink on leather?
We pre-treat stains with targeted agents; most come out, but some older or set stains may only lighten. Stain treatment is part of the full interior detail. We apply enzyme or solvent pre-treatment depending on the stain type, then extract or blot. Fresh stains—wine, coffee, mud—usually lift completely. Older stains, especially ink or dye transfer on light leather, may lighten but not vanish. We photograph any persistent marks and note them in the report.
Do you disinfect the cabin, and which products do you use?
Yes, on request; we use quaternary-ammonium or alcohol-based disinfectants approved for aircraft interiors. Cabin disinfection is included on request—common after a charter with many passengers or during flu season. We use hospital-grade disinfectants safe for leather, fabric and plastics, applied to high-touch surfaces: armrests, seat controls, lavatory fixtures, galley handles. The cabin is dry and odour-free within thirty minutes.
Can the detail start immediately after we land, or do we need to wait for GPU?
We can start external tasks—opening doors, vacuuming with battery tools—but extraction and lighting require GPU or APU. If GPU is delayed, we begin with tasks that do not need power: door access, initial vacuum with battery tools, removing loose items. Once GPU or APU is running, we switch to mains-powered extraction, galley deep-clean pumps and cabin lighting for inspection. In summer peak, GPU waits can stretch to an hour; let your handler know we need power for the full duration.
How do you protect avionics and touchscreens during cleaning?
We use microfibre cloths lightly dampened with approved cleaner, never spray directly, and avoid all switch areas. No liquid is ever sprayed near avionics, touchscreens or control panels. We dampen a microfibre cloth with pH-neutral cleaner, wring it nearly dry, then wipe surfaces. Touchscreens get a dedicated screen-safe polish. Pitot covers stay in place if fitted, and we never touch switches, breakers or throttle detents.
What happens if the turnaround is shorter than expected and the detail is not finished?
We prioritise high-visibility areas—cabin seating, galley, lavatory—and document which tasks remain for the next stop. If departure moves forward, we focus on what passengers and crew see first: seating area leather, galley counters, lavatory. Carpet extraction or veneer polish in less-visible areas can be deferred. We note incomplete tasks in the report, photograph the state at interruption, and coordinate with you to finish the work at the next overnight port.
Do you remove and clean seat cushions, or only treat them in place?
We treat cushions in place unless your maintenance manual requires removal for deep extraction. Most seat cushions are extracted in place: we lift the seat back slightly, insert the extraction wand, and work the fabric. If your OEM manual or a specific stain requires full removal, we can take cushions out, extract them on a clean surface, then refit. Removal adds roughly one hour to the service window.
Can you provide a certificate of cleaning for customs or health authorities?
Yes; we issue a signed service report with date, tail number, tasks completed and products used. The standard service report serves as a certificate: it lists the aircraft registration, date, all areas cleaned, disinfection if performed, and the products applied. We sign and stamp it. If a particular authority requires additional fields—operator name, next port—tell us during booking and we will add them.
Is there a minimum call-out charge if we cancel the detail at short notice?
Cancellations inside 24 hours incur a mobilisation fee covering travel and lost scheduling; earlier cancellations carry no charge. If you cancel more than 24 hours before the scheduled start, there is no charge. Inside 24 hours, we apply a mobilisation fee—typically one hour's labour—because the team and materials are already en route. If weather or an AOG forces the cancellation, we waive the fee and reschedule without penalty.