Sabena technics group will operate as a subcontractor to Airbus Defense & Space, on the Istres air base, close to the French Air Force, for a period of 12 years, covering a broad spectrum of services. The proximity to operational staff on-site will guarantee the best availability of this strategic fleet for the Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique and the French Air Force.
Philippe Rochet, Chairman of the Sabena technics group commented: “ We are delighted and proud that Airbus Defense and Space has chosen Sabena technics to maintain the Air Force’s strategic MRTT fleet in operational condition. Sabena technics, a long-standing partner of the French Ministry of the Armed Forces, has extensive experience in the maintenance of French Government tanker aircraft. Our teams of experienced specialists, constantly striving for flight safety and operational performance, will be fully committed to providing a service that lives up to the expectations of Airbus Defense & Space, and of the end customer, the French Air Force.”
After a brief stint at its Nîmes facility, Sabena technics will be moving to the Mercure hangar at the Jean Sarrail aeronautical center in Istres, closer to the operational staff, to carry out the following maintenance tasks:
Sabena technics will also supply the MRTT at the Aeronautical Technical Support Squadron (Escadron de Soutien Technique Aéronautique MRTT) at Istres Air Force Base 125:
Sabena technics will also be able to carry out repairs on demand anywhere in the world.
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