Sabena technics has received approval from the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) as Maintenance Organization for the new aircraft type (Part 145 approval).
With this rating, the company is now able to deliver its expertise, quality and responsive airframe solutions to Airbus A350 operators from its dedicated maintenance facilities based in Bordeaux (France).
“We already benefit from a strong experience maintaining Airbus aircraft, including the A380, so we have the skills, the technical resources and now the approval to maintain the A350”, said Alain Leboucher, Head of Sales Airframe services at Sabena technics. “The A350 embodies many innovative technologies. We have been studying the aircraft and its connectivity systems so we could come up with solutions especially designed for the Airbus A350 operators”, he added.
Sabena Technics will be able to provide airlines with a full range of five maintenance and repair services dedicated to the new aircraft:
- Aircraft Maintenance Consulting (AMC),
- Aircraft Maintenance Services (AMS),
- Advanced Composite Workshop (ACW),
- Airworthiness Management Organization (AMO)
- Approved Modification Design (AMD).
Counting on its long-time experience with Airbus aircraft, Sabena technics is proud to have extended its range of support to customers. By proposing responsive offers, Sabena technics will lead the new technological challenges, taking into account airline expectations.
Founded in 1968, Sabena technics is a leading independent MRO (maintenance, repair & overhaul) provider of services to civil and military aircraft operators. The Group employs over 2,500 persons across its 15 sites worldwide. Its services are organized into product lines: Airframe services, VIP completion, Component services, Integrated services, Military services and Training services, based on the basic principle of meeting its customers’ requirements.
