Sabena technics signs a new contract with Airbus Defense and Space for the maintenance services of the French Air Force’s fleet of MRTT Phénix aircraft
Since February 25th, Sabena technics is also in charge of the global support of the two Dash 8 aircraft operated by the French Sécurité Civile air service.
This addition of two aircraft has been included in the latest contract renewal for the in-service support of the entire fleet of the French Sécurité Civile awarded to Sabena technics in October 2015 for a period of twelve years.
Today, the fleet includes twelve Canadair CL415, nine S-2T Trackers, three Beechcraft 200 and two Dash 8 aircraft. Since 1998, Sabena technics has been providing:
- Base maintenance: performed during the winter period in the Marignane site and in Sabena technics’ facilities in Nimes Garons,
- Line & Light maintenance: all performed throughout the year on the Marignane site and on various detachment sites.
- CAMO management
- Component repair and logistics
- Engines Support
The maintenance operations are paced according to two distinct seasons: the winter period and the fire season (June to September) during which the highest level of aircraft availability must be reached.