The French Ministry of Defense has renewed its Maintenance in Operational Condition (MOC) contract, for its Airbus A319 CJ governmental aircraft operated by the ETEC (Escadron de Transport, d’Entraînement et de Calibration), with Sabena technics.

Within the scope of this contract, notified by the Simmad ‘Structure Intégrée de Maintien en condition opérationnelle des Matériels Aéronautiques de la Défense’, Sabena technics will provide full support solutions, from Villacoublay and Bordeaux-Mérignac, to the ETEC’s two Airbus A319 CJ aircraft for a period of four years. The services provided include:

• line, light and heavy maintenance,


• engineering support,


• technical and logistical assistance, in France and overseas,


• as well as engine and component overhaul.

“I am honored by the Simmad’s renewal of the A319 CJ MOC contract, which reaffirms Sabena techincs’ expertise as a provider of full support solutions, answering specific needs faced by governmental and military aircraft operators”, said Christophe Bernardini, Chief Executive Officer of Sabena technics Group.

About Sabena technics (www.sabenatechnics.com)

Founded in 1968, Sabena technics is a leading independent MRO (maintenance, repair & overhaul) provider of maintenance services to civil and military aircraft operators. The group operates under the brands Sabena technics, Sabena technics training, Barfield and equally
benefits from a joint venture specialized in hydraulic repair named Hydrep. Our group employs over 3,000 persons across its 15 sites worldwide. Our services are organized into five major activities: Airframe services, Component services, Integrated services, Military services and Training services, based on the basic principle of meeting our customers’ requirements.