Story ID: 009March17
Sabena Takes On A310 Completion
By: James Wynbrandt
Caption: The aircraft will undergo scheduled maintenance during the project.
Word Count: 151
Sabena Technics will refurbish an Airbus A310 for Saudi Arabia’s Al Atheer Aviation. The aircraft’s bedroom, bathroom, private office and lounge will undergo extensive soft furnishing replacement, including seat and divan upholstery, with a contemporary design incorporating Arabian motifs. Additionally, the IFE system will be upgraded with an HD screen. Heavy maintenance C-checks will be performed simultaneously, with the entire project slated for completion in three months.
Al Atheer CEO Daif Alsolamy said, “The reduced downtime of the project is extremely important to meet with our specific operations,” adding that the Paris-based MRO has “the right combination of maintenance and VIP cabin refurbishment skills.” Sabena’s vice president of VIP programs, Pascal Jallier, cited his company’s “turnkey program with a single interface for design, materials and systems, as well as associated EASA STCs” for its ability to maintain quality while meeting the tight schedule.