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Monday, June 17, 2013

► CONGO (KINSHASA): Air Kasaï selects Sabena technics for its ATR72 component support.

Air KasaiAir Kasai, a Democratic Republic of the Congo-based airline, has selected Sabena technics for the component support of its first ATR72-200 (MSN 408 | N408AT), leased from Nordic Aviation Capital.

Within the scope of this contract, Sabena technics will provide Air Kasaï with component support, pool access, implementation of a Main Base Kit as well as Continuous Airworthiness Management. In the coming months, Air Kasai plans on adding an additional ATR to its fleet.
Air Kasai ATR72In the last few years, on my previous positions, I had the opportunity to work with Sabena technics on similar technical supports. On behalf of Air Kasai, I am glad to renew the relationship with Sabena technics, whose professionalism met all my expectations. It is beyond doubt that Sabena technics’ support will be a valuable asset for Air Kasaï to consolidate our image and to improve our market shares. It will also allow us to maintain reliability and safety in the highest standard,” explained Raymond Cauchon, General Director of Air Kasai.
I would like to thank Air Kasai for the trust they have placed in our company, which reinforces Sabena technics’ position in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. With its long-standing ATR maintenance experience, Sabena technics will provide Air Kasai with the best quality of service and enable the company to concentrate on its core business”, said Rodolphe Marchais, Chairman & CEO of Sabena technics.