Industry Addendum
Satair Group and Safran Nacelles agree lifetime contract for A340 airliners
July 1st 2017
The Satair Group and Safran Nacelles signed a lifetime agreement last month to deliver supply chain services for engine parts and components on A340-500/600 aircraft. Read More » The terms of agreement are that the Satair Group assume responsibility for Safran Nacelles entire supply chain for A340 nacelles and carry out support duties for the lifetimes of the four engine aircraft.
There are 90 A340-500/600s in operation, which Satair estimates will remain in service beyond 20320.
A physical transfer of Safran Nacelles A340 parts inventory from Paris to Satair’s Copenhagen facility has been completed.
“This agreement with Satair Group on the entire supply chain for this legacy nacelle program enables us to focus on our utmost mission as a nacelle designer and integrator for present and future programs while also maintaining our MRO and technical support with A340 operators,” Safran Nacelles CEO, Jean Paul Alary, said.
