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SR Technics and easyJet signed an agreement for an 11-year renewal and extension of their maintenance cooperation. This landmark contract, offering a revenue potential of $1.6bn, secures easyJet as a cornerstone customer for SR Technics. easyJet is to become the first base load customer at SR Technics’ new maintenance facility located in Malta. The new contract will see SR Technics deliver an industry-leading cost base for easyJet’s Airbus family. With a fleet of 157 Airbus aircraft, growing to 207 by 2012, it is vital for easyJet to continue reducing its maintenance cost through this landmark deal.
SR Technics will continue to provide a wide range of MRO services including line maintenance through its Europe-wide station network, light maintenance (E-Checks),base maintenance (IL-Checks) as well as component repair and overhaul. In addition, the contract will include the provision of consumables and expendables, logistic services and additional engineering services such as Part 21 Design Engineering and ACARS Data Management. The agreement includes the development of joint continuous improvement activities to drive operational quality and achieve further cost effectiveness on a long-term basis.
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