MAS unit to maintain eight Air Mauritius aircraft

[Ja Singh 2]

(KUALA LUMPUR) Malaysia Airlines System Bhd's wholly-owned unit, MAS Aerospace Engineering Sdn Bhd (MAE), has signed a one-year agreement with Air Mauritius for the maintenance of eight aircraft - six Airbus 340-200s and two Airbus 330-200s.

 

 

In a statement here yesterday, MAE said the agreement covered heavy- maintenance checks involving overhaul works and the repainting of the Air Mauritius aircraft with new livery.

 

It said the services would be conducted at its one-stop facility in Subang, which has the capacity to service over 200 planes annually.

 

MAS senior general manager (engineering and maintenance) Mohd Roslan Ismail said the partnership marked a breakthrough into the African aviation market, especially southern Africa.

 

'Many of the small- and medium-sized airlines operate Airbus aircraft and we have built our capabilities to include the A340s.

 

'It is also more cost-effective for them to send their aircraft here for maintenance due to our proximity to southern Africa and lower manpower cost compared to Europe,' he said.

 

 

Now something new to spot at subang!

[suadrif 0]

Good news, definitely will boost MH MRO earnings.