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Le Bourget, June 23, 2007 Bordeaux AIA and Snecma Services (SAFRAN Group) announced the signature of a four-year agreement for the overhaul of high-pressure turbine modules on Larzac engines. AIA (Atelier Industriel Aéronautique) is specialized in military engine maintenance. It is part of the SMA aircraft maintenance department of the French Defence Ministry Snecma’s Larzac engines have powered all air force Alpha Jet trainers worldwide since they entered service in 1979. Today, more than 750 of these engines are in service in France and abroad. The recently signed contract further strengthens a relationship between the two parties, since Snecma Services already provides parts repair services on behalf of the SMA aircraft maintenance department. Snecma Services has provided high-tech repair services to the French air force since 1985, using sophisticated procedures on major parts of the Larzac’s hot-section modules; such as diffusion-brazing or vapor phase aluminization. Jean-Eric Chevillot, director of the Bordeaux AIA workshop, said: “Our agreements with Snecma Services reflect our partnership policy, and enable us to capitalize on our respective areas of excellence.” All business generated by this new contract will be handled by Snecma Services’ Châtellerault facility, which is dedicated to the overhaul of military engines and repair of hot-section parts. “We are delighted with this latest contract,” said Jean-Lin Fournereaux, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Snecma Services. “It reflects our strategy of fostering industrial synergies between the AIA workshop in Bordeaux and Snecma Services. At the same time, it is clear recognition of our expertise in high-tech repair processes.” *** Snecma Services (SAFRAN Group) provides a full range of aero-engine support services to operators worldwide (airlines, armed forces, lessors, VIP transport, etc.) including: engine MRO, parts repair, engineering support (fleet management, remote diagnostics), LRU support, engine maintenance on site (EMOS), technical assistance, tools, technical documentation, test cell calibration, engine leasing, flight test support, customer support, mechanics training and more. Snecma Services operates three sites in France (Montereau, Saint-Quentin and Châtellerault) and has a Belgian subsidiary, Snecma Services Brussels. The company has also created a number of joint ventures with major airlines and manufacturers. Visit Snecma Services online at www.snecma-services.com Snecma Services | Direction de la Communication | Chemin de Viercy | Aérodrome de Melun Villaroche | BP 1936 | 77019 MELUN Cedex – France
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