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Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ wins first military ground support contract in France

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ has been awarded a 10-year multi-million contract for the global support of air transit and aircraft operation equipment by the Aeronautical Maintenance Department (French Ministry of Armed Forces).

This is Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­’s first significant Land Sector contract in France, and will be supported by capability transfer from our UK business. France is a focus country for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­, and this new contract extends its support for the French Armed Forces.

In the first half of 2023, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­, in partnership with AES and TLD (part of Alvest Group), will set up operations on five military bases in France, including a customer-focused support coordination centre in Bordeaux-Beauséjour. Teams of technicians will work on 26 military bases (Air Force, Navy and Army) in France and abroad with a workshop truck.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ will be responsible for management, fleet management including fleet rationalisation and renewal, and maintenance of a large part of the equipment. AES will be responsible for logistical support, supply and delivery of spare parts and TLD will provide specific high value-added equipment. Pierre Basquin, CEO Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ France said:

“This first GSE contract is an important and strategic step for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ in France, and we are proud that the Aeronautical Maintenance Department has trusted us to provide this essential service. This new contract places us in a good position for future opportunities in the land sector and with the French armed forces. We are looking forward to this new challenge.â€