Sabena technics

Sabena technics provides aircraft maintenance and services for civilian, military and governmental clients. It has been in aviation for 50 years. The company describes itself as a strategic partner that helps clients keep their fleets available and reliable worldwide. Its work covers the full aircraft life cycle.

Line and base maintenance ranges from daily upkeep to full overhauls. Airworthiness management makes sure each aircraft meets international standards. Sabena technics paints aircraft in five paint shops in Toulouse and Dinard. It also services and makes aircraft systems and components, including hydraulic systems, avionics and bespoke parts. Its supply chain team handles spare parts procurement and equipment sourcing, and it runs technical training programs.

Aircraft modifications include avionics and systems modernization, cabin upgrades for inflight entertainment and connectivity, and special mission configurations. For military and government fleets, the company provides global support, including maintenance, repair and overhaul of communication and navigation systems. Its special mission work includes retrofits built to specific operational needs.

Special operations logistics covers inventory management, secure transport and quick distribution of mission equipment. Sabena technics operates its own fleet of around fifteen surveillance aircraft. These support border surveillance, search and rescue and major international events. It also provides heavy and light maintenance for helicopters used by the French armed forces, including the Navy, the Army and the Air and Space Force.

The company also runs its own helicopters for transport missions in France and abroad, and it offers helicopter pilot training. Clients shown on the website include Lufthansa, the French Air and Space Force, Aer Lingus, SAS, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the French Navy, NATO and the French civil protection service. Sites listed on the website are Orly, Blagnac and Bordeaux.

Services

• Line and base maintenance
• Airworthiness management
• Aircraft modifications
• Painting
• Aircraft systems and components
• Supply chain management
• Technical training
• Global support (MCO)
• Special operations logistics
• Helicopter fleet maintenance