EGYPTAIR Maintenance & Engineering has signed a partnership agreement with SKAN Aviation to establish a line maintenance station in Dubai International Airport, one of the world's busiest airports by passenger traffic.
The agreement ceremony was attended by Mr. Mohamed Natafji, Mr. Osama Al-Shanti, SKAN Aviation board members.
The new station provides technical services for aircraft types A330, A320, B737-800, B777, and B787 and is expected to start operations by mid-August.
Said Pilot Ahmed Adel, Chairman and CEO of EGYPTAIR Holding Company: "We look forward to attracting more customers to our new station; it is going to be a real challenge for us as we seek expanding our network in the region.
“It is a step forward, and we consider our partnership with SKAN a strategic and promising one."
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For his part, Eng. Mostafa Ali El-Din Imam, Chairman & CEO of EGYPTAIR Maintenance & Engineering said: "Future plans include further expansion in base maintenance services as study is underway to establish a hangar in one of the UAE's airports.
“We trust our capabilities and our technical teams who can work under any circumstances. We rely much on our workforce, who enjoy world-class skills and work professionally to achieve the least turnaround time.
“We enjoy a long experience and a wide network of stations to reach the maximum satisfaction of our customers everywhere."
SKAN Aviation President Mr Ashraf Nasser was pleased to sign the agreement with EGYPTAIR Maintenance & Engineering, saying: "A partnership like this is undoubtedly fruitful for both parties; EGYPTAIR Maintenance & Engineering's well-earned reputation is a major element in attracting customers. We look forward to a brighter future together."
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