Blue Line, Europe’s leading VIP charter airline, has signed a 4 year component services
full support contract with Sabena technics, leading independent MRO player specialized
in civil and military aircraft maintenance.

At present, Blue Line’s fleet comprises two MD83VIP’s, two Fokker 100’s, and two classic MD83’s. The pool access is operated out of Sabena technics’ logistics platform present at Charles de Gaulle, which is also Blue Line’s main base.

Sabena technics is honoured to be Blue Line’s MRO partner since the airline was
founded in 2001 and to have been able to contribute to its development and success.
The renewal of this contract reaffirms Sabena techncis’ expertise in these aircraft types
as well as its adaptability to offer customer proximity and reliability.
Under this agreement Sabena technics will perform component repair & overhaul
services for the company’s F100 and MD83 fleets. The contract also includes pool access
services..

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About Blue Line www.flyblueline.com, or by email on sales@flyblueline.com
About Sabena technics (www.sabenatechnics.com)

A subsidiary of TAT Group founded in 1968, Sabena technics is a leading independent MRO provider of maintenance services to civil and military aircraft operators. The group operates under the brands Sabena technics, Sogerma services as well as Barfield and employs 3 300 persons across its 15 sites worldwide.

Press Contact
Cynthia Jordan
+32 (0)2 723 46 45
cynthia.jordan@sabenatechnics.com

 

Miami, 21 April 2008

Sabena technics-owned Barfield has entered into a 10-year contract with Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) for servicing selected electrical equipment and mechanical devices on ASA's fleet of 147 CRJ aircraft.

Under terms of the contract, Barfield will subscribe to the component repair maintenance of ASA's entire CRJ fleet that includes CRJ200 and CRJ700 aircraft. The contract wholly represents new opportunities for Barfield and its business development.

Being a part of the Sabena technics Group, with its rich history of knowledge on a large array of aircraft types, has proven to be a competitive advantage for Barfield and the marketing of customized support programs like the one contracted by ASA. This new agreement reaffirms Barfield's growing positioning in regional aircraft maintenance services.

"We're looking forward to this partnership," said Ken Ashworth, ASA's vice president of Maintenance and Engineering, "Barfield's strong service reputation will only add to ASA's strong culture of safety and reliability." Frederic Denise, Barfield's Chief Operations Office, added: "ASA parallels Barfield's standard in quality and performance - it is a partnership that compliments both companies' vision."

About Barfield (www.barfieldinc.com)
Barfield today consists of 250 employees across its US facilities in Miami, Phoenix and Louisville with a total turnover of $65 million. Its core business can be regrouped as follows: component repair & overhaul, airline programs, rotables & distribution and Ground Support Test Equipment (GSTE). Barfield is an authorized repair facility for more than 30 European original equipment manufacturers and major U.S. original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Barfield's repair and overhaul capabilities include crew seats, radio equipment, oxygen equipment and accessories for Airbus and Boeing airliners, regional and business aircraft, and helicopters.

About Sabena technics (www.sabenatechnics.com)
A subsidiary of TAT Group founded in 1969, Sabena technics is a leading independent MRO provider of maintenance services to civil and military aircraft operators. The group operates under the brands Sabena technics, Sogerma services, Barfield and Sogerma service tunisie and employs 3 300 persons across its 15 sites worldwide.

About Atlantic Southeast Airlines (www.flyasa.com)
Atlantic Southeast Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc., operates more than 850 daily flights for Delta Connection to 145 airports in 34 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, the Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Mexico and Turks & Caicos. Under the SkyWest, Inc. umbrella, ASA and SkyWest Airlines form the world’s largest regional airline alliance. Founded in 1979, ASA has operated as a Delta Connection carrier since 1984. The airline operates a fleet of 159 aircraft and employs more than 4,300 aviation professionals across its route system. For more information, visit flyasa.com.

Press Contact
Cynthia Jordan VP Communication Group Sabena technics + 32 (0)2 723 46 45 cynthia.jordan@sabenatechnics.com	Maria M. Garcia Corporate Communications Manager Barfield + 1 305 894-5429 maria.garcia@barfieldinc.com

 

Fort Lauderdale, 16 April 2008

Barfield, a Sabena technics company, is increasing its repair capabilities notably to regional aircraft types, ATR, CRJ, ERJ and extending its narrow body aircraft type capabilities.

Barfield has decided to introduce further capabilities to service its new customers, operating ATR, CRJs and ERJs as well as extending its service offering to include further capabilities on new generation Airbus and Boeing aircraft.

The news for expansion was revealed after Barfield chose to expand its repair capability on hydraulics, avionics, radio-navigation, communication and mechanical components for Airbus, Boeing and regional aircraft.

“With support from our mother company, Sabena technics, which benefits from real expertise in these aircraft types, we felt that it was the right time to broaden our repair capabilities,” said Frederic Denise, Barfield’s Chief Operating Officer. He added: “Our customers are our number one priority and we want to afford them a wider scope of services.”

About Barfield (www.barfieldinc.com)
Barfield today consists of 250 employees across its Miami, Florida; Phoenix, Arizona; and Louisville, Kentucky facilities with a total turnover of $65 million. Its core businesses can be regrouped as: component repair & overhaul, airline programs, rotables & distribution and ground support test equipment (GSTE). Barfield is an authorized repair facility for more than 30 European original equipment manufacturers and U.S. original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Barfield’s repair and overhaul capabilities include crew seats, radio equipment, oxygen equipment and accessories for Airbus and Boeing airliners, regional and business aircraft, as well as helicopters.

About Sabena technics (www.sabenatechnics.com)
A subsidiary of TAT Group founded in 1969, Sabena technics is a leading independent MRO provider of maintenance services to civil and military aircraft operators. The group operates under the brands Sabena technics, Sogerma services, Barfield and Sogerma services tunisie and employs 3 300 persons across its 15 sites worldwide.

Press Contact
Cynthia Jordan VP Communication Group Sabena technics + 32 (0)2 723 46 45 cynthia.jordan@sabenatechnics.com	Maria M. Garcia Corporate Communications Manager Barfield + 1 305 894-5429 maria.garcia@barfieldinc.com

 

Miami, 15 April 2008

Barfield just announced exciting new updates to its latest Ground Support Test Equipment, the CT12A Cable Tensiometer. Developed in cooperation with a major aircraft OEM, the Barfield CT12A Cable Tensiometer has been engineered to comply with new specifications.

Used by OEMs, MROs and operators, the CT12A provides highly accurate and precise readings over a wide range of cable sizes. The Sabena tehnics-owned company has combined technology with hand held ease in this vital tool used during cable rigging and routine tension measurements for all aircraft types.

Live demonstrations of the CT12A Cable Tesion Meter will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 1:30pm during MRO USA in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The products demonstration is open to the public at Barfield booth 410-414.

About Barfield (www.barfieldinc.com)
Barfield today consists of 250 employees across its US facilities in Miami, Phoenix and Louisville with a total turnover of $65 million. Its core businesses can be regrouped as follows: component repair & overhaul, airline programs, rotables & distribution and Ground Support Test Equipment (GSTE). Barfield is an authorized repair facility for more than 30 European original equipment manufacturers and major U.S. original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Barfield’s repair and overhaul capabilities include crew seats, radio equipment, oxygen equipment and accessories for Airbus and Boeing airliners, regional and business aircraft, and helicopters.

About Sabena technics (www.sabenatechnics.com)
A subsidiary of TAT Group founded in 1969, Sabena technics is a leading independent MRO provider of maintenance services to civil and military aircraft operators. The group operates under the brands Sabena technics, Sogerma services, Barfield and Sogerma services tunisie and employs 3 300 persons across its 15 sites worldwide.

Press Contact
Cynthia Jordan VP Communication Group Sabena technics + 32 (0)2 723 46 45 cynthia.jordan@sabenatechnics.com	Maria M. Garcia Corporate Communications Manager Barfield + 1 305 894-5429 maria.garcia@barfieldinc.com

Miami, 27 March 2008

Through Barfield, Sabena technics Group debuts the New Year with a contract for the U.S. repair maintenance CRJ market.

SkyWest Airlines - the world's largest independently-owned regional airline providing air service throughout North America - and Barfield have established a 10-year agreement that will launch a partnership in servicing selected avionic equipment and mechanical devices. This contract is based on 119 aircraft and represents exciting new prospects for Barfield in its company strategy with narrow-body and regional aircraft, such as those produced by Boeing and Airbus.

In joining Sabena technics in late 2006, Barfield, through group synergies that were brought on, was able to extend its capabilities to regional aircraft types as well as equally specializing itself in both Boing and Airbus narrow and wide body aircraft types.

"This newly bridged agreement with SkyWest is consistent with Sabena technics' goal to develop our CRJ and regional customer base in North and South America through group synergies," said Christophe Benerdini, Chief Executive Officer of Sabena technics, Barfield's mother company. Frederic Denise, Chief Operating Officer of Barfield added: "SkyWest and Barfield share a commitment to its customers. The contract does not just benefit us; our customers reap its greatest rewards - quality of service and reliability."

About Barfield (www.barfieldinc.com)
Barfield today consists of 250 employees across its US facilities in Miami, Phoenix and Louisville with a total turnover of $65 million. Its core businesses can be regrouped as follows: component repair & overhaul, airline programs, rotables & distribution and Ground Support Test Equipment (GSTE). Barfield is an authorized repair facility for more than 30 European original equipment manufacturers and major U.S. original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Barfield’s repair and overhaul capabilities include crew seats, radio equipment, oxygen equipment and accessories for Airbus and Boeing airliners, regional and business aircraft, and helicopters.

About Sabena technics (www.sabenatechnics.com)
A subsidiary of TAT Group founded in 1969, Sabena technics is a leading independent MRO provider of maintenance services to civil and military aircraft operators. The group operates under the brands Sabena technics, Sogerma services, Barfield and Sogerma services tunisie and employs 3 300 persons across its 15 sites worldwide.

About SkyWest (www.skywest.com)
SkyWest, Inc. is headquartered in St. George, Utah. SkyWeest Airlines currently employs more than 11,000 employees across 148 cities in 40 states, 5 Canadian Provinces and Mexico. Operating more than 1,800 flights per day for United Express, Delta Connection and Midwest Connect, SkyWest proudly flies the EMB 120, the Bombardier CRJ200, CRJ700 and the CRJ900. SkyWest Airlines was named the number one on-time mainland airline by the Department of Transporation in 2005, 2004 and 2003, years in which they carried more than 40 million passengers combined.

Press Contact
Cynthia Jordan VP Communication Group Sabena technics + 32 (0)2 723 46 45 cynthia.jordan@sabenatechnics.com	Maria M. Garcia Corporate Communications Manager Barfield + 1 305 894-5429 maria.garcia@barfieldinc.com