Sean Broderick's aviation career started in 1991, working for Airbus in Toulouse. His industry experience includes four years with an aviation consultancy, where he worked on the successful launch of a U.S. Part 121 carrier; 12 years with an airport association as a magazine editor and communications executive; and more than 15 years of full- and part-time work as a journalist, writing about air transport and business aviation. &nbsp;
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Sean Broderick

Sabena Technics <ins class="ice-ins ice-cts-1" data-changedata data-cid="2" data-last-change-time="1497887220004" data-time="1497887212192" data-userid="130" data-username="Ian Sheppard">(Hall 2a Stand C228) </ins>will add a third hangar in Toulouse and plans to have it operating by 2019. The French MRO specialist's two existing Toulouse facilities are dedicated to A320 work for Airbus. The new shop will help Sabena accept more work, including both new-aircraft and repainting jobs from operators.


“This additional paintshop will allow us to reinforces our footprint in Toulouse, improve our productivity and bring us closer to our customers in the region,” said Sabena Technics coo Philippe Rochet. The 33,000-sq-ft hangar, an €8 million ($8.9 million) investment, will be constructed next to the two existing facilities. Work will start in late 2017.&nbsp; &nbsp;

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Sabena Technics To Add Third Toulouse Paint Shop

Added capacity will help company broaden customer base.

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Panel participants included Boeing, Gulfstream Aerospace, and West Star Aviation

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