Maintenance and Modifications
Sabena Installs Leonardo Defense System on Global 7500
Sabena technics installs the Leonardo Miysis directed infrared countermeasure system on a VVIP Bombardier Global 7500.
Self-defense system sensor mounted on a business jet
Sabena technics installed a Leonardo Miysis directed infrared countermeasure system on a VVIP Bombardier Global 7500 business jet. (Photo: Sabena technics)

European maintenance and modification center Sabena technics delivered a Bombardier Global 7500 to an undisclosed VVIP customer following a complete modification system to add self-defense capabilities.

The project called for France-based Sabena to develop the first EASA supplemental type certificate for installation of the Leonardo Miysis directed infrared countermeasure system on an ultra-long-range business jet. The manufacture and integration of mechanical and electrical kits were also part of the project.