Garuda, UNASCO deal<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia signed on
\nFriday a 10-year cooperation agreement on aircraft technical
\nhandling with Saudi Arabia's United Aircraft Service Company Ltd.
\n(UNASCO).<\/p>\n
Under the profit-sharing contract, Garuda will provide
\ntechnical expertise while UNASCO will take care of promotion and
\nmarketing as well as providing infrastructure and supporting
\nequipment.<\/p>\n
UNASCO is the only firm in Saudi Arabia that provides ground
\nhandling services, including technical handling, for all airlines
\nthat fly to and from the country.<\/p>\n
Garuda earlier signed cooperation agreements on aircraft
\nmaintenance with French LAB TAT Group and SNECMA Services.<\/p>\n
The cooperation with LAB TAT Group focuses on the maintenance,
\nrepair and overhaul of Fokker-28 airframes, while the one with
\nSNECMA is on the development of engine workshops, particularly
\nfor the CFM56 aircraft type.<\/p>\n
Garuda has also been appointed by the American military
\ncomponent manufacturer ASTRONAUTICS as an approved repair station
\nfor the company's products, including components of military
\naircraft. (cst)<\/p>",
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