Zurich, Switzerland, SR Technics, part of the Mubadala Aerospace MRO network, and Air Tahiti Nui, the Tahiti national flag carrier, have signed a contract for the completion of three cabin modifications on the Airbus A340-300 aircraft. This will be conducted in parallel with C-Checks on the aircraft. 

The modification involves converting the existing three class cabin configuration to two classes, with the complete replacement of all new business and economy class seats, and the installation of an in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, equipping the aircraft with the most modern and comfortable cabins.

All work will be completed at SR Technics’ facilities in Zurich and Dublin with a planned completion date starting in May 2013.

André Wall, SR Technics’ president, said, “We are delighted that Air Tahiti Nui has placed its trust in our service, quality and efficiency for its cabin modifications and maintenance needs. With our one-stop solution we can reduce the required downtime of the aircraft and ensure a timely completion. Moreover, with our comprehensive engineering knowledge we can respond flexibly to our customers’ wishes and requirements.

“We consider our teams’ ability and expertise to undertake these complex modifications as a key differentiator on the market with a high future potential.”

Francis Dziadula, Air Tahiti Nui’s vice president operation and maintenance, added, “Air Tahiti Nui is delighted to be introducing a new cabin configuration and state-of-the-art IFE that our passengers will be able to enjoy in the near future. The combination of SR Technics’ strong engineering experience and know-how, together with its solid maintenance capabilities, has led Air Tahiti Nui to choose SR Technics to complete this work, in order that we can bring in the new cabins in a relatively short timeframe.”