What Happened
French And German Air Forces Partner For Long-Term Maintenance
Sabena Technics has been awarded a 10-year contract to provide long-term maintenance and operational support for the Franco-German C-130J Super Hercules fleet, operated from Évreux Air Base 105. The contract, valued as a performance-based support model, covers a combined fleet of 10 aircraft and includes maintenance checks, supply chain management, and 24-hour technical assistance. Sabena Technics will partner with Lockheed Martin, Rolls-Royce, and Dowty to deliver the support program, which is expected to enable up to 6,000 annual flight hours for Franco-German airlift and refueling missions. This development was first reported by AeroTime.