SR Technics to become one of the first MROs to offer Sharklet retrofit modification

February 10, 2014 – Zurich, Switzerland: SR Technics will introduce an in-service Sharklet retrofit modification to its aircraft maintenance capabilities from 2015. The offering, which is being developed in close collaboration with Airbus, will be offered on Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. SR Technics is one of the first MRO providers to offer this new service.

The modification is expected to bring substantial fuel burn savings depending on flight profile compared to legacy A320s and increase the residual asset value for the aircraft. It will also decrease CO2 emissions, thus reducing the environmental impact of the aircraft. The Sharklets maximize efficiency while providing operators daily benefits with the flexibility to increase range or payload capability.

The modification will be offered out of SR Technics’ aircraft maintenance facilities in Malta or Zurich. In order to keep aircraft downtime to a minimum, SR Technics is exploring the option to combine the retrofit with a scheduled base maintenance visit or other modifications.

“SR Technics has a strong global reputation for delivering large scale and complex modifications and for driving innovative solutions that add value to our business partners. It is therefore only natural that we explore and develop new capabilities as customer needs arise. The Sharklet retrofit program is of growing importance to customers as they look to reduce their operational costs, for example through reduced fuel burn,” comments André Wall, President at SR Technics.

“Our solid engineering experience, together with our close cooperation with Airbus ensures the modification will be fully in line with the OEM requirements. This, coupled with our solid track record for on-time and on-budget delivery, makes us a trusted partner to numerous customers in the modifications arena.”