Air Tahiti Nui Selects Sabena technics for Full Cabin Modification
Thanks to its strong engineering department, an EASA Part 21J Design Office and an EASA 21G Product Office, Sabena technics was able to develop and supply the STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) in-house as well as the Kit Manufacturing for the cabin modification.
Sabena technics’ skilled teams have equipped the two-class cabin with brand new seats as well as with the latest In-Flight Entertainment systems allowing passengers to benefit from a wireless internet connection on-board using their own personal touchscreen tablet.
“This project highlights our ability to carry out a complex cabin modification from A to Z, inhouse, with an utmost attention to detail”, said Philippe Rochet, Chief Operating Officer of Sabena technics. “With this new cabin, passengers choosing to travel with Air Tahiti Nui will get the best value in terms of technologies, comfort and materials.”
“The retrofit of this fourth aircraft completes our fleet renovation program initiated two years ago. This $22,4 million dollars project aims at offering improved seat comfort to our customers both in Business and economy class. The highlights of the new cabins also include a new Inflight Entertainment System featuring an on demand access to a selection of movies, music, games, and magazines. In the same time, the new configuration also helps generating fuel cost savings through lighter equipment. I would like to thank our partners for their ongoing support and trust our customers will enjoy this experience, said M. Michel Monvoisin, Chairman & CEO of Air Tahiti Nui.”
The aircraft has been delivered on-schedule to the airline at the beginning of this month.
About Air Tahiti Nui
Founded in 1996 by the government of French Polynesia in partnership with local private lenders, Air Tahiti Nui has the goal to offer permanent air links in order to ensure the proper development of tourism in the islands of French Polynesia. With its twoclass configuration (Business and Economy), the company offers high performances combined with a typically Polynesian fascinating touch. Awarded many times for the prerogatives of its service and its crew, the company wants to stand out for the quality of the services on board. Air Tahiti Nui meets the highest standards of aviation safety following the requirements of IOSA, the standard of operational safety audits more binding in the world established by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
About Sabena technics
Founded in 1968, Sabena technics is a leading independent MRO (maintenance, repair & overhaul) provider of services to civil and military aircraft operators. The Group employs over 2,200 persons across its 15 sites worldwide and offers a broad range of solutions: Airframe, CAMO, Component, Engineering, Painting, Supply-Chain and Training based on the basic principle of meeting its customers' requirements.
