Barfield Inc. Awarded Two-Year Product Support Agreement by ECA Group Aerospace - Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
Paris, Amstelveen, Miami, 09 May 2019 – Barfield Inc., a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has recently signed an agreement to continue providing repair service and warranty support for the full range of ECA Group Emergency Locator Transmitters in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Barfield has provided these services for ECA Group airline and military customers since 2003 when the range of ADT406 Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) was introduced to the market. To complement its product support activities, Barfield is also the authorized distributor of ECA Group ELT products in the same regions.
"The signing of this agreement shows that our partnership with ECA Group remains strong. We appreciate their confidence that we will do our very best to support their products in our region, as we have for many years," said Hervé Page, Chief Executive Officer of Barfield.
About ECA Group – Aerospace
The aerospace division of ECA Group, located in Toulouse France, offers comprehensive solutions to its aerospace customers with a complete product life-cycle approach, from research and development, to production, in-service operation and maintenance. With a reputation for quality, reliability and staff expertise, ECA Group designs, manufactures and services niche products and projects in the fields of Airborne monitoring and survey by drones (UAVs), Jigs & Tools, Assembly Lines, Ground Support Equipment, On-board Equipment, Radio Frequency Ground Equipment, Test Means, Maintenance and Flight Simulation.
With in-depth knowledge of the aircraft environment, our technical solutions help reduce production cycles, optimize maintenance operations and increase passenger safety and comfort.We are certified ISO 9001, EN9100, EASA (Part 21G, Part 145, FAR 145 (14 CFR Part 145). www.ecagroup.com/en/aerospace
About Barfield Inc.
Barfield has 500 employees across its facilities in Miami, Phoenix, Louisville and Atlanta. With its leading facilities, Barfield can satisfy the needs of customers operating commercial or regional fleets in North, Central and South America. From MRO Services to Distribution and Ground Support Test Equipment (GSTE), Barfield provides complete tailor-made support programs for A320 family, 737, Bombardier, Dash 8, ATR 42 & 72 and Embraer 170 & 190 aircraft to operators in need of inventory and logistics solutions, repair management programs, engineering and fleet support, and component reliability management. Barfield is part of the AFI KLM E&M network, a major MRO provider. www.barfieldinc.com
About AFI KLM E&M
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance is a major multi-product MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) provider. With a workforce of over 14,000, AFI KLM E&M offers comprehensive technical support for airlines, ranging from engineering and line maintenance to engine overhaul, aero structure and fan thrust reverser support, as well as the management, repair and supply of aircraft components, structured around a powerful logistics network. AFI KLM E&M supports almost 2,000 aircraft operated by 200 major international and domestic airlines. www.afiklmem.com or mobile.afiklmem.com
