Messier-Bugatti-Dowty wins service contract from Singapore Airlines

Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (Safran) has signed a contract with Singapore Airlines during the Singapore Airshow, to support the landing gear systems on its upcoming fleet of Airbus A350-900 jetliners. The airline’s first A350-900 will start revenue service soon. Since 2008, Messier-Bugatti-Dowty has also provided support services for Singapore Airlines’ A380 super-jumbo jets. This contract gives Singapore Airlines fast and continuous access to all spare parts needed for the braking, steering, monitoring and gear extension/retraction systems on its aircraft. These parts are manufactured not only by Messier-Bugatti-Dowty, but also by two other Safran companies, Sagem (electronic equipment) and Technofan (cabin, avionics and brake cooling fans). Messier-Bugatti-Dowty’s support services include the analysis of operating data for these components and the application of preventive maintenance plans to guarantee the on-time performance of Singapore Airlines’ airplanes.